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Ronaldo Alphonso new head of Gold & Diamond Miners Association
See below full statement issued by the Guyana Gold & Diamond Miners Association:
A new committee has been elected to manage the affairs of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) for the next two years.
Mr Ronaldo…
Oil auction: Company run by Guyanese women among six firms getting oil blocks
After completing the evaluation of the bids submitted for eight of 14 oil blocks, the government has finally awarded eight of the blocks to six different companies.
This was announced by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday…
CDC boosted to help vulnerable communities during dry season
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Thursday received US$100,000 from the Government of the People's Republic of China which will be used to provide resources to vulnerable communities during the current dry season.
The CDC is already…
As local businesses embrace technology, focus shifts to cyber security
Local businesses are embracing technology as a way to make their services more efficient and competitive. With more businesses integrating technology into their operations though, cyber security is now a huge focus.
This was made clear…
Son of the soil: Eddy Grant leaves his mark on aircraft painted by artist
By Isanella Patoir
Isanella@newsroom.gy
Renowned Guyanese singer and musician, Eddy Grant met with the talented young artist, Ransford Simon, at Trans Guyana's Ogle Office on Wednesday.
The meeting was held for Grant to sign his name…
27% of works completed on new Harbour Bridge
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill on Monday noted that works on the US$260 million New Demerara River Bridge is progressing smoothly with some 27 per cent of works completed to date.
“We want to assure the nation that we expect to…
Guyana’s strategies are ‘textbook for how to do things right’- Energy Advisor
David Goldwyn, the President of an International Energy Advisory Consultancy, says many of the strategies being employed by the government to manage the new oil and gas industry and its revenues are textbook examples of good management.…
Gov’t eyeing US$40M wastewater treatment facility in G/town
Proper management of wastewater is often overlooked, according to Guyana’s Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal. He, however, noted that Guyana wants to improve its management and use of wastewater.
Croal spoke at the opening…
‘Continued dry weather can threaten Guyana’s food supply’ – PM
As the 32nd annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association Conference opened in Guyana on Monday night, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips urged all to focus on better ways of using and conserving water.
This is…
‘Full force of the law’ for persons caught buying, selling illegal gold
See below statement issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources:
Emanating from a recent analysis and assessment, the Government of Guyana has noted the significant difference between the production of gold and the declaration/ sale of…