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Guyana Business Chamber urges halt to Corentyne Bridge talks over Suriname waterway fees

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on April 3, 2026 called on the Government of Guyana to halt discussions on the Corentyne River Bridge, citing concerns over Suriname’s recent actions affecting trade and development in Berbice. The chamber...

Freight cost warnings mount for Guyana as Strait of Hormuz risks persist

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are rippling through shipping routes, with signals pointing to higher import costs and renewed inflationary pressure for countries like Guyana. Speaking recently on the Starting Point podcast, Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer, Director of Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase...

Stena Carron seeks suppliers for lifting equipment as operations continue offshore Guyana

Stena Carron Drilling Limited (Guyana Branch) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the supply of lifting equipment to support the ship’s operations offshore Guyana. The notice, issued on March 31, 2026, invites qualified contractors and suppliers to submit...

Suriname Business Forum: “An attractive investment climate does not emerge automatically”

PARAMARIBO, Suriname — Steven Debipersad, Chair of the Suriname Business Forum (SBF), said an investment climate must be deliberately built, with the government maintaining macroeconomic stability amid global pressures. Speaking on the second day of Caribbean Energy Week in Paramaribo,...

University of Guyana to expand port, marine, aviation education as oil and gas jobs grow

The University of Guyana is moving to expand technical education offers in port, marine, and aviation as employment opportunities grow alongside the country’s oil and gas sector. Outgoing Vice Chancellor Dr. Paloma Mohamed confirmed the plan during an exclusive...

Oil jumps past $109 as Trump signals escalation in Iran conflict

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday after Donald Trump signaled further military action against Iran, raising concerns about supply disruptions through a key global shipping route. Brent crude rose by 8% on Thursday morning to pass US$109 per barrel. The...

Stena Carron continues Goatfish-1 drill campaign in Stabroek Block

The Stena Carron drill rig will continue exploration operations at ExxonMobil’s Goatfish-1 well in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. A notice from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) outlined that drilling activities are scheduled to conclude on May 31, 2026. The Goatfish-1...

Petrobras defers bulk of jet fuel price hike, limits April increase to 18%

Brazil’s state oil company Petrobras said it will apply an 18% increase to aviation kerosene (QAV) prices in April while deferring the remainder of the contracted adjustment through installments, as global energy prices rise amid Middle East tensions. Brazil’s state...

Trinidad to pursue Venezuela gas development after OFAC allows non‑U.S. firms under general licenses

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago said a recent update by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) could clear the way for Trinidad and Tobago to engage in Venezuela gas development without seeking special U.S. licenses. In...

ExxonMobil STEM initiative advances with RFI for Georgetown facility staffing

The ExxonMobil Foundation (Guyana) STEM Inc. has issued a request for information (RFI) for staffing services for a planned STEM facility in Georgetown, the next step in a broader US$100 million education initiative. The RFI, released on April 1, 2026,...

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Letter to the Editor: Seeing change in simple ways

Dear Editor, Some time ago, I wrote about how surprised I was to see real benefits from Guyana’s growing oil...