Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips today commissioned the Aurora Solar Farm at the Aurora Gold Mine site in Region Seven, which he described as a landmark investment that reduces reliance on diesel and strengthens Guyana’s national push towards cleaner, sustainable energy.The Prime Minister noted that the facility will cut approximately 46,000 tonnes […]
ENVIRONMENT
Local Government Ministry reports progress in citywide garbage collection drive
Minister from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Priyah Manickchand has reported steady progress in ongoing garbage collection efforts across several constituencies in Georgetown and surrounding communities. Minister Manicjchand shared an update on Thursday evening via her official social media page, noting that waste collection activities were being actively carried out, with multiple […]
Manickchand says more garbage trucks, stronger NDCs key to improving quality of life
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, says strengthening neighbourhood democratic councils and improving basic services such as garbage collection are central to taking government closer to the people and improving everyday quality of life. Speaking during an interview on the Facebook programme The Guyana Dialogue, Manickchand said local government reform must go […]
Air quality “non-negotiable” as stricter flaring rules enforced offshore -EPA Head
Air quality protection remains one of Guyana’s top regulatory priorities in the oil and gas sector, says Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Head Kemraj Parsram, who highlighted stronger safeguards now embedded in ExxonMobil’s environmental permits. Speaking on the Starting Point podcast hosted by Kiana Wilburg, Parsram said the EPA has significantly strengthened its conditions for emissions […]
Guyana, Yale University team up to build high-tech biodiversity system
Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Kemraj Parsram, has announced a groundbreaking project to create a National Biodiversity Information System (NBIS) for Guyana, in partnership with Yale University. The system will help the country better understand, monitor and earn value from its rich biodiversity, especially as development and oil and gas activities expand. […]
Police Engage With Essequibo Communities on Safety Ahead of Festive Season
As part of its drive to build stronger ties with residents, the Guyana Police Force’s Regional Division #2 conducted a targeted community engagement in Windsor Castle and Hampton Village on Wednesday. The session brought together business operators and homeowners to discuss ongoing security concerns and share updates on services available within the region. Assistant Superintendent […]
Public consultations kick off for Georgetown’s drainage recovery initiative
As part of the government’s wider effort to revive Georgetown, the first public consultation for the Georgetown Drainage Improvement Project began on Monday. The initiative to restore the city’s aging drainage network follows a coordinated, multi-agency strategy focused on key areas that frequently flood due to deteriorated infrastructure. Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, speaking to […]
President Ali calls for faster Global Climate Action at COP in Brazil
President Irfaan Ali, while in Brazil for the Conference of Parties on climate change, has raised concern about what he described as the slow pace of global climate action. He warned that while debates and denial continue, communities across the world are already living with the severe impacts of climate change. The President pointed to […]
CDC Backs ExxonMobil Oil Spill Simulation to Test National Readiness
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has strengthened its role in Guyana’s disaster preparedness by participating in a large-scale, multi-agency oil spill response exercise hosted by ExxonMobil Guyana, which commenced on Tuesday and concludes today at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. The drill, facilitated by The Response Group (TRG), simulates offshore spill scenarios to test coordination, communications, […]
Clean up or face penalties- M&CC tells La Penitence vendors
Vendors at the La Penitence Market are being warned that fines and possible suspension of permits are on the table if they continue to leave piles of garbage behind after selling. Director of Solid Waste Management, Walter Narine, told this newspaper that despite access to proper disposal facilities, vendors repeatedly leave heaps of waste and […]