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.
Georgetown, Guyana (May 13,2016)-On May 13, 2016, Minister of Natural Resources, Honourable Raphael Trotman, received a courtesy call from newly appointed Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, H.E Baynay Karan and Ambassador to the United States of America H.E Riyad Insanally. During the visit, Minister Trotman updated the Ambassadors…
Georgetown,Guyana (May 23,2016)-The book, “Undiscovered Guyana”, and short video series, were launched on May 22, 2016, to mark International day of Biodiversity in Guyana at Herdmanston Lodge. The event, which was organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), was well attended and included Ministers…
