Kareshma Narine was one of the first Guyanese to take up a position aboard the Noble Bob Douglas drill ship. Her story was featured in a 2022 episode of ExxonMobil’s Offshore Diaries, offering a glimpse into the early years of Guyana’s emerging oil and gas workforce. She grew up in a typical Guyanese household, attending her community primary school and spending her free time playing cricket with cousins and friends. Secondary school at St. Joseph’s...

Dear Editor, I must admit, I always thought it was a lie. But as a mother of a daughter at West Demerara Secondary School, I’ve seen how Guyana’s growing oil industry can benefit everyday families. Thanks to Project FLOW, her school now has a water purification system. She doesn’t have to buy bottled water every day anymore — saving money while reducing plastic waste and learning the value of protecting the environment. It’s good to know that...