Diaspora Engagement

Navigating the Distribution of Guyana’s Oil Wealth A Closing Statement from Dr. Terrence Blackman In our recent discussion on distributing Guyana’s oil wealth, we explored the complexities of ensuring that …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Why are Guyana’s students facing difficulties with Mathematics? By Kiana Wilburg During my years of primary and secondary schooling, my love for Math and English was as stark as night …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …