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GGMC gets 26 new Mines Officers
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) now has 26 new Mines Officers.
During an induction ceremony at Regency Suites, Hadfield Street, the new officers were told not to accept bribes as severe disciplinary actions will be taken.
Natural Resources Minister, Robert Persaud, with the new Mines Officers yesterday.
The warnings were issued by Natural Resources Minister, Robert Persaud, during the closing remarks. Also, there were other representatives of GGMC and from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association.
In recent years, gold mining activities have seen Guyana cashing in from high prices. With increased activities in the extractive industries like bauxite and sand, there has been a demand for more officers.
A number of them were sent packing for corruption.
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