GYSBI looking for builders for new operations centre at Houston EBD shore base
Guyana Shorebase Inc. (GYSBI) is making significant strides in advancing the construction of a new operations centre at its Houston shore base in Greater...
Clearing up misconceptions about the ministerial powers outlined in the Petroleum Activities Bill 2023
Dear Editor,
The Parliamentary Opposition along with other aligned commentators and writers, have raised the concerns that the Petroleum Activities Bill confers sweeping powers to...
Examining the AFC’s proposed amendments to Petroleum Activities Bill
Dear Editor,
Shadow Minister for Oil and Gas, David Patterson, had proposed several amendments to the Petroleum Activities Bill 2023 in the National Assembly, all...
Understanding key aspects of the Petroleum Activities Bill 2023
Summary
During the consultation period on the recently passed Petroleum Activities Bill 2023, this author had submitted comments to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)...
Bhagwandin addresses uninformed assertions by Andre Brandli on debt ceiling
Dear Editor,
On August 10, 2023, my essay about constructive criticism was published in the Stabroek News where I wrote about the different types of...
House passes $61B in supplementary funding for development initiatives
Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh successfully piloted a $61 Billion Appropriation Bill which, following the conclusion of debates from both sides of the...
All criticism against govt. is not constructive
Dear Editor,
The term “constructive criticism” is used loosely these days and any type of criticism is regarded as “constructive criticism”, when in fact, 99%...
Bhagwandin calls on govt. to no longer recognise OGGN as a legitimate organization
In a thought-provoking letter to the editor, Joel Bhagwandin, a local financial analyst, has advocated for the de-recognition of the Oil and Gas Governance...
Understanding the increase in debt ceiling, supplementary funds, and selected performance indicators
Summary
The expansionary development agenda of the government necessitates the increase of the public debt ceiling relative to the size of the economy which is...
Govt. seeks $61B in additional funding to support nationwide development initiatives
Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh on Thursday tabled a Supplementary Appropriation Bill during the 66th Sitting of the 12th Parliament. The Bill seeks...
