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GYSBI awards 11 technical scholarships out of 300 Guyanese applicants

Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) said eleven students drawn from eight regions across Guyana are the inaugural recipients of its new technical scholarship programme, which was launched in July. The students are Venola Allen from Warapoka Village, Region One, and...

Infrastructure development in the emerging Guyanese oil & gas economy (A Review of Transforming Guyana: Season II Episode IV)

By Tash Van Doimen & Dr. Terrence Blackman - OilNOW In the latest installment of the enlightening web series, "Transforming Guyana," which aired on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, through a partnership between the Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) and the Caribbean...

Intel Editorial: Intel Addresses Semiconductor Workforce Shortage

The future of the semiconductor industry depends on the education of students, and Intel is working to make sure those students are ready.SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following is an opinion editorial by Gabriela Cruz Thompson, senior director of University...

Guyana oil auction: Who is the lone Guyanese bidder, Sispro Inc.?

In Guyana's inaugural offshore licensing round, Sispro Inc. stands out as the only Guyanese company among the bidders. Located in South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, this indigenous start-up is a stand-out. So, who are the locals behind it? Founded by four women...

Guyana gov’t says it fully supports revenue authority’s role of auditing oil companies’ bills

As the Guyana Government edges closer to concluding its inaugural audit of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited's Stabroek Block expenses totalling US$1.7B, a hefty US$214M in disputed costs has been deemed the final sum. This development could push both local authorities...

AstraZeneca advances UK clean heat and energy efficiencies with £100m commitment

15-year agreement with Future Biogas will provide 100 GWh of green gas (biomethane) annually, equivalent to meet the heat demands of over 8,000 homes Initiative will provide additional renewable capacity to the national gas grid, representing the UK's first fully...

Engaging the UK Diaspora in Guyana’s Emerging Oil & Gas Opportunities

By Ms. Tash Van Doimen, Mr. Rae Wiltshire & Dr. Terrence Blackman - OilNOW In an inspiring convergence of thought leaders, the recent event titled "Navigating a Changing Guyana: Pathways to Prosperity in the Era of Oil and Gas"...

Cataract Surgery with Alcon’s AcrySof IQ Vivity IOLs Demonstrates Sustained High Patient Satisfaction and Reduced Spectacle Dependence

Alcon Vivity Registry continues to demonstrate excellent outcomes with AcrySof IQ Vivity and AcrySof IQ Vivity Toric, the first and only PCIOL+ with wavefront-shaping technology World-renowned surgeons will present new registry data at #ESCRS2023, including data on rates of visual...

Public meetings on Whiptail EIA begin on September 12

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited has announced a series of public meetings to discuss the Whiptail Development Project planned for the Stabroek block. The initiative aims to familiarise the public with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the Environmental Impact Statement...

Jabil Enters into Preliminary Agreement Relating to Sale of Mobility Business

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), today announced a preliminary agreement with BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited (“BYDE”) relating to the sale of its Mobility business in a potential transaction expected to be valued at approximately $2.2 billion. “This...

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Letter-to-the-Editor: Empowering Guyanese youth in the offshore energy ector

Dear Editor, As a recent graduate of the University of Guyana, I've been reflecting on the future that lies ahead...