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Saipem to establish major logistics base in Suriname for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project

Saipem will establish a large logistics base in Suriname as part of its work on TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu development, Gianluigi Della Rosa, Country Manager for Guyana and Suriname, has confirmed. Della Rosa said the facility will be central to Saipem’s operations...

CARICOM observers praise Guyana for peaceful elections, notes areas for improvement

The CARICOM Election Observation Mission to Guyana has commended the peaceful conduct of voters and the professionalism of polling staff during Monday’s General and Regional Elections. Chief of Mission, Josephine Tamai, also highlighted several concerns surrounding the country’s electoral...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Public confidence and responsible governance are key to Guyana’s oil sector success 

Dear Editor, As an apolitical, non-partisan public communications analyst who has engaged extensively with professionals across industries and everyday citizens, I’ve observed a growing public interest in the implications of Guyana’s recent election, particularly in relation to the booming oil...

Over 80% of Statements of Polls submitted as Guyana awaits results

Guyana’s elections moved into the counting phase following close of polls at 6 pm on Monday, with 845 of the Statements of Polls already submitted to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) as of 9 am September 2. This figure...

Suriname looks to expand green energy options

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Suriname is moving to diversify its power supply beyond oil and hydropower, with new initiatives in solar and wind energy gaining traction. Hydropower, anchored by the Afobaka Dam, currently accounts for approximately half of the country’s electricity....

The expansion of Guyana’s economy is unprecedented

Dear Editor, Guyana’s economy is growing at a speed never seen before, and the GDP numbers tell the story. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which measures the total value of goods and services a country produces, is often used as...

OAS Mission visits 342 Polling Stations across Guyana, reports ‘things moving smoothly’

Chief of the Organization of American States (OAS) Observer Mission to Guyana, Bruce Golding, reported that his teams have already visited 342 polling stations across the country since the morning, covering seven of the ten electoral regions. Golding said the...

Ali says Guyana’s military is on full alert after Venezuelan aggression on Sunday

President Irfaan Ali on Monday confirmed that Guyana’s security forces are “on full alert” following a recent incident of Venezuelan aggression at the border.  Speaking to reporters after casting his ballot at the Leonora Technical and Vocational Institute, Ali said,...

EU Mission hopes for smooth, peaceful elections in Guyana

Head of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), Robert Biedroń, expressed optimism this morning that Guyana’s polls would unfold peacefully, as his team of observers fanned out across the country. Speaking with reporters at the St. Gabriel’s Primary...

Carter Center deploys 40 Observers across Guyana for election monitoring

The Carter Center said on Monday it has deployed 40 observers across all ten regions of Guyana to monitor the country’s general and regional elections, with teams stationed at polling stations and tabulation centers. Jason Carter, Chair of the Carter...

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GCCI’s Business Development Forum to equip MSMEs for 2026 growth opportunities in Guyana and around the world

As Guyana continues on a trajectory of rapid economic expansion, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is...