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Sep 192 min read

Public advised to brace for potential flooding during spring tides from Sept. 15- 22

The Ministry of Public Works is urging the public to take necessary precautions as elevated spring tides are expected to affect coastal...

Aug 211 min read

GWI says there has been steady improvement in water quality in Central Georgetown

See below statement from the Guyana Water Corporation (GWI): The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) confirms that there has been steady...

May 302 min read

Public Works Ministry mobilises emergency teams for restoration of collapsed Kurupukari–Lethem road

See below statement by the Ministry of Public Works: The Ministry of Public Works has activated emergency teams for the restoration of...

May 273 min read

Guyana National Forest Certification System attains international endorsement

See below statement issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources: Following the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification’s...

Mar 71 min read

Contract to be terminated if works not done on Cemetery Road by month-end – Min. Edghill

Following a recent evaluation conducted by the Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on the Cemetery Road project, it has been...

Dec 28, 20223 min read

Wakapoa residents calling for the construction of a road; citing danger posed by wildlife

Residents of Myrie and Wypaqua in the village of Wakapoa are calling on the authorities to construct a road that would link the two...

Dec 19, 20221 min read

Min. Zulfikar Mustapha addresses flooding issues in Mocha Village

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha along with members of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) and other...

Dec 16, 20222 min read

EU and Guyana sign agreement; will help improve forest governance & further curb illegal logging

The European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans, and Fisheries Mr. Virginijus Sinkevičius, and Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources,...

Dec 14, 20222 min read

Guyana to lead charge among forested countries for monetisation of climate protection at COP 28

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana will partner with the UAE at the next COP to lead the charge among forested countries...

Dec 8, 20222 min read

Frankfurt Zoological Society inks 5-year MOU to expand Guyana's Protected Areas

The Frankfurt Zoological Society has signed a five year memorandum of understanding that will ensure further expansion and protection of...

Dec 8, 20222 min read

Guyanese delegation attends UN Biodiversity Conference

A Guyanese delegation is currently attending COP 15 to highlight strides made by Guyana in environmental protection and remain at the...

Dec 6, 20222 min read

Forest Regulator Workshop highlights importance of continuing to safeguard Guyana’s forests against

With Guyana’s recent sale of carbon credits, special emphasis is being placed on the conservation of Guyana’s rainforest and reducing...

Dec 3, 20222 min read

PSC says carbon credits deal demonstrates Guyana’s commitment to global climate action

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Saturday commended the Ali-led Administration for its “visionary leadership,” which resulted in...

Dec 3, 20221 min read

Over US$112M to go to Amerindian communities from sale of carbon credits

The Government has announced that 15 percent of all funds earned through the sale of Guyana’s carbon credits will go directly towards...

Dec 3, 20222 min read

Guyana inks US$750M agreement with Hess Corporation to protect forests

Guyana has become the first and the only country in the world to boast the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) credit with the...

Dec 1, 20222 min read

Inauguration of Guyana's first fish festival- expected to generate income and create employment

The deputy director of Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, in partnership with the perpetrators of Adventure Guianas, last week held...

Nov 28, 20222 min read

Sustainable Wildlife Management project empowers youths through environmental education

The Sustainable Wildlife Management initiative has made strides in environmental education with an innovative approach to learning that...

Nov 23, 20221 min read

Mobile trucks to enhance food security in Rupununi

Mobile trucks will be introduced next year to improve food security by making locally grown food more accessible at a cheaper rate across...

Nov 21, 20221 min read

Farfan and Mendes inks partnership with UK company for sustainable concrete drainage solutions

Guyanese company Farfan and Mendes has formed a partnership with UK’s Concrete Canvas that will deliver more durable and climate friendly...

Nov 15, 20222 min read

GGDMA lobbies for more benefits for workers in the sector

The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association is calling for additional benefits from miners across a number of areas in the coming...