The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their groundbreaking research into the impact of societal institutions on a …
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Building National Prosperity Through Shared Ownership: A Sustainable Approach to Guyana’s Key Resources
Building National Prosperity Through Shared Ownership: A Sustainable Approach to Guyana’s Key Resources By Hon. Kwasi Fraser, Former Mayor of Purcellville, Virginia As Guyana experiences a historic opportunity with the …
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The leadership of either a Trump or Harris administration in the United States would present starkly different paths for Guyana, a country with growing geopolitical significance due to its expanding …
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ON THE GUYANA $200,000 FINANCIAL EMOLUMENTS: THERE IS A BETTER APPROACH
ON THE GUYANA $200,000 FINANCIAL EMOLUMENTS: A BETTER APPROACH By H.E. Professor Gilbert Morris Make no mistake about two things: 1. I will not celebrate the oil emporium of Guyana …
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Guyana’s $200,000 One-Off Cash Grant: A Step Forward, but More is Needed
President Irfaan Ali’s recent announcement of a $200,000 one-off cash grant to every household across Guyana comes during unprecedented economic growth fueled by the country’s expanding oil sector. The proposal …
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Navigating the Tide: Chinese Retail Investment in Guyana’s Evolving Economy
Navigating the Tide: Chinese Retail Investment in Guyana’s Evolving Economy By Terrence Richard Blackman, Ph.D. The surging wave of Chinese merchants flooding Guyana’s retail sector raises red flags for the …
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Reimagining Education in the Age of Oil: Guyana’s Role in Shaping the Future of CXC
Reimagining Education in the Age of Oil: Guyana’s Role in Shaping the Future of CXC By Terrence Richard Blackman, Ph.D. In 1972, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) was established to …
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The Future of Guyana’s Oil and Gas Sector
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, …