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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.
Press Release MNR pleased with continuing progress made between the Government of Guyana and Norway -Norway’s release of $US50, remainder of the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund pledge The Ministry of Natural Resources is pleased to note the Kingdom of Norway’s agreement to disburse all final payments totaling approximately US$50 million,…
Acknowledging the concerns of the South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) regarding the presence of a ‘dragga’ at the Parabara Village in South Rupununi, the Ministry wishes to offer an update on the steps made so far for the structure’s removal. Upon immediate awareness of the structure’s presence, an investigation was…
