Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project faces mounting scrutiny over a US$102.7 million DAAB settlement, weekly private jet costs of US$70,000, and the dual legal representation of both the contractor and key government …
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Unsolved Murders in Guyana: A Statistical Overview
The issue of unsolved murders in Guyana remains a significant concern within the context of national security and public safety. While no single official figure exists for the cumulative historical …
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CommentaryDiaspora EngagementEducationForeign InvestmentOil Sector Policy
Captive by Consent: The 2016 Agreement and the Politics of Resignation in Guyana’s Oil Sector
Guyana’s 2016 oil agreement with ExxonMobil, retaining 1999 terms post-discovery, sparked intense debate. Its low royalty and high cost recovery raise critical questions about national sovereignty and fiscal equity, impacting …
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Starting a business in Guyana offers opportunities but presents unique challenges. This article outlines critical pitfalls, from neglecting compliance to misclassifying workers, that entrepreneurs must avoid to ensure long-term success …
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What Barbados Built
On the Brain Drain, the Broken Republic, and the Question Oil Cannot Answer
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CommentaryForeign InvestmentGovernance and TransparencyOil Sector Policy
The Broken Covenant: Freeloading, Corruption, and the Slow Collapse of Guyanese Life
Guyana is the fastest-growing economy in the Western Hemisphere. More than half its citizens live in poverty. This fact-checked analysis — with six original data visualizations — examines the broken …
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Illustration: Queen’s College, Georgetown — Architectural Pencil Sketch · GBJ Editorial Art
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**No Keyhole Required** *On kakabellies, clogged drains, and the difference between a personality and an argument*
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CommentaryEducationGuyana News Updates
The Longest Beam: On Clarence Trotz, Keith Wilson, and the Human Capital We Keep Sending Away
Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project raises critical questions about procurement integrity and national security. The chosen consortium’s ties to Venezuela and questionable credentials highlight urgent accountability concerns. This analysis examines the implications …
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Governance and Transparency
The Architecture of Accountability Procurement, Priorities, and the Gas to Energy Project
Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project raises critical questions about procurement integrity and national security. The chosen consortium’s ties to Venezuela and questionable credentials highlight urgent accountability concerns. This analysis examines the implications …