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Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as positive aspects

The UN Human Rights Committee today issued its findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland after examining the seven States parties in its latest session. The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Covenant on…

African Energy Chamber
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Namibia Continues to Yield Excitement, says Eco Atlantic Ahead of African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

The African Energy Chamber spoke with Eco Atlantic CEO Gil Holzman about the company’s drilling plans on the Orange Basin

The Orange Basin – extending South Africa and Namibia – has emerged a highly lucrative offshore play owing to a string of high-profile oil and gas discoveries made by global energy majors and independents in recent years. Following exploratory success on the Namibian side of the basin between 2022 and…

Pan African Visions

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    • Texas is an amazing opportunity for us to really put Africa and Africa’s message at the centre of energy in the world, says NJ Ayuk
    • The AEC delegation had robust discussions with partners and stakeholders like EnerGeo Alliance
    • In the next few weeks, we’re going to be announcing some big projects from our engagements in Houston, says NJ Ayuk
    • The presence of Deputy Assistant Secretary Joshua Volz at the African Energy Week was a strong show of US partnership in working with Africa to improve its energy fortunes, says NJ Ayuk
    • We need a global south voice to unite Africa, the Caribbean, and the African diaspora for trade and business, says NJ Ayuk pictured here With the President of Barbados and the President of Guyana at the African Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2023
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Cooperation and Investment Opportunities in Houston Charm Offensive

NJ Ayuk describes the mission to Houston as hugely critical considering strong and growing ties between the AEC and stakeholders in the energy sector across the USA

Fresh off another edition of the African Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) and its leadership is marching forward in its crusade to make energy poverty history by 2030. Led by Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk, a delegation of the AEC is on a charm…

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    • Guyana Deserves to Develop its Oil and Gas, and so does Africa
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Guyana Deserves to Develop its Oil and Gas, and so does Africa

Through collaboration, African and Caribbean nations stand to maximize the benefits of their oil and gas wealth, and countries should be allowed to fast-track development efforts

At a time when both African and Caribbean nations are making great strides towards developing recently discovered oil and gas reserves, countries whose development was driven by hydrocarbons are accelerating efforts to transition to a renewable energy future. This transition has seen wealthy nations establish a ‘green agenda,’ one which…

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Advocates for Fast-Tracked Approach to Oil Development and Deals at AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTF) 2023 in Guyana

Conducting a working visit for Guyana, the African Energy Chamber’s NJ Ayuk is participating in a panel at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2023, advocating for a ‘sign baby sign’ mindset to oil and gas development

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly supports the development of oil and gas in Africa and remains committed to facilitating deals between African and global players. Under efforts to strengthen multilateral partnerships and bolster oil and gas deals, the AEC’s Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk is currently conducting a working visit…

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    • From Discovery to First Production: What Africa’s Hottest Frontier Oil Play-Namibia Can Learn from Guyana (By NJ Ayuk)
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From Discovery to First Production: What Africa’s Hottest Frontier Oil Play-Namibia Can Learn from Guyana (By NJ Ayuk)

Not only have oil and gas companies been drawn to Guyana’s vast hydrocarbon resources, but they’ve also taken note of the country’s attractive regulatory and fiscal regimes

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Recently, a number of headlines recently have referred to the world’s “hottest frontier oil play,” a site of massive oil and gas finds with great promise for investors. Not long ago, the media would have been talking about Namibia. When France’s…

High Commission of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in the Republic of South Africa
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Inaugural Women in Law Enforcement Summit gets underway

Aims to address challenges female law enforcement officers encounter

The two-day inaugural Women in Law Enforcement Summit got underway at the Police Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary, Georgetown on Thursday under the theme ‘Embrace Equity’. The event brings together a diverse group of representatives with the focus on competencies in areas such as human resources management, behavioural and communication skills,…

High Commission of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in the Republic of South Africa
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15 Women to Receive Scholarships as Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signed between First Lady’s Office, Public Service Ministry

First Lady, Arya Ali said women require the tools that are necessary to ensure their participation in the country’s development

The Office of the First Lady signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Public Service Ministry to grant 15 fully-funded scholarships to vulnerable women from three local non- governmental organisations (NGOs). The 15 women will receive training at the Carnegie School of Home Economics. First Lady, Arya Ali said…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
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His Majesty the King Congratulates the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on National Day

HM the King expresses His warmest congratulations and best wishes of good health and happiness to the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana

HM King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on the occasion of his country's national day. In this message, HM the King expresses His warmest congratulations and best wishes of good health and happiness to the President of…

High Commission of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in the Republic of South Africa
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Fire Service Gets $81.8M in Vehicles to Boost Capacity

The vehicles include a $14 million excavator and a $32.7 million excavator (wheeled) trailer, an $11.7 million SUV, three pickups valued at $22.7 million, a $495,000 motorcycle and five bicycles totaling $125,000

As the PPP/C Administration advances its development agenda, the capacity of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) must be improved to better serve the country, as such the Ministry of Home Affairs purchased several vehicles at a total cost of $81.8 million. Minister, Robeson Benn on Wednesday handed over the fleet…