Guyana Energy Conference extends deadline for essay competition to Jan 15

The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) on Friday announced an extension of the deadline for its inaugural essay competition to January 15, 2025.
With over 150 submissions received thus far, the extension paves the way for secondary school students in the hinterland areas as well as those in Regions Three, Five and Six to submit their entries.

Chairman of the Guyana Energy Conference (GEC), Anthony Whyte, underscored the importance of this extension, stating, “Guyana’s youths are among some of the brightest minds in the world. With this extension, we hope to attract more of our students to engage in a spirited contest of creative and innovative thinking…The ideas generated by this competition will not only enrich the national discourse on building a sustainable future but also demonstrate that our youths can and must be active participants in the development of this nation.”
He added, “I therefore wish to encourage secondary school students nationwide to seize this opportunity and let your perspectives be heard at the most spectacular and revered conference of the region.”
Students participating in this competition will have the chance to compete for a US$10,000 scholarship, compliments of the Chairman, which can be applied to any field of study.
Notably, telecommunications giant and exclusive private sector partner on this initiative, One Communications, will also be offering a US$1,000 cash prize for first-place winners in all the categories.
The company will also generously provide US$500 and an iPad for second-place winners in all the categories, and US$250 and a mobile phone for third-place winners in all categories.
One Communications will also join the Secretariat in awarding all prizes to the winners on February 18, 2025, during Day One of the GECSCE.