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Draft local content framework creates space for Guyanese businesses, entrepreneurs

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As Guyana gears up to become an oil producing country, its government is putting systems in place to ensure local businesses and entrepreneurs are given a fair chance to compete and benefit from opportunities that will arise in the...
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Exxon to train, boost capacity of Guyanese businesses for oil & gas opportunities

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Small to medium size businesses in Guyana will soon be able to register interest and receive specialized training that would enable them to benefit from business opportunities in the supply chain of the country’s emerging oil and gas sector. ExxonMobil...
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ExxonMobil Guyana targets procurement improvements to boost supplier engagement 

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ExxonMobil Guyana is working to improve procurement processes to ensure broader access and deeper engagement with local suppliers, Socioeconomic Manager Lorna Carlson said Friday at the 2025 Guyana Supplier Forum.  “As the operator, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited is committed to deepening...
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GGI to launch new call this July for proposals to drive capacity building in Guyana

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The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) will open a new call for proposals in July, inviting projects aimed at advancing strategic capacity development across the country. Backed by a US$100 million (GY$20 billion) investment from ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, Hess Guyana Exploration...
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Women’s workforce participation key to Guyana’s energy future – ExxonMobil Guyana Manager

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Hayley Gilbert, ExxonMobil Guyana’s supply chain manager, says women’s participation in Guyana’s energy sector is increasing, but more must be done to meet the growing demand for skilled workers. “There are so many opportunities ahead of us in Guyana,” Gilbert...
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Eight Guyanese form first cohort of MODEC’s trainee program in Guyana

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Eight Guyanese have been selected for the inaugural cohort of MODEC's newly launched trainee program in Guyana, designed to offer global training, hands-on experience, and career development. A commencement ceremony was held on February 13 at the Centre for Local...
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SBM Offshore Guyana completes 900 hours of vendor training in 2024

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SBM Offshore Guyana has achieved 900 hours of training with local vendors in 2024, as part of its commitment to enhancing operational standards among Guyanese businesses. Local Content Lead Garri Fraser disclosed the achievement during the company’s Vendor Day...
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Donella Long: Elevating Guyana’s Hospitality Scene with ‘The Balance’

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Since 2016, Donella Long, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Balance, has been transforming Guyana’s hospitality landscape. Her company provides professional staffing solutions for events, including waiters, bartenders, mixologists, and cleaners. Known for its exceptional service and attention...
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Capturing the corporate boom: Koaito Grant’s journey into oil and gas photography

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In the evolving landscape of Guyana’s oil and gas industry, few have managed to carve out a niche quite like Koaito Grant. A name synonymous with corporate photography, Grant’s journey from discovering his passion for capturing moments to becoming...
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Technicians, Engineers, Maritime positions “most difficult” roles to fill in O&G sector – Labor Assessment Study

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Labor scarcity in Guyana’s market is a known issue, especially in the oil and gas sector.  Currently, technicians, engineers and maritime positions are the “most difficult” to fill, according to data from a 2023 labor assessment study. An excerpt was...
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Letter-to-the-Editor: Strengthening Guyana’s oil spill response is a win for both the environment and the economy 

Dear Editor, The recent completion of the Oil Spill Response & Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Techniques Course and Incident Command System...

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