Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the accomplishments, resilience, and determination of women worldwide, including the incredible women of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA). Their ideas, invaluable contributions, leadership, and ongoing efforts play a pivotal role in advancing the Agency’s sustainable energy operations across Guyana. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #GEA #Guyana #Development #Transformation…

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud; CEO of GEA, Dr. Mahender Sharma; CEO of BIT, Richard Maughn; Political Counsellor at the Canadian High Commission, Daniel Bood, surrounded by participants of the Female Apprenticeship Programme and other stakeholders. (Source: Guyana Chronicle News) THE Government of Guyana is advancing its commitment to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by providing opportunities for Guyanese women to upskill in traditionally male-dominated fields. In a landmark initiative, twenty women will embark…

– programme aimed at upskilling Guyanese women for the local energy sector Georgetown, March 05, 2025 – The Government of Guyana continues its ongoing efforts to provide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) opportunities for Guyanese to upskill, as twenty women are set to begin a two-year apprenticeship programme focused on electrical installations and basic solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. The programme commenced on March 03, 2025. This initiative is part of the World Bank’s Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy Buildings…

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) participated in the recently concluded Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025, held from Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown. The GEA had an exhibition booth (No. 66) in Main Auditorium 1 at this four-day event, which was held under the theme ‘Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future’. The event provided an excellent platform for the GEA exhibition team, consisting of staff members from the Energy and…

The Guyana Energy Agency will be implementing its fourth practical and classroom-based training course in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and repairs to build local technical capabilities in support of the growing EV market. This Training Opportunity in Electric Vehicle (EV) Maintenance and Repairs in Guyana, is supported by the European Union under its flagship initiative, Euroclima, to promote sustainable development and climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean. Co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), this intervention…

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, who holds responsibility for the nation’s energy sector. Georgetown, January 26, 2025 – Guyana has made significant progress in clean and renewable energy development over the past five years, driven by accelerated efforts to build a resilient energy sector that benefits all Guyanese. These efforts have focused on creating a more integrated and efficient energy system to support the rapid transition to indigenous, low-carbon resources, expand affordable, reliable, and stable energy access…

Georgetown, December 13, 2024 – Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips officially commissioned the 0.7 MW Moco Moco Hydropower Plant on Friday, marking a transformative milestone for Region Nine’s energy landscape. He emphasised the project’s pivotal role in bridging the energy divide, a cornerstone of the Government’s commitment to equitable development under its “One Guyana” vision. “This is another example of us delivering on our promise to bridge the development divide. More particularly, what we’re doing is bridging…