3 WELCOME
4 HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE: EASTER
5 MILO SCHOOLS UNDER-18 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS
6 GYSBI TEAMS UP WITH DIGICEL TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTED CYBER SALE
7 EXXONMOBIL UNDER-14 BOYS AND GIRLS SCHOOL FOOTBALL
8 A DAY FOR MOTHERS
9 DONATION TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY MAHDIA
FIRE
10 GYSBI PARTICIPATES IN EPA GREEN WALK 2023
11 NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICES RECOGNISES GYSBI
12 GYSBI’S BLOOD DRIVE SAVES 6-YEAR-OLD’S LIFE
13 QHSSE IN THE SPOTLIGHT 14 GYSBI IN THE NEWS
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WELCOME
Dear Valued Readers,
We are pleased to welcome you to our second gazette for 2023. As always, we aim to provide you with the latest news, insights, and updates from Guyana Shore Base Inc.
In this edition, you can expect to find updates on our recent activities and the latest developments within the company. We are proud of our achievements and we hope that through this gazette, you will gain a better understanding of GYSBI and the work that we do.
Thank you for your continued interest in our company, and we hope that you find this edition informative and engaging.
Happy Reading!
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HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE: EASTER
To commemorate the Easter holiday, GYSBI hosted an Easter Hat Competition which received nine (9) entries.
Gregory Mettelholzer from our Operations Department copped the first prize for his creative entry which he described as a representation of GYSBI’s bright future and uncompromising safety culture.
Waynace Forde from our QHSSE Department walked away with the second prize for her sustainable piece made from egg trays.
Marcelious Hector also from our Operations Department took home the third prize for his creation, which were made from cups, safety helmet and paper. The cups, he explained, symbolize a new GYSBI employee who joined the team without the necessary expertise and experience, but with the provision of training and survival tools the employee succeeds. Furthermore, the helmet represents a fundamental element of our safety culture.
APRIL, 2023
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MILO SCHOOLS UNDER-18 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS
The Santa Rosa Team, which hails from Region One, was filled with excitement as they took their first step into the tournament as one of the new teams.
Despite this being their first time in the competition, they were able to cop an
extraordinary triumph as they created a mark in both their school’s and the tournament’s history with a remarkable victory against the seasoned and feared Chase’s Academic Foundation team.
In April, GYSBI threw its support behind the Santa Rosa Secondary School to enable their participation in the Milo Schools Under-18 Football Competition. CONGRATULATIONS, SANTA ROSA!
APRIL, 2023
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GYSBI TEAMS UP WITH DIGICEL TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTED CYBER SALE
GYSBI strategically partnered with U-Mobile Cellular Inc. (Digicel), a renowned telecommunications provider, to host an exclusive discounted sale for GYSBI staff.
This GYSBI-Digicel partnership marks the beginning of an incredible and mutually beneficial alliance which enabled staff to benefit from affordable communication solutions.
This exclusive opportunity for GYSBI’s staff was well received as staff showed up in their numbers to support this first-time initiative and to enjoy the discounted sale on Digicel handsets and SIM cards.
This activity fortifies GYSBI’s commitment to enhancing employees’ experience while offering valuable benefits to its dedicated workforce.
APRIL, 2023
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EXXONMOBIL UNDER-14 BOYS AND GIRLS SCHOOL FOOTBALL
GYSBI partnered with the Petra Organisation, Ministry of Education and ExxonMobil Guyana to host the fourth edition of the ExxonMobil Under-14 Boys’ and Girls’ Schools Football, which will kicked off from May 13th, 2023 to June 17th, 2023.
The tournament witnessed participation of 48 boys’ and girls’ under-14 school teams hailing from Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 with Bartica Secondary walking away with the champions trophy in the male category, while Waramuri Top took home the girl’s championship.
As a Guyanese company advancing opportunities for Guyanese citizens, we strongly believe in committing our support and resources to initiatives which are sustainable, tangible, and can create positive benefits for young people and communities. It is for this reason we decided to pledge our support, through sponsorship, for this important sporting programme
- Gomatie Gangadin, Public Relations Manager of GYSBI
Read More: ExxonMobil U14 Schools’ Football tournament: GYSBI on board as tournament readies for kick-off
MAY, 2023
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MoE’s Kurt Braithwaite, ExxonMobil’s Ryan Hoppie, GYSBI’s Gomattie Gangadin, and Petra Organization’s Troy Mendonca are flanked by students who will compete in this year’s ExxonMobil U14 football tournament
A DAY FOR MOTHERS
In observance of Mother’s Day, GYSBI hosted an appreciation activity for the female members of staff.
This activity included reviewing a heatfelt video which acknowledged the remarkable
and devoted role of a mother, while highlighting the strength and compassion mothers’ bring to both their families and workplace.
Tokens of appreciation were shared amongst female staff to further exemplify the company’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating the dedication of mothers in the oil and gas industry.
MAY, 2023
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DONATION TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY MAHDIA DORMITORY FIRE
GYSBI extended thoughts and prayers to the grieving families and friends of the young students who perished in and was otherwise affected by the disastrous fire at Mahdia Secondary School.
This tragic loss touched the nation’s heart and prompted assistance from multiple sources. As a further commitment, GYSBI donated GYD $2 Million to the Private Sector’s Emergency Fund, which was activated to provide critical support to the affected families.
MAY, 2023
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Stabroek News Photo: An aerial view of the dormitory which was destroyed by fire
GYSBI PARTICIPATED IN EPA GREEN WALK 2023
Members of our staff, participated in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Walk 2023, which was held as part of the global observance of World Environment Day (WED) on June 4th, 2023 at the National Park.
This year’s observance focused on the world’s oceans and was hosted under the theme, “Solutions to Plastic Pollution.” Members of our staff and their families joined in this obsenance.
JUNE, 2023
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#BeatPlasticPollution
NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICES RECOGNISES GYSBI
GYSBI received an award from the National Blood Transfusion Services for our sterling contributions to the work and mission of the body.
This award, presented in honour of World Blood Donor Day, recognized the integral role GYSBI played by hosting quartlerly blood drives which has contributed to the National Blood Bank’s supply of adequate blood for medical emergencies.
GYSBI’s blood drives are held on a quarterly basis and was recently given a boost with the implementation of a raffle for staff. The aim of this raffle is to further encourage staff members to donate.
Save Lives & Donate Blood
JUNE, 2023
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GYSBI‘S BLOOD DRIVE SAVES 6-YEAR-OLD’S LIFE
GYSBI in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Services hosted the second quarterly blood drive on June 28th, 2023.
We were able to collect 21 units of blood, of which three (3) units was pledged to a little six-yearold girl who was
hospitalized at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and urgently needed blood to save her life.
We are happy to play our part in these selfless acts to save lives. A huge thank you to all of our staff members who continue to make these initiatives successful.
To reward our donors, we have launched a raffle, which will see staff receiving one ticket every time they participate in the Blood Drives. These entries will give one lucky staff a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S23 or an Iphone 14 at the end of the year.
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Roll up your sleeve and save a life.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR MANAGEMENT REVIEW MEETING
1. GOARC Fully Implemented
This is a real time safety intelligence platform that has replaced GYSBI paper based QHSSE reporting system. Employees and contractors can access the platform using their cellphones or tablets provided for reporting observations, processing Permits to work, and all other safety reports.
2. GYSBI’s Visitor Management System fully implemented
This replaces the paper based security check-in process and adds an additional layer of security and control. It also allows visitors to conduct our Site Induction virtually prior to arrival.
3. Continuous management systems updates
These are being made in efforts to maintain ISO (9001:2015 & 45001:2018) Integrated Management System Compliance and MARAD’s ISPS Certification.
QHSSE COMPLIANCE
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QHSSE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
GYSBI set to hire more locals to support Gas-to-Energy project
Several entities awarded for promotingsafety, health in workplaces
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Over 1000 persons attend GYSBI’s Career Fair in Region Three
GYSBI hosts successful career fair in Reg 3 with over 1000 in attendance
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GYSBI IN
Scores of persons secure on-the-spot jobs at GYSBI career fair
Over 1000 men and women turn up for GYSBI’s Career Fair in Region 3
Over 1,000 job seekers flock to Career Fair for Guyana’s largest shore base; some hired
Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI): Building a World-Class Guyanese Facility
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