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Letter-to-the-Editor: CARICOM oil states need to guard energy security amid Venezuela tensions

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...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyana’s oil and gas resilience is a positive sign for the future

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...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Dreams Along the Essequibo

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...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Geopolitics, Oil and Guyana’s place in a tense region

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...

Letter-to-the-Editor: A World Trade Center in Guyana shows how oil is reshaping our economy

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...

Letter-to-the-Editor: GOGEC and GTI partnership will revolutionise Guyana’s local workforce for the booming oil and gas sector

Dear Editor, I must commend the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber and the Government Technical Institute for helping young Guyanese gain real skills for jobs in the oil and gas industry. This partnership is a positive and timely move,...

Letter-to-the-Editor: One Barrel Each: I hope it means more benefits for all of us

Dear Editor, There has been a lot of discussion recently about Guyana’s oil production reaching the point where, on paper, every citizen now accounts for about one barrel of oil per day. This milestone is more than just an impressive...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyana’s oil sector soars with ExxonMobil’s strategic developments

Dear Editor, As a public analyst, I have been closely monitoring the performance of the global oil industry in recent years. Notably, ExxonMobil’s progress in Guyana stands out, and 2025 has already marked another phase of significant development that contributes...

Letter-to-the-Editor: As the country rises, why isn’t Christmas feeling brighter?

Dear Editor,  Christmas in Guyana has always had its own rhythm, with early cleaning, pepperpot bubbling before sunrise and every street corner glowing with lights. But this year, as the oil economy grows, many people are quietly asking a fair...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Oil critics overlook the simple truth: Guyana is better off today

Dear Editor, Every week we hear the same tired chorus about Guyana’s oil sector: the contract is bad, the companies are exploiting us, nothing is changing and we are “not seeing the benefits". But anyone who has been paying attention...

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