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Int’l community likely to support ICJ’s decision even if Venezuela shuns proceedings – Rashleigh Jackson

Former Guyanese Foreign Minister, Rashleigh Jackson is of the view that the international community would be inclined to support the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the border controversy proceedings with Venezuela, even if that country...

Report: Guyana’s deepwater areas will remain competitive, despite changes to fiscal terms

Guyana's deepwater investment climate is expected to remain regionally competitive over the next five years, despite the South American country's plans to adjust its upstream fiscal regime and to establish a national oil company (NOC). A report released on May...

Guyana determined to move ahead with ICJ proceedings

Guyana intends to forge ahead with proceedings filed at the International Court of Justice over a border controversy with neighbouring Venezuela despite a statement from that country’s government on Monday indicating that it will not take part in the...

Venezuela says it will not participate in ICJ proceedings

Venezuela made it known on Monday that it will not be taking part in the proceedings at the International Court of Justice initiated by Guyana over a border controversy spanning several decades. A Communique issued by the Venezuelan government states...

Uruguay and oil hopes: a permanent bidding round scheme, after failure of latest auction

(MercoPress) Uruguay will move towards a permanent offer process for offshore oil blocks as other Latin American countries have done, after an April auction failed to attract bids, Industry, Energy and Mining Minister Carolina Cosse said in an interview. Uruguay...

St Vincent feeling squeeze of US sanctions on Venezuela

(CMC) — Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says he has received no indication that the State-owned oil and natural gas company, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) in Venezuela has suspended fuel shipments to St Vincent and the Grenadines under the PetroCaribe agreement. He,...

New Guyanese recruitment firm eyeing opportunities in O&G

100% Guyanese-owned Strategic Recruitment Solutions (SRS) is gearing up to offer a range of manpower services with special focus on the South American country’s emerging oil and gas sector. Through an “ethics first” approach the company is aiming to be...

CDC confirms small traces of gas detected in Diamond eruption

Initial tests conducted on Friday morning at a property at Sixth Avenue, Diamond, East Bank, Demerara, Guyana, where an eruption of muddy substance occurred on Thursday, have shown a small concentration of hydrogen sulfide and methane gas. Director General (ag)...

Guyana at heart of regional deep water province – Ramnarine

In what is being described as the emergence of a regional deep water province, former Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs, Kevin Ramnarine, believes that Guyana lies at the heart of this petroleum-rich geological system. After Tullow...

Fmr CXC Registrar calls for overhaul of curriculum to cater for O&G

Senior Assistant Registrar (retired) for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Gordon Harewood, said Guyana is on the verge of exciting times in the history of the country. Speaking at a workshop for Senior Education Officials on curriculum review at...

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SBM Offshore targets 25% female participation in training programs

SBM Offshore Guyana is working to boost female participation in its training programs, aiming for a 25% representation, its...