Opinions

Dear Editor, We hear a lot about the money coming from oil, but what really matters is how that is improving people’s lives. Lately, I’ve been encouraged to see more examples of that happening in communities. Programs supported through the oil...

Dear Editor,  As another Global Super League approaches, it’s clear how quickly it has become part of Guyana’s sporting calendar. The return of teams like the Desert Vipers makes it feel less like an experiment and more like something that...

Dear Editor, Some time ago, I wrote about how surprised I was to see real benefits from Guyana’s growing oil and gas sector reach something as simple, yet important, as my child’s school. As a mother of a student at West...

Dear Editor, I recently came across a letter arguing that the new US$100 million STEM initiative is a step backwards because it does not include the Arts. STEAM is the term used when the Arts are included alongside Science, Technology,...

Dear Editor, Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter. In other words, if the lion doesn’t get the chance to tell its side, the narrative will always favor the hunter. Allow me to share the...

Dear Editor, ExxonMobil’s US$100 STEM initiative is garnering a lot of attention and rightfully so. It will be the first time such a large investment has been made in STEM education locally. This initiative will be promising for teachers and...

Dear Editor,  Recently, while scrolling through social media, I came across many heartfelt acknowledgements celebrating women especially those working in Guyana’s oil and gas sector. As a young woman, hearing the stories was truly inspiring. For a long time, industries like...

Dear Editor, The story of local content in Guyana is, in many ways, the story of our economic coming of age. What began as a call to ensure Guyanese participation in a new oil and gas sector has evolved into...

Dear Editor,  Attending Guyana’s Fifth Energy Conference was an eye-opening experience for me as a young person eager to explore opportunities in the oil and gas sector. It was inspiring to see how swiftly our nation has progressed from first...

Dear Editor, Over the past year, Guyana has not just talked about growth. We have seen it in our towns, streets, and businesses. New shops are opening, hotels are rising, and companies are expanding. From construction to technology and digital services,...