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Government adamant borrowing is under control as opposition concerns mount  

By 2028, Guyana projects that a year's oil revenue will be equivalent to almost its total outstanding debt. However, political opponents to the current administration have said the country's debt is mounting and this could impact its future prospects....

Five EU countries agree to sponsor Guyana’s bid for visa-free Schengen travel – Ali

Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, revealed that at least five European Union (EU) countries have agreed to sponsor Guyana's bid for visa-free travel to the Schengen area. The announcement was made during a media interaction at the...

Guyana’s Trade Prospects

By Jerry Haar and Cristina Caus - OilNOW A cursory view of the political, economic and social environment in South America does not instill optimism. Economic and political challenges across the region erode the confidence of both local and foreign...

Authorities to meet East Bank residents on Gas-to-Energy project

The Government of Guyana has issued a notice inviting residents of Friendship, East Bank Demerara, to attend a public consultation regarding the proposed Gas-to-Energy project. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 10:00hrs,...

Exxon seeking local contractor to build access road for its new office complex in Guyana

ExxonMobil Guyana is actively seeking the services of a Guyanese contractor for the construction of a critical access road to its Ogle operations centre, currently under construction. In a bid to streamline the selection process, the company has recently...

Sierra Leone hoping to recreate Guyana’s exploration bounty

Following remarkable successes in the deepwater plays of South America, Sierra Leone is hoping to mirror the fortunes of Guyana, aiming for an exploration boom in its prolific oil and gas fields. In recent years, the Guyana-Suriname basin has witnessed...

Guyana going after visa-free travel to EU’s Schengen Area

South America’s rising oil star, Guyana, is looking to secure visa-free travel to the European Schengen Area which comprises 27 countries that have officially abolished all passport and border control measures at their mutual borders. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali,...

Guyana Committee simulates fuel spill in Berbice River during Exercise Tradewinds 2023

As part of the ongoing multi-disciplinary response exercise, EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2023, a simulated oil spill activity was held on Tuesday in Region 6, Berbice. The simulation consisted of response and proactive phases towards a fictional scenario involving a fuel...

Guyana oil fund earns over GY$7 billion interest income in H1 2023

Guyana's Natural Resource Fund witnessed a surge in interest income in the first half of 2023, earning US$35.6 million (approximately GY$7.42 billion). This development is attributable to higher deposit account balances and escalated interest rates set by the Federal...

Halliburton’s Latin America revenue jumps 9% in second quarter

Oilfield services company Halliburton reported a 9% sequential revenue growth in Latin America for the second quarter of 2023. The US$994 million revenue was driven by increased pressure pumping and wireline activity in Argentina, higher completion tool sales in...

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Full salvage of MV Barima will have to be discussed with affected family members – Ali

President Irfaan Ali said families of those still missing following the MV Barima tragedy would be consulted if authorities...