The M
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.
Ministry of Natural Resources strengthens relationship with National Toshaos Council The Minister of Natural Resources Hon. Raphael Trotman on Wednesday held a meeting with councilors of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) at Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown. The meeting was held as part of a series of ongoing engagements between the Ministry…
Minister of Natural Resources advances Mining lands distribution -Mining Lotteries to commence March 22nd, 2019 As part of its efforts to ensure the fair distribution of mining lands to waiting applicants, the Minister of Natural Resources has tasked the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and Closed Area Committee (CAC)…
