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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.
Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat on Wednesday, September 30th met with the Members of the Advisory Panel on Local Content. The engagement sought to update the Minister on the work of the Panel and to seek Government’s views on critical issues. Minister Bharrat used the opportunity to underline…
Payara offshore development approved with recommendations -following intense review by local and international experts The Government of Guyana and ExxonMobil earlier today signed the license for the Payara field offshore development in Guyana. The Payara project approval was a result of several reviews and consultations by local and international experts….
