EPA hosts Consultation on Marine Litter and Microplastics
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on September 29-30, 2020, hosted a virtual Consultation for the Latin America and Caribbean (GRULAC) Region on ‘Marine Plastic Litter and Microplastics.’ This consultation was a collaboration among the Environmental Protection Agency- Guyana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Secretariat on the Ad-Hoc Open […]
EPA Issues Environmental Permit for the Payara Project
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on September, 24, 2020, issued an Environmental Permit valid for 5 years, to Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) for the Payara Development Project. Among its conditions, the Permit requires EEPGL to adhere to international standards for discharge of produced water and also limits the permitted duration of gas […]
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EPA conducts Community Consultation at Wellington Park Mangrove Reserve, Region 6, as part of the GEF CLME+ EBM Project
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with ten (10) representatives, comprising of members from three communities surrounding the Wellington Park Mangrove Reserve site, Regional Democratic Council representatives (Region 6) and NAREI’s Mangrove Ranger on November 11, 2020. The consultation took place the boardroom of the EPA Whim Regional Office and sought to continue discussions on […]
Press Release : New location proposed for Oilfield Waste Management Inc.’s Waste Treatment Plant
November 13, 2020 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the general public, that Oilfield Waste Management Services (OWMS) has changed the location for its proposed Waste Treatment Plant from Peter’s Hall, EBD, to Little Diamond, EBD. This decision was prompted by the concerns raised by residents within the project’s area of influence. The EPA […]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wishes to remind the general public, their right to the enjoyment of music is not their right to disturb others. As our children are engaged in virtual classes and many people continue to work from home, the Agency urges all to be considerate and avoid excessive noise emissions. Frequent exposure […]
PUBLIC NOTICE
February 24th, 2021-The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby informs the general public that excessive emission of noise is an offence under the Environmental Protection (Noise Management) Regulations (2000). Defaulters can be fined up to $700,000 and face up to one year imprisonment. As our children engage in virtual classes and many of people continue to work […]
EPA conducts community consultations at Wellington Park Mangrove Reserve, Region 6, as part of the GEF CLME+ EBM Project
On January 12 and 13, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted two consultations with community members, sawmill operators and representatives from the Skeldon Energy Inc. (SEI). On the first day, the EPA met with community members to discuss and gather information in developing the governance structure and management plan of the Wellington Park Mangrove Reserve. […]
World Wetlands Day 2021
World Wetlands Day prize winner Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time during the year, including during the growing season. World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on February 02. This year, World […]
