Net-Zero emissions by 2050 a development priority for the region—President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali today said that reaching Net-Zero emissions by 2050 is essential for the development of the region, but it would only...
Govt introduces US$45 flaring fee in Liza 2 Environmental Permit
In keeping with the government’s mandate of ensuring maximum benefits from Guyana’s oil and gas sector, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week amended...
PSC partners with Govt for massive cleanup exercise in Georgetown
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is partnering with the Government of Guyana to carry out a Massive Cleanup Exercise of the city of Georgetown...
All city pumps are functional – CDC monitoring flooding in Georgetown
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) says it has received reports that several locations in and around Georgetown are flooded. As a result, the National...
Govt seeks additional $755M for urgent drainage and irrigation works
Government is seeking an additional $755 million from the National Assembly to conduct urgent drainage and irrigation interventions across Guyana.
The request was made by...
Over 90% of coastal drainage infrastructure operational – PM
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, said that over 90 per cent of drainage infrastructure, including pumps and sluices, are fully operational and are...
ExxonMobil receives award for social responsibility in Guyana
ExxonMobil has received the World Petroleum Council Excellence Award (WPCEA) for Social Responsibility. The objective of the WPCEA is to distinguish companies, institutions or...
EPA investigating unidentified substance on water offshore Guyana
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an investigation into reports of an unidentified substance surfacing offshore Guyana, using satellite imagery to pin down...
US$3.9M Kumu hydropower plant to last 30 years
The proposed 1.5-megawatt (MW) hydropower plant at the Kumu River in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), is expected to last 30 years, once a...
Georgetown Mayor wants to move away from landfills, explore modern solutions for solid waste...
Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine is calling for stakeholders to come up with a plan to move away from the use of landfills and to...