–renowned O&G expert says CHIEF Executive Officer at Ghana’s Petroleum Commission, Egbert Faibille Jnr., has said that the developments on Guyana’s local content front are “phenomenal.” He made this comment on the sidelines of the International Energy Conference and Expo at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, on Thursday. “Your government and people will be in the…
–with signing of MoU with Rev1 Energy LOCAL company, GAICO Construction Inc., on Thursday, boosted its capacity to bid for major projects in the oil and gas industry and other sectors, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based end-to-end commissioning services company, Rev1 Energy. The signing of the contract took place…
GUYANA will be pursuing the establishment of low-carbon transportation infrastructure to reduce the demand for imported fossil fuels used for vehicular transport. This is according to Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, in his address to stakeholders on the third day of the International Energy Conference and Expo, which ended on Thursday at the Marriott…
–significant amount of new jobs to be created THE Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) is expected to undergo massive transformation this year, with plans in place to invest a further US$250 million into the company. Through the proposed investment, the company will be expanding its land holdings by 45 acres, according to the Executive Director…
Over the weekend, the second edition of the Rawle Toney 3×3 Basketball tournament will be staged at the Burnham Court, Georgetown, and Team Mohamed’s has come on board with a significant contribution towards the media production of the event. Team Mohamed’s, through its principal Azruddin Mohamed, indicated it is firm on supporting sport and fostering…
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Years of monitoring and verification has confirmed that Guyana has the world’s second-highest level of forest cover – some 85 per cent of the country’s landmass -and as early as this year, the country is hoping to earn millions to keep its forest standing. This is according to Kevin Hogan, an…
The welding and metal fabrication skillset of locals will be raised to international standards with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which sets out in broad terms the arrangements for a new international apprentice programme. The MoU was signed Friday morning on the side-lines of the International Energy Expo between the Ministry…
(CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago Red Force marched to their second win of the new Regional Four-Day Championship with a crushing innings and 43-run victory over Windward Islands Volcanoes. Captain Imran Khan snatched four for 38 and fast bowler Anderson Phillip ended with three for 31 as Volcanoes, resuming their second innings on 32 for…
The annual Mashramani Soca, Chutney and Calypso competitions are making a return to the physical stage after two years as the country gradually returns to some form of normalcy. Guyana last hosted Mashramani activities in 2020 but everything came to a halt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The competitions are slated to be…
… MP assists BCB to obtain three more sponsorships for West Berbice D’EDWARD Cricket Club last Sunday defeated archrivals Cotton Tree CC by 12 runs to lift the Berbice Cricket Board/WBCA/Jaferally 20/20 trophy. Playing under very strict COVID-19 guidelines at the Cotton Tree ground, the powerful visiting team maintained their winning streak against their neighbours.…
