OIL & GAS

UK Firm Hunting Awarded US$20M Contract to Support Deepwater Drilling Off Guyana

October 10, 2025 Staff Reporter

UK-based energy services company Hunting PLC has begun delivering oil country tubular goods (OCTG) accessories to support deepwater oil drilling in Guyana, under a contract valued at approximately US$20 million. The contract, secured earlier in 2025 through a “global oilfield service company”, is tied to operations in the Stabroek Block, one of Guyana’s largest and […]

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EDUCATION

Berbice now home to first Advanced Oil and Gas Diploma programme

October 10, 2025 Staff Reporter

Berbice now has its own accredited Advanced Diploma in Oil and Gas programme, thanks to the establishment of the Guyana Technical Training College Inc. (GTTCI) at Port Mourant -a major leap in Guyana’s drive to build local capacity for the energy sector. The 18-month course, which officially began on October 6, welcomed its first batch […]

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OIL & GAS

Guyana oil now central to Chevron’s expansion after US$55B Hess takeover

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

Chevron’s acquisition of Hess Corporation earlier this year continues to place Guyana at the center of global oil discussions, with the U.S. energy giant now banking heavily on the Stabroek Block to boost its long-term output and profits. The US$55 billion deal, completed in July after Chevron triumphed over ExxonMobil in a lengthy arbitration dispute, […]

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OIL & GAS

Public Works Minister Urges TT Firms to Go Big in Guyana’s Boom

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

Trinidad and Tobago’s business community has been given a sharp wake-up call: Guyana is growing fast — and local firms risk being left behind if they don’t act quickly. Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill delivered the message at a Rotary Club of Port of Spain West luncheon on October 1. He painted […]

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COURT

Stewartville Labourer Charged with Murder of 15-Year-Old Stepson

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

A 49-year-old labourer of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, has been charged with the murder of his 15-year-old stepson, which occurred on October 3, 2025. The accused, Balram Bessessar, called Navin, was arrested the same day the incident occurred and later charged on October 7, 2025, for the murder of Sudesh Singh, also known as Joel, […]

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FINANCE

Region Six parents happy with Government’s cash grant for CAPE students

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

Parents in Region Six are thankful for the government’s cash grant aimed at students taking the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Lucinda Galloway, who looks after her niece, mentioned that the girl is currently enrolled in her first year of Law at New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary School. Lucinda believes this initiative is great. “It’s going […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Inspection ongoing at Soesdyke-Linden housing projects

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

To ensure housing projects stay on schedule and support the government’s 2025–2030 homeownership goals, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Dr. Martin Pertab, has begun site visits to several developments along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, including Hauraruni and Yarrowkabra. During the visits, Dr. Pertab met with contractors to assess […]

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EDUCATION

Guyana moving closer to becoming regional education hub with long-awaited law school

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

After nearly three decades of planning, Guyana is now on the verge of establishing its own law school- part of a broader national goal to position the country as an education destination for the Caribbean. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, made the announcement during his Issues in the News programme, confirming […]

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FINANCE

Local companies earn over US$1.6 billion under Guyana’s Local Content Act

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s Local Content legislation continues to deliver tangible economic benefits, with local businesses collectively earning more than US$1.6 billion since the law’s passage, according to Michael Munroe, the newly appointed Director of the Local Content Secretariat. Speaking on the “Starting Point” podcast, Munroe outlined the steady growth in contract awards to Guyanese firms operating within […]

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Agriculture

Government, Private Sector to Strengthen Partnership for Agricultural Expansion — Minister Mustapha

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha recently met with members of the Private Sector Commission’s (PSC) Agriculture Sub-Committee to discuss how the government and the local private sector can collaborate to develop public-private partnerships to further advance Guyana’s agriculture sector. During the discussion, Minister Mustapha said that over the last five years, the government has been working […]

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