The PNC is in a bad place right now. Following the heels of its failed attempt to rig the 2020 elections, in full view of a watching world, the two top candidates running for Party Leader were leaders of the extreme wing claiming dead people flew to Guyana and voted and sneaked back out and…
So now we know why after a year and a half the Guyana Natural Resource Fund – NRF (the money we get from oil) held in a New York Bank was not activated and the oil money was just sitting there not earning any interest. It appears as if the Government was figuring out how…
US Ambassador Lynch is to be applauded for her strong statement in observance of International Anti-Corruption Day, which is an annual opportunity to bring attention to the continued importance of combating corruption, ensuring accountability, and fostering transparency. Around the world, corruption threatens security, hinders economic growth, and siphons away public and private resources. In Guyana,…
Unions in Guyana must understand that hefty pay raises are tied to renegotiation of the current oil contracts that gave away the kit and caboodle. The PNC gave away the national patrimony, and the PPP is OK with that. The Department of Public Information just released an article essentially saying that the PPP is adamant…
I refer to the letter in Stabroek News yesterday in which the Insurance Association of Guyana has spoken up. It is nice to see that my old association is taking a public stand in representation of the insurance industry and its capabilities, and in the process, correcting the false notion that Guyana is unprepared for…
The Oil and Gas Governance Network (OGGN) would like to encourage all Guyanese – in the Diaspora and at home – to save the date for the EPA/Exxon Zoom public consultation this Thursday, November 11, from 6:00 -8:00 pm, Guyana Time. For New York, USA and Toronto, Canada, it is 5:00 to 7:00 pm, EST….
The revelation of the Government’s VP who oversees oil and gas that the almost $US9 billion Liza 1 and Liza 2 expenses have not been audited is tantamount to the Government aiding and abetting the fleecing of Guyana’s resources. The sin of omission of failure to do audits is as bad as the sin of…
Mr. Harmon’s picture in a local paper wearing a t-shirt saying, “Demand 50% royalty,” seems to be clear support for the renegotiation of the oil and gas contract as any increase in the 2% paltry royalty we get now would require renegotiation. If Harmon stands solid, this changes the political dynamics in Guyana and spells…
According to a notice on the Guyana EITI (GYEITI) website (www.gyeiti.org), Guyana is undergoing its first validation visit which started on October 1. The EITI based in Norway will give Guyana scores on 3 indicators: stakeholder engagement, transparency, and outcomes and impact, using the scale – not met, partly met, mostly met, fully met, and exceeded. This…
