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...
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See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
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16-Y-O stabbed to death
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An alleged murder was committed on Benjamin Seaford, a 16-year-old unemployed of Lot 12 Public Road, Kitty...
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The incident...
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Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali
See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana:
I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...