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.
Draft Local Content Policy (LCP)
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Press Release – Handover of draft Local Content Policy
Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Vickram Bharrat yesterday held follow up discussions with Mr. Jairo Valverde, Resident Representative, UNDP and virtually handed over Guyana’s Draft Local Content Policy and further dialogue for continued support in the areas of local content and strategic planning for the natural resources sector. Minister Bharrat stated…