The M
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.
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources further signaled its intent to make Wildlife conservation and management a top priority when Minister of Natural Resources, Honourable Raphael Trotman tabled the Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill for approval in Parliament in May 2016, The bill, when approved will…
Georgetown, Guyana (May 30, 2016)-It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Natural Resources learnt of the unfortunate mining pit accident which resulted in the death of 18-year old Ramal Williams. According to a police report, about 18:00hrs on Sunday, May 29, 2016, Williams of 58 Miles, Mabura Road,…
