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.
Demerarawaves, Thursday, June 21, 2018 Experts from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) have begun inspecting the headquarters of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and Guyana Gold Board for traces of mercury that have sickened several employees in recent months. GGMC Commissioner, Newell Dennisson confirmed that the inspectors…
DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Local Content Specialist, Dr. Michael Warner, said the second draft of Guyana’s Local Content Policy Framework is fit for its purpose. Dr. Warner presented on the policy’s implementation in the private sector today at the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown. The presentation was facilitated by…
