Free media the hallmark of a democratic society

Free media the hallmark of a democratic society

–GPA, US, UK, Canada and EU underscore in messages to mark World Press Freedom Day THE Guyana Press Association (GPA) has urged journalists and media houses to be on the alert and safeguard against cybersecurity threats in its message to mark World Press Freedom Day, which is being observed this year under the theme, “Journalism…

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Guyana participating in world’s biggest O&G event

Guyana participating in world’s biggest O&G event

THE Guyana booth at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), the world’s largest oil-and-gas sector event, was officially opened on Monday by Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat. Minister Bharrat, who led the ribbon-cutting ceremony, was joined by Chief Executive Officer of GO-Invest Dr. Peter Ramsaroop; United States Ambassador to Guyana Sarah-Ann Lynch; and Honorary Consul General…

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Gov’t unveils Media, Communications Academy on Press Freedom Day

Gov’t unveils Media, Communications Academy on Press Freedom Day

As the world observes Press Freedom Day, the Guyana Government on Tuesday officially launched the long-promised Guyana Media and Communications Academy as hundreds of media workers met for a massive two-day conference and symposium at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, Liliendaal. The Academy was unveiled by Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs in the Office…

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Brighter prospects

Brighter prospects

— ExxonMobil’s fifth development project, Uaru, expected to produce up to 250,000 barrels per day — company submits project proposal for environmental authorisation OIL production offshore Guyana is slated for another boost in the near future as ExxonMobil moves ahead with plans for its fifth development project in the Stabroek Block, Uaru, which is expected…

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