Opinions

Dear Editor, As a Guyanese watching the country’s oil and gas sector grow, I am encouraged to see the efforts to prepare our people for the opportunities it brings. Too often, we hear only criticism, but I believe there is...

Dear Editor, I listened to the budget presentation where the Finance Minister projected that Guyana’s economy will grow by 16.2% this year, driven largely by oil and gas. It was another reminder of just how dramatically our country has changed...

Dear Editor, Guyana’s 2026 Budget confirms that oil and gas revenues are now a central driver of national development. With GY$495 billion (about 32% of the GY$1.558 trillion budget) transferred from the Natural Resource Fund, petroleum earnings are financing public...

Dear Editor,  I must commend oil and gas companies for maintaining the locals first approach in operations within the sector, in full compliance with the local content legislation. Recent announcements from several operators signal that this commitment is more than...

Dear Editor,  The rapid growth of Guyana’s oil and gas industry has shown that success does not come from resources alone; it comes from people with the right skills. That is where STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics -...

Dear Editor, I believe that oil-producing CARICOM States must remain alert to evolving geopolitical developments in the wider region, particularly those involving Venezuela and increased engagement by major global powers.  Such developments, whether political or diplomatic, can have broader implications for...

Dear Editor,  Guyana’s oil and gas sector has often been described as resilient and profitable, even amid industry challenges. This resilience is evident in ongoing oil and gas operations, which demonstrate Guyana can weather competitiveness and maintain oil profitability.  A resilient...

Dear Editor, When I was small, I used to watch the boats glide along the Essequibo, listening to elders speak of a future that seemed far away, a future where Guyana could stand on its own feet. Oil was just...

Dear Editor, The recent incident involving the United States and Venezuela is a reminder that geopolitical tensions do not exist in a vacuum. For Guyana, and for the wider Caribbean, developments like these deserve careful attention, not panic. It requires...

Dear Editor, As an economics student, I see the decision of the World Trade Center Association to establish a presence in Guyana as more than a business milestone; it is a clear signal of how far our country has come...