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 – (August 10, 2015) After visiting the Guyana Gold Fields Incorporated, Aurora Gold Project and Troy Resources, Karouni Project, both in Region 7, Minister of Governance Mr. Raphael Trotman is optimistic about the prospect for industrial gold mining in Guyana. Minister Trotman, whose portfolio includes Natural Resources, recently…
Georgetown, Guyana- (July 27, 2015) Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman, who also shares responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment, over the weekend, met with several Toshaos and other representatives in Region 9, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, where several issues, including good governance and sustainable community development were discussed and brought…
