Message by Hon. Minister Vickram Bharrat – Minister of Natural Resources on the Occasion of International Day of the Forests 2025

March 21 has been designated International Day of Forests (IDF) by the United Nations General Assembly

The Theme for IDF 2025 is Forests and Foods

Guyana’s pristine tropical forests cover an estimated 85 % of the country’s landmass. It acts as a global carbon sink supporting activities vital for living organisms, inclusive of livelihoods, watershed management and biodiversity.

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Jewels in the Making

Moulding creativity into craftsmanship at The Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Jewellery-Making Programme GUYANA is home to many skilled cultural and creative artisans, many of whom are self-taught or have learned through family businesses. However, the Government of Guyana is working to educate and equip a new generation of…

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