Environment
APNU+AFC’s Patterson promises public bus system, light railway; improvements to Georgetown, Linden, New Amsterdam
Mr David Patterson A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Shadow Public Works Minister, David Patterson on Wednesday said...
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Iwokrama Forest achieves first ever claim for verified ecosystem services
—retains coveted Forest Stewardship Council™ Certification for Forest Management. Field Audit 2024- Iwokrama Centre's staff with International Auditors. The Iwokrama...
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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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