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Close to 100 residents flooded after tailing pond collapses at East Montgomery Mines in Reg. 10
The collapse of the tailing ponds at the East Montgomery mines in Region 10 has left close to 100 residents underwater, further compounding the ongoing flooding woes they are contending with.
“Close to 100 persons are affected and…
Oil and Gas Chamber, MARAD to collaborate on maritime activities
The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) and the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective of GOGEC working in “close collaboration” with the maritime department.…
Food & Drugs seizes over 1,000 cosmetic products from Industry man
See below full statement issued by the Government Analyst – Food and Drugs Department:
The Government Analyst – Food and Drugs Department (GA-FDD) wishes to advise the general public particularly importers of cosmetics to ensure that all…
Foreign Ministry briefs businesses on trade rules to smooth process of business & investment
To help businesses understand the country’s trade rules in hopes of making the process smooth, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Thursday held a special meeting to lay out the details.
“Knowing and…
Nearly 26,000 people still affected by flooding in Reg. 9
The flood situation in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) still remains a concern with at least 26,000 people affected.
During a telephone interview with the News Room on Thursday, Regional Chairman, Bryan Allicock, said that the…
Flooding intensifies in Letter Kenny, Whim as sections of embankment destroyed
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has condemned acts of sabotage of the flood control embankment in the backlands at Letter Kenny, exacerbating flooding in agricultural areas along the Corentyne Coast.
The minister on Wednesday…
USAID makes $6.2 million donation to flood relief efforts; regional focus on climate change…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has made a US $30,000 donation (or GY$6.2 million) to immediate flood relief efforts in Guyana, according to the USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean’s Regional Representative…
More than 36,000 households in 300 communities affected by floods- CDC
As Guyana continues to face heavy rainfall during this year’s May/June rainy season, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has reported that 36,083 households in 300 communities have reportedly been affected by severe flooding.
This was…
President orders immediate review of drainage and irrigation contracts; penalty clauses for neglect…
As Guyana grapples with nationwide flooding due to excessive rainfall and the poor management of the drainage systems, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has instructed Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall S.C., to…
CDC receives more than $3M in cash, items for flood victims
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has received over $3 million in cash and supplies from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and several private sector entities, in response to its call for public support to the national flood…