Feeling frustrated and blindsided, miners question ‘sinister’ motives by Gov’t, GGMC
- in making ‘sudden, high-handed and authoritarian' policy changes without consultation
Miners are venting their growing frustration over what they described as the “sudden, high-handed...
Mining industry a ‘colossal driving force’ behind Guyana’s economy – GGDMA
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) said it has noted with concern the recent published comments by Chairman of the Guyana Revenue...
Mercury free project to advance sustainable mining practices
Conservation International Guyana, is leading a civil society gold mining initiative to shift towards mercury free practices by 2025. The project was launched on...
DUBBED ‘THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL’: GGDMA, Govt clash over planned removal of mining concessions
Government and the representative mining association of Guyana are at loggerheads over purported plans to rescind widespread concessions granted to the industry.
The concerns were...
Largest diamond ever found in Angola is 404 carats – and nearly flawless
An astounding 404.2-carat diamond, the largest diamond ever discovered in Angola , was recently unearthed. This diamond, at almost 3 inches wide is the width...
Guyana exploring mining of other rare minerals
More attention will be placed on the mining of rare earth minerals, particularly lithium in the coming year, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman...
Gov’t makes gold standard obligations compulsory
By Kurt Campbell
– The non – enforceable gold standards obligations which Guyana voluntarily adopted in 2010 are now compulsory and legally enforceable,...
Miners urged to take precaution during rainy season
Acting Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Newell Dennison is urging miners to be extremely cautious during the rainy season.
Dennison told...
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...
Gov’t to “review and assess number of licensed gold dealers”
– In a bid to crack down on smuggling of gold and ensure that all produce is declared, the Government says it will...
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NDIA dismisses comments made by Opposition MP over Reg. 3 pump stations
Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), have dismissed the recent comments made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, about the...
Stakeholders equipped with information to prepare for rainy season
Stakeholders from various sectors were furnished with essential tools and climate information to prepare for the forthcoming May-June rainy season, enabling them to make...
1,000 families receive house lots at Enterprise, Non Pareil
Less than two weeks after 1,500 residents received their house lots in Region Three, another 1,000 families have become proud landowners at Phase II...
Driver dies in car crash at Farm
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Guyana Learning Channel to launch new game show: ‘Brainiacs’
After the resounding success of its educational game show, Whiz Kids, the Guyana Learning Channel is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its...
Letter: Did Justice Sandil Kissoon turn Industrial Relations upside down?
Dear Editor,
High Court Justice Sandil Kissoon has been applauded by the PNCR party for declaring that the Guyana Teachers Union’s (GTU’s) strike was legal,...
Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20...
There is no official title as “shadow minister” – Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is making it clear that there is no official title as a “shadow minister”
In this...
Over 240 properties being acquired by Govt for Gas-to-Energy, Harbour Bridge projects – AG
The Government of Guyana is in the process of acquiring over 200 private properties in order to facilitate the construction of the Gas-to-Energy (GtE)...
All secondary school students will soon receive textbooks from Govt – Manickchand
Having already fulfilled its promise of ensuring every primary school student receives textbooks from the government, focus is now on equipping all secondary-level pupils...