Mon, Jun 29, 2026
Mon, Jun 29, 2026
environment
Guyana spending another $300 million to replant trees at mining pits near MahdiaAnother $300 million was allocated in the 2025 National Budget for the reforestation of areas in and around Mahdia, Region…
How Hosororo’s diversity fuels its fight against climate changeBy Danielle Swain [email protected] For those who make the steep climb to Hosororo’s hilltop, the reward is both literal and…
Iwokrama Forest achieves first ever claim for verified ecosystem servicesSee below the full release from the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development: The Iwokrama International Centre…
Guyanese engineer making industrial water filters locallyHaving secured a contract to provide the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) with three industrial water filters, Guyanese mechanical engineer Bob…
‘Genuine interest’ as five proposals submitted for mining operations at Karouni mineThe government has received five proposals to operate the Karouni Mine, which Troy Resources previously managed. In October 2023, the…
Ministry sees less illegal mining, improvements for small minersMinister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat earlier this week highlighted ongoing efforts to tackle illegal mining activities, particularly cases involving…
Iwokrama and BritCham promoting sustainable forest management with new pactThe Iwokrama Centre (IIC) and British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham) on Wednesday signed a pact to promote and support…
GGMC urges safety as 11 mining deaths recorded last yearEleven mining-related fatalities were recorded in 2024 and Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), Newell Dennison believes…
Guyana 'poised and set' to be FLEGT licensed – Minister BharratMinister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat said Guyana is “poised and set” to receive its Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and…
Forestry Commission exceeds production targets as sector expandsThe Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) surpassed its production targets for the years 2023 and 2024. In 2024, there was an…
Guyana earned US$989.9M in gold production for 2024With key stakeholders in the gold industry restarting and expanding their operations, Guyana in 2024 saw an increase in gold…
‘Remarkable achievement’ as 1.7M tonnes of bauxite produced in 2024Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Tuesday announced a significant increase in the production of bauxite for 2024, noting…
Energy efficiency workshop held to help drive low-emission futureA half-day sensitization workshop aimed at advancing energy efficiency standards and labelling in Guyana was held on Wednesday at Cara…
Guyana's renewable energy supply expanding - PM PhillipsCurrently, just about five per cent of Guyana’s energy needs are met by renewable resources but this is set to…
'High concentrate' Sahara Dust to blanket Guyana until FridayThe Hydromet Service on Tuesday reported that there are very high concentrations of Saharan Dust moving over the Caribbean and…
Building expertise for energy efficiency: Energy audit training underwayA three-day energy audit training workshop commenced at Cara Lodge in Georgetown, bringing together stakeholders to build capacity under the…
GGDMA, Gov’t ink 2-year agreement for vehicles, spares to boost sectorSee below full statement from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA): The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association…
GWI completes relocation of transmission main on Aubrey Barker RoadResidents for months were subjected to water woes even as the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has been doing its best…
