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Oil & gas sector accounts for US$700M spent annually in Guyana

The oil and gas sector, which continues to grow amid Guyana’s reputation as the fastest growing economy, is responsible for approximately US$700 million in...

GYSBI’s 700-plus workforce 95% Guyanese

…company reports 1000 days of no lost time injuries Since the company started servicing oil major ExxonMobil and its operations offshore, the Guyana Shore Base...

No more than 3 oil blocks per investor for maximum participation – VP Jagdeo

– Kuwait among countries interested in bilateral development of blocks In an effort to ensure maximum participation and diversity among the investors in Guyana’s oil...

“The reality is there is less available capital” – Ali on sourcing finance for...

The bugbears faced by companies to invest in the oil and gas sector will create a negative effect on the rollout of the industry...

Gas-to-shore Project: $400M for acquisition of private lands for pipeline – PM

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has set aside some $400 million for the acquisition of private lands to facilitate the laying of pipelines...

Most oil & gas majors looking to buy Guyana’s crude – Bharrat

The purchase of crude oil on a long-term basis from Guyana is something that has garnered a lot of interest beyond Guyana’s shores, even...

British, Egyptian firms vying for contract to review Uaru FDP

The search for a consultant to review the evaluation of ExxonMobil’s Field Development Plan (FDP) for its Uaru field, has been narrowed down to...

Gas-to-energy project can pay for itself – VP Jagdeo on loan repayment

The loan that the Government will eventually have to take to finance its portion of expenses for the over US$1.7 billion gas-to-energy project, can...

Gas-to-Shore Project gets $43.3B in Budget 2023

The Dr Irfaan Ali-led Administration's model Gas-to-Shore Project has received a whopping $43.3 billion from Budget 2023. "To advance the construction of this and...

Exxon applies for EPA’s approval of 6th project offshore Guyana

Oil giant ExxonMobil has started the process of seeking project approval for its sixth oil development in Guyana’s waters and approached the Environmental Protection...

Recent Articles

Chinese national in Demerara River Bridge accident was not wearing life jacket – MoL

    See full statement from the Ministry of Labour: The Ministry of Labour, through its Occupational Safety and Health Department, has initiated an investigation into a...

Ministers allowed private investments, but cannot use influence for personal gain – VP

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday explained that ministers are allowed to own businesses but they must declare their income to the Integrity...

State will pay $24M compensation for unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus – Jagdeo

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has revealed that the State will be paying the $24 million compensation for the unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus...

Elections 2025: PPP will not stoke instability; security to be bolstered – Jagdeo

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that his party will not be responsible for fueling any instability...

Credible elections will be delivered in 2025 – GECOM

See full statement from the Guyana Elections Commission: The Guyana Elections Commission has taken note of the contents of two (2) letters authored by R....

PNC responsible for continued impasse of top judicial appointments – AG

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has asserted that the ongoing impasse regarding the substantive appointments of a Chief Justice and...

Worker missing after accident at Demerara River Bridge construction site

At approximately 20:20 hours on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, a Chinese national employed by the contractor was involved in an accident during rigging operations...

Judy Latchman tipped as new Chief Magistrate; Alisha George as Deputy Chief Magistrate

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended that Senior Magistrate Judy Latchman be appointed new Chief Magistrate and Alisha George be Deputy Chief Magistrate. This...

MoH working to certify more local hospitals for organ transplantation

The Health Ministry will be working this year with several international entities to certify more hospitals to perform organ transplantation procedures. This was revealed by...

Sod turned for $1.2B Secondary School in Kaneville

    Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, yesterday broke ground for the construction of the Kaneville Secondary School, a transformative project that will serve over 1000...