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Sierra Leone signs permit with Shell allowing offshore surveys
Sierra Leone has signed an agreement with Shell to conduct advanced offshore geological and geophysical surveys across multiple blocks, aimed at unlocking the country’s deepwater oil and gas potential. The reconnaissance permit covers about 20,600 square kilometres and will include basin modelling and petroleum systems analysis.
Officials said the programme is designed to de-risk the basin, improve technical understanding and attract credible global investors ahead of future licensing rounds. Shell said the agreement is non-binding and does not commit the company to proceed, with any next steps subject to regulatory processes and due diligence.
Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/sierra-leone-signs-permit-with-shell-allowing-offshore-surveys/ar-AA21t5o0?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Guyana takes the global stage at the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference
Guyana will be in the global spotlight at Offshore Technology Conference 2026 in Houston as the featured nation, with President Dr Irfaan Ali delivering the keynote address — the first time a sitting head of state has done so at the event. The appearance highlights Guyana’s growing influence in the global energy industry since oil production began in 2019.
The conference also reflects Guyana’s focus on strengthening local skills, technology transfer and STEM education. As the country expands its oil and gas sector, officials are emphasising the need for workforce development, capacity building and greater opportunities for young people to support long-term economic growth.
Read the original article here: https://guyanachronicle.com/2026/05/03/guyana-takes-the-global-stage-at-the-2026-offshore-technology-conference/
Bahamas to host 2027 Global Sustainable Tourism Council conference
The Bahamas has been selected to host the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s 2027 conference. It is becoming the first Caribbean destination to do so. The event is scheduled for May 18 to 21, 2027, in Nassau and will highlight the country’s efforts in ecosystem restoration, nature-based tourism and destination resilience.
Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Chester Cooper said the selection gives The Bahamas a global platform to showcase its sustainability work across the islands. The conference is expected to draw about 400 delegates, including policymakers, tourism operators, investors and sustainability experts.
Read the original article here: https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/bahamas-to-host-2027-global-sustainable-tourism-council-conference
Canada approves first generic version of Ozempic amid rising GLP-1 competition
Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic in Canada, with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories set to market the copycat treatment. The decision comes as several drugmakers move to challenge the blockbuster GLP-1 drug with...
Bangladesh’s Mega Projects: Reviving the economy amidst COVID-19
Bangladesh’s economy is showing its potential through these mega projects. Government officials and experts say that if these Mega Projects can be implemented, Bangladesh’s status in the world court will increase.
Access Asia: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Pakistan Offer New Combinations For Regional Supply Chains
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are all near neighbours in South Asia, orbiting around the influence of India. All four share common ties both in terms of their history with the United Kingdom and through more recent ties through membership of the SAARC trade bloc.
Blockchain Security & Stablecoins: Emerging Standards in the Commonwealth | Webinar Recording
As blockchain adoption accelerates across all 56 Commonwealth nations—representing over 2.5 billion people—understanding digital asset security and regulatory frameworks has never been more important.
Pacific Leadership in a Global Context: A Conversation with John Loau | Webinar Recording
In a recent webinar hosted by Julia Charlton, John Loau, chair of the National Party’s Pacific branch in New Zealand, shared insightful perspectives on Pacific leadership in a global context. Highlighting Samoa’s historic hosting of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
Blockchain Security & Stablecoins: Emerging Standards in the Commonwealth
Join the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce for an insightful virtual discussion focused on blockchain security and the rising impact of stablecoins across Commonwealth nations.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Growth and Opportunities in the Commonwealth
ESG in full refers to “(E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance” principles. While no official definition of ESG exists, it is agreed to be a holistic management framework of standards for all business-centric stakeholders involved in the structuring of organisations to understand and measure how well their companies/institutions are performing to offset risks and harness opportunities related to environmental, social and governance indicators.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report
This progress report was released on 16 June 2022 by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Oceans and Natural Resources Section, with notable contributions from David Sheppard, the Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP); Matthew Goldie-Scot, the Managing Director of the humanitarian strategic consultancy firm Thuso; and, Nina Schoonman, Consultant at Thuso.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report
In May 2022, Asia Investment Research, a research organisation jointly set up by the investment finance firm China Investment Research and Dezan & Shira Associates, issued a special Economics and Trade feature titled “Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic...
Rethinking Gender Parity and FDI
Gender disparity is arguably one of the greatest impediments to global development. The FDI’s landscape is often an overlooked avenue in gender equality discourse. Yet, it propels tapping equally into the reservoir of capabilities.
Unveiling Rwanda at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2023: A Journey of Progress and Innovation
Hello Rwanda! Like always, it has always been my pleasure to visit here. I can truly say now that it is one of my favorite places in the world. I mean I’ve never been in love with a country more than this landlocked country bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.
23rd Commonwealth Law Conference 2023
Did you know the first Commonwealth Law Conference was held in London in 1955, and since then it has been held in various cities across the Commonwealth, including Singapore, Cape Town, Auckland, and Edinburgh. The most recent conference was held in Goa, India.