CGX, gov’t to partner on deep water harbour

A partnership between Cana-dian oil exploration company CGX Energy Inc and the government could see the establishment of a deep water sea port in the Berbice River, within the next few years.

Following a report in the Guyana Chronicle about the facility, Stabroek News on Thursday contacted Administrative Manager of the local CGX office Taranchandra Khelawan, who said that the sea port “is in the plan”. He declined to provide further details on the project saying that more information will be divulged this week when a team from Canada visits.

Guyana has long talked about building a deep water harbour and studies have determined that the Berbice River is the best location for