GWCMC and GPOC enters agreement to boost wildlife management in Guyana
On January 15, 2024 the Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission (GWCMC) and the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) entered into an agreement that will further boost management of the
GWCMC partners with Wichabai Ranch for pilot capybara captive breeding project
The Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission (GWCMC) has just started a partnership with Wichabai Ranch to start the first pilot capybara captive breeding project in Guyana. The initial goal
Smugglers penalised for wildlife trafficking
Wildlife trafficking is defined as the illegal trade of wild species of animals and plants. It has negative impacts on the populations of targeted species, ecosystem functions, and the economy.Frontline officers trained to handle animals seized from illegal wildlife trade
The Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission has partnered with IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) to train 23 frontline enforcement officers to acquire new skills on how to handle
Flooding and Encounters with Wild Animals
With the current flood situation in numerous parts of the country, there have been reports of wild animals being sighted, particularly snakes and caimans (commonly called alligator). This is to
International Jaguar Day
Jaguars are as ecologically important as they are beautiful. A more formidable species does not exist in our forests, yet anthropogenic activities continue to threaten the existence of this species.
Lima Sands Jaguar Incident
The Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission (GWCMC) received a report on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 of a jaguar that was trapped in Lima Sands. The GWCMC embarked on an
Govt committed to protection of nation’s wildlife – Dir. of Environment
― Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) ensures wildlife protection ― Wildlife Conservation Commission urges Guyanese to protect marine life DPI, Guyana, Monday, March 4, 2019 World Wildlife Day was birthed
Cabinet approves three sets of wildlife conservation regulations
− Draft Wildlife Conservation Management and Sustainable Use Regulations to replace Wildlife Management and Conservation Regulations of 2013 Proposed legislation related to wildlife management and conservation, drafted by the