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Guyana forging ahead with oil development; undeterred by Venezuela threat

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While Venezuela’s President, Nicholas Maduro, has revealed his “evil intentions” for Essequibo which accounts for two-thirds of Guyana’s landmass, it will not stop the nation’s flourishing oil developments. Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo delivered this emphatic assurance while...
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Lula says Brazil available to host ‘negotiation meetings’ between Guyana and Venezuela

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on Mercosur - the South American trade bloc, and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) to weigh in on...
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UN Security Council to consider Guyana’s request for interventions against Venezuela’s aggression today 

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At 3 p.m. today, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is expected to consider a request from Guyana for interventions for Venezuela’s blatant disregard for the World Court not to aggravate the Essequibo border controversy further.  “We are extremely pleased...
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DOF Group honored with 2023 ExxonMobil Ruby Supplier Award for works in Guyana, Equatorial Guinea 

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DOF Group secured an accolade as one of ExxonMobil's distinguished 2023 Ruby award recipients. The evaluation criteria for nominees encompassed facets such as on-time delivery, safety protocols, responsiveness, service excellence, innovation prowess, and dedication to sustainability. Ruby award winners...
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Five soldiers dead, two survive in helicopter crash near border

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Five out of seven Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers aboard the Bell 402 Army helicopter, which crashed, have been confirmed dead. The deceased include prominent military figures: Lieutenant Colonels Michael Charles and Michael Shahoud, Retired Brigadier Gary Beaton, Lieutenant...
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Oil companies should “pay no regard” to Maduro’s ultimatum – Jagdeo

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Guyana’s Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo has urged oil companies operating in the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to ignore the recent statements by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordering them to vacate.  “I want to say to the oil companies that...
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UK says Venezuela’s actions unjustified, reaffirms border matter was settled

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The United Kingdom (UK) has expressed concern about Venezuela’s recent aggressive actions towards Guyana deeming it “unjustified.”  In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), its Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office said,  “We believe this is unjustified and should cease.”  The UK...
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Border controversy: China stays neutral but says it respects boundaries

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Amid growing concerns about Venezuela’s growing aggression towards Guyana, questions arose regarding China's stance on supporting Maduro's claim and the fear of a potential invasion. In response to these queries, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin emphasized China's impartial stance, reiterating...
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U.S. Southern Command set to conduct flight operations with Guyana Defence Force

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The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) is set to conduct flight operations in Guyana, in collaboration with the Guyana Defence Force. The operations will take place on Thursday, December 7, 2023. “This exercise builds upon routine engagement and operations to enhance...
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Inciting armed confrontation with Guyana will be catastrophic for Venezuela, says National Assembly Deputy

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The deputy of the National Assembly in Venezuela, Luis Eduardo Martínez, says he has stated time and again that as far as the Bolivarian Republic is concerned, “nothing is more important than preserving the peace” warning that it would...
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High-tech seismic campaign offshore Guyana to wrap up in December

ExxonMobil Guyana will complete its latest seismic data acquisition campaign in December, marking the end of a months-long effort...

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