Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud last week, announced the appointment of Clinton Williams as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and also confirmed Rickford Vieira’s appointment as Commissioner.
A release from the minister’s office said that Persaud made the appointments in accordance with the GGMC’s Act. He stated that the appointments were expected to improve the efficiency and organisational functioning of the commission. The new appointees, he said, “will address the challenges that are facing the mining sector towards enhancing its operation.”
The minister also pointed out that there will be a continuous review of the operation