Tullow Oil plans to assess the future potential of heavy oil finds off Guyana in the coming days, block partner Eco Atlantic said Monday, three months after details of the viscous crude discoveries cast doubt over the commerciality of the asset. Announcing a 29 per cent increase in the prospective resources of the offshore Orinduik block, Eco said a scheduled meeting with Tullow and France’s Total will evaluate recent drilling results, define new drilling targets, and consider budgets and dates for future drilling. Tullow’s shares took a tumble in November…
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Guyanese students in China urge calm amid coronavirus outbreak
By Devina Samaroo Dozens of Guyanese students on Government-funded scholarships are currently in China amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, one of the country’s biggest public-health crises which has already killed hundreds of people. Guyana’s Department of Public Service said its record show that 50 Guyanese students are in China; however, some would already have returned home. Stephen Seeraj, a 25-year-old student of the Nanjing Medical University, acknowledged that while the situation is troubling, there currently is no need to be alarmed. “I wouldn’t say I am scared but I am…
Read MoreDomestic violence seminar hosted in Berbice
Members of faith-based organisations and NGOs were exposed to a one-day seminar that was spearheaded by the Judiciary of Guyana in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday at Dave’s Conference Hall, East Berbice, Corentyne. The main aim of the event was to reinforce the messages of domestic violence and the measures that are in place to curb the issue. Acting Chief Justice Roxane George called for the collaborative effort between the Guyana Police Force and other agencies to help deal with domestic violence cases. She added…
Read MoreIndia to explore Guyana as additional oil supplier
As the country prepares to sell off its first lift of crude sometime this month, India has renewed its interest in not only buying oil from Guyana but also exploration offshore here. In a recent interview with Times International, Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Dr KJ Srinivasa said his country’s energy needs is massive. “India is an energy-hungry nation and 85 per cent of our petroleum requirements are imported. So we would love to work with the Government of Guyana to import oil, if possible, from Guyana on a long…
Read MoreMaking it simple but significant
By Lakhram Bhagirat Simplicity is very underrated and taken for granted but when we look deep within the simplicity of things, we often discover the intricacies of someone once considered simple. Simple but significant has been the mantra of Make-Up Artist (MUA) Amrita Jaikaran for the past five years. We all know that there is nothing simple about the application of makeup, since it requires a number of steps to achieve the ideal look one is gunning for. Makeup, as we know, has the uncanny ability to convey different messages…
Read MoreRevive takes growth windset coaching to schools
The term growth mindset was first coined by Dr Carol Dweck over 30 years ago after interest aroused in students’ attitude towards failure. Today, the term is used to describe people’s underlying beliefs about learning and intelligence. Attempting to bring awareness and foster the growth mindset, Revive – a budding online coaching venture, is moving to schools and companies in Guyana. Revive’s Co-Founder, Life Coach and Business Consultant, Kamladevi Sharma has developed the organisation’s signature ‘Momentum Trainings’ for students and others. The training aims at helping persons recover from setbacks,…
Read MoreEastern Airlines promises cheaper flights, better services
Eastern Airlines will have its inaugural flight from Guyana to New York, USA early next month, and has already assured potential customers of better service. With the official launch at the Marriott Hotel on Monday, company officials assured that their service would be up to par, with many benefits for their customers. The airline company was created by rebranding Dynamic Airlines, bringing its services to Guyana in an effort to open underserved markets. Senior Sales Director Josh Bustos shared that their intention to offer flights from Georgetown was based on…
Read MoreThat US$55B “signed away” by Trotman/APNU/AFC
Dear Editor, According to Global Witness, the atrocious deal which Trotman signed with ExxonMobil saw Guyana losing some US$55 billion (fifty-five billion American dollars). At $220 to US$1 this is equivalent to $12,100,000,000,000 (Twelve trillion, one hundred billion Guyana dollars) – my calculator ran out of display space. I will now try to put into context how much money this is and what the same could have paid for in our dear old Guyana. While some of the following might appear on the surface to be funny, I can assure…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ community releases manifesto to address needs
In an effort to ensure their rights are adequately represented, the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) on Tuesday launched its manifesto which it will present to political parties contesting the upcoming elections. SASOD’s manifesto includes 15 demands across five topic areas, and according to Managing Director Joel Simpson, those requests are just the bare minimum. He noted that the organisation will be distributing copies of the document to all political parties contesting the elections. They will also be invited to a town hall meeting to discuss the manifesto. “We…
Read MoreGovt urged to investigate Trotman’s misrepresentation of Guyana’s interest
An award-winning international transparency watchdog has called for investigations into the role of a Government Minister during negotiations with oil giant ExxonMobil, as part of an explosive new report into Guyana’s controversial 2016 oil deal. The report, titled “Signed away” was written by Global Witness, a UK-based Non-Governmental Organisation with a long track record of exposing corruption and human rights abuses. Among its recommendations was for Guyana’s Government to investigate the role played by Natural Resources Minister Raphael Trotman in brokering the deal. The report expressed concern over the lacklustre…
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