Environment
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead with a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. The funding came under close scrutiny on Thursday in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, where Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger pressed Minister of Local Government and...
Gov’t advances composting drive to reduce landfill emissionsEfforts to reduce methane emissions from Guyana’s landfills are progressing as the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on...
Belize Joins the Forest & Climate Leaders’ PartnershipBelize has joined the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP) as its 38th member, reinforcing growing political momentum by governments...
Guyana’s ecosystem services worth over US$15.2 billion a year – President AliRigorous, credible evidence shows that Guyana’s ecosystem services are worth over US$15.2 billion a year, President Irfaan Ali said Wednesday,...
President Ali warns citizens not to be bribed: ‘Your vote is your dignity’President Dr Irfaan Ali Sunday evening issued a strong warning against attempts to buy votes, describing such efforts as an...
Guyana pushes for bold new framework to finance biodiversity protectionGuyana is once again stepping onto the international stage with bold ambition, this time to ensure that biodiversity protection takes...
Fareed Amin new Board Chairman of IwokramaSee below the full release from Iwokrama: The new Chairman of Iwokrama’s International Board of Trustees, Mr. Fareed Amin, along...
‘Historic’ agreement inked between Toshaos Council, Guyana Marine Conservation SocietySee below the full release from the Guyana Marine Conservation Society: The Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) and the National...
Turtle conservation in focus at NappiStakeholders part of the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme are upping efforts to protect turtles in the Rupununi at Nappi....
City pumps, sluices operating to reduce flooding brought on heavy rainfallThe engineer responsible for the drainage network in Georgetown, Rasheed Kellman on Friday said the city pumps are operational, helping...
Guyana’s carbon-sinking potential just as powerful as value of its oil – former President, Iván DuqueWhile Guyana has attracted the attention of the world as an oil exploration hotspot, boasting over 11 billion barrels in...
MODEC partners with PAC to rehabilitate animal enclosures at ZooMODEC has announced a new partnership with the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) to rehabilitate two animal enclosures at the Guyana...
Apple buys 100,000 carbon credits from GuyanaTechnology company, Apple, recently bought 100,000 of Guyana’s carbon credits as part of efforts to reduce its corporate and product...
Guyana is second country in the world to launch multi-million One Health ProjectA US$22 million initiative funded by a grant from the Pandemic Fund and the World Bank, was launched on Friday....
‘Get it in writing’ – Minister Bharrat urges Indigenous leaders to formalise mining agreementsMinister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, during this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, advised Indigenous leaders against entering into...
Guyana to host world leaders, scientists, innovators for Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in JulyGuyana is set to lead a coalition of world leaders in a bold attempt to halt global environmental decline through...
With contract signed, Linden to get Guyana’s largest solar farm yetA US$22.58 million contract was inked on Wednesday for the construction of a 15-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Linden, and...
Gov’t offers support for ‘village mining’ at Chinese LandingAt this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat addressed the longstanding mining issue in...
Gov’t focused on climate resilience, flood preparedness – PMClimate discussions among international bodies commenced this week in Guyana and Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said new methods...
Indigenous leaders to showcase ‘sustainable development’ at upcoming Global Biodiversity SummitThe sustainable use of Guyana’s natural resources by Guyana’s Indigenous communities will be on full display at an upcoming international...
New partnership launched to improve sustainable forest management, finance accessGeorgetown, Guyana, May 16, 2025– The Government of Guyana, in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and with...
