Environment
Persons caught littering could be fined $50K
The Guyana Police Force and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have intensified efforts to tackle littering across the country, warning that persons found improperly disposing of waste could face fines of up to $50,000. The joint initiative forms part of a wider government push to improve public health, environmental standards and national pride through stricter...
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Niño
GENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) – The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Niño that...
Panel discussion hosted to highlight conservation of Guyana’s Giant River Otters
The EMC Foundation, in collaboration with the Protected Areas Trust (PAT), hosted a panel discussion on Friday, May 29, 2026,...
‘SHOUT’ promoting environmental consciousness among youth
Amid the rising use of technology to innovatively tackle environmental issues, Recover Guyana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education,...
A call to action for all Guyanese as GFC champions forest conservation
Commissioner of the Guyana Forestry Commission, Edward Goberdhan, has called for all stakeholders—including government agencies, the private sector, partners, conservationists,...
National tree planting project commences tomorrow in observance of International Day of Forests
The first of 50,000 trees will be planted on Friday, March 21, 2025, as the National Tree Planting project commences...
Minister Bharrat clears the air on misconceptions as mining permit suspended in Aranaputa
In a development that has sparked mixed reactions, the Ministry of Natural Resources has suspended a mining permit granted to...
Contractor’s safety breaches cited in death of teen at BOSAI mining operation
The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department has concluded the investigation into the fatal accident involving 19-year-old...
Empowering women to conserve wildlife: a model for sustainable development in the Rupununi
By Gillian Smith, FAO Representative in Guyana In the heart of Guyana’s Rupununi region lies a unique story of balance—...
Illegal miners arrested in Iwokrama Forest
See below the full statement issued: Ongoing efforts of the Iwokrama International Centre together with support from the Government of...
Guyana is ‘pioneer’ in carbon market – World Bank rep
World Bank Representative for Guyana and Suriname, Diletta Doretti recently described Guyana as a “pioneer” in the carbon market. She...
‘Green superpower’ Guyana seeking payments to protect its plants, animals
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy Describing Guyana as a “green superpower,” former Colombian President Ivan Duque outlined plans the tiny South...
Pakuri’s Rising Biologist: Alliah Simon Empowers Her Village
At a young age, Alliah Simon left Pakuri Village in pursuit of better educational opportunities. Now 21, the former President’s...
Work advancing rapidly on Onderneeming solar farm
Work is advancing rapidly on the mega solar farm at Onderneeming, Region Two with the contractor aiming to complete the...
Mega $2 billion approved for renovation, upgrading of zoo
The Guyana Zoological Park- or the zoo, as it is commonly called, will undergo massive renovations and upgrades through the...
Guyana spending another $300 million to replant trees at mining pits near Mahdia
Another $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 change
By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy 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 services
See 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 locally
Having 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 mine
The 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 miners
Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat earlier this week highlighted ongoing efforts to tackle illegal mining activities, particularly cases involving...
