Environment
ExxonMobil could shut valves to avoid oil spills in case of military aggression
The Venezuela naval vessel in Guyana's waters on March 1, 2025. ExxonMobil Guyana on Thursday sought to assure Guyanese that...
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Proposed mining project in Aranaputa cancelled
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat meeting with residents of Aranaputa. Amid serious concerns about the likely impact of a...
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Former UK Supreme Court Judge says Guyana’s Constitution contains “strong weapons” against environmental problems
Retired United Kingdom (UK) Supreme Court Judge, Robert Carnwath, Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill reading relevant provisions of Guyana's Constitution...
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Botanical Gardens to get large, modern zoo this year
Minister of Governance, Gail Teixeira. Guyana is this year spending GY$2 billion on a complete overhaul and expansion of the...
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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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