Stories Beyond the Barrel

You’ve heard the story of Guyana’s rapid success in the global oil industry. Now hear from the people who’ve managed to build empires and carve out their own lanes because of it. These are their stories.

Stories Beyond the Barrel

From curiosity to career: Trainee Derrickman finds purpose on Stena DrillMAX

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Steve Sirkissoon has always been fascinated by the offshore world. Now, as a trainee derrickman aboard the Stena DrillMAX, he's living that dream. “It's a relatively new industry in our country, but I have always been interested in offshore working...
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From Criminal Law to the Law of the Sea: Meet Thandi McAllister

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In celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime, we highlight Thandi McAllister, Guyana’s IMO Representative and MARAD Legal Director, whose work shapes maritime law and leadership. Thandi McAllister once planned a career in criminal law. But a second-year...
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Empowering women through action: Inside ExxonMobil Guyana’s WIN network

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The Women's Interest Network, or WIN, is ExxonMobil’s global initiative to empower and motivate women across the company. In Guyana, the network is growing in reach and impact, according to Emi Esechie, External Reporting Supervisor and WIN advisor. Esechie, who...
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Founder of UG’s Petroleum Engineers Chapter builds industry bridges for students

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Kezia Chinian is in her final year of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Guyana. She did not initially set out to work in oil and gas but chose her path after seeing the sector’s rapid growth.  “Petroleum was not...
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Katina Benn champions gender equality in Guyana’s Maritime sector​

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Katina Benn, President of the Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) – Guyana Chapter Inc., has been instrumental in advancing gender equality within Guyana's maritime industry. The organization was officially launched on May 18, 2022, coinciding with the inaugural...
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Christina Ramroop drives bold local content action at Stena Drilling

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Christina Ramroop serves as Stena Drilling’s Administration and Local Content Officer in Guyana. Her role allows her to develop professionally while making a meaningful impact. “Stena is an equal opportunity employer, and it gives me the free will to…grow into...
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Meet Elroy Vankennie: GYSBI’s first Guyanese QHSSE Manager 

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Elroy Vankennie is the first Guyanese to hold the role of Quality Health Safety Security and Environment (QHSSE) Manager at Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI). “Being the first Guyanese in this position is an incredible honor and a proud...
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From sugar estate to offshore drilling; here’s Stephen Moonasar’s journey

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Stephen Moonasar’s career path took an unexpected turn—from the sugar estates of Guyana to a drill ship nearly 200 kilometers offshore. His story is a testament to how skills training and opportunity can transform lives. “I was born in the...
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All-female team led the inaugural Suriname Awareness Symposium

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Three trailblazing women joined forces to pull off the first-ever Suriname Awareness Symposium (SAS). The symposium, according to the trio, showcases the power of female collaboration in shaping the future of Suriname’s energy sector and beyond. They are: Ileana Ferber ...
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Kiana Wilburg: Empowering women to shine in Guyana’s energy future

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Kiana Wilburg’s path to becoming the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is deeply rooted in a decade of journalistic excellence. As a journalist with Kaieteur News for nearly 12 years, Wilburg...
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