The Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to advise that three miners, including two non-nationals, have been detained in connection with illegal mining along the Siparuni riverbank. 

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission’s (GGMC) Enforcement Team found that machinery had been placed on the bank and a river dredge directed into it to extract minerals. The operation damaged the riverbank, and the team is assessing the extent of that damage.

The team seized the river dredge and associated equipment, in

The Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to advise the media that on September 28, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission’s (GGMC) Enforcement Team suspended the operations of a shop at Tamakay Landing in the Mazaruni Mining District. The shop was found trading gold without the required approvals and licences.

During its inspection, the team seized a quantity of gold, equipment and cash. Two persons were detained by the Guyana Police Force as investigations continue.

This action forms part of the min

The prosecution’s witness list in the Mohamed extradition case is narrowing, with no more than four witnesses left to testify as the proceedings approach the one-year mark.

The case will return to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on October 21 and 22.

Lead prosecutor, King’s Counsel Terence Williams, confirmed Tuesday that four witnesses have been served, but said the prosecution could ultimately call fewer.

His comments came as another lengthy phase of the proceedings wr

Guyana is seeking an international partner to help establish the country as a global hub for aviation training and human-resource development.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali made the announcement while addressing the ICAO-EASA conference which opened today at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.

The Head of State says Guyana’s aviation sector has undergone remarkable growth in recent years, driven by expanded connectivity, improved infrastructure, and new investments.

He says Guyan

The Ministry of Education has commissioned a new AutoCAD laboratory at the New Amsterdam Secondary School. 

The facility is designed to enhance the students’ technical skills and provides a modern space for digital design, innovation and practical learning. 

The commissioning forms part of the Ministry’s continued expansion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in schools, preparing students for roles within Guyana’s rapid transformation. 

Deputy Chief E

The prosecution in the 2020 election fraud trial on Tuesday turned to forensic handwriting evidence, with Detective Inspector Ameer Mohamed testifying that signatures attributed to former Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield and APNU+AFC chief scrutineer Carol Smith-Joseph were written by the same persons who signed comparison documents.

Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty accepted Mohamed, of the Guyana Police Force’s Fingerprint and Handwriting Analysis Unit, as an expert in handwriting analysis. Hi