Guyana’s Golden Opportunity Can Baby Bonds Bridge the Wealth Gap and Unite a Nation? By Terrence Richard Blackman, Ph. D. November 14, 2024 Guyana stands at a transformative moment in …
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Media Advisory: Transforming Guyana Season III, Episode V, Baby Bonds: A Path Toward Prosperity for Future Guyanese Generations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2024 — The Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) and the Caribbean Policy Consortium convened a landmark forum to explore implementing a Baby Bonds program in Guyana. …
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Guyana’s COP 29 Mandate: Balancing Oil Wealth with Climate Leadership
As the world prepares for COP 29, Guyana stands at a crossroads that few nations have navigated before. With a dual identity as both guardian of one of Earth’s most …
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Trump 2.0 and Guyana’s Energy Future: Navigating the New Reality
As the dust settles on America’s presidential election, Guyana’s energy sector faces a pivotal moment. Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 promises to reshape the hemispheric energy …
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Oil Contract Referendum Debate: Balancing Democracy and Economic Stability
The prospect of a referendum on Guyana’s 2016 ExxonMobil oil contract has emerged as a critical policy consideration. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged the possibility while prioritizing the 2025 electoral …
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ExxonMobil’s FPSO Acquisition Strengthens Guyana’s Oil Sector Position
ExxonMobil Guyana’s recent US$1.26 billion acquisition of the FPSO Prosperity from SBM Offshore marks more than just another asset purchase—it signals a pivotal shift in the company’s operational strategy and …
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ExxonMobil’s Mozambique LNG Project
ExxonMobil’s anticipated 2026 investment decision on its Mozambique LNG project, a massive $30 billion venture, holds valuable insights for Guyana as it navigates its burgeoning oil and gas industry. The …
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Ensuring Merit-Based Promotions and Advancement in Guyana’s Public Service: Challenges and Solutions
Ensuring Merit-Based Promotions and Advancement in Guyana’s Public Service: Challenges and Solutions According to recent World Bank and Caribbean Development Bank assessments (2019-2023), Guyana’s public service faces significant challenges in …
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Guyana’s Rising Impact: ExxonMobil’s Record-Breaking Quarter
Guyana’s Rising Impact: ExxonMobil’s Record-Breaking Quarter ExxonMobil’s latest financial results tell a compelling story of success, with Guyana playing an increasingly prominent role in the company’s global operations. The third …
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The Specter of Macbeth: Oil, Ambition, and the Fate of Guyana
Last night’s candlelit performance of Macbeth at Jersey City’s Nimbus Arts Center cast long shadows, not just across the stage, but onto the political landscape of modern Guyana. In the …