Year: 2018

There has been a widespread outpouring of love and commendation for the bravery and quick-thinking shown by seven-year-old Kissan Henry after she managed to save herself and her four-year-old brother from a fire while they were at home alone. In recognition of her bravery, the Guyana Police Force on Saturday presented her with a plaque and a bottle of perfume. The simple presentation was done by Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Paul Williams, on behalf of the Commissioner and other members of the Force. “The Force has recognised…

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ExxonMobil Corporation recently announced that its oil and gas reserves grew by 19 per cent in 2017 owing to growth in several places like the US, the United Arab Emirates and Guyana. ExxonMobil reported its reserve update following its fourth-quarter earnings, which failed to meet expectations. In 2017, the company added 2.7 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) to its reserves, which marks 183 per cent production replacement. It brings the company’s total proved reserves to 21.2 billion BOE. ExxonMobil believes that the proved reserves hold significant development opportunities, which…

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The Guyana Government says it is satisfied with the performance of its diplomatic representatives overseas, but there is still room for them to deliver better performances given the scope of their responsibilities and the requirements of the overseas missions that they are serving. Speaking during an interview last Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister Carl Greenidge admitted that he was satisfied with the quality of work being done by the country’s diplomats overseas following Government’s decision to appoint a new batch of representatives after a strict selection process which began in March…

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…says review of Exxon contract unlikely at this time Just over one week after Presidential Adviser on Petroleum, Dr Jan Mangal said Government can review and renegotiate the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with ExxonMobil, President David Granger on Monday said Cabinet does not intend to do such at this time. He noted that the PSA is currently engaging the attention of Cabinet and a decision would be made. “The contract is an agreement between two parties and these things have to be portrayed carefully. There is no prospect at the…

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Materials for ExxonMobil’s Liza Phase One development, have already begun arriving in Guyana. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), last week, the first shipment of pipes arrived at the Guyana Shore Base Inc (GYSBI) facility. Director Lars Mangal said: “We’re ahead of schedule below budget and definitely on track to execute, exceed Exxon’s expectations.” The pipes will be stored and cleaned at the shore base facility located in Huston, East Bank Demerara. This is occurring even as the facility finalises construction, General Manager Glen Lockwood said. “The shore…

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…in Guyana’s oil and gas sector Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards said the Judiciary is proactive and has taken efforts to educate judicial officers on how to deal with the gamut of legal issues that may arise in the Oil and Gas industry. Speaking recently with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Justice Cummings-Edwards said that to date there have been two training sessions facilitated by an oil and gas expert who lectures at the University of the West Indies (UWI). A joint ‘Bench and Bar’ two-day…

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The Oil and Gas sector has its advantages and disadvantages. One of the major disadvantages is the widespread destruction to the environment an oil spill can cause. According to a notable environmental activist, Guyana’s safeguards against an oil spill still leave much to be desired. According to long time conservationist Annette Arjoon, there is still no comprehensive national oil response plan. This is even as ExxonMobil’s commercial production of oil is slated to begin two years from now. “Am I satisfied that enough preparations are in place for an oil…

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Police say they are seeking a Lodge Housing Scheme, Georgetown resident who they suspect to be the mastermind behind the recent strings of carjacking busts along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, among other places. According to the police, investigators on Wednesday night swooped down on the suspected mastermind’s premises and conducted a search during which, the ranks found a black Mazda Axela motorcar with licence number PTT 2794, along with twelve certificates of registration for various vehicles including some that were seized from the home of the ex-policeman who is currently in…

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