Author: Eyes on Guyana

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Paris Climate Deal

The Promise of the Paris Climate Agreement

eyesonguyana Amsterdam, September 21st, 2024 – Christiana Figueres, a key architect of the Paris Climate Agreement, speaks with a sense of “stubborn optimism” about our ability to tackle climate change1. This landmark agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, ideally to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels1. For developing countries,…
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The Rise of the Digital Superpower

The Rise of the Digital Superpower

eyesonguyana Amsterdam, September 21st, 2024 – In his thought-provoking TED Talk, Ian Bremmer explores the idea that the next global superpower isn’t a nation, but rather the digital order dominated by technology companies1. As these companies continue to grow and integrate into every facet of our lives, their influence becomes increasingly profound. This article delves…
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Daniel Ortega, Nicaraguan President, helps Venezuela in Conflict

Offers Sandinista Fighters  theeyesproject Amsterdam, 11 september 2024– Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega offered his Venezuelan colleague Nicolás Maduro the help of his “Sandinista fighters” in case of civil war in the South American country, where the opposition insists on not admitting the National Electoral Council’s (CNE) announcement that the incumbent had been reelected on July…
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Harnessing Guyana’s Oil Wealth for Sustainable Development

eyesonguyana 1. Investing in Education and Skill Development One of the most effective ways President Irfaan Ali can ensure that the oil wealth benefits the local population is by investing in education and skill development. By creating programs that focus on vocational training and higher education, the government can equip Guyanese citizens with the skills…
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Harnessing Guyana’s Oil Wealth: A Vision for Sustainable Prosperity

Harnessing Guyana’s Oil Wealth:

A Vision for Sustainable Prosperity eyesonguyana Empowering Communities through Strategic Investments Steven Coutinho’s philosophy emphasizes the importance of empowering communities to drive sustainable development. Guyana can channel its oil revenues into creating high-paying jobs and fostering innovation in strategic sectors. By investing in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, the country can uplift its population, ensuring that…
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Halliburton discovers Suriname

And grabs opportunity eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 12 August 2024– The Future of oil growth is, according to Global Data, most likely centered around the Suriname-Guyana basin. The oil and gas industry has long underpinned the global economy in general and with demand growing steadily except during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Recent discoveries and massive oilfield reserves sustain global…
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undersea

Digicel’s undersea fiber optic cable, Deep Blue One, is now in service

eyesonguyana Digicel Group has commissioned its undersea fiber optic cable, Deep Blue One. This significant investment in international submarine capacity will greatly improve connectivity in the Caribbean and South America, particularly for French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago, Digicel announced in a press release. Digicel’s advanced fiber optic network will provide seamless connectivity…
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Guyana to contract 3D seismic study to support offshore exploration, future bid rounds

Guyana to contract 3D seismic study to support offshore exploration, future bid rounds

eyesonguyana Guyana plans to contract a survey to gather data in support of offshore exploration and future bid rounds.  The Ministry of Natural Resources published a June 5 request for expressions of interest from “reputable and experienced” firms to conduct a 3D multi-client seismic survey offshore Guyana.  The new notice said the objective of the…
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More than 40 million in Latin America and the Caribbean are threatened by climate change.

Adequate Measures expected eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 29 May 2024 – Tens of millions of people living in low-elevation coastal areas in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing the consequences of extreme weather events that threaten their lives and livelihoods and the hospitals they depend on, according to a new study by UNFPA, the UN Population Fund. …
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Exxon CEO: Guyana is the most successful deepwater development in history

Exxon CEO: Guyana is the most successful deepwater development in history

eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 27 april 2024–ExxonMobil’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board, Darren Woods, hailed Guyana’s oil story as one that will be well remembered in the history of the oil and gas sector.  “I believe Guyana will go down as one of the most successful deepwater developments in the history of the…
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