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Bharrat: Local Content law not a shield for mediocrity or overpricing

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Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has warned that the country’s Local Content law must not be misused by local companies as a cover for poor standards or inflated costs.  “The local content legislation, by no means, is protection...
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Local Content value to surpass US$847M in 2025 — Pertab

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The Local Content Secretariat expects the value of local content in Guyana's oil and gas sector to exceed US$847 million in 2025. This marks an increase of nearly US$104 million over 2024. Director of the Secretariat, Dr. Martin Pertab, said...
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Second local catering consortium to launch this year – Local Content Head

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By mid-2025, a second local catering consortium is anticipated to launch, targeting Guyana’s oil and gas industry. Dr. Martin Pertab, Director of the Local Content Secretariat, made this announcement at the Local Content Summit. Dr. Pertab said discussions with international...
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2025 Local Content Summit to focus on collaboration, investment, and growth

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The 2025 Local Content Summit aims to equip local businesses with the tools, knowledge, and partnerships needed to thrive in the oil and gas sector. Hosted under the theme ‘Collaborate. Invest. Build. Shaping Guyana’s Future Together’, the event will...
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ExxonMobil Guyana sponsors 75 women for upcoming Local Content Summit

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ExxonMobil Guyana is sponsoring 75 women to attend the 2025 Local Content Summit this April 8. The sponsorship is in alignment with its commitment to fostering partnerships for Guyana's development, according to a company statement issued on March 28.  The...
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Third Local Content Summit billed for April 8 in Guyana

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The South American oil-producing nation of Guyana will host its third Local Content Summit on April 8, bringing together key stakeholders to enhance participation in the oil, gas, and non-oil sectors. The event is being organised by MBW in...
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Letter-to-the-Editor: The Local Content App is finally here

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Dear Editor, The Local Content Secretariat finally launched the Local Content App. Many people, including myself, have been waiting for this since the announcement was made last year. The Local Content App in my view, has now revolutionized how information...
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Suppliers scope out potential opportunities at SBM Offshore’s Let’s Talk Local Content Forum 

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Suppliers eager to play a role in Guyana’s oil and gas sector through SBM Offshore Guyana listened earnestly as the company outlined potential opportunities at its Let’s Talk Local Content Forum.  The event capped a week of oil and gas...
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Local Content App unveiled, bringing opportunities to your fingertips

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The Local Content Secretariat (LCS) has launched the Local Content App, a digital tool designed to improve access to opportunities in Guyana’s oil and gas sector. The app provides real-time notifications on supply and job opportunities, making it easier...
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Guyana’s local content app to be launched on Friday at major SBM Offshore supplier event 

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Guyana’s Local Content Secretariat (LCS) will launch its App on Friday, Feb 21, at SBM Offshore Guyana's Let's Talk Local Content forum. The event will cap off an exciting week of engagement on oil and gas activities at the...
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Guyana launches Global Student Exchange with EU & UG on health, oil and gas, engineering sectors

The European Chamber of Commerce Guyana (ECCG), in partnership with the European Union and the University of Guyana (UG),...

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