‘Our lands are not for oil’ - Region Nine villages reject drilling proposal by Cataleya

(Kaieteur News) – Residents in Nappi Village and surrounding communities in Region Nine have turned down a proposal by Cataleya Petroleum Inc to conduct onshore drilling for oil and gas.

Company representatives met with the community on November 6, 2026 where plans were disclosed for the onshore hunt for oil.

Citizens said that after listening to the plans, three villages said “no” to the development. It was explained, “three villages said NO. The villagers did not give permission for oil drilling because of concerns about damage to land, water, farm, fishing, hunting and the future of the community.”