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…
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…
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 Guyana’s economic future.
A field guide to the six errors most frequently made by SMEs, repatriates, and foreign investors entering the Guyanese market in 2026 — and the practices that prevent them. By Jenelle O. Grant, Aquarian Inc.
On the Brain Drain, the Broken Republic, and the Question Oil Cannot Answer
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 covenant between oil wealth and citizen welfare.
Illustration: Queen’s College, Georgetown — Architectural Pencil Sketch · GBJ Editorial Art
**No Keyhole Required**
*On kakabellies, clogged drains, and the difference between a personality and an argument*
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 for Guyana’s development and transparency.
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 for Guyana’s development and transparency.
The Watchdog – Home and Abroad
Scott B. MacDonald, Ph.D., Chief Economist
Smith’s Research & Gradings, April 6, 2026
Summary: The Persian Gulf has yet to become background noise as did the Russo-Ukraine War and Gaza. Although the latter two conflicts were disruptive to the global economy, their impa