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, …
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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 …