OP-ED

For decades, Guyana has earned billions of dollars in revenue from extracting and exporting its gold. With the emergence of oil and gas, natural resource earnings have climbed to levels the country has never seen before.  While these sectors brought in considerable revenue, paving the way for local employment and business development, the government wants […]

When we talk about nations that could lead energy security for the Caribbean, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago are a match made in heaven. With the world-class resources of Guyana and the massive infrastructure and experience of T&T, these two countries could deliver massive benefits at scale for the region’s people.  But anyone with experience

Women have always been the bedrock of this country’s growth and development. Their contributions to deepening politics, education, the judiciary and the medical field are oftentimes without comparison.  Alongside those renowned giants are the stories of silent heroines. The women who were the first in their family to earn a degree, to break a generational

Since the United States Government sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, on June 11, 2024, Guyana has found itself navigating a period of grave uncertainty. Developments surrounding the Mohameds have attracted undue international attention to Guyana for reasons which the country most certainly would not like to be recognised for at such a

President Ifraan Ali has placed Guyana on an express train to progress. For his second term in office, he is attempting what seems nearly impossible to achieve. I say “nearly impossible” because, examining the targets set for the government versus the challenges ahead, five years shrinks to three.  What are some of these targets?  According

During my teenage years, watching National Geographic episodes on the animal kingdom was a favourite pastime. The power of hope, love and survival of the fittest was a common theme, no matter the continent featured. So too were stories of the savagery of apex predators. This contrast was emblematic of how the balance of nature

Of all the promises the government has made, the most intriguing of them all is the zero-interest bank for small and medium-scale businesses. It is likely to be established in 2026, with a start-up of $200 million in seed money backed by our nation’s oil resources. What intrigues me about this venture are the many

What exactly is Guyana’s approach to transferring the benefits of its oil wealth to every man, woman and child? Indeed, there have been massive investments in education and health care, but should those funds be redirected into monthly or annual payouts? Would those cheques be enough to give the poor an entry point out of

In a time when healthcare is increasingly shaped by technology and efficiency, Guyana is establishing a new standard under President Irfaan Ali’s leadership. The President’s recent announcement of broad reforms to modernise and digitise the country’s health system highlights not only foresight but also a strong dedication to the welfare of all citizens. For decades,

During President Ali’s first term, Guyana’s healthcare system saw tremendous transformation. Among the most visible are six (6) new regional hospitals; expansion in telemedicine that saw many telemedicine sites set up, especially targeting remote/hinterland communities; a specialised maternal and pediatric health facility under construction; introduction and planning of digital health systems; and increases in trained