Guyana engages UNDP to study impact of investment in mining
- The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has engaged the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and hosted...
Canadian Mining Company fails to pay its Guyanese workforce; employees fear exploited
By Kurt Campbell
– Sacre Coeur Minerals Ltd, a Canadian Mining company which holds 100% interest in approximately 978 square kilometers of mineral concessions...
Gov’t makes gold standard obligations compulsory
By Kurt Campbell
– The non – enforceable gold standards obligations which Guyana voluntarily adopted in 2010 are now compulsory and legally enforceable,...
GGDMA, President Ramotar worried about declining gold declaration
– The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has called for increased gold declarations, improved Guyana Gold Board performance and better monitoring...
New Unit launched to track illegal mining, deforestation
By Kurt Campbell
– Guyana’s first Geospatial Information Management Unit has been officially launched at an event on Thursday, April 10.
The expectation and aim...
Curbing illegal, irresponsible mining – Persaud restates Gov’t commitment
By Kurt Campbell
– Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud during his contribution to the ongoing budget debate on Friday, April 04 restated...
University of Texas seeks mining collaboration with Guyana
- The University of Texas is looking to include Guyanese students in their curriculum to have experiments done with other students from across...
Persaud advocates for support in eliminating mercury in mining at ECLAC Forum
– Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud has once again underscored the importance of the International Community in supporting countries...
Sand Miners owe Gov’t $132M in Royalties; Persaud urges better monitoring
- Sand miners currently owe the Guyana government at total of $132M in Royalties. This revelation was made by Minister of Natural Resources...
Mining activity plummets in wake of falling gold prices; over 100 excavators repossessed
By Kurt Campbell
– President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) Patrick Harding says despite breaking the record on gold production in...
Recent Articles
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...
Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo
The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...
Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...
Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...
Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...
Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...
GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...
Fire destroys sections of Linden Market
A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls.
The fire began at...