EPA takes noise management training to Region 2
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) collaborated with the Guyana Police Force, to train forty –four (44) Police Officers in noise management. Given the COVID-19 health restrictions, the training was conducted in two (2) batches on March 23 and 24, 2021, respectively. Officers were drawn from along the Pomeroon-Supenaam area including Suddie, Anna Region, Charity, Leguan, […]
The Link That Keeps Us Together
In the face of COVID-19, the Agency’s Administrative Division continues to value each employee as an irreplaceable human capital. In doing so, the Agency views the Administrative Division and the work of each staff as paramount to its day-to-day operation. Building resilient staff allows for the mandate of the EPA to be executed, even as […]
Environmental Audit for Hyde Park Zoo Sanctuary and Tropical Gardens Inc.
The Infrastructure and Project Management Sector of the EPA has numerous projects relative to the construction of small, medium, and large-scale commercial and industrial buildings. Moreover, in addition to the construction of the aforementioned buildings, the construction or operation of facilities such as zoological parks and other green spaces come under the purview of this […]
Restore Our Earth
On April 22 Guyana and the rest of the world observed Earth Day. This annual event raises awareness of the pertinent issues affecting the Earth and to take action. Since its establishment in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG has added some 75,000 partners in over 190 plus countries which resulted in an overwhelming drive to take positive actions […]
Gas Station Capacity Building & Needs Assessment Workshop
Senior Environmental Officer Mrs. Sonia Gumbs-Luke delivering a presentation to attendees. During March 15-16, 2021, the Agency conducted a two-day workshop at its Whim Office in Region 6 which targeted developers/owners from gas stations located in Region 5 and 6. The objectives were to raise awareness on the EPA’s Environmental Authorisation Process and applicable regulations […]
Yellowtail Development Public Review Ends On December 15
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wishes to refute an inaccuracy contained in a Kaieteur News article dated November 16, 2021, under the headline “US$900M Gas-to- shore, oil projects will significantly impact marine resources”. A section of the article states: “OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) HAS HELD SEVERAL MEETINGS WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO […]
Short Term Noise permit
Mainstreaming Biodiversity Project launched
On February 25, 2021, the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Finance signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) clearing the way for the implementation for the Biodiversity Mainstreaming Project “Strengthening the enabling framework for biodiversity mainstreaming and mercury reduction in small-scale gold mining operations.” This project is […]
Oil and Gas compliance inspection of the Liza Destiny
In the month of March, the Oil and Gas Unit conducted a full scale compliance inspection of the Liza Destiny Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading Unit (FPSO), the production platform attached to the Liza Phase 1 Development Project in the Stabroek Block. The team also inspected one of the drillships (Noble Tom Madden – pictured […]
The Environmental Protection Act, Cap. 20:05, bestows investigative and enforcement powers upon Officers of the EPA
In executing the functions of the Environmental Protection Agency, there are several powers and protections conferred on authorised officers of the Agency while conducting investigations under the Act. Officers of the EPA are empowered to enter premises at any reasonable time to investigate any potential adverse effects on the environment and human health. Examinations and […]
