By Josiah Williams In response to the persistent power outages affecting Guyana, the government, led by General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to tackle the issue head-on. During a press conference at Freedom House, Robb Street, Dr. Jagdeo addressed the pressing concerns facing citizens and businesses […]
By Nakasia Logan Prime Minister Mark Phillips recently visited the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL’s) sub-station in Columbia, East Coast Demerara, where he announced plans to install three additional generators. These generators are part of a US$27 million government-funded project aimed at enhancing GPL’s capacity. The project includes the installation of a total of 17 […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan President Dr. Irfaan Ali has staunchly defended Guyana’s utilization of its oil and gas resources for national development during a rigorous interview on BBC’s “Hard Talk” with host Stephen Sackur. Sackur raised concerns over the potential environmental impact of Guyana’s burgeoning oil industry, noting the estimated two billion tonnes of carbon emissions […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyana Power & Light (GPL) Inc. is set to receive support from the InterEnergy Group, a company based in the Dominican Republic, to bolster its electricity systems. Through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), GPL and InterEnergy Group will engage in discussions to explore potential areas for collaboration and development […]
By Samuel Gillis Today, a significant step toward Guyana’s renewable energy goals was taken as a contract was inked to kick start the US$83.3 million Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Programme (GUYSOL). At the Office of the Prime Minister, a consortium of Chinese companies known as SUMEC and Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) signed […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyanese had the opportunity to engage with industry experts in electric vehicles (EVs) during the Guyana Energy Agency’s (GEA) inaugural ‘EV Show & Tell Exhibition.’ The event aimed to raise awareness about Guyana’s transition to a low-carbon and sustainable transportation sector. Prime Minister Mark Phillips, a leading advocate for the development and […]
By Samuel Gillis Exxon Mobil recently organized an open-door event aimed at explaining the safety considerations associated with the construction of a gas pipeline on the west side of Guyana. Held at the Aracari Resort, the event targeted neighboring communities to the Gas-to-Shore project. Friedrich Krispin, ExxonMobil’s Gas to Shore Manager, emphasized the importance of […]
By Radha Motielall Earlier this week, the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) issued 7.14 million 2021 vintage carbon credits to Guyana, marking a significant milestone. Guyana now holds the world’s first carbon credits eligible for use by airlines, fulfilling the requirements for their inclusion in the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s global emission reduction program (CORSIA) […]
By Samuel Gillis The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has been officially launched with the aim of fostering collaboration and networking, as well as expanding economic trade between the two countries. The launch event, held at the Pegasus Corporate Centre, brought together key stakeholders from various sectors. The SGCC consists of businesses spanning sectors such […]
by Josiah Williams The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has commended the Guyana Energy Conference for providing valuable exposure and facilitating essential business connections. According to Chief Executive Officer Rahul Lildhar, participating members of the chamber have reported significant successes at this year’s energy conference and supply chain expo. Lildhar highlighted the diverse sectors […]