Guyana stands at a pivotal moment in its history. The recent discovery of vast oil reserves has positioned the nation as a significant player in the global oil and gas …
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Guyana’s Math Reforms: Teacher Training, Not Just Time, Is the Real Game-Changer
Guyana’s Math Reforms Teacher Training, Not Just Time, Is the Real Game-Changer By Dr. Terrence Blackman Guyana’s recent push to improve math education signals a solid commitment to modernizing the …
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A Crucial Juncture for Anti-Corruption Efforts in Guyana
A Crucial Juncture for Anti-Corruption Efforts in Guyana Recent U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions against prominent members of one of Guyana’s wealthiest families, …
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Guyana’s 58th Independence: Reflecting on Progress and Embracing the Future
As Guyana celebrates its 58th year of independence, the Guyana Business Journal joins the nation in reflection. We look back with pride on the hard-won freedom achieved in 1966, following …
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The Impact of Remittances on Government Spending: A Balancing Act for Developing Countries
The Impact of Remittances on Government Spending A Balancing Act for Developing Countries In a recent study examining the intricate dynamics of remittances in developing countries, researchers have shed light …
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Education & Community Engagement in the Age of Oil and Gas
Education & Community Engagement in the Age of Oil and Gas By Dr. Terrence Richard Blackman Guyana is on the verge of a momentous economic shift driven by its rapidly …
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ExxonMobil Advances Guyana’s Oil Production with Whiptail Development, Enhancing National Economic Growth
ExxonMobil has greenlit the Whiptail development off the coast of Guyana, marking the sixth initiative on the Stabroek block, following government and regulatory endorsements. This development is poised to enhance …
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Media Advisory: Transforming Guyana Season II, Episode XI, Community Engagement in the era of Oil & Gas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Guyana Business Journal Webinar Highlights the Role of Education and Community Engagement in the Oil & Gas Era April 11, 2024—The Caribbean Policy Consortium and Guyana Business …
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Guyana’s Oil Revenue Surge in Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Guyana earned $126.3 billion (US$604.3 million) from oil revenues, as documented by the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) records. A significant portion of this income …
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Media Advisory: Transforming Guyana Season II, Episode X, Maximizing Social Impact in the era of Oil & Gas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2024 Guyana Business Journal and Caribbean Policy Consortium Webinar Sheds Light on Maximizing the Social Impact of Guyana’s Oil and Gas Windfall. At a crossroads …