Opinions

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyanese businesses are taking center stage

Dear Editor, I don’t think we give enough credit to the Guyanese businesses quietly driving our nation's oil and gas transformation. Behind every FPSO launch and offshore milestone, there are local companies keeping the wheels turning: the caterers who feed...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyana’s oil industry, balancing global trends and local growth 

Dear Editor, As a public analyst and observer of global developments impacting Guyana and the wider Caribbean, I have been reflecting on the performance of the oil and gas industry over the past few years — particularly among top-tier organizations...

Letter-to-the-Editor: When will Guyanese reap the benefits of the Gas-to-Energy project?

Dear Editor, There seems to be a renewed focus on one of the most anticipated projects in Guyana’s history. I speak of the 300 MW Gas-to-Energy project that promises Guyanese stable electricity, cheaper cooking gas, and the opportunity to venture...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyana’s prosperity must include safety for women

Dear Editor, Guyana today stands as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, driven by our booming oil and gas sector. Offshore, the focus is on barrels, profits, and production milestones, all driven by safety. But onshore, another reality...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Finally, the end of blackouts

I recently read that President Ali made the grand announcement that major investments are underway to modernise GPL and build a smarter power grid. This is another change which I’m sure will be welcomed by the Guyanese people. Our...

Letter-to-the-Editor: A new era for Guyana’s oil industry

Dear Editor,  Not long ago, a friend told me how proud she felt pulling on her coveralls for her first offshore rotation. She laughed and said, “Who would’ve thought I’d end up on a rig?” For years, oil and gas...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Homegrown training proves Guyana has the capacity to lead the energy future

Dear Editor,  I felt immense pride reading that Guyanese engineers and technicians in the oil and gas sector are now receiving full training right here at home. This two-phase programme equips participants with the skills to operate and maintain FPSOs...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Oil fuels the economy, education secures the future

Dear Editor, As a law student in Guyana, I was very encouraged by President Ali’s announcement that work will soon begin on a national law school. For many of us, the dream of becoming a lawyer has often been blocked...

Letter-to-the-Editor: More needs to be done to improve the lives of everyday Guyanese people; oil money is not trickling down 

Dear Editor, During a public analysis of the situation and in recent discussions with citizens, several concerns have consistently surfaced about accountability and the quality of life in Guyana. Many people continue to struggle with accessing employment opportunities, securing fair...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Toll-free bridges mean small savings but a big difference

Dear Editor, It has been more than one month since the Demerara Harbour Bridge, the Berbice River Bridge, and the Wismar-McKenzie Bridge became toll-free. This decision is a significant step toward easing the financial burden on residents across the country. As...

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Europe took all of Guyana’s Golden Arrowhead oil cargoes lifted in September

Europe received all four cargoes of Golden Arrowhead crude oil lifted from ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail project in September, according to...