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Exxon Mobil · Guyana– says Guyana in area with minimal seismic risk The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has clarified that, contrary to reports, there is no environmental risk of tsunami from Whiptail, ExxonMobil’s sixth development offshore Guyana. Among other reasons, this is because Guyana is in an area with minimal risk of seismic activity.
In a statement over the weekend, the EPA noted that there is no indication, in the Environmental Impact Assessment (…See the Story
No environmental risk of tsunami from Whiptail project – EPA
Exxon Mobil · Guyana…says piping gas to shore on track for year end United States oil major ExxonMobil has said it is on track to deliver natural gas from its operations offshore Guyana to land by year end. ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Darren Woods This is according to ExxonMobil Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Darren Woods, on Friday, as the company presented its first-quarter earnings for 2024.
During the earnings call, Woods was asked about the benefits of t…See the Story
Gas-to-Energy Project a "win-win" for Exxon, Guyana – Darren Woods
Guyana · Guyana…7 homeless, 3 cars burnt A fire of unknown origin has left two businesses completely destroyed and seven persons homeless. The late Friday afternoon blaze also destroyed at least three cars belonging to one of the business persons, and damaged several other vehicles at a mechanic shop. Residents reported seeing several vehicles on fire. Flames […]See the Story
Colours of India boutique, house, mechanic shop gutted by fire
Guyana · GuyanaBusiness umbrella organisation, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), has blasted the Guyana Police Force (GPF) as well as the Government for its passive stance regarding the continued reckless use of the roadway by truck drivers.
The Chamber has expressed outrage regarding the reckless road usage by heavy-duty trucks coupled with the lack of proper action from relevant authorities to address the situation.
“The Georgetown Cham…See the Story
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
Guyana · GuyanaA miner is currently hospitalised after being chopped during a confrontation at Toroparu Backdam, Middle Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Injured is Indeo Miguel of Karawab, Pomeroon, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). Police reported that the chopping incident occurred around 19:00h on Thursday.
Reports are that Miguel left his camp and went to a nearby shop, where he began drinking. Upon his return to the camp, it was reported that…See the Story
Miner chopped after quitting job
Guyana · Guyana…announces $2.27B in after-tax profit for 2023 DEMTOCO Managing Director Vijay Singh With cigarette smuggling at an all-time high in Guyana, the Demerara Tobacco Company (DEMTOCO) Limited has estimated that the country could lose as much as $1 billion in revenue from the illicit trade this year.
DEMOTOCO held its 90th Annual General Meeting on Friday at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, where Managing Director Vijay Singh shared the company’s 20…See the Story
Govt could lose $1B in revenue this year as cigarette smuggling surges – DEMTOCO
Guyana · Guyana– says “not desperately looking to sell” The Guyana Government is now weighing its options after United States businessman, Ramy El-Batrawi, who had put in the highest bid to purchase the Guyana Marriott Hotel, has passed away – possibly putting the deal with his company, X, LLC, in limbo.
In May 2023, X, LLC emerged as the successful bidder with a US$90 million proposal to buy the Marriott Hotel located at Kingston, Georgetown.
Apart from X, LL…See the Story
Sale of Marriott Hotel: Govt will retender or keep hotel if deal falls through – VP Jagdeo
Sanctions · GuyanaIn light of two deaths involving weapons owned by private security firms, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is looking to implement stricter sanctions against security companies.
This was according to Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, who on Thursday who stated that while many security firms assist to decrease Guyana’s crime rate, the senseless killing of young adults will not be tolerated.
On March 19, 2024, 24-year-old Ashanti Liverpool was rid…See the Story