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Letter-to-the-Editor: Empowering Guyanese youth in the offshore energy sector

Dear Editor, As a recent graduate of the University of Guyana, I've been reflecting on the future that lies ahead for my generation in Guyana. This thought has led me to explore the country’s growing oil and gas sector, particularly...

Letter-to-the-Editor: OSH Centre of Excellence is a step in the right direction

Dear Editor,  As a recent graduate from the University of Guyana, with a great interest in technical education and awareness, I am pleased by the decision to establish an Occupational Safety and Health Centre of Excellence in New Amsterdam. This...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Empowering Women in Maritime

Dear Editor, I recently saw an article where ‘10 women receive scholarships to pursue maritime careers’. I write to commend the initiative by the Office of the First Lady and Tidewater Inc., which provides scholarships for women, particularly from Guyana’s...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyana is set for a big boost in tourism and excitement this cricket season 

Dear Editor, I am confident that with the highly anticipated ExxonMobil GSL cricket season upon us once again, Guyana is poised to experience a significant surge in sports tourism and business travel. This season presents yet another opportunity for our nation...

Letter-to-the-Editor: The Guyana Super League is redefining cricket in Guyana

As an aspiring cricketer and proud Guyanese, I’m excited to see how the Guyana Super League (GSL) is not only reigniting our love for cricket but also redefining what it means to celebrate Caribbean culture. GSL was launched last year,...

Letter-to-the-Editor: If the youth are the future, then we must invest in them

The skills and competence required to land a job or even to provide services in Guyana have drastically changed. While many adults are adjusting to Guyana's new employment market, young people have a unique opportunity to become not only...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyana earning over $2 trillion from oil in the next five years should benefit all Guyanese

Dear Editor, When Guyana discovered oil a decade ago, I don’t think it was fully understood by Guyanese what it meant for the country. Ten years later, I am still of the belief that Guyanese do not understand nor appreciate...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Protecting public health amid COVID-19’s resurgence in Guyana

Dear Editor, Concerns about public health remain at the forefront of everyone’s mind. With the re-emergence of COVID-19 in Guyana, the Ministry of Health is urging the public to take all necessary precautions. It is equally crucial that the oil...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyana’s oil and gas sector is experiencing responsible growth

Dear Editor, I am constantly engaged with reports across a range of industries—none more prominent in recent years than the oil and gas sector in Guyana, which continues to attract attention from international organizations and potential investors. The recent oil spill...

A plea for responsible politics ahead of September elections

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali, over the weekend, announced that Regional and General Elections are slated for September 1. While this is welcomed news, I cannot help but reflect on the uncertainties that surrounded the last elections in 2020. If you...

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