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,...
No pressure: Jagdeo tells Indigenous villagers they are free to accept or reject carbon funds
Indigenous village leaders, called Toshaos, were Tuesday told by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo that they have a choice to...
‘Ideas no longer limited by resources’ – Toshaos happy with carbon credit funds
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2024 opened on Monday at the Arthur Chung Conference Center (ACCC) with Chairman Derrick...
UG’s Berbice Campus launches institute to advance research in marine, riverine ecosystems
In all of the University of Guyana’s (UG) 61 years in existence, it has not managed to put together a...
Guyana shares model for sustainable growth at Amazon Forum
In recent years, Guyana’s forest gave the country US$1 billion – and not a single tree was cut down to...
People of the Republic: Ernest Abraham, Two Miles, Kumaka, Moruca
Retold by Danielle Swain; danielle@newsroom.gy Photography Yusuf Ali Series editor Neil Marks The News Room team travels across Guyana, capturing stories...
Guyana receives additional EU funding to support Forest Governance implementation
The Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat on Monday, witnessed the signing of an agreement between the European Union (EU)...
Toronto cleans up after severe storms cause floods
Major motorways in Toronto have reopened and clean-up efforts are underway after a string of storms flooded parts of the...
Guyana, France relationship built on foundation of respect, shared values – PM Phillips
The bilateral relationship between Guyana and France continues to prosper through the firm establishment of mutual respect, shared values and...
Guyana leading new global alliance to get payments for protecting plants, animals & forests
Building on the globally-recognised Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that the country...
Guyana engages airlines in groundbreaking carbon credit initiative
In a pioneering move for climate change mitigation, Guyana is actively engaging airlines in the sale of its recently issued...
Experts brainstorm ways to conserve, protect shorebirds
A two-day workshop focused on shorebird conservation commenced on Thursday to educate stakeholders to raise awareness about the critical roles...
King Charles III renews patronage of Iwokrama
His Majesty King Charles III will continue to serve as Patron of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation...
World Bank approves $45M project to help Guyana combat climate change
The World Bank approved a project to help Guyana adapt to climate change and reduce flood risk in its coastal...
OP-ED: Addressing Land Degradation and Restoration in Guyana
Guyana’s abundant natural resources, including fertile agricultural lands, mineral deposits, and vast rainforests, are the cornerstone of its non-oil economy...
Kumaka leverages carbon credit funds for sustainable development
By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Overlooking the lush rainforest of Region One, a worn-out wheelchair faces what seems like a thriving...
Guyana’s forest certification system gets int’l endorsement
See below full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources: Following the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification’s (PEFC)...
Releasing the Giants: Saving Guyana’s endangered Arapaima
Article by Alex Arjoon, photos by Victoria Arjoon The 14ft aluminium boat chugs its way up the river under the...
‘Incentives needed to protect forests’ – Bharrat tells UN Forum
See below full release from the Ministry of Natural Resources: Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, this week represented Guyana...
