Department of Environment launched
– integrates 6 agencies
President David Granger was on hand on Wednesday to formally launch the Department of Environment, one of several sub-agencies and ministries...
3 illegal mining operations shut down in Regions 8, 9- GGMC
-They were reportedly responsible for water pollution in the areas outlined
A visit to the Region 9 communities of Karasabai and Yurong Paru, and Monkey...
Land reclamation to be aggressively pursued – Trotman
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said he would petition the Ministry of Finance to set aside a greater portion of the gold royalties...
Guyana closer to crafting national climate change policy
Guyana is crafting a national climate change policy with assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).
Head of the Office of Climate Change, Janelle Christian,...
Bridge causes massive flooding on highway farms
… farmers call for Govt intervention
A section of the flooded farmland on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway
Several farmers in the vicinity of Splashmin’s Fun Park, Soesdyke/Linden...
Region 2 flooding- Agri Minister oblivious to the struggles of farmers- AFC Councillor
Agriculture Minister Noel Holder seems to be oblivious to the struggles of farmers in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) who are severely affected by the widespread...
$30M approved for water harvesting facilities in Region 9
The Government of Guyana is working to ensure that residents of villages in the North Rupununi, Region Nine have a year round water supply....
Natural Resources Ministry brokers one-off deal between Bosai, Rusal
... to ship 24 tonnes of bauxite to China
The Natural Resources Ministry says it has assisted in successfully brokering a one-off agreement between...
Environmental Tax will encourage responsible behaviour – Jordan
… as Nandlall highlights duplicity in Customs Amendment Bill
Non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages and water stored in metal, plastic or glass containers will now attract...
MOE supports Iwokrama’s schools climate change awareness workshops
The Iwokrama International Centre (IIC) for Rainforest Conservation and Development, with support from the Government of Guyana and the Ministry of Education, recently embarked...
Recent Articles
GPL finalising works to connect power ship to national grid
See statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)
We are making great progress!
GPL and Karpowership team have completed testing the engines, transformers, fuel,...
US Navy aircraft to conduct flyover exercise in Guyana
See full statement from the US Embassy in Georgetown:
Today, at 2:00 pm, with collaboration and approval from the Government of Guyana, two U.S. Navy...
Giftland Group awaiting approval for new land at Ogle to build Radisson Blu Hotel
Four years after securing an agreement to construct a Radisson Blu Hotel in Guyana, the project is to take off with the Giftland Group...
Young soldier critical after being shot during home invasion
A 22-year-old member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is fighting for his life following a harrowing encounter with two masked intruders, who broke...
MMG announces the Race for the Keys promo: Win a 2023 Toyota Agya
MMG, the leading mobile financial services provider in Guyana, is thrilled to announce an exhilarating opportunity for its customers to win big!
According to MMG...
MoE advises withdrawal of Essay Competition on Breakfast Programme
See full statement from the Ministry of Education:
The Ministry of Education congratulates the Edu-trition: Breakfast for Success programme for executing a massively successful programme...
U.S. Southern Command Director visits Guyana
U.S. Marine Corps Major General (MajGen) Julie Nethercot, U.S. Southern Command Strategy, Policy, and Plans Director, visited Guyana May 6-8.
The Strategy, Policy, and Plans...
“We’re coming on tonight” – GPL CEO on power ship’s connection to grid
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power and Light Inc., Kesh Nandlall, has assured that the power ship will be operationalised during the...
Guyanese delegation tours Lindsayca-CH4 facilities in Houston
A delegation of more than 50 Guyanese attending the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday toured the facilities of US-based consortium, Lindsayca-CH4...
New DHB: Govt issues eviction notices to Peter’s Hall residents after land acquisition talks...
The Guyana Government has issued eviction notices to over a dozen residents of Peter’s Hall on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) after negotiations...