–  as Woolford retires
COMMISSIONER of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Mr. William H. Woolford yesterday bid farewell to the agency. A release from the Office of the Prime Minister stated that a function in honour of the Commissioner was held at the GGMC on Wednesday last.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, who holds the port-folio responsibility  for mining, was joined by past chairman of the GGMC Board, Mr. Ronald Webster and current chairman, Major General (ret’d) Mr. Joe Singh in commending Woolford for his 36 years of dedication and service to the Commission.

The release further noted that applicants will be invited from within and outside the GGMC for a suitable candidate to fill the position.

While that process is being undertaken, the release noted that Karen Livan, Manager of Environmental Division was appointed Commissioner acting of the GGMC.