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inistry of Natural Resources (MNR) as it is known was established on December 17, 2011 as the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE) with a primary focus of harmonizing policy and management in the Natural resources-based sectors. However, following the appointment of the new Government in May 2015, the institutional structure of the MNRE changed and it became a Department of Natural Resources and Environment under the purview of the Ministry of Presidency. A second change occurred on January 18, 2016 which saw the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment transformed to into the Ministry of Natural Resources.
-1,200 local businesses participating in oil sector-Almost 7,000 Guyanese trained Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat says the tremendous success Guyana has seen with its Local Content legislation has vindicated the government’s push since 2021 to have it as a key aspect of its management framework. During his presentation at…
Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Wednesday underscored leadership, sound management and strong partnerships as the three key pillars driving Guyana’s rapid transformation into a leading oil and gas producer. Speaking during a ministerial panel discussion on regional energy security at the ongoing Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain…
