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Guyana’s Golden Opportunity: Can Baby Bonds Bridge the Wealth Gap and Unite a Nation?
Guyana’s Golden Opportunity Can Baby Bonds Bridge the Wealth Gap and Unite a Nation? By Terrence Richard Blackman, Ph. D. November 14, 2024 Guyana stands at a transformative moment in …
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Media Advisory: Transforming Guyana Season III, Episode V, Baby Bonds: A Path Toward Prosperity for Future Guyanese Generations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2024 — The Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) and the Caribbean Policy Consortium convened a landmark forum to explore implementing a Baby Bonds program in Guyana. …
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Guyana’s COP 29 Mandate: Balancing Oil Wealth with Climate Leadership
As the world prepares for COP 29, Guyana stands at a crossroads that few nations have navigated before. With a dual identity as both guardian of one of Earth’s most …
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Guyanese Reflections on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
The trouble with “Mass Deportation”: What Does it Mean? By Lear Matthews Most people who emigrate from their homeland to North America, Europe and other parts of what is referred …
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Trump 2.0 and Guyana’s Energy Future: Navigating the New Reality
As the dust settles on America’s presidential election, Guyana’s energy sector faces a pivotal moment. Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 promises to reshape the hemispheric energy …
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Reflections on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election By Mike Singh November 6, 2024 On the night of November 5, 2024, President Trump’s victory brought tears to my eyes. It was …
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Oil Contract Referendum Debate: Balancing Democracy and Economic Stability
The prospect of a referendum on Guyana’s 2016 ExxonMobil oil contract has emerged as a critical policy consideration. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged the possibility while prioritizing the 2025 electoral …
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ExxonMobil’s FPSO Acquisition Strengthens Guyana’s Oil Sector Position
ExxonMobil Guyana’s recent US$1.26 billion acquisition of the FPSO Prosperity from SBM Offshore marks more than just another asset purchase—it signals a pivotal shift in the company’s operational strategy and …
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ExxonMobil’s Mozambique LNG Project
ExxonMobil’s anticipated 2026 investment decision on its Mozambique LNG project, a massive $30 billion venture, holds valuable insights for Guyana as it navigates its burgeoning oil and gas industry. The …