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Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman (at podium) making his presentation, Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources Simona Broomes is seated at extreme left)

Gov’t would be ready for an oil spill

Government does not expect that there will be any oil spills when ExxonMobil begins drilling offshore Guyana, but will be prepared if any occur, Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman said on Thursday.

Series of activities planned for Earth Hour

As the world looks toward the 10th edition of Earth Hour on March 25, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Guianas – Guyana Office, along with partnering organizations, will join individuals and businesses to shine a light on climate action and signal a commitment to change climate change.

Three men, juvenile charged over Long Creek ganja

On Wednesday, ranks in ‘A’ Division acting on information received went to Long Creek, Linden Highway and carried out a search in two farm houses and found in excess of 11 kilograms of dried cannabis, an unlicensed shotgun and five cartridges.

City’s earnings almost double for January

While City Hall still refuses to state how much was earned from metered parking over the last six weeks,  it has reported nearly $400 million in earnings for January from other sources, 51% of which was paid to garbage contractors.

Part of the gathering at the Education Lecture Theatre on the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus on Thursday evening

UG to get $100M to gear for oil and gas training

Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman has pledged that $100 million would be given to the University of Guyana (UG) to better prepare the institution for training and development in light of the incoming oil and gas industry.

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