Monday, March 30, 2026
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Guyana’s ecosystem services worth over US$15.2 billion a year – President AliRigorous, credible evidence shows that Guyana’s ecosystem services are worth over US$15.2 billion a year, President Irfaan Ali said Wednesday, as he issued a rallying cry for governments, institutions, investors,…
President Ali warns citizens not to be bribed: ‘Your vote is your dignity’President Dr Irfaan Ali Sunday evening issued a strong warning against attempts to buy votes, describing such efforts as an insult to the dignity of every Guyanese, and warned citizens…
Guyana pushes for bold new framework to finance biodiversity protectionGuyana is once again stepping onto the international stage with bold ambition, this time to ensure that biodiversity protection takes its rightful place at the centre of the global climate…
Fareed Amin new Board Chairman of IwokramaSee below the full release from Iwokrama: The new Chairman of Iwokrama’s International Board of Trustees, Mr. Fareed Amin, along with senior management, visited the Iwokrama River Lodge (IRL) on…
‘Historic’ agreement inked between Toshaos Council, Guyana Marine Conservation SocietySee below the full release from the Guyana Marine Conservation Society: The Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) and the National Toshaos Council (NTC) on Thursday signed a historic Memorandum of…
Turtle conservation in focus at NappiStakeholders part of the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme are upping efforts to protect turtles in the Rupununi at Nappi. This is part of a broader initiative to promote sustainable…
City pumps, sluices operating to reduce flooding brought on heavy rainfallThe engineer responsible for the drainage network in Georgetown, Rasheed Kellman on Friday said the city pumps are operational, helping local authorities to tackle water build up amid expected, prolonged…
Guyana’s carbon-sinking potential just as powerful as value of its oil – former President, Iván DuqueWhile Guyana has attracted the attention of the world as an oil exploration hotspot, boasting over 11 billion barrels in oil equivalent, the carbon sinking value of its expansive forests…
MODEC partners with PAC to rehabilitate animal enclosures at ZooMODEC has announced a new partnership with the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) to rehabilitate two animal enclosures at the Guyana Zoological Park, reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation and community…
Apple buys 100,000 carbon credits from GuyanaTechnology company, Apple, recently bought 100,000 of Guyana’s carbon credits as part of efforts to reduce its corporate and product emissions footprint for 2024. The credits bought from Guyana were…
Guyana is second country in the world to launch multi-million One Health ProjectA US$22 million initiative funded by a grant from the Pandemic Fund and the World Bank, was launched on Friday. Guyana is the first country in Latin America and the…
‘Get it in writing’ – Minister Bharrat urges Indigenous leaders to formalise mining agreementsMinister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, during this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, advised Indigenous leaders against entering into verbal agreements with investors seeking to conduct gold mining in…
Guyana to host world leaders, scientists, innovators for Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in JulyGuyana is set to lead a coalition of world leaders in a bold attempt to halt global environmental decline through the establishment of the Global Biodiversity Alliance, which will be…
With contract signed, Linden to get Guyana’s largest solar farm yetA US$22.58 million contract was inked on Wednesday for the construction of a 15-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Linden, and when completed, the mega project will be the largest solar…
Gov’t offers support for ‘village mining’ at Chinese LandingAt this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat addressed the longstanding mining issue in Chinese Landing, Region One (Barima-Waini). According to Bharrat, former Toshao…
Gov’t focused on climate resilience, flood preparedness – PMClimate discussions among international bodies commenced this week in Guyana and Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said new methods to track flooding in the region are being adopted here.…
Indigenous leaders to showcase ‘sustainable development’ at upcoming Global Biodiversity SummitThe sustainable use of Guyana's natural resources by Guyana's Indigenous communities will be on full display at an upcoming international forum, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said on Monday. Guyana is…
New partnership launched to improve sustainable forest management, finance accessGeorgetown, Guyana, May 16, 2025- The Government of Guyana, in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and with support from the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions)…
