Press Releases

Release Date: January 20, 2020 The document discusses the influence of oil companies’ public relations campaigns on Guyanese perceptions of the oil industry, which often overlook critical issues such as Citizens’ Dividend, equal rights to resource benefits, and inter-generational equity. To address this, Policy Forum Guyana invited Rahul Basu of the Goa Foundation to share […]

Release Date: September 19, 2018 The document describes a near-tragic incident on the Upper Mazaruni River in Guyana, where a community outing was almost turned into a catastrophe due to an illegally anchored Brazilian ‘dragga’. The cable from the dragga rose out of the water, narrowly missing the passengers lying on mattresses. The incident highlights

Release Date: March 29, 2018 North Rupununi District Development Board The document discusses the concerns of North Rupununi communities regarding the potential environmental impact of a proposed reservoir construction by the IDB-funded Sustainable Agricultural Development Program. It highlights the lack of meaningful consultation with key stakeholders, the ecological significance of the Rupununi wetlands, and the

The document is a press release from three youth organizations in Guyana—Policy Forum Guyana (PFG), the UG Geographical Society (UGGS), and the UG Female Empowerment Movement (UGFEM)—demanding a greater role for young people in decision-making related to the climate crisis. They have sent a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karen Cummings, urging for

Release Date: February 19, 2016 The document is a press release from the Guyana Policy Forum, detailing their submission of a list of individuals to the Ministry of Natural Resources for the interim civic component of the tri-partite committee managing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). It highlights the Forum’s efforts to ensure balanced representation

Release Date: April 23, 2022 The document from Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) addresses the appointment of the Board of Directors for the Natural Resources Fund (NRF) in Guyana. PFG welcomes the board’s formation but criticizes the lack of transparency and explanation regarding the selection process, particularly the inclusion of UK citizen David Lammy MP and

Release Date: March 23, 2018 The document is a press release where NGOs in Guyana welcome President David Granger’s commitment to protecting the country’s rivers, which are part of the Guiana Shield and a significant source of the world’s freshwater reserves. The release highlights the issues of river pollution from mining activities, particularly by illegal

Release Date: May 1, 2020 The document expresses concerns from various organizations about the designation of mining and petroleum as essential services in Guyana during the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights the potential risks this poses to interior communities, including increased disease transmission and environmental damage. The organizations call for the removal of mining from the

Release Date: May 30, 2020 The document criticizes the Guyana Gold & Diamond Miners Association’s (GGDMA) claim that mining is an essential service, arguing that it primarily benefits a small number of wealthy individuals rather than providing a critical service to all citizens. It highlights the poorly regulated mining industry’s lack of transparency and accountability,

Release Date: March 21, 2021 The document is a press release about the “Make Guyana A Racism Free Zone” campaign, launched by Guyanese youth on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 20211. The campaign encourages organizations to sign a Pledge Certificate committing to discourage racist behaviors and promote racial harmony2. The pledge