Ministry of Natural Resources
MEDIA STATEMENT
September 30, 2025
96 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana
Email address: publicaffairs@nre.gov.gy
The Ministry of Natural Resources, yesterday, hosted a virtual workshop targeting local media houses, as part of Guyana’s ongoing implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The session was led by two EITI implementation experts, Dr. Priya Marajh and Mr. Sam Tokpah, and forms part of the Guyana EITI (GYEITI) process in keeping with the transparency body’s global standards.
The EITI is an international standard that promotes the open and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources. For countries like Guyana — heavily invested in extractive industries — EITI implementation ensures that citizens are provided with accessible, reliable information about how these resources are managed, fostering transparency, accountability, and trust.
During the session, Dr. Marajh and Mr. Tokpah provided detailed insights into the seven core requirements of EITI implementation. These include areas such as:
● Governance and oversight
● Disclosure of legal and institutional frameworks governing the extractive sector, including the award of and public access to contracts and licenses.
● Disclosure of production and export data, ensuring accuracy in national reporting.
● Revenue collection and allocation require governments to show how much revenue is received from extractive resources and how it is distributed.
Other topics covered include beneficial ownership, public debate, and timely and unrestricted public access to information, all aimed at ensuring that extractive sector benefits are shared transparently and equitably.
The interactive session also saw members of the media raising questions on Guyana’s verification capacities for production data. In response, the presenters explained that “to achieve proper verification, an entire mechanism needs to be in place, comprising the right equipment, rules, knowledge, and staff, and where applicable, connecting with external partners to support verification of exports, etc.” The presenters noted that in Guyana’s case, there is evidence of independent measures to monitor production.
Yesterday’s workshop highlights the Ministry of Natural Resources’ continued commitment to advancing Guyana’s EITI implementation. By equipping media practitioners with a deeper understanding of EITI standards and practices, the Ministry seeks to support informed reporting and enhance public awareness of extractive sector governance.
