Environment
Gold miners using less mercury; new methods too expensive for small scale miners
Gold in a batel Guyana's gold mining sector is using less mercury overall as large- and medium-scale miners are now...
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US-Puerto Rican contractors file more claims for gas-to-energy plant site works
A section of the Wales Gas to Energy site which has been built up with sand. The joint venture, United...
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U.S. EXIM Bank issues “final” approval of US$500 million loan for gas-to-energy project, says will reduce greenhouse gases
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) on Thursday approved a loan of US$$526,873,240 to Guyana for the...
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Saharan dust: wear masks, take other precautions against “very unhealthy” conditions, EPA tells coastal residents
Residents of Guyana's low coastal plain are being exposed to unhealthy conditions as a result of pollution caused by Saharan...
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Poor construction caused seepage at houses in Crane; residents face no risk- EPA
EPA Officers collecting samples and carrying out air quality testing(EPA picture) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says the recent seepage...
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Largest-ever scientific expedition to Guyana’s rainforest
Project promises insights to guide new era of conservation and development initiatives, as part of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy...
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Improve security in Marudi, suspend mining – South Rupununi District Council after abduction, robbery
The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) on Monday said the crime situation in Marudi has deteriorated with the influx of...
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As Lindeners repair storm-battered houses, town council prepares for scientific study of drainage
Even as repairs to mainly the roofs of 33 houses in Linden that were destroyed by Wednesday night's brief storm,...
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UN General Assembly hears of Guyana’s launch of Global Biodiversity Alliance
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced the launch of a Global Biodiversity Alliance aimed at getting private companies to invest...
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High-tech mineral mapping will reduce cost of gold prospecting, preserve environment, says officials
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Joslyn McKenzie and the CEO of Global Venture, Emily King sign the...
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