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Man arrested after shoot-out with cops two escape Oct 24, 2024 News Kaieteur News – A 23-year-old man was arrested by police in the wee hours of Wednesday, after he along with two other suspects were allegedly involved in a shoot-out with ranks during a mobile patrol at Sand Pit/Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast. Arrested: Reno Paton The man has been identified as Reno Paton, a resident of Sand Pit/Onderneeming. Police reported that the two other suspects are yet to be located. The incident occurred around 04:00h on Wednesday. During a police mobile patrol, ranks observed three men acting suspiciously. The ranks then approached the males, who reportedly opened fire on them. The police ranks returned fire, and the suspects fled in different directions. During the chase, Patron fell to the ground and received injuries to his face. A search conducted on him led to the discovery of a 9mm pistol along with 14 live 9mm rounds in the magazine. The firearm and ammunition that were discovered on Reno Patron One spent shell was also recovered at the scene. He was escorted to the police station and placed in custody assisting with investigations. A team of police ranks is actively searching for the other two suspects in the Sand Pit area. Related Similar Articles

GDF truck falls off Kurupukari Crossing Oct 24, 2024 News …several soldiers swim to safety, two injured Kaieteur News – A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) truck on Wednesday fell overboard into the Kurupukari River, Essequibo, Region 10, resulting in several soldiers swimming to safety while some sustained injuries. Screenshot of GDF swimming to safety The GDF truck that fell overboard In several videos circulating on social media depicted the chaos, with ranks attempting to swim to safety. In one video, a soldier was seen receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as fellow ranks and bystanders rushed to help the others. The truck was visibly submerged. According to a GDF statement, the convoy was transporting troops from Region 9 (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) to Georgetown when the accident occurred. “All ranks were safely rescued, and two soldiers have been medically evacuated to Georgetown, where they are currently receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation,” the statement confirmed. The truck has since been recovered, and the GDF has dispatched a response team to the scene to provide support and investigate the cause of the accident. In a statement following the incident, the Defense headquarters expressed gratitude to those who assisted the soldiers: “The GDF extends sincere thanks to everyone who provided immediate assistance during this unfortunate incident. The Force is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all ranks.” Related Similar Articles

Oct 24, 2024 News One of SBM’s FPSO working in the Stabroek Block Kaieteur News – The rapid pace at which ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) and the Government of Guyana (GoG) have advanced oil projects in the Stabroek Block has been crucial to the success of Dutch shipbuilder, SBM Offshore the world’s undisputed leader in floating production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SBM Offshore, Øivind Tangen In a recently aired interview by OilNow, SBM’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Øivind Tangen emphasised, “I think the pace of the development in Guyana, and this is very much also, you know, driven by Exxon and how projects have come to investment decisions very fast, coincided with our Fast4Ward programme and us always wanting to be, you know, anticipating the next prospects.” Tangen noted that the speed of Guyana’s development has been an eye-opener for many other countries, whether they are newly discovering oil or are established oil producers. He explained that Guyana is showing the world a different approach that can significantly shorten the time between discovery and first oil. “And even how you go from first oil to, let’s call it, plateau production,” he added. The SBM Offshore CEO highlighted the synergy between ExxonMobil, the Government of Guyana, and SBM’s Fast4Ward programme. He explained that the convergence of these factors has allowed for an effective partnership that has had a major impact on SBM’s marketing and positioning in other growing oil and gas markets. “So I think it’s been fundamental to SBM, you know, the fact that Fast4Ward and Guyana discovery coincided, and with the development pace driven by, you know, let’s call it field development teams, Exxon and the government of Guyana, has allowed the kind of a perfect combination of parameters coming together that has been very powerful,” Tangen said. He further noted that Guyana could serve as a reference point for other companies, signaling that it may be time to reconsider the traditional approach to field development. “Be open-minded, to change the pace,” he added. Regarding SBM’s Fast4Ward program, Tangen underscored the company’s confidence in the FPSO product and the certainty in execution, which enables SBM to manage capacity and execute engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) faster than competitors. “But more importantly, it’s a philosophy that needs to be deployed at a country level, and through the developing oil company and the whole ambition they set around a pace of development that also would favour, you know, the value proposition of SBM. So I think it’s been an eye opener, and you can see a lot of people look to Guyana as a reference for that. So it’s, let’s say, it shook the industry up a bit,” Tangen concluded. Last month, this publication reported that Guyana has been a dream scenario for SBM Offshore. This was revealed by Tangen in an exclusive interview with Upstream, an online source for independent news and analysis of the major oil and gas projects. In an article, Upstream reported that the company is reaping the rewards of its forward thinking and outstanding project execution, while its new chief executive intends to keep the company well ahead of its peers. Tangen said, “Guyana so far has just been a fairytale, and it happened at about the same time as we launched our Fast4Ward programme, and that positioned us well for a series of Petrobras projects as well.” Fast4Ward is the ground-breaking design that SBM came up with in 2012 tailored for benign ultra-deepwater settings like Brazil and Guyana, and which SBM was able to replicate in stunning fashion, with a standardisation philosophy and with repeat subcontractors and vendors, all supported by its two principal customers ExxonMobil in Guyana and Petrobras in Brazil. Next year, there will be 19 active SBM floaters around the world producing about 2 million barrels per day of oil of which seven will be Fast4Ward designs. The company has already ordered the eighth and ninth hulls. Two Fast4Wards are operating for ExxonMobil in Guyana and two more are being built. SBM was contracted by Exxon, the operator of Guyana’s prolific Stabroek Block, to construct five of the six FPSOs sanctioned to date. The Liza Destiny, Liza Unity and Prosperity FPSOs have been delivered and are operating, while the fourth FPSO, One Guyana is scheduled to arrive next year. SBM also secured a contract to construct the FPSO for the sixth project, Whiptail. To this end, the Jaguar FPSO is expected to commence production by the end of 2027. Tangen told Upstream that ExxonMobil continues to set the benchmark, with decisions to own the FPSOs in Guyana. The CEO said this provides SBM with significant early cash followed by the revenue from a long-term Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract. Exxon has stated that it will have six FPSOs in operation in Guyana by the end of 2027. “We are in a very good dialogue with Exxon and they know when it’s a good fit for SBM and themselves, where we unlock value together, that’s normally where we find the opportunities to move forward together,” Tangen said. Related Similar Articles

Too much salt does spoil de soup! Oct 24, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh de Vee Pee like pot salt; he deh in everything. Big ting, small ting, all de tings, he gat to be in it. Now dem boys hear she, dem planning a consultation fuh improve and enhance de Zoo and Botanic Gardens. Who yuh think showing up? De Vee Pee! Like he is now de expert pun animals and plants. Dem boys wonder if he learn botany and zoology overnight, or if he just like hear he own voice in every space. De man deh all over! One minute, he talking ‘bout oil, next minute he talking ‘bout de cost of living interventions, and now he want to sit down and be part of de consultations on de Zoo and Botanic Gardens! Yuh woulda think de country only got one man running it! Is like nobody else capable. From pot holes to parrots, de Vee Pee got he finger in all de pots. De man so busy, he probably negotiating with de jaguars in de zoo right now to mek sure dem don’t ask fuh more food in dis cost-of-living crisis. Dem boys seh, is like de man feel he must be involved. Dem boys seh, next thing yuh know, he gon start advising how fuh raise chickens or grow cassava. Is one ting fuh be involved, but dis pot salt story gettin’ outta hand now. De Vee Pee like he forget, too much salt does spoil de soup. Sometimes yuh just need fuh let de experts do dem work and stick to de big boy tings. Talk half. Leff half. Related Similar Articles

Teen dies after losing control of motorcycle Oct 24, 2024 News Kaieteur News – A 19-year-old biker identified as Tevin Griffith of Lot 3420 Stevedore Housing Scheme on Tuesday evening died after he lost control of his motorcycle and was flung onto the roadway. According to the police, the fatal incident occurred around 20:48 hours on Nelson Mandela Avenue in the vicinity of Pineapple Street. This publication understands that a group of motorcyclists was proceeding west along the southern drive lane on the southern carriageway of Nelson Mandela Avenue at a fast rate of speed without safety helmets. It is alleged that Griffith was lying flat on his motorcycle, proceeding at a fast rate, and lost control of the motorcycle. As a result, he was flung onto the roadway and received multiple injuries to his body. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) arrived on the scene; he was pronounced dead by a doctor. The investigation is ongoing. Related Similar Articles

Oct 24, 2024 News Kaieteur News – Eighteen-year-old Wayne Freeman on Tuesday died after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a utility pole on the Mainstay Access Road, Essequibo Coast, Region Two. Dead, Wayne Freeman The Guyana Police Force (GPF) in a statement said that the incident involved motorcycle #CN 8791, owned and driven at the time by Freeman of Mainstay Village and pillion rider Alexander Gomes, another teen of Mainstay Village. The Mainstay Access Road runs in a north-to-south direction. Around 10:20 hours, the motorcycle was proceeding in a southerly direction on the access road at a fast rate when the motorcyclist lost control and collided with a utility pole at the side of the access road. The pillion rider was taken to the Suddie Public Hospital by public-spirited persons, where he was admitted for a fractured right leg, while Freeman was pronounced dead on arrival. The body is at the Suddie Public Hospital Mortuary, awaiting a Post-Mortem Examination. Investigations are ongoing. Related Similar Articles