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Suriname’s National Debt Chief resigns amid enhanced financial scrutiny of NDP government 

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Malty Dwarkasing has resigned as Suriname’s Administrator-General of the National Debt Office. Dwarkasing submitted her resignation to the country’s Minister of Finance Adelien Wijnerman on September 12.  The National Debt Office, a key arm of the Ministry...

Trump confirms three strikes, as U.S. anti-drug campaign ramps up

U.S. President Donald Trump said three anti-drug strikes have been conducted in the southern Caribbean targeting what he described as 'confirmed narcoterrorists from Venezuela'. Trump announced the strikes on his Truth Social account, sharing a video of the second deadly...

Ali: Fighting transnational crime vital, protecting sovereignty is Guyana’s business

Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, emphasized today that safeguarding his country's sovereignty is a top priority. The Head of State's comments were in response to questions from the media about Venezuela's stated position that if it is attacked by...

Guyana’s power demand hits record high at 221.3 megawatts 

Guyana has recorded its highest-ever electricity demand this year, with peak consumption reaching 221.3 megawatts (MW) in September. The disclosure was made by Kesh Nandlall, Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), during a visit to...

Wales Gas-to-Energy project accelerates with 120 day foundation plan

Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project at Wales is entering a crucial phase as contractor Lindsayca Guyana pushes to complete all foundation works within 120 days. The project, which is now 68% finished, is being closely monitored by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d)...

Bayphase aiding Guyana’s review of Exxon’s Hammerhead oil project

The Guyana government has engaged British consultancy Bayphase to help review ExxonMobil’s proposed Hammerhead oil development, Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat, said on Monday. In an invited comment, Bharrat told OilNOW the field development plan (FDP) for Hammerhead, ExxonMobil’s seventh...

Global subsea tree awards set to surpass 200 units in 2025, Westwood says

Subsea tree orders are on track to cross 200 units this year, according to Westwood’s Global Subsea Tree Tracker. The firm stated in a September 4 report that as of the end of August 2025, “108 subsea tree units...

Guyanese-American welder returns home to train Guyanese for oil and gas jobs 

UPDATE: This article has been updated with additional information to reflect that Mohamed Ally is contracted with the School of the Nations to provide welding training for Guyanese. It also clarifies that the School of the Nations is the...

Ali names 25-member cabinet; Vickram Bharrat back at oil ministry

President Irfaan Ali of Guyana unveiled 25 ministerial Cabinet appointees on Saturday evening, as the government embarks on its new five-year term. “The work we’re about to embark on is for all of Guyana, every citizen. It’s to reach every...

Suriname and Guyana leaders commit to energy cooperation and Corentyne bridge advancement

NIEUW NICKERIE, SURINAME - Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons and Guyana’s recently re-elected President Irfaan Ali met on September 13 in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname, to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperation in key areas, with oil and gas and the...

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Petrobras confirms new pre-salt oil discovery in Campos Basin offshore Brazil

Brazilian state-controlled energy company Petrobras has confirmed a new pre-salt oil discovery in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil, located...