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![Vacancy: Research Assistant (SWM Project)](https://wildlife.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Vacancy-Research-Asst-.png)
Vacancy: Research Assistant (SWM Project)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of RESEARCH ASSSISTANT (SWM PROJECT). The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded here or can be obtained from the Commission’s office![Vacancy: Director of Wildlife Monitoring and Compliance Division](https://wildlife.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Vacancy-Director-MCD.png)
Vacancy: Director of Wildlife Monitoring and Compliance Division
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of DIRECTOR – WILDLIFE MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE DIVISION. The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded here or canDeclaration of Closed Seasons for Wildlife – 2024
The Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission has declared the following periods to be the closed season for various categories of wildlife. BIRDS SPECIES CLOSED SEASON OPEN SEASON Ibises (Ibidae)![International Jaguar Day](https://wildlife.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jaguar2.jpg)
International Jaguar Day
The jaguar is a majestic animal that plays a very important role in our environment. Being an apex predator, jaguars help to control the populations of prey within their natural![Establishment of Wildlife Checkpoints](https://wildlife.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Estb-of-Wildlife-Checkpoints.png)
Establishment of Wildlife Checkpoints
The Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission (GWCMC) has designated checkpoints as follows: Charity; Corentyne (Springlands); Lethem; Mabaruma (Kumaka Waterfront and Brooms Airstrip); Mabura Hill; and Eugene Correia International Airport.![GWCMC partners with Wichabai Ranch for pilot capybara captive breeding project](https://wildlife.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_4877-scaled.jpg)
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![Vacancy – Assistant Site Manager](https://wildlife.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vacancy-Ad-SWM.jpg)
Vacancy – Assistant Site Manager
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position of Assistant Site Manager. Terms of Reference can be found here or can be obtained from: SWM Lethem![Smugglers penalised for wildlife trafficking](https://wildlife.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG-20230615-WA0009.jpg)
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.![Vacancy: Driver](https://wildlife.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Vacancy-Driver.png)