Commentary

Dear Editor, I note with disappointment comments by a certain Joel Bhagwandin, in which he attempts to argue that the Opposition’s plan to phase out future developments is ill-advised. The…

Navigating the Futuristic Crossroads: Should We Keep Up the Momentum or Phase Out Future Developments in Oil & Gas? By Joel Bhagwandin   Summary Any attempt to gradually phase out…

From Black Gold to Green Fields: The Promise of Guyana’s Oil Wealth in Supporting Agriculture By Dr. Carolyn Walcott & Dr. Terrence Blackman Guyana, a small country on the Atlantic…

Is the practice of apartheid present in Guyana? By Neville J. Bissember Article I of the 1973 International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid declares…

The Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) & Caribbean Policy Consortium welcome you to Episode XI of the  Webinar Series, Transforming Guyana, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 10:30 AM EST. Panelists: Karen Abrams, Founder STEMGuyana;…

Understanding Guyana’s Central Bank Reserve Balances: An Insider’s Guide by Joel Bhagwandin   Summary The Bank of Guyana’s (BOG) capital and reserve account balances are not the country’s reserve. The…

Guyana and India A Relationship of Deepening Importance Scott B. MacDonald In January 2023, Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali visited India, meeting India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders discussed…

A sustainable approach to Guyana’s economic development By Cristina Caus Last month, Guyana gathered leaders for a 4-day international energy conference to discuss how the oil & gas sector can…

Is Guyana susceptible to the natural resource curse? By Joel Bhagwandin Recently, a Jamaican economist argued that “Guyana could fall victim to the so-called ‘resource curse’ as it moves deeper…

Transforming Guyana, Episode X: Unlocking Guyana’s Oil and Gas Potential, Balancing Energy Development and Environmental Stewardship By Utamu Bell & Terrence Blackman, Ph. D. In Episode 10, “Unlocking Guyana’s Oil…