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MINERS STAND WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF GUYANA; ESSEQUIBO BELONGS TO GUYANA.11th December 2023 - 9:18 pm
Our Deepest Condolences to All Families and Friends of the Brave Fallen GDF Soldiers11th December 2023 - 2:22 pm- A new committee has been elected to manage the affairs of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) for the next two years27th October 2023 - 12:11 pm
STATEMENT ON MEDIA SMEAR OF GGDMA NOMINATED DIRECTOR OF GGMC
/0 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayThe GGDMA wishes to address the issue of its Executive, Mr. Hilbert Shields being wickedly and scurrilously attacked, via the media, by a twisted few with a hidden agenda. It is the miners who have nominated its Executive Member [Mr. Hilbert Shields] of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association [GGDMA] to serve on the GGMC Board in 2017. Read more
GGDMA gives Christmas cheer to the students of the Sophia Literacy Project.
/64 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayThe Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association {GGDMA} recognizes the work of the Sophia Literacy Project and its diligent efforts towards improving the social skills and education in the Sophia community. The Literacy Project represents all that is good, wholesome, ethical and moral in the improvement of the community. Read more
GGDMA welcomes the tangible results of its meaningful consultation with the Government of Guyana on Budget 2018
/0 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayThe Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association [GGDMA] welcomes the tangible results of its meaningful consultation with the Government of Guyana on Budget 2018. These welcome changes to the current regime will have tremendous positive impacts in expanding and sustaining the local mining industry, but also the economic well-being of Guyana as a whole. Read more
GGDMA welcomes the recent efforts by the Government to maintain and improve the interior roads, airstrips, and landings…
/42 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayThe Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association [GGDMA] welcomes the recent efforts by the Government to maintain and improve the interior roads, airstrips, and landings which service the various mining and other hinterland locations. Read more
The GGDMA contribution to the Bartica Regatta Committee 2017
/0 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayThe Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association this afternoon made a tangible contribution to the Bartica Regatta Committee 2017. Read more
Govt wants all Guyanese to tap into mining wealth
/0 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayGovernment is seeking ways in which the success of the gold and diamond mining industry could be shared by all Guyanese, and according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud, it would be engaging various stakeholders with the view of making land for mining easily accessible to small miners. Read more
GGDMA & GGMC object to Amerindian land extensions
/0 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayThe Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) on Wednesday lodged a formal letter of protest with the UNDP in relation to the extension of Amerindian lands and announced that it is exploring its legal options to address the issue. The development came even as Demerara Waves Online News learnt that the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has also voiced concerns about the extensions. Read more
GGDMA concerned about police action in Linden
/0 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayThe Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) on Saturday expressed concern about the actions of the police in Linden which resulted in the killing of three persons protesting against an increase in electricity tariff in the mining community. The Association in a release said that it was “greatly perturbed” at the events which led to the loss of life, damage to property and the general state of unease in Linden. The GGDMA is also deeply disturbed by the use of deadly force by the Guyana Police Force,” the release read. Read more
GGDMA approve no confidence vote in Natural Resources Minister
/0 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayGold and diamond miners on Tuesday approved a vote of no-confidence in Natural Resources and the Environment Minister, Robert Persaud for his management of the mining sector. The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) also received cash and pledges on the spot so far totalling GUY$3.3 million to fund a mobilisation campaign against the decision by authorities to cease processing new river claims. Read more
River-mining licencing halt is temporary – Min Persaud
/0 Comments/in Press&News /by Yatesh ChowbayMinister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud says the halt in the processing of new river-mining claims is a temporary one during which time a joint working group will be reviewing the guidelines. Read more