(Sunday March 3, 2024) The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association [GGDMA] is deeply saddened by therobbery and cold blooded killing of its member and miner Mohamed Sheriff (aka Zaheer) and his colleague Donovan Washington today Sunday March 3, 2024 at Arimu Backdam,Cuyuni.
(Saturday March 2, 2024) The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) is seeking your assistance to ascertain the current labor needs in the mining sector. In order to be able to capture the data on the workers needed for the Mining Sector, the Association is reaching out to all of its members.
Dear Miners,
The GGDMA was informed by ETK Inc. that the Pontoon Crossing at Puruni will be closed to the traveling public on Thursday 29th February at 12 Noon to Friday 1st March 2024 at 12 Noon to facilitate emergency repairs. Read more
(Saturday February 17, 2024) President Dr Irfaan Ali met with an executive team from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association this evening. The primary focus of the discussion was on the development of the mining industry, particularly measures to enhance production and productivity across the sector.
Dear Miners,
The GGDMA was informed by ETK Inc. that the Pontoon Crossing at Puruni will be closed to the traveling public on Wednesday 31st January, 2024 from 12 Noon to 4PM to facilitate emergency repairs.
Dear Miners,
The GGDMA was informed by ETK Inc. that the Pontoon Crossing at Puruni will be closed to the traveling public from 4pm Today Saturday January 20, 2024 to Tomorrow January 21,2024 at 12 noon to facilitate emergency repairs.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will be hosting its Open Day every Wednesday from 09:00hrs to 12:00hrs at the ministry located on Duke Street (opposite the US Embassy).
(2023/12/11) – The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) stands firm with the Government and people of Guyana on the sovereignty of Guyana and the ownership of the Essequibo region. The GGDMA joins with the Government and people of Guyana to mourn the loss of our brave soldiers and recommit our efforts towards Guyana.
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) extends its deepest condolences to the families, relatives and friends of the five (5) soldiers who perished in the GDF helicopter crash;
Brigadier Gary Beaton- Project Engineer, GOG;
Lt Col Michael Charles- Pilot
Colonel Michael Shahoud – Commander 1st Infantry Battalion
Lieutenant Colonel Sean Welcome – Commanding Officer Reserve Battalion
Staff Sergeant Jason Khan- Special Forces Squadron.
We also wish the two (2) survivors Corporal Dwayne Jackson & Lieutenant Michaeal Crawford a speedy recovery.
The Association joins in sympathy with all Guyanese, as we share in this collective sadness.
Their service to our Nation will forever be remembered and honoured.
Mr. Ronaldo Alphonso has been elected as the new President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Mining Association at the 39th annual meeting which was held on October 25th. He will be supported by the newly elected management team, which includes, Mr. Marcus Dabria was elected as Vice President, Mr. Azeem Baksh as Secretary, Mr. Patrick Harding returned at treasurer, Mr. Gerald Alphonso was elected as Organizing Secretary while Ms. Vishanti Balgobin, Mr. Terrence Adams, Mr. Terry Singh, and Mr. Shawn King were elected as members of the management committee.
