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Last update: 3 hours agoOil & Energy Diplomacy: Guyana and the Dominican Republic have moved from talks to a signed agreement to explore and potentially develop oil and gas linked to the Berbice Block, with Refinería Dominicana de Petróleo S.A. set to hold a 10% stake and no upfront capital—while both sides also discuss refinery, petrochemicals, and regional energy security. Exxon Update: ExxonMobil has resumed drilling in Guyana’s Canje area with the Goby-1 wildcat, a renewed push outside the Stabroek zone after earlier Canje wells missed commercial targets. Governance & Accountability: Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul hit back at President Ali’s procurement warning, arguing that major contract breaches (including Belle Vue and Goed Fortuin pump station issues) have not led to real consequences. Elections Watch: The Carter Center’s final report flags politicised GECOM, weak campaign finance rules, and a winner-takes-all design that undermines proportional representation. Digital ID Privacy: The Data Protection Commissioner defended the digital ID rollout, saying the Data Protection Act already governs sensitive data and that a Data Protection Office is being formally established. Climate Finance: Caribbean states, including Guyana, are lining up for the US$250M loss-and-damage grant window after a Barbados workshop.
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