Natural Resources Ministry prohibits mining operations at Parabara Road, GHRA welcomes decision
– The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has welcomed the decision of Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud to issue...
Mining sector braces for impact of blacklisting
- The recent blacklisting by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), though it will not affect the market for gold will have...
Environment bond for mining concessions might be increased
- Discussions have commenced on increasing the environment bond for mining and prospecting license. Currently the bonds are deemed to be woefully low.
The...
Persaud calls for reduction in cost of gold production at UN Seminar
- A delegation from Guyana; led by Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud consisting of both private and public sector...
Gold could rake in US$1 billion this year
- As of today, November 1, gold declaration stood at 438, 000 ounces, and with 2 months to go, the sector could well...
Mining sector out of control – GHRA
- The executive committee of the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has issued a statement expressing its concern about what it says is...
Amerindian leaders confirm importance of mining, want more protection.
- Guyana’s natural resources are properly mined for the benefit of all Guyanese were the assurances given to Amerindian Leaders at the recently concluded...
Operation El Dorado intercepts several illegal mining camps
- The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) in its continued ‘Operation...
Phasing out of Mercury will not have severe impact on small miners – Persaud
– Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud is reassuring small miners that the phasing out and eventual elimination of mercury in the...
Japan pledges support to Guyana for phasing out use of mercury
- Guyana has once again demonstrated its commitment internationally to control mercury emissions by signing on to the Minamata Convention on Mercury at...
Recent Articles
2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions
Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...
President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...
Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo
The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...
Govt plans to procure additional 30-40 megawatts of power by year-end
See full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister:
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips, convened a special meeting with parliamentary committee...
At least 1 dead as mining pit collapses at Marudi Mountain
At least one person is dead after a mining pit collapsed last night at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo).
INews will provide more details...
‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman
Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...
Stabroek Market Wharf collapse shows ‘failure of the city council’ – Jagdeo
The recent collapse of a portion of the Stabroek Market Wharf is reflective of the City Council’s “failure”, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat...
Over 440 more Reg. 3 families to benefit from house allocation
More than 440 families will benefit from house allocation in several areas including Anna Catherina, Edinburg, Leonora, Groenveldt, Stewartsville, and Meten-Meer-Zorg in Region Three,...