Symbolic walk commence Mining Week activities
Mining Week 2013 activities kicked off this morning with the symbolic Annual Mining Walk to raise awareness of the mining sector, highlighting challenges...
Miners’ security, tax waivers among issues discussed between GGDMA and President Ramotar
The importance of the mining sector has once again been underscored by the government during a recent meeting with Gold and Diamond Miners Association...
Mining week to focus on promoting green, responsible mining sector
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment along with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission will host the 10th Biennial Mining week...
Mining School conducts first training exercise
Fifteen students of the Guyana Mining School and Training Centre will be trained over the next five days in various areas preparing them for...
Natural Resources Ministry warns of illegal toll charge in Linden
According to a press release, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment has received numerous complaints from the Guyana Gold & Diamond Miners...
GGMC celebrates 34 years
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission today celebrated its 34 anniversary.
In his message on the observance of the event, Minister of Natural Resources...
Multi Stakeholders’ dialogue held on Extractive Industry
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Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud says for the extractive industry to be viable it must be linked to the Low...
Indigenous people’s rights will be respected as development advances- Minister Persaud
Indigenous leaders from Region Nine were assured of Government’s commitment to further develop the lives of hinterland residents when they met with Minister of...
Sand Mining operation ordered to cease work
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission will soon issue a cease work order on a private property in Sand Hills, Demerara River, which...
Guyana looks to US for support in environment sector
Guyana and the United States of America are exploring the possibilities of further development between the two countries for support by the US in...
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This is according to Vice...
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A 45-member crew is working assiduously to remove...
US$1M mobilisation fee for rental of power ship – GPL
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On April 13, 2024, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. signed a contract with Urbacon...
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She has been identified...
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The man, a remigrant is...
IDPADA-G never filed discrimination complaint with ERC – Commissioner
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The International Decade of People of African Descent Assembly – Guyana (IDPADA-G) has never filed a...