Oil pollution prevention bill passed

Oil Pollution Bill passed in National Assembly

Championing the newest piece of legislation regulating the operations of oil extraction, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, declared that the new oil pollution Bill is necessary for the protection of Guyana’s economy. The Bill, which has the formal name Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill 2025, greatly enhances national preparedness and ensures that responsible parties are held accountable in the…

Oil Pollution Bill 2025 signals Govt's commitment to environment – PM

…legislation to strengthen national oil spill preparedness, response, accountability …Opposition refuses to support Bill In a decisive move to safeguard Guyana’s environment, the Government has tabled the Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill 2025, a sweeping piece of legislation that mandates strict oil spill prevention, emergency response protocols, and clear accountability for polluters. Prime Minister Briga…

Oil pollution prevention bill passed

despite fierce criticism from opposition Amid fierce criticism from the Opposition benches, the Government yesterday passed the Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Responsibility Bill 2025, a ‘’landmark piece of legislation’’ described as a crucial step in safeguarding Guyana’s environment from the increasing risks associated with the burgeoning oil and gas sector. The article Oil pollution prevention bill passed appeared first…

Prevention, protection, compensation from oil spills imminent - Guyana Chronicle

as landmark ‘Oil Spill’ bill passed GUYANA is expected to see the implementation of prevention, restorative and compensatory measures in relation to oil spill incidents as the landmark ‘oil spill’ bill was passed in the National Assembly on Friday.   The Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill, which was tabled in the House […]

'Oil Spill' Bill passed in the National Assembly - INews Guyana

Championing the newest piece of legislation regulating the operations of oil extraction, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, MP, declared that the new oil spill bill is necessary for the protection of Guyana’s economy. The bill, which has the formal name Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill 2025, greatly enhances national preparedness and […] The post ‘Oil Spill’ Bill passed in the National Assembl…