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Govt remains committed to transparent, accountable management of oil resources – Min Bharrat

As the International Energy Conference came to an end on Thursday, Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat participated in a panel discussion during which he...

Projects underway to improve energy for off-grid, micro-grid hinterland areas – PM

As part of the government’s aggressive energy transition programme, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said several projects are currently underway to improve access...

Gas-to-shore project: 21 EoIs being reviewed for construction of power plant, NGL plant –...

Some 21 companies have submitted Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to be pre-qualified for the construction of the natural gas-fired power plant and the natural...

Growing interest by oil companies in re-exploring Takutu Basin

There has been growing interest by oil companies in re-exploring the Takutu Basin, located in the southern part of Guyana close to the Brazilian...

Govt receives several proposals to set up national oil company – Vice President

…says all decisions on future blocks to be made in 3rd quarter Proposals have been received from various oil operators in Guyana’s waters for them...

Work to start this year on model PSA for future oil deals – Bharrat

…huge chunk of $200M World Bank funding to be used Work is expected to start this year on a model Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) that...

GOGEC lauds commencement of ExxonMobil’s second development

See below for GOGEC's statement on ExxonMobil's commencement of Production from its second development: The Guyana Oil & Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) wishes to commend...

Employers to face hefty fines for labour breaches – Hamilton

…as legislative revision continues After the revision of legislation for the labour sector, employers found in breach of the laws will be slapped with hefty...

Foreign oil companies updated on hiring conditions, hiring policies

- PM says favourable labour conditions paramount in sustaining oil sector Companies operating in the oil and gas sector have been charged again to guarantee...

Review of Yellowtail Field Development Plan to wrap up by March – VP Jagdeo

– says when all criteria met, licence would be awarded The review of oil giant ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail Field Development Plan (FDP) is expected to be...

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CCAC launches investigation into cooking gas explosion incidents

See full statement from the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission: The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has noted recent incidents involving critical injuries to...

Edghill meets residents on Diamond Bridge to Good Success road works

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill accompanied by Head of the Special Projects Unit (SPU) Collin Gittens and other technical staff yesterday afternoon...

No intention to repossess unmaintained/overgrown lands in communities – Croal

While recognising that there are a number of overgrown and unmaintained lands in well-developed communities – posing several challenges for residents – Minister of...

PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he has “one regret” as he announced he intends to resign — and that is the the...

Govt looking at designs to extend Ogle-to-Eccles Road to Diamond

With works nearing completion on the highly anticipated bypass road project that will link the East Coast Demerara (ECD) corridor at Ogle to the...

US$35M Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge on track for early completion

          The new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is on track for an early completion. This assurance was given to President Dr Irfaan Ali who was...

NGSA 2025 set for April 16 & 17

Education Minister, Priya Manickchand on Sunday announced that the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) for 2025 is set to be written on April 16...

New Berbice River Bridge: 7 companies shortlisted, to submit price proposals

    The Government is moving steadfastly with a new fixed high-span four-lane bridge across the Berbice River and has already shortlisted seven pre-qualified bidders. A total...

Motorcyclist dies in EBD accident

A 56-year-old security officer is now dead after he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a utility pole along the East...

Deadly GDF helicopter crash: 5 days remaining for stakeholder feedback on black box findings...

Stakeholders involved in the investigation of the deadly Guyana Defence Force (GDF) helicopter crash have just five days remaining to submit their comments on...