Governance and Transparency

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 …

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 …

The Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) & Caribbean Policy Consortium welcome you to their Whitepaper Webinar Series, on Wednesday, March 08, 2023, at 10:30 AM EST. Unlocking Guyana’s Oil and Gas Potential: Balancing Energy Development and Environmental …

Beating The Resource Curse By Terrence Blackman, Ph.D. ExxonMobil initiated oil and gas exploration activities in Guyana in 2008. The company drilled, safely its first exploration well, Liza-1, in 2015. …

The GBJ believes that the success of the no confidence motion and its aftermath coupled with the emerging oil economy has once again provided the key stakeholders with the opportunity …