ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

GMCS and NTC sign historic MoU for Indigenous-led marine conservation

June 20, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) and the National Toshaos Council (NTC) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on marine and coastal conservation, with a focus on placing Indigenous communities at the forefront of these efforts. The agreement was formalised on Thursday at a ceremony held at the NTC Headquarters […]

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ENVIRONMENT

GWI refutes claims of burst main at Freeman Street

June 20, 2025 Editor

Read the full statement issued by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI): The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) strongly refutes the misleading claims published in the June 19 edition of Stabroek News under the headline “Residents slam GWI over burst main at Freeman St.” The assertions made in the article are inaccurate and paint a false narrative […]

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ENVIRONMENT

MODEC partners with Protected Areas Commission in Zoo rehabilitation efforts

June 4, 2025 Editor

READ THE FULL STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE MODEC: MODEC is pleased to announce its partnership with the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) for the rehabilitation of two (2) Animal Enclosures in Guyana’s Zoological Park.This investment, valued at four million five hundred thousand Guyana dollars (GYD$4,500,000), underscores MODEC’s commitment to environmental conservation and PAC’s efforts to enhance […]

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Drainage work underway to address New Amsterdam flooding

May 20, 2025 Editor

The New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council has launched an extensive drainage cleaning initiative to combat persistent flooding, particularly in the town’s commercial hub.  Mayor Wainwright McIntosh noted that the current drainage issues are due to years of neglect and littering by residents and businesses. During an interview with reporters, he expressed disappointment at the […]

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Region Two officials visit Adventure Sands to tackle land disputes

May 17, 2025 Editor

In a continued effort to address longstanding land concerns, Regional Vice Chairman Humace Oodit and Prime Minister’s Regional Representative Arnold Adams led an official site visit to Adventure Sands. They were accompanied by a team of technical officers, including surveyors from the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC). The visit aimed to examine and resolve […]

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ENVIRONMENT

U.S. reviewing Guyana’s bid to lift catfish export ban

May 13, 2025 Editor

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service is reviewing Guyana’s most recent submissions as part of ongoing efforts to lift the ban on catfish exports to the U.S. According to U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot, the Government of Guyana submitted additional documentation within the past month in response to […]

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ENVIRONMENT

Government Launches Aggressive Infrastructure Overhaul in Georgetown

May 7, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Public Works has launched a comprehensive campaign to address longstanding infrastructure problems across Georgetown, tackling issues such as deteriorating roads, failing bridges, and inadequate drainage systems that have plagued residents for years.

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