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 backlog of …
Commentary
Captives by Consent
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 …
The Pitfalls: What to Avoid When Starting a Business in Guyana
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. …
What Barbados Built
On the Brain Drain, the Broken Republic, and the Question Oil Cannot Answer
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 covenant between …
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*
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 for Guyana’s …
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 …
