The Ministry of Natural Resources is pleased to announce the launch of Guyana’s first major bamboo pilot project through the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC). The project aims to boost restoration and sustainable livelihoods in forest dependent communities. Since 2023, the National Forest Restoration Initiative (NFRI), a collaborative effort between the…
As Guyana prepares to commemorate 60 years of independence, the Guyana Gold Board (GGB), an agency under the Ministry of Natural Resources, is proud to announce a historic national initiative that will honour the nation’s journey, achievements and future ambitions through the production of a limited-edition commemorative gold medallion. This…
As part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal mining, the Ministry of Natural Resources brought 16 gold miners before the courts in March on various charges under the Mining Act. Nine of the miners were charged with the offence of operating without a permit or licence; two were charged with…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Secretariat of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) have the honour to transmit the following information in relation to the celebration of the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2025. The UN General Assembly established the International…