Guyana Goldfields Inc. announced that Mr. Richard Williams and Mr. Robert Bondy have resigned as Board of Directors of the company effective immediately, and in their place, the company has appointed Mr. René Marion and Mr. Michael Richings as independent Board members. In addition, Patrick Sheridan, Executive Chairman of the company, has resigned as Corporate Secretary of the company, effective immediately, and Mr. Robert Bondy has been appointed as his successor. Rick will continue to provide consulting services to the company.

Mr. Marion was most recently President, CEO and Director of AuRico Gold Inc. Mr. Richings is currently the Chairman of the Board for Vista Gold, where he also served as CEO from 2007 to 2012.