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Beyond GDP for Guyana: measure economic well-being and prosperity

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is without question one of our most important economic indicators. It tells us about the size and shape of the economy. It helps the government and the fiscal institutions to manage the economy, for example...

Guyana mega oil potential to be tested in 2019

Multiple commercial oil discoveries at Guyana’s Stabroek Block have established the country as a key up and coming producer in the region. And now, as exploration activities ramp up at other blocks outside Stabroek, a discovery could push the...

Guyana and Ghana to collaborate on Sovereign Wealth Fund

Guyana will soon be partnering with an expert out of Ghana, who has vast experience in working with Sovereign Wealth Funds. This was recently disclosed by Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, who noted that his expertise will be ideal...

Guyana is the fastest growing economy in the world – says Nasdaq contributor

Fueled by mega oil discoveries and production set to hit close to 1 million barrels per day by the mid-2020s, the South American country of Guyana is listed at number 1 among the 5 fastest growing economies in the...

Jamaica government urged to get out of the refinery business

A review committee appointed by Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, is recommending that the government of the Caribbean island nation get out of the refinery business and instead hand it over to the private sector. According to a June 27...

American Chambers teaming up for 1st HSSE conference in Guyana

The American Chamber of Commerce Guyana (AMCHAM) in partnership with its counterpart in Trinidad and Tobago will be hosting the first Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Conference in Guyana on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Marriott Hotel...

ExxonMobil’s sale of Norwegian assets could be record-breaking

US supermajor ExxonMobil is looking to sell its Norwegian upstream assets. The portfolio has an estimated value of $3.1 billion, according to Rystad Energy. Rystad Energy partner Simon Sjøthun notes that a sale of this magnitude could be the largest...

Orinduik drill campaign will open new chapter in Guyana oil development

Offshore exploration in the South American country of Guyana is moving into another phase as UK-based Tullow Oil embarks on a drill campaign at the Orinduik block, making it the first attempt to find oil by a company outside...

Stena Forth arrives in Guyana for Tullow drill campaign

The dynamically positioned Stena Forth Class 3 drillship has sailed into Guyana waters and will soon embark on a drill campaign at the Orinduik Block where UK-based Tullow Oil and its co-venture partners are optimistic of striking crude. Tullow Oil...

Over 1,000 Guyanese worked on projects leading up to 1st floating oil production complex

Over 1,000 Guyanese have been working on projects that culminated with the commissioning of the 1st floating oil production complex on Saturday in Singapore. The vessel will soon set sail for the South American country where oil production is...

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Latin America’s offshore rig count drops to 27

Latin America averaged 27 active offshore drilling rigs during the first five months of 2026, according to a July...