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Priya Marajh appointed President and CEO of T&T Energy Chamber

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago has appointed Dr. Priya Marajh as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 14. The appointment follows a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Chamber’s Board over several months. Marajh served as...

Guyana, Trinidad business groups to launch joint trade desk aimed at breaking non-tariff barriers

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TTCIC) plan to establish a joint trade desk within three months to systematically identify and resolve non-tariff barriers that have long...

Hormuz disruption could create export upside for Trinidad and Tobago – Energy Chamber

The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is affecting global energy trade flows and could create export opportunities for Trinidad and Tobago, even as domestic risks remain, according to an April 9 note from the Energy Chamber of Trinidad...

Subsea7, SLB OneSubsea sign agreement with PETRONAS Suriname for offshore project delivery

Subsea7 announced on April 7 that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V., alongside Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA), for offshore field development work in Suriname. The agreement establishes a long-term framework for collaboration on multiple...

Guyana Business Chamber urges halt to Corentyne Bridge talks over Suriname waterway fees

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on April 3, 2026 called on the Government of Guyana to halt discussions on the Corentyne River Bridge, citing concerns over Suriname’s recent actions affecting trade and development in Berbice. The chamber...

Caribbean Energy Week opens in Suriname with regional leaders, investors in focus

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Caribbean Energy Week opened on Tuesday in Paramaribo, Suriname, drawing regional leaders, investors and industry executives to discuss oil, gas and the energy transition. The event, held at the Royal Torarica ballroom, brings together stakeholders to examine...

Touchstone’s CR- 3 well gas throughput rose to 21.5 MMcf/d

Touchstone Exploration Inc. reported increased natural gas output in Trinidad and Tobago after bringing the Carapal Ridge 3 (CR-3) well on stream in the Central block. The company in a statement today, said the CR-3 well was successfully tied into...

Guyana lodges protest over reported Corentyne River charges imposed by Suriname

President Irfaan Ali said the Guyana government has formally protested reported charges instituted by authorities in Suriname for the use of the Corentyne River, an issue affecting timber and quarry operators. The statement was made on March 26, 2026, via...

Suriname puts 60% of offshore basin on offer in new Staatsolie open-door program

Staatsolie launched its new Open-Door Offering this morning, creating new opportunities for exploration and production companies to enter the Suriname-Guyana Basin. The initiative was formally announced by Managing Director Annand Jagesar, who stated, “This initiative opens new opportunities for...

Guyana and Suriname leaders advance talks on trade, energy, and connectivity at high-level meeting

Joint Statement - Meeting Between Jennifer Geerlings- Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname and Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname and Dr....

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Guyana targets more local content opportunities as oil production nears 1 million b/d with Errea Wittu arrival

The Government of Guyana plans to pursue more opportunities for local workers and businesses as offshore oil production moves...