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GUYANA ELECTIONS: Ali secures second term; opposition party granted recount in District 4 

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Guyana’s governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) won another term in Monday's general elections, according to results published by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). This positions President Irfaan Ali for a second term as the country’s oil boom reshapes its...
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TotalEnergies hosts first Technical Training in Suriname ahead of GranMorgu FPSO operations

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TotalEnergies EP Suriname has launched its first in-person technical training focused on the regulatory aspects of floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) operations, as part of preparations for the GranMorgu project. The training was held from August 25 – 29,...
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Staatsolie eyes broad offshore opportunities as Suriname basin data signals growing potential

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

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

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

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

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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...
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Suriname looks to expand green energy options

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

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

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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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Staatsolie’s 2024 Sustainability Report outlines low-carbon growth and offshore ambitions

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Staatsolie’s 2024 Sustainability Report showcases a year of major progress in responsible energy development, anchored by...

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