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Three Guyana rivers merge into a color-splashed waterway seen from space
science1 month ago

Three Guyana rivers merge into a color-splashed waterway seen from space

A 2023 Landsat-8 image captures the moment when Guyana’s Cuyuni, Mazaruni and Essequibo rivers converge near Bartica to form a large waterway with a striking color split. The lighter Cuyuni carries more suspended sediment, while the Mazaruni and Essequibo are darker due to tannins from vegetation decay; the different densities of the river waters slow mixing at the junction, creating the half-and-half effect that reflects both the country’s geology (the Guiana Shield) and upstream mining impacts.

via Live Science|
#earth-observation#guyana#landsat-8
Jonestown Massacre Site Opens to Tourists Amid Controversy
world9 months ago

Jonestown Massacre Site Opens to Tourists Amid Controversy

The site of the Jonestown massacre in Guyana is opening to tourists through a new tour, sparking controversy as survivors and locals debate whether revisiting this tragic event serves educational purposes or commodifies suffering. The tour aims to educate about manipulation and cult dangers, but critics see it as a money grab, while some residents prefer to move on from the dark history.

via The New York Times|
#guyana#jim-jones#jonestown
Police Investigate Attempt to Lure Students with Vehicle
crime1 year ago

Police Investigate Attempt to Lure Students with Vehicle

The Guyana Police Force is investigating a suspicious vehicle incident where a man in a heavily tinted silver car attempted to lure two Marian Academy students with candy. The students, who were approached near the school's Primary waiting area, declined the offer and reported the incident to school authorities, providing the car's license plate number. This has raised safety concerns among parents and staff.

via Stabroek News|
#child-safety#crime#guyana
Hess Shareholders Approve $53B Chevron Takeover Amid Exxon Dispute
energy-and-environment1 year ago

Hess Shareholders Approve $53B Chevron Takeover Amid Exxon Dispute

Hess shareholders have approved a $53 billion sale of the company to Chevron, which includes a valuable stake in an Exxon Mobil-led oil project in Guyana. However, the deal faces legal challenges as Exxon contests the sale, arguing it has the right to buy Hess's stake. The dispute is currently in arbitration, and a decision may not come until next year.

via The New York Times|
#chevron#energy-and-environment#exxon-mobil
Hess Shareholders Approve $53 Billion Chevron Merger
business1 year ago

Hess Shareholders Approve $53 Billion Chevron Merger

Hess shareholders have approved a $53 billion merger with Chevron, allowing the latter to gain significant assets in Guyana. The deal still requires regulatory approval and must resolve an arbitration dispute with Exxon and CNOOC, who claim a right of first refusal on Hess's Guyana assets. The merger is expected to provide Chevron with strategic growth opportunities and mitigate geopolitical risks.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#chevron#guyana
Hess Shareholders Approve $53B Chevron Merger Amid Exxon Dispute
business1 year ago

Hess Shareholders Approve $53B Chevron Merger Amid Exxon Dispute

Hess Corporation shareholders approved a $53 billion acquisition by Chevron, despite a dispute with Exxon Mobil over Hess' assets in Guyana. The deal's completion is uncertain due to arbitration proceedings initiated by Exxon, which claims a right of first refusal under a joint operating agreement. The merger, originally expected to close in early 2024, faces delays and scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission.

via CNBC|
#business#chevron#exxon-mobil
Guyana President Clashes with BBC Reporter Over Climate Change
international-politics2 years ago

Guyana President Clashes with BBC Reporter Over Climate Change

Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali pushed back against a BBC reporter's criticism of the country's oil drilling, highlighting the nation's efforts to preserve its vast forest and biodiversity. Ali emphasized that Guyana has maintained a forest the size of England and Scotland combined, storing 19.5 gigatons of carbon, and criticized the hypocrisy of the developed world in lecturing his country while failing to pay for the environmental benefits it provides. He asserted that despite oil and gas exploration, Guyana will remain net zero and challenged the reporter on whether he was influenced by those who have historically damaged the environment.

via The Daily Wire|
#bbc#climate-change#guyana
Guyana President's Viral Shutdown of BBC Reporter on Climate Change
politics2 years ago

Guyana President's Viral Shutdown of BBC Reporter on Climate Change

Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali clashed with a BBC reporter who questioned the country's decision to allow oil extraction off its coast, asserting that Guyana has the right to make its own choices and criticizing western nations for their environmental impact. Ali defended Guyana's environmental record, highlighting its low deforestation rate and claiming that the country will achieve net-zero emissions despite the drilling. He accused the reporter of hypocrisy and questioned whether he was influenced by those who have historically damaged the environment.

via Fox News|
#bbc#climate-change#guyana
Venezuela's Military Buildup near Guyana Border Raises Tensions
international-relations2 years ago

Venezuela's Military Buildup near Guyana Border Raises Tensions

Venezuela accuses Guyana of granting illegal oil concessions in disputed territory, while Guyana claims Venezuela is conducting military movements near their border. The two countries have a long-standing territorial dispute over the mineral-rich Essequibo region, with Venezuela accusing Guyana of breaching a peace agreement and Guyana seeking a definitive ruling from the World Court. The U.S. has shown support for Guyana, and both countries are set to hold a summit in March to address the border issue.

via ABC News|
#guyana#international-relations#military-buildup
Venezuela's Military Buildup Near Guyana Border Raises Tensions
international-relations2 years ago

Venezuela's Military Buildup Near Guyana Border Raises Tensions

Satellite pictures reveal Venezuela's military expansion near the border with Guyana, prompting concerns about double standards in light of diplomatic negotiations. Guyana's Foreign Affairs Minister raised these concerns with his Venezuelan counterpart and emphasized the commitment to resolving the dispute through the International Court of Justice. The Center for Strategic and International Studies highlighted the potential risks of Venezuela's escalatory behavior and the need for policymakers to monitor the situation as negotiations between the two countries approach.

via Demerara Waves Online News Guyana|
#diplomatic-negotiations#guyana#international-relations
Venezuela Bolsters Military Presence on Guyana Border Amid Oil Dispute
international-relations2 years ago

Venezuela Bolsters Military Presence on Guyana Border Amid Oil Dispute

Despite a recent agreement to de-escalate tensions, satellite images reveal that Venezuela has increased its military presence near the border with Guyana, with an expansion of operations at the Anacoco Island military base and new infrastructure, including armored vehicles and improved access roads. This comes after a December agreement between the two countries to avoid escalation and settle the territorial dispute diplomatically, following heightened tensions over a Venezuelan referendum and concerns of armed conflict.

via CNN|
#diplomatic-agreement#guyana#international-relations