Will Guyana's oil wealth bring prosperity or turmoil?

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
  • Following the remarkable discovery of extensive offshore oil fields, Guyana, a small South American nation, is poised to join the ranks of the world's wealthiest countries. However, as this newfound wealth brings hope for prosperity, there are growing apprehensions about the potential negative consequences that accompany it.
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    Arthur Deakin
    Director of the Energy Practice at AMI
    Melinda Janki
    International Lawyer
    Tom Sanzillo
    Director of Finance for IEEFA
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Komentáře • 839

  • @BridgetHarding-sn9hh
    @BridgetHarding-sn9hh Před rokem +153

    Guyana is not a poor country, not only oil ,we have more natural resources, proud to be a Guyanese 🇬🇾

    • @360returns2
      @360returns2 Před rokem

      Guyana not a poor Country,😂😂😂,
      We all know all the politician are thieves! Doesn't matter who they are. The country cannot progress.

    • @josephwinslow7613
      @josephwinslow7613 Před rokem +27

      So what? You can be blessed with natural resources. But not all of your natural resources can make you money if it costs more to develop those natural resources than what you will make. For example, if Exxon did not spend billions of its dollars finding and developing Guyana oil fields to make a profit. Then oil money would not have become a source of wealth or income for Guyana. Baxuite and sugar cane are not profitable for Guyana, right now. Another thing, we might not be poor in natural resources in Guyana but we are, definitely, poor in ethical and moral behavior.

    • @traderboi2662
      @traderboi2662 Před rokem +5

      @@josephwinslow7613poor in ethical and moral behavior? That’s very harsh!
      Up until the past few years, the destruction of Guyana complete because most educated Guyanese had to flee the PNC reign of terror.
      While the government is working overtime to develop infrastructure, it’s going to take some time for the country to realize its potential.
      It’s just unfortunate that the majority of the people who left in the 70’s onwards are no longer the energetic youngsters they were back then.

    • @Star-vg7ix
      @Star-vg7ix Před rokem +1

      Exactly

    • @zackgalante4899
      @zackgalante4899 Před rokem +1

      @@traderboi2662Guyana is a poor racially divided shïthole ..

  • @marcellejoseph3889
    @marcellejoseph3889 Před rokem +59

    I'M TRINIDADIAN,AND AS YOU KNOW WE HAVE OIL,BUT IT'S AS THOUGH WE DON'T HAVE OIL.I WAS VERY HAPPY FOR GUYANA WHEN I HEARD THEY DISCOVERED OIL,AND IN THE NEAR FUTURE WILL HAVE THEIR OWN REFINERY,AS YOU KNOW IN TRINIDAD THE PNM GOVERNMENT CLOSED DOWN THE ONLY REFINERY WE HAD WHICH WAS PETROTRIN,ALL I ASK GUYANA'S GOVERNMENT TO DO,IS HANDLE YOUR OIL PROFITS CAREFULLY AND MAKE SURE YOUR CITIZENS BENEFIT,AND DON'T END UP LIKE TRINIDAD.

    • @mrrreddy8067
      @mrrreddy8067 Před rokem +1

      I’m sorry we didn’t know that, but it’s nice (funny) that you think we know that TnT is like china or US some major country that the whole knows.

    • @natseetrini
      @natseetrini Před rokem +5

      Amen. Guyana citizens, we have the internet. Do your research and make sure your government don't sell to foreigners. The world is watching and the corporate greed is ready to buy your land. Knowledge is power.

    • @ricko2301
      @ricko2301 Před rokem +1

      You talking as if we had one oil refinery.

    • @randyneil6161
      @randyneil6161 Před rokem

      Your prime minister in Trinidad his brain is for decoration and he is a pathological liar from tobago he deliberately destroyed the economy in Trinidad and caused hardship on poor people he has supporters in pnm that cheer and loyally support his poor decisions.
      Countries all over the world that have a Refinery usually generate trillions of dollars from selling gas, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel etc.. Trinidad prime minister announced petrotrin refinery is not closing down but that was a lie.

    • @hugsfordrugs9025
      @hugsfordrugs9025 Před rokem +5

      No need to worry Trinidadian benefiting as well, since you guys had oil before us there are skilled Trinidadian workers present in guyana helping us to move foward

  • @omshiva4645
    @omshiva4645 Před rokem +109

    It's GUY ANA not geeyana

    • @michellelord5620
      @michellelord5620 Před rokem +1

      Exactly.. I want to 👊🏼every time she says that

    • @WARVIATION
      @WARVIATION Před rokem +1

      exactly ! she is so dumb

    • @donvid7005
      @donvid7005 Před rokem +5

      She's doing it on purpose 😂

    • @TFESmiles
      @TFESmiles Před rokem +12

      Annoys me every time I hear it! 🙄

    • @patricio623
      @patricio623 Před rokem +4

      The lawyer should school her about her mispronunciation like she did when calling Guyana a poor country.

  • @margaretandrews9061
    @margaretandrews9061 Před rokem +59

    It cannot change until the wealth is delivered to the people.

    • @desireerl9501
      @desireerl9501 Před rokem +1

      @margaretandrews9061 ... I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENTARY..!!

    • @amazonwarrior-wf7kl
      @amazonwarrior-wf7kl Před 11 měsíci

      margret9061, so you prefer the Biden crime family to rule Guyana, and have a lot of corruption and thousand of homeless people in Guyana just like they have in America, or am I talking nonsense?

    • @JuniorBynoe
      @JuniorBynoe Před 8 měsíci

      Went that happening

    • @MeneTekelUpharsin
      @MeneTekelUpharsin Před 7 měsíci +1

      The people need to be educated or they will misuse the wealth.

    • @shauncameron8390
      @shauncameron8390 Před 6 měsíci +1

      And the people pee it all away ending up right back to square one.

  • @akeemmontana3926
    @akeemmontana3926 Před rokem +47

    Why overseas new reporters always saying guyana is a poor country and almost every Guyanese own there own land, home and cars not by credits because we don't use credits cards here. It Ridiculous when most Americans living on credits cards and putting themselves in depth. Life is good in guyana 🇬🇾 it may not be easy but we are making it here by depending on urself not the government.

    • @livelovelaugh8560
      @livelovelaugh8560 Před rokem +5

      Speak for yourself sir...I've been in the housing system since 2007 and still don't have a land the Government is very selfish and don't care much about the people..only there friends and family it's very sad😢

    • @benkhan2908
      @benkhan2908 Před rokem +2

      THEIR own land. Putting themselves in DEBT. Depending on
      OURSELVES. Otherwise, great comment.

    • @hugsfordrugs9025
      @hugsfordrugs9025 Před rokem +1

      imagine such a small country with so much land and so little people everyone cant get a house

    • @o.z.p.
      @o.z.p. Před rokem +2

      If they weren't able to buy a home in Guyana, they were able to buy one in Queens N.Y.

    • @SexyBeautifulBabe
      @SexyBeautifulBabe Před 11 měsíci

      The Indian people in Guyana are the ones that keep that country descent economically

  • @jordycorvers7465
    @jordycorvers7465 Před 11 měsíci +12

    Guyana currently has 11 billion barrels of recoverable oil. plans to produce 1.2 million barrels a day. assuming 365 production days in a year it is enough oil for 25.11 years of production. So I'd invest for more discoveries and spend it wisely... 25 years is not a long time to develop an entire country out of poverty. production revenue does not equal government income. still I truly hope this will be the start to lift the entire nation out of poverty and into peaceful happy lives. greetings from the Netherlands.

    • @shababrk
      @shababrk Před 9 měsíci

      It’s Venezuelan territory and this concession to Exxon was not legal

  • @josephwinslow7613
    @josephwinslow7613 Před rokem +81

    First thing that we need to change in Guyana, is the mental, reckless, unethical and immoral behavior of our people in Guyana. We are not easy people. The depth of immortality, wicked, vicious, corrupt and similar behavior that exists in Guyana will make it very hard for our people to prosper and benefit from this oil wealth. Of course, this is my view and opinion about us, Guyanese people, other Guyanese will have their own views and their own opinions.

  • @Thatguywoya747
    @Thatguywoya747 Před rokem +29

    If America has a hand on this resource then nothing will change

    • @cliffm8112
      @cliffm8112 Před rokem +4

      Who else was lining up to explore with their own experience, expertise and investment. You guys are so ungrateful. Everything should be for free .Get the oil , sell it and gave the dollars to guyana

    • @NativeNomads10
      @NativeNomads10 Před rokem +7

      @@cliffm8112 Free oil? Its Guyana resources and if left until a time when oil cracking process aand technology will be more affordable, Guyana wouldnt need any of America's help. Here in Jamaica, even though they claim we have oil and is searching for it, i pray they doesnt find it until the people of Jamaica stabilize the political system. With corrupt government like ours, we wouldnt even benefit one bit, a bunch of goons. Just as how they sold out all our other natural resources.

    • @NativeNomads10
      @NativeNomads10 Před rokem +1

      @@bloedblarre Does it matter who do? Im sure most countries contribute to the overall improvement of processes globally, and buying the Technology will be a trade with money, it still isnt free. Do you know how many discoveries has been made in the Caribbean and around the world but was bought out by first world countries? And when you refuse to sell, they either eliminate you or your discoveries? This isnt a Disney series, its real life where the witches sometimes are the ones portrayed to be good.

  • @KabobHope
    @KabobHope Před 11 měsíci +7

    Guyana needs to see how Norway handled their oil wealth and follow their playbook.

    • @shababrk
      @shababrk Před 9 měsíci +1

      It’s Venezuelan territory

    • @KabobHope
      @KabobHope Před 9 měsíci +5

      @@shababrk Nope. If pariah state Venezuela sneezes in an eastward direction they will find themselves in a whole new world of problems.

  • @SonoranVibes
    @SonoranVibes Před rokem +12

    Man oh man, I’m just hoping for good governance over Guyana and the citizens of Guyana. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @bernieheadley2056
    @bernieheadley2056 Před rokem +13

    Great reporting. As a Guyanese living abroad I hope they find a solution to benefit the people of Guyana.
    All governments in Guyana
    Have been corruptt and I hope That this report will mobilize Guyanese people.

    • @AngelNScott-zf4oz
      @AngelNScott-zf4oz Před rokem

      We’re dealing with oil corruption in Trinidad 🇹🇹 too for years. Greed is our downfall, all our educators and talent fleeing the Caribbean and the white folks are benefiting from our talents when we should be home building.😩

    • @amazonwarrior-wf7kl
      @amazonwarrior-wf7kl Před 11 měsíci

      yes i think the Biden crime family should rule Guyana then you will be happy eh ?

  • @johnconor2152
    @johnconor2152 Před rokem +9

    I did a lot of research about that country it's very wealthy and Rich . Guyana deserve every good things that comes to them . And fight back

    • @shababrk
      @shababrk Před 9 měsíci

      No you didn’t, it’s Venezuelan territory

    • @johnconor2152
      @johnconor2152 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @shababrk . No you didn't what? Venezuela destroy everything even their own country. Look what they're doing to America . I the court made the right decision .

  • @souljaboi911
    @souljaboi911 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Development is when your people move towards a place of comfort.

  • @dhanrajmohan701
    @dhanrajmohan701 Před rokem +6

    Public comment. The attorney is right about everything she say regarding regulations dealing with safety issues against oil companies. Safety is number one priority. Fact

  • @pearlbernard7999
    @pearlbernard7999 Před rokem +5

    Education should be #1 priority. The outsiders are usually the ones who benefit the most. Dont forget what they did to Africa.

  • @curtisvanier520
    @curtisvanier520 Před rokem +33

    Because of greed only few will benefit in a significant way. Engineers in Guyana are paid less than US$1500 net. The majority of Guyanese are underpaid and overworked in all sectors.

    • @shampersaud2763
      @shampersaud2763 Před rokem +1

      Not true, Engineers are being paid better these days. Bro

    • @curtisvanier520
      @curtisvanier520 Před rokem +7

      @@shampersaud2763 not in all cases Sham, some are, while others are neglected. Almost 60 years since Independence, yet no representation for Engineers in our laws.

    • @jayyy3456
      @jayyy3456 Před rokem

      ​@@shampersaud2763Doctors being paid less than that. And engineers getting more? 😂

    • @kishananantram
      @kishananantram Před 11 měsíci

      true

  • @MonteLogic
    @MonteLogic Před rokem +20

    STOP SAYING IT'S LATIN AMERICA! THEY SPEAK ONLY ENGLISH!!!

    • @cliffm8112
      @cliffm8112 Před rokem +4

      That's how news is spread falsely.

    • @amazonwarrior-wf7kl
      @amazonwarrior-wf7kl Před rokem +5

      its in SOUTH America , but Latin America relates usually to the whole of south america, I bet you you would be happy if she said the west indies and we are not a wetindian nation either

    • @traderboi2662
      @traderboi2662 Před rokem +1

      It’s interchangeable!

    • @goldrosexox4579
      @goldrosexox4579 Před rokem +2

      It is still a part of Latin America so it’s not mis information regardless of what language they speak

    • @tonywilliams4223
      @tonywilliams4223 Před rokem +4

      Latin America is generally understood to consist of the entire continent of South America in addition to Mexico, Central America, and the islands of the Caribbean.. GUYANA IS IN SOUTH AMERICA. IT'S NOTHING TO DO WITH THE LANGUAGE SPOKEN THERE...

  • @desireerl9501
    @desireerl9501 Před rokem +17

    IT IS NOT A LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRY...IT IS A SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY; THE ONLY ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRY IN SOUTH AMERICA, WITH 6 NATIONS.. I AM A GUYANESE LIVING IN CANADA. I SINCERELY HOPE GUYANA CAN SUCCEED WITH THIS OIL IN OUR COUNTRY.

  • @EvaSLi
    @EvaSLi Před 9 měsíci +3

    It’s not pronounced “Gui-ana” it’s Guy-ana! How does she not know this?

  • @MrDayna39
    @MrDayna39 Před rokem +43

    The Guyanese Government should have had more qualified people to help with the formulation of the contract, they were taken advantage of, the businessmen of these Global companies are extremely ruthless and predatory. However, it would not surprise me if the people who signed that ridiculous contract were secretly paid off to sign it. Hopefully, the Government spend the money on the infrastructure of the country, especially building up defenses against rising sea levels.

    • @cliffm8112
      @cliffm8112 Před rokem +3

      Well said.. I assume who sign the initial contact was only looking at the dollar figures. So now you have all the oil experts voiceing their opinions..i.e.. glen lall

    • @enice718
      @enice718 Před rokem

      Guyanese ppl are always paid off that’s why we’ll never go far.

    • @traderboi2662
      @traderboi2662 Před rokem

      A certain Winston Jordan of apnu signed the horrible control for a gift of 18million.

    • @minali3374
      @minali3374 Před rokem

      Pretty positive that Granger and his henchmen have foreign bank account offshore somewhere with a few billion dollars.
      Guyana was NOT protected.

    • @jermainesingh
      @jermainesingh Před 11 měsíci +1

      Dam ain't changing nothing. Get over it it's a dun deal

  • @emjayjadster8705
    @emjayjadster8705 Před rokem +22

    It is heartwarming to know that these discussions are brought to international forums. There's certainly a woeful concern about oil revenues. If the people of Guyana will become individual beneficiaries of such oil wealth because as it appears, the govt's focal interest at this time is to stablize their political existence by way of focusing on infrastructural developments while its nation still suffers abundantly from poverty. How will that oil wealth translate to the local people, is a matter of grave concern. Hope Mr Ali does well with its managment, not only for its government but become the benefactor to his people before it all implodes.

    • @amazonwarrior-wf7kl
      @amazonwarrior-wf7kl Před rokem

      emjayjadster8705, well you really dont know about Guyana, only countrys that have a better standard of living in south america are Chilie and ,urguary, you belive the crap American news channels put about Guyana, But why do Thousands of Brazilians leave the switzerland of south America and come and live in the poverty stricken country of Guyana? amazon warrior

    • @criticalthinking8982
      @criticalthinking8982 Před 11 měsíci

      You mean brought to the internet. Everything is being discussed on the internet. It is 2023. The international world don't really care. They are only concerned about the benefits that can be derived.

    • @TheChaNar
      @TheChaNar Před 11 měsíci +1

      Evidence of gross corruption within the government of Guyana, which negotiated a highly questionable contract with Exxon/Hess, began to surface from the beginning of the announcement of the discoveries, and they persist to this day. Oil experts from all around the world have expressed serious concerns about the inequitable contracts between the government of Guyana and the oil companies, and they continue to warn about these huge profits which the oil companies are, and will be, getting from the sale of the oil. Despite all of the promises by the incumbent, the people of Guyana will not share in any of the wealth in our lifetime.

    • @amazonwarrior-wf7kl
      @amazonwarrior-wf7kl Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@TheChaNar its the PREVIOUS gov sighed the contract for 2% in stead of 12% but its only one oil block,but we are getting rich from that, so you dont need to worry Guyana is doing fine and we are the fastest riseing GDP in the world, and no we will not change the contract, but the oil experts what they are concerned about is Guyana progressing, we know the one world Gov tricks. And we love exxon mobile here.

    • @shababrk
      @shababrk Před 9 měsíci

      It’s Venezuelan territory first of all

  • @user-mc7fg1st9o
    @user-mc7fg1st9o Před rokem +12

    This woman knows what she is talking about and we are seeing it every day. More over theese lawmakers dont care about the people

    • @traderboi2662
      @traderboi2662 Před rokem +1

      So Guyana should cease oil production? What’s your take, if you think she is so smart?

    • @sema6008
      @sema6008 Před rokem +1

      Too bad she can’t pronounce Guyana correctly. Makes me twitch when she says it wrong. Ugh 😂😒

  • @MKL_D
    @MKL_D Před 10 měsíci +3

    10:54 Amen

  • @greglenoir7674
    @greglenoir7674 Před rokem +3

    I found many assertions by the host and guests to be inaccurate and a poor reflection of the actual conditions in Guyana. Guyana may do things differently but it has governed itself, protected its borders and maintained its sovereignty with abundant civic pride.

  • @omshiva4645
    @omshiva4645 Před rokem +11

    I refuse to continue listening this bias propaganda

  • @shampersaud2763
    @shampersaud2763 Před rokem +7

    People, pray for GUYANA, STOP peddling negative informations in our beloved land...Guyana, is moving forward, and we ought to be grateful. Stop oppress our country, Exxon mobile. Live and let others live......This newsagent is trying to bring down Guyana . We can never trust any other political party, that this current Government. Please go and research more. Go in the country....The Government is transparent....

    • @benkhan2908
      @benkhan2908 Před rokem +1

      The people who signed a bad contract are demanding Free money
      for themselves and all the inadequates who are too lazy to find a job.

    • @voicesguyanaandourscreamin7229
      @voicesguyanaandourscreamin7229 Před 11 měsíci

      I know BAR-RAT personally as a corrupt person it was 20 years ago.

  • @desireebess6555
    @desireebess6555 Před rokem +9

    Well stated Mrs Janky. The truth needs to be known.

  • @ShandiceAnderson
    @ShandiceAnderson Před 10 měsíci +4

    I think what Guyana need to is to get a team of advisors from the Arab country that has manage oil the best and form a committee with their locals that will oversee a successful management of this resource. They also need to revise the current contract and have more dialogue with all the Guyanese stakeholders on the best way forward and implement tactical policies for long long term success. The population is not huge, hence the government MUST implement EFFECTIVE legislation to take care of its citizens for years to come. Give these people first class educational opportunities, top class healthcare and safety, beautiful infrastructure, eradicate all taxes paid by the citizens, give the people elegant housing, and life changing social infrastructure. Before you know it all the suffering and cries would be a thing of the past.

    • @jjmcg9184
      @jjmcg9184 Před 10 měsíci +1

      They should join brics. They already got saudi arabia & uae on board.

  • @vickytok65
    @vickytok65 Před rokem +5

    That Guyanese lady is the sharpest person in there.
    Imagine a foreign company, Exxon in this case coming to your country and forcing you to change your laws into its advantage. Now Exxon is going to sue corruption as an excuse to win at this game as if what Exxon is doing isn't corruption.
    EXXON is talking for the Guyanese in a way that shows that Exxon knows what the Guyanese need better than the Guyanese and the Guyanese leaders themself do. Exxon will use the "non-qualified workforce" in Guyana to disqualify the Guyanese and instead bring in non Guyanese folks as workers. The same old tricks are being done over and over again.
    Guyana you are in for a bumpy ride.

    • @anettabanarsee7380
      @anettabanarsee7380 Před rokem

      she maybe sharp but what she is describing is call the "dutch disease"

    • @kevinethan5751
      @kevinethan5751 Před rokem

      We know but the politicians are the ones letting them get away with it

    • @Lk-sq4fp
      @Lk-sq4fp Před 6 měsíci

      A lot of what she said is objectively false.

  • @bbvistas7596
    @bbvistas7596 Před rokem +11

    This was a very interesting discussion. We hope there will be change that benefits Guyana. The people deserve it.

  • @speedbird3157
    @speedbird3157 Před rokem +5

    Why isn't there a Guyanese involved in this discussion to give his or her prospective on this situation.

  • @thpenguinmonkey
    @thpenguinmonkey Před 9 měsíci +4

    Guyana is country of predominantly Indian, African, and Amerindian people. I don't understand why we have white people discussing what's going to happen with the oil rather than the people that actually live in the country. I understand that Guyana doesn't have the infrastructure available to harvest this oil themselves and will have to utilize foreign oil companies, but if they can't even be part of the discussion, I foresee Guyana getting robbed of their natural resources just like was done by the British.

  • @franklinbright8736
    @franklinbright8736 Před 10 měsíci +9

    I feel one Of the greatest challenges that we first timers face in the ma rket is that we end up losing all we have, making it difficult to find ourselves back to our feet. My biggest advice is to always seek the services of a professional just like I did when I ventured into it for the first time. Big thanks to Hilder Ferguson. I now make huge profits by weekly through her services while still learning to stand on my own.

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      @jasonwiese3794 Před 10 měsíci

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      @franklinbright8736 Před 10 měsíci

      "Tradewithhilder"

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      @franklinbright8736 Před 10 měsíci

      Nicegram

    • @cherylbarker6256
      @cherylbarker6256 Před 10 měsíci +1

      PPP government, friends, family and favorites are enjoying the wealth in Guyana

  • @joshisheregy
    @joshisheregy Před rokem +3

    Just to noted we do have public review process and the roads are needed. Tom did not do his research

    • @benkhan2908
      @benkhan2908 Před rokem +2

      Most countries usually build roads and install electricity and water, before
      building houses and factories. Guyana is on the move.

  • @suzancameron5353
    @suzancameron5353 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Great conversation! The lawyer is a true nationalist.Way to go! I hope the money trickles down to the Guyanese people and improve their standard of living. Corrupt government stagnates countries.

  • @MaryCleo
    @MaryCleo Před 11 měsíci +3

    We the people of Guyana knows what we are going true only the rich people family and friends are benefits an not the poor it is very sad to see what poor people are facing in Guyana

  • @link2000ish
    @link2000ish Před rokem +9

    Why do you experts can't find anything positive to say? Which party do you mean? I came to the conclusion is you people don't know what you are talking about.

    • @atchanasanasee1429
      @atchanasanasee1429 Před rokem +2

      Go back to school

    • @traderboi2662
      @traderboi2662 Před rokem +1

      You are exactly right. These are people with an agenda to spread misinformation and disinformation about Guyana.
      The government has established strong provisions for protecting oil revenue as well as infrastructure and social development.
      Let these idiots have their say but I just wished that TRT had done a better job of reporting the real development of the country.

    • @link2000ish
      @link2000ish Před rokem +1

      @@atchanasanasee1429 I will

    • @shampersaud2763
      @shampersaud2763 Před rokem +1

      The demons of APNUAFC are behind this all, from those culprits in New York to Exxon Mobile so called analyst and experts...They don't like the PPPC GOVERNMENT, because they want to whole pie for themselves. And APNUAFC can not give account of the 18 million bribes.....Can't you see their trickeries. That young representative of Exxon Mobile, I don't trust him . He sounds misleading and intent to undermine our PPPC GOVERNMENT who said they are always opened to constructive criticism and is ready to talk sensible and fair negoations with them which they don't like..That Mirenda woman thinks she knows it all....

  • @alexialustrous
    @alexialustrous Před rokem

    This needs to be heard. Thanks for this video. May God help us all.

  • @takemetravelconsultantsinc3818

    Oh what a time to discover oil reserves.

  • @uzzielpaul8941
    @uzzielpaul8941 Před rokem +10

    This will never change..we will remain poor under any government

    • @jevonwilliams4579
      @jevonwilliams4579 Před rokem

      I believe so am sorry for the regular guyanese

    • @jevonwilliams4579
      @jevonwilliams4579 Před rokem

      Your leaders gonna buy mansions in italy france england usa etc and smuggle the wealth in foreign bank accounts

    • @benkhan2908
      @benkhan2908 Před rokem +2

      Will remain poor, because of laziness. Everyone wants free money,
      but they are not prepared to work for it.

    • @kevinethan5751
      @kevinethan5751 Před rokem

      @@benkhan2908exactly and the systems are a failure too lots of politics in everything its not a good look

    • @cuthburkelambert1841
      @cuthburkelambert1841 Před 7 měsíci +1

      😊

  • @youngmo77
    @youngmo77 Před rokem +1

    So long as they can flush out corruption, they will be fine

  • @nunogomes5705
    @nunogomes5705 Před 9 měsíci +1

    With a good leader they will be successfully

  • @donnah5378
    @donnah5378 Před rokem +5

    Bring in people to train the Guyanese to do the work not bring in people to do the work!

    • @shampersaud2763
      @shampersaud2763 Před rokem

      You make a valid point too.

    • @traderboi2662
      @traderboi2662 Před rokem

      It’s still going to take time. Engineers, nurses, technicians, etc are being trained but it doesn’t happen overnight.

    • @benkhan2908
      @benkhan2908 Před rokem

      It's already happening. Do read a bit more.

  • @miacway8500
    @miacway8500 Před 11 měsíci +1

    We have to protect our wealth especially the oil. Look what happened to the bauxite. Please all rich guyanese that living abroad
    Lets wake up and preserve our wealth.

  • @ianthaarcher-qp7zk
    @ianthaarcher-qp7zk Před 9 měsíci +1

    Guyanese should open our eyes. Guyana will benefit from this wealth if we pray and listen to people who has knowledge on what our revenue should be.

  • @dhanrajmohan701
    @dhanrajmohan701 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Public comment. Foreign countries must respect the laws of guyana. Comply with rules and regulations dealing with safety issues and pollution control now and no loopholes. No flairing. No dumping toxic chemicals in the water. Testing the water quality is vital for better environment. Government must test water quality in guyana water near the oil drawing area.

  • @MyNatasha73
    @MyNatasha73 Před rokem +3

    This is what vex me. Never doubt when it comes 1st world endeavours but for us there are always looming questions. When we see everyday, countries like the US are festered with corruption.

  • @myronphillips7484
    @myronphillips7484 Před rokem +2

    Guyana is going to move forward and develop ! Aśe

  • @kukamusa1947
    @kukamusa1947 Před rokem

    I remember the president of Guyana returning mid air because he didnt have invitatation but now he is welcomed everywhere.

  • @sharonramsammypersaud3321

    I totally agree with you.......

  • @TheChaNar
    @TheChaNar Před 11 měsíci +1

    The commentator raises the real questions, all beginning with big 'IF's'. From the very beginning, following the initial discovery of the massive reserves of petroleum, and the continuing revelation of more reserves, there have been constant reports of corruption among politicians and the oil companies involved. These 'rumors' persist to this day, at the heart of which is the questionable contract between Exxon, Hess and the government of Guyana. As an example, Exxon and Hess have been announcing huge profits, most of which can be traced to their take from the lucrative contracts they negotiated with past governments of Guyana and many corrupt representatives of the government.

  • @trevorhenriques7733
    @trevorhenriques7733 Před rokem +2

    It is quite likely that MOST of the oil disappeared Guyana will NEVER come out of the group !
    It is a simple matter of timing, oil is on the way out. The oil and gas found in Guyana would/could be extracted over about 50+ years, oil as an energy source will be phased out within 20 years.
    For Guyana, oil will NOT change their lot in life.

  • @ianbynoe6515
    @ianbynoe6515 Před rokem +1

    Wow! This is mind blowing.

    • @guyanasun4361
      @guyanasun4361 Před rokem +2

      People are just upset EXXONMOBIL and company made another big score giving them earing potential. They made the early leap, invested, made a mutual contract and have nowhere but up to go. Thats a moving and equally paid ship. They're acting like ExxonMobil showed with a hand basket sitting on their butt waiting to haul away resources. They are actually working hard and strategically marketing their investment time, cut/ share.

    • @traderboi2662
      @traderboi2662 Před rokem +1

      @@guyanasun4361 well, Exxon did give a 20 million dollar “gift” to APNU to sign the contract!

    • @benkhan2908
      @benkhan2908 Před rokem +1

      @@guyanasun4361 .......... Many people do not see what is ahead ,
      because they are always looking backward.

  • @mikeandrews6543
    @mikeandrews6543 Před rokem +3

    If Guyana have all the other natural resources n the exchange rate is the weakest in the region, a very indebted country, how is oil going to make any difference, one big lopsided contact that only caters for the contractors?

  • @aceous99
    @aceous99 Před 10 měsíci +1

    vote yes but fight tooth and nail to be sure the money is used to develope the nation , not just fill the pockets of the elites.

  • @MikeJewan-ul8so
    @MikeJewan-ul8so Před 11 měsíci +2

    The law must be abide by all company across the board

  • @user-ke6re8if1i
    @user-ke6re8if1i Před rokem +3

    Good program I'm 🇬🇾 you need to check-in more often please

  • @paullindo8482
    @paullindo8482 Před rokem +4

    We need solutions not crises.

  • @aliciapaines6978
    @aliciapaines6978 Před 10 měsíci +1

    How much of the citizens has the government of Guyana sent for training since 2015? How many doctors, lawyers, engineers nurses, teachers, accountants, environmentalists.....

  • @samueljohnson2805
    @samueljohnson2805 Před rokem +16

    Excellent piece of reporting that avoids being prejudiced in any way and is objective. 👏👏

    • @traderboi2662
      @traderboi2662 Před rokem +4

      Not really! These three are deliberately clueless about oil revenue management fund, infrastructure needs and the fact that up until recently was on the HIPC list. The government has stated massive plans to develop the country but the brain drain of the past 40 years caused by people running from a despotic regime, has created a significant shortage of skilled workers.

  • @rajkumarramrattan5823
    @rajkumarramrattan5823 Před rokem +1

    This revenue should be wisely spent. In Trinidad the oil boom dollars of eighty billion in the seventies went like a dose of salts.

  • @NathanKwadade
    @NathanKwadade Před rokem +8

    It's pronounced "Guy-anna" NOT "Gee-anna"

  • @mikeandrews6543
    @mikeandrews6543 Před rokem +10

    Well done Ms Jankie u represented this topic and Guyana excellent, its a shame the powers that be both past and present dont have the country's best interests at heart 😢😢

  • @gclady1536
    @gclady1536 Před rokem +3

    How can Exxon Mobil build a modern, large, and beautiful office next to a decrepit home? When I last visited this is what broke my heart - there is a vast difference between the haves and have not. Though there is a lot of new construction, they really need to help those who need help with older homes to upgrade/update. Even if you distribute free building materials and paint through grants, that would help a lot.

    • @shababrk
      @shababrk Před 9 měsíci

      It’s actually Venezuelan territory and it will be claimed back so don’t worry

  • @MKL_D
    @MKL_D Před 10 měsíci +1

    3:20 spot on.

  • @kishananantram
    @kishananantram Před 11 měsíci +1

    The government say their helping people in this country but a house 🏡 and land is 6 million dollar 💵 that is too expensive for people in this country and alot more things

  • @rudolphally4956
    @rudolphally4956 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Guyana is the riches country in the world but people for outside bully we

  • @leogets32
    @leogets32 Před rokem +2

    As a born Guyanese i love my country .
    What i dont like is the mindset of some of the people talk about the discrimination from people who has the same skin color as you.

    • @chriscollins3135
      @chriscollins3135 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I was there for 5 summers studying ecology. The only bigotry I saw was from politicians, and it always ramped up during the run up to elections. I did spend most of my time in the bush but I saw far more unity (and intermarriage) wherever I went.

    • @shababrk
      @shababrk Před 9 měsíci

      But that’s Venezuelan territory and it will be claimed back

    • @veronicalacon4531
      @veronicalacon4531 Před 9 měsíci

      You wish,shababrk...give it up not a blade of grass...

    • @ayadhyist
      @ayadhyist Před 6 měsíci

      @@shababrkThey’ll sell it to you for 26 billion Venezuelan bolivars, or $35.68. 💀

  • @user-ww5yh9je4r
    @user-ww5yh9je4r Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love Guyana 😍

  • @davidcanatella4279
    @davidcanatella4279 Před 11 měsíci +1

    The oil companies can well afford to abide by national laws and still make a profit, so slamming regulations due to unprofitably is nothing more than justifying greed

  • @nalinilenhan6413
    @nalinilenhan6413 Před rokem +2

    It is the government's job to protect all of its people. create jobs in agriculture, etc. and education. etc.

  • @demorippa
    @demorippa Před rokem +2

    I think the Guyanese government had already started a Sovereign Fund. It's a good start seeing how othet smaller countries in the area don't

  • @shampersaud2763
    @shampersaud2763 Před rokem +3

    So what do you want for the Government to do for us that they are lacking, have you checked over half of the population own their new homes and vehicles. Can you the newsmongers, tell us what you want the Government to do for us besides what they are already doing? What experts, ?? Who do they think they are ? Only seeing the negatives....

    • @marklee5603
      @marklee5603 Před rokem

      Most people in Guyana owned car and home true the bank some can't even afford to pay thay morgue it a policy from Hitler Germany wen he say every German should have a car

  • @shampersaud2763
    @shampersaud2763 Před 11 měsíci +1

    All these people who negatively commented on Guyana here are very envious of our country. They are also telling lies ,lies and lies......Stop critizing and condemning Guyana, it's time for Guyana to breathe and enjoy the good life like all of you .
    The current Government is doing their best to improve the people's lives for betterment and not worst.....Stop cursing our land......Go tell al, other oil rich countries this, get your news there too.

  • @chaddy012
    @chaddy012 Před rokem +2

    I dont know why the US UK and other developed powers feel like they are the only one who can manage money. Guyana was able to manage with little resources all of certain the cant manage when they now have more resources. Also, where are the experts from Guyana to speak to this issue?

    • @patriciayarber3356
      @patriciayarber3356 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Because they're the Super Powers of today's political Agenda!!

  • @wazeedali9673
    @wazeedali9673 Před 3 měsíci

    When Texaco was in Trinidad that company built housing developments in the southern areas, built schools, playgrounds; sponsored athletic meets and upgraded the economy. Maybe Government could get Exxon to contribute directly social services and infrastructures to the people of Guyana.

  • @jimyardon5262
    @jimyardon5262 Před rokem +2

    It's Indigenous L A N D respect the Indigenous people

  • @joycebeepat
    @joycebeepat Před rokem

    Eye opener.

  • @hyacinthjones26
    @hyacinthjones26 Před 11 měsíci +2

    The richest nation with the poorest people

  • @sanjaytirbeni3090
    @sanjaytirbeni3090 Před rokem +1

    I am from suriname 🇸🇷 we also have found olie in are water 💧

    • @benkhan2908
      @benkhan2908 Před rokem

      Great news. Hope your government does not meet with
      too much opposition, like in Guyana.

  • @ryanrodrigues1166
    @ryanrodrigues1166 Před rokem +3

    South America not Latin America

  • @chrisjupiter3470
    @chrisjupiter3470 Před rokem +3

    Very well spoken mrs Melinda Janky, I agree with you on all points especially the part that the government should first focus on the wellbeing of people and the strive of the economy will follow accordingly. Right now it’s like all members of the government are CEO’s of the country

  • @michaelhazell1642
    @michaelhazell1642 Před 7 měsíci

    God bless our country Guyana land of many waters

  • @hareshlachminarain9451
    @hareshlachminarain9451 Před 10 měsíci +2

    The PPP/C criminals will thief the money 💰

  • @trackswitgabby
    @trackswitgabby Před měsícem

    Very well said Melinda

  • @keron3363
    @keron3363 Před 8 měsíci

    I love all what u say and all is true

  • @jeshecadouglas4847
    @jeshecadouglas4847 Před 6 měsíci

    I think you all should share share and let peace rain

  • @municamaharajh6246
    @municamaharajh6246 Před rokem

    Maintaining the roads all the times
    No pot holes

  • @user-jp9ek2gy3s
    @user-jp9ek2gy3s Před rokem +5

    I agree with the woman from Georgetown. That guy online for exon. He don't want guyana to benefit only exon

  • @djpeteb6092
    @djpeteb6092 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You are only truly rich when you can mine your own resources, otherwise, you are food for others with money. There is currently a suspicion that there was a sale of mining development for "visa free travel to the UK". Some will benefit some will become worse off.
    It opens avenues for corruption and will need to be heavily scrutinized with reliable controls put in place.

  • @sureshpersaud27
    @sureshpersaud27 Před rokem +5

    We need good and honest government .our leader are there to inrich theirself .poor in guyana are suffering . We have high vat and tax on food

  • @caribbeanguy967
    @caribbeanguy967 Před rokem +2

    Why these journalists so concerned about guyana . When guyana didnt had oil no one cares . Lots of people in poverty in the US and Canada . About 60 percent of people own their homes without mortgages.

  • @fernandohood5542
    @fernandohood5542 Před rokem +2

    Don't mess this up guys.

  • @pernellpaul6631
    @pernellpaul6631 Před 11 měsíci

    Amen

  • @markchambers7324
    @markchambers7324 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Oil is a curse up on any nation, if not manage properly

  • @markzannett6764
    @markzannett6764 Před rokem +1

    Why does Guyana feel like the setup to something much more?

  • @ronaldmangal2338
    @ronaldmangal2338 Před 2 měsíci

    Nothing will change .

  • @ron030363
    @ron030363 Před rokem +1

    People are negative about Guyana because they don't want Guyanese to control their perception

  • @waynespaulding4419
    @waynespaulding4419 Před rokem +1

    A little bit of both and I hope that they aren't exploited by their own people or outside forces.

  • @user-te4yq5xx4j
    @user-te4yq5xx4j Před 7 měsíci

    The circumventing question, where is Guyana's oil final destination? Will it trickle down to domestic growth?
    Is the oil going to underground storage in East Texas/Louisiana for reserve on the looming WAR with CHINA.
    This must concern lawmakers in the Caribbean community.