A TEAM from the Ministry of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), recently conducted stakeholder engagement meetings with miners and loggers in Region One communities, including Port Kaituma, Fish Creek, and Eclipse Falls.

The outreach formed part of a wider effort by the Ministry to maintain regular dialogue with stakeholders in the natural resources sector.

The meetings aimed to identify challenges being faced by community members involved in mining and logging activities and to explore viable solutions in partnership with government agencies.

This initiative aligns with a commitment by the Minister of Natural Resources to deepen collaboration and improve the governance and productivity of the sector.

The Minister has consistently emphasised the importance of stakeholder feedback in guiding policy interventions and has pledged to ensure that concerns raised are addressed promptly and effectively.

“The Ministry continues to lead with engagement and responsiveness,” a senior official said. “These meetings are part of our ongoing strategy to support the people on the ground, modernise the sector, and ensure that our natural resources are sustainably and equitably managed.”

Representatives from the GGMC and GFC provided updates on licensing, regulatory compliance, sustainable practices, and technical support available to miners and loggers. Participants welcomed the opportunity to voice their issues directly to policymakers and technical officers.

The Ministry has pledged to continue these consultations across other hinterland and resource-rich regions as part of its national outreach programme.