By Josiah Williams Today marked the commencement of a four-day National Oil Spill Contingency Planning Workshop at the Guyana Police Force Headquarters. This workshop is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance Guyana’s preparedness and response capabilities in the event of an oil spill. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips opened the workshop, emphasizing […]
By Saskia Warrick In a significant move to sustainably manage and grow the extractive industries, the Government of Guyana has signed a $1.9 million US dollar contract with the US-based company, Global Venture Consulting Inc. The contract aims to enhance mineral mapping efforts across key mining districts in the country. The mineral mapping project will […]
By Josiah Williams The Guyanese government is actively working to bridge the digital and energy divide between hinterland and coastland communities, reaffirming its commitment to equitable development. Prime Minister Mark Phillips highlighted these efforts during his address at the National Toshaos Conference. The government has already introduced high-speed internet to several communities across regions 1, […]
By Josiah Williams Guyana has officially received its own capping stack, a crucial piece of equipment that can be utilized in the event of an oil spill. This significant acquisition aims to enhance the country’s readiness and response capabilities for potential oil spill incidents. A capping stack is a large device placed over an oil […]
By Josiah Williams Eight companies have expressed interest in conducting 3D seismic studies offshore Guyana to assess oil levels in various blocks. This development follows Guyana’s call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to enhance the competitiveness of future bid rounds for oil exploration. The announcement was made by PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during […]
The Government of Guyana is actively considering proposals to restart mining operations at Troy’s Resources, marking a potential revitalization for the local gold mining sector. Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat disclosed this during a recent engagement with industry stakeholders. Troy’s Resources, an Australian company operating in Region Eight, began mining at the Karouni Mining Site […]
By Samuel Gillis The Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) has launched a new cashless payment option at three of its 24-hour service stations, in partnership with Republic Bank Guyana. This initiative aims to improve customer convenience and safety. Customers can now use cashless transactions at GUYOIL stations located in Providence, East Bank Demerara, and on Sheriff […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has unveiled the government’s ambitious plan to modernize the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) transmission network across Georgetown and other key areas. Speaking at a recent press conference, Vice President Jagdeo emphasized the critical need to stabilize GPL’s grid in light of expanding power generation capacity. He announced a significant […]
The recent spate of power outages affecting the Berbice/Demerara interconnected system has been attributed to an unusual culprit: vultures perching on Guyana Power and Light (GPL) transmission towers in Berbice. This revelation comes from Ravindra Jagnanan, GPL’s Berbice Branch Manager, who highlighted several challenges faced by the power utility in maintaining uninterrupted service. Key among […]
By Saskia Warrick Power generation in Guyana has seen significant improvements with the deployment of a power ship at Everton, Berbice. Acting CEO of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), Kesh Nandlall, informed NCN News that the smooth operation of the power ship has led to a notable reduction in power outages across the nation. […]