Canada Has A Golden Opportunity To Condemn Corruption At Guyana Energy Conference But Will It?

The Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Mark Berman, is one of the featured speakers at the inaugural Energy Conference & Expo to be held in the oil-rich South American CARICOM nation from February 15th to 18th, 2022. This is a pivotal opportunity for the Canadian ambassador to state Canada’s commitment to companies needing to pay taxes…

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Arguing the Local Content Policy will recoup losses from the Stabroek Block is not grounded in reality and logic

In a press release this past Saturday, the government admitted that the Stabroek Block contract is lopsided. The Department of Public Information article further states, “…with the passage of the local content legislation, Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said the law now recoups the benefits lost from the Exxon deal.” It is astounding that the…

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Gov’t’s oil production reports should be released in a timely manner and in one location

Major Guyanese newspapers have been exposing numerous issues surrounding the oil contracts. One positive change, as a result of their relentless efforts, was having the Ministry of Natural Resources publish Guyana’s oil lift data. Additionally, it appears that the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) reviews have had some impact because a new website has appeared…

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