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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 …

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 …

Starting a business in Guyana offers opportunities but presents unique challenges. This article outlines critical pitfalls, from neglecting compliance to misclassifying workers, that entrepreneurs must avoid to ensure long-term success …

On the Brain Drain, the Broken Republic, and the Question Oil Cannot Answer

Illustration: Queen’s College, Georgetown — Architectural Pencil Sketch  ·  GBJ Editorial Art

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 …

  Sunday Essay · Diaspora & Development Why Guyana keeps having the same diaspora conversation — and what it will take to finally stop By Terrence Richard Blackman, Ph.D. · …

Infrastructure | Analysis The Hourly Intensity Problem: A Data-Driven Approach to Flood Management in Georgetown By Guyana Business Journal Data Desk|Guyana Business Journal|March 30, 2026 139.4 in Peak Annual Rainfall …

  Sunday Essay  ·  Education & Society In the era of oil, what is Guyana teaching its children about their own worth? By Terrence Richard Blackman, Ph.D.  ·  March 30, …

Social Policy | Analysis The Diaspora Is Not the Problem: On Citizenship, Belonging, and the Architecture of Oil-Era Benefit Policy By Terrence R. Blackman, Ph.D.|Guyana Business Journal|March 23, 2026 878,674 …