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President Ali meets with U.S. War officials as tensions mount in South America 

Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali met senior officials from the United States Department of War this week as Washington sharpens its posture toward Venezuela amid rising regional tensions. Patrick Weaver, Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of War, and Joseph Humire,...

Guyana Technical Training College campus now complete, set for January occupancy  – Ali

Construction of the Guyana Technical Training College (GTTC) at Port Mourant, Berbice has been completed and the facility is ready to receive its first full cohort of students in January, President Irfaan Ali revealed this week on Facebook. The campus...

Oil tanker seized by U.S. falsely flew Guyana flag, regulator says 

Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said on Wednesday night that a crude oil tanker was caught falsely flying the country’s flag in international waters. “The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has observed the proliferation and unacceptable trend of the unauthorized use...

Brunings renews call for Corentyne Bridge, says Suriname and Guyana are ‘at the center of the world again’

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Suriname’s Minister of Oil, Gas and Environment Patrick Brunings has reinforced the government’s commitment to deeper integration with Guyana, underscoring the Corentyne Bridge as a key priority for both countries’ economic future. Addressing business representatives, diplomats and...

BOURBON in five-year maritime support deal with ExxonMobil Guyana

BOURBON signed a five-year contract with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited to provide maritime support services from early 2026, the French offshore operator said on Wednesday. The deal includes extension options and will deploy the large platform supply vessel Bourbon Calm to...

Skandi Constructor’s first entry into Georgetown opens new opportunities for Guyanese offshore sector

DOF Subsea’s Skandi Constructor made its first entry into the Demerara Channel and Port of Georgetown on December 3, a major development for Guyana’s offshore support capabilities. The Centre for Local Business Development announced the visit on December 9. The...

Guyana gov’t. nears deal on major 3D seismic survey to guide future licensing – Gossai

Guyana is preparing to launch its first 3D multi-client seismic survey since 2008, a move officials say will shape future licensing rounds and strengthen the country’s position as a competitive exploration destination. The update was delivered by Bobby Gossai, Senior...

PETRONAS completes Caiman-1 well as Block 52 drilling campaign advances

PETRONAS Suriname has completed drilling of the Caiman-1 exploration well in Block 52 offshore Suriname, a key step in its ongoing exploration program, according to Staatsolie. In a December 9 announcement, Staatsolie said the well was spudded on July 21,...

Guyana gets US$17 million in signing bonus from Ghana’s Cybele Energy for S7 Block 

A signing bonus of US$17 million will be paid to Guyana for the S7 Block, awarded to Ghana’s Cybele Energy Ltd, exceeding the ceiling set for shallow-water assets by US$7 million. This detail was shared today as the company’s Chief...

From Accra to Georgetown: Key facts about Guyana’s newest operator Cybele Energy  

Cybele Energy Ltd, a Ghana-based, female-owned oil and gas company, is the latest independent entrant into Guyana’s burgeoning offshore energy sector.  Founded in 2012, the company has grown from a small exploration startup into a diversified energy firm, according to...

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ExxonMobil, Education Ministry to identify teachers for enhanced STEM training in September

ExxonMobil Guyana says the next phase of its US$100 million science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiative in Guyana...