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Staatsolie eyes broad offshore opportunities as Suriname basin data signals growing potential

Suriname’s Acting Exploration Manager at Staatsolie, Sharista Kalapnat-Kisoensingh, says the country’s offshore sector is maturing, with a range of complex developments requiring careful planning and collaboration. Speaking on the sidelines of the Suriname Energy Summit, where she chaired the appraisal...

Elections Update: Incumbent leading polls, ‘wild card’ expected to become Guyana’s main Opposition 

While an official declaration is pending, the unofficial results of Guyana’s 2025 elections indicate a sweeping victory for the incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), with leader Dr. Irfaan Ali poised to return for his second term.  According to Guyana...

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,...

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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,...