27Jan

GEA holds stakeholder consultation on technical and safety requirements for installation of e-mobility charging stations for private and public use

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(Georgetown, Guyana) January 27, 2026 – In a bid to continue the expansion of low-carbon transportation infrastructure across the country, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), on January 13, 2026, held a stakeholder consultation on the ‘Development of Technical and Safety Requirements for the Installation of E-Mobility Charging Stations for Private and Public Use in Guyana’. The consultation brought together 15 participating entities, including representatives from public institutions, private-sector organisations, and other technical and academic stakeholders. The consultation was conducted under…

26Jan

Message from the Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips in observance of International Day of Clean Energy 2026

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Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips, who holds responsibility for Guyana’s energy sector. (Georgetown, Guyana) January 26, 2026 – Guyana is endowed with an abundance of natural gas, alongside vast renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind and hydropower. By harnessing these clean and renewable energy sources, we are modernising our energy systems to bolster national economic growth, improve energy access, decarbonise the power sector, and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. In doing so, Guyana is in…

20Jan

World Bank Conducts Implementation Review Mission for Guyana under the Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy Buildings Project

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(Georgetown, Guyana) January 20, 2026 – The World Bank conducted a hybrid Implementation Review and Support Mission for the Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy Buildings (CEGEB) Project (P179519) in Guyana from January 12–14, 2026, to assess implementation progress and provide technical support for ongoing project activities. The CEGEB Project is a regional initiative implemented across Guyana, Saint Lucia, and Grenada, supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in public sector infrastructure through harmonized technical standards and pooled procurement arrangements. In Guyana,…

05Dec

Electric vehicle (EV) maintenance, solar PV installation practical training held on Nov 20

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On Thursday, November 20, the practical training session on electric vehicle (EV) chargers and EVs was held, under the Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs, and Installation of Solar PV Electric Vehicle Charging Stations programme. The training was a collaborative effort between the GEA, Board of Industrial Training, IOM Guyana, and UNDP Guyana, and funded by the Joint SDG Fund. Technicians were trained in EV maintenance, solar PV installation, and servicing of EV charging systems. This initiative supports national efforts to…

29Nov

GEA participates in CARICOM Energy Month 2025 Regional Kilo Walk

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The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) joined scores of participants from the diplomatic corps, and the public and private sectors, this morning, for the Regional Kilo Walk 2025, which officially brought the curtains down on the CARICOM Energy Month activities held throughout November. The walk was organised by CARICOM in collaboration with the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) and the GEA, with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The regional activity provided an…

27Nov

GEA Deputy CEO among 2025 recipients of the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy Award

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Congratulations to Ms. Shevon Wood, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the GEA, on her outstanding achievement as one of the winners of the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy (WISE) Awards. The WISE initiative profiles and celebrates women who demonstrate dedication, innovation, creativity, and commitment to the Community by taking action on the energy transition at the local, national, regional, or international levels, in public, private, and civil society sectors. The outstanding women in energy are recognised in the following categories:…

13Nov

Regional Kilo Walk set for November 29 – Annual awareness walk being held in observance of CARICOM Energy Month 2025

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A scene from the CARICOM Energy Month 2022 Regional Kilo Walk, which attracted scores of participants. Georgetown, November 13, 2025 – The CARICOM Energy Month (CEM) 2025 Regional Kilo Walk is set to be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, starting from 5:30 a.m. AST. The awareness walk will begin at the CARICOM Secretariat in Greater Turkeyen. Participants will follow a route along the Railway Embankment to the Sheriff Street roundabout and continue along the embankment before returning to the…

02Nov

Greetings from the GEA on the occasion of CARICOM Energy Month 2025

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Happy CARICOM Energy Month from the GEA team! Renewable energy and sustainability remain top priorities for Guyana and all CARICOM Member States, as we work toward a sustainable, climate-resilient, and low-carbon future. 🇬🇾🇬🇾 Guyana’s people-centred renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives continue to drive national electrification efforts for the benefit of all. Together, we are transforming Guyana’s energy landscape for generations to come! 🇬🇾🇬🇾  …

01Nov

Message from the Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips in observance of CARICOM Energy Month 2025

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Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips   (Georgetown) November 1, 2025 – Guyana joins fellow CARICOM Member States in observing CARICOM Energy Month 2025 this November. The Caribbean Community’s energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation. This annual observance presents a timely opportunity to reflect on the region’s immense renewable energy potential and the progress over the years, address critical energy challenges, and reaffirm our commitment to the energy transition through the accelerated deployment of renewable energy, promotion…