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…
March 21 has been designated International Day of Forests (IDF) by the United Nations General Assembly
The Theme for IDF 2025 is Forests and Foods
Guyana’s pristine tropical forests cover an estimated 85 % of the country’s landmass. It acts as a global carbon sink supporting activities vital for living organisms, inclusive of livelihoods, watershed management and biodiversity.