Photography by Kevin Bonnett. Designed by Lynn Saghir. Blog co-written by Mark Wenner and Jevon Minto. Guyana is a mineral-rich state with gold production as its leading economic sector. In 2015, gold accounted for the greatest share of total exports at 42.8 percent of overall exports. The sector directly employs approximately 17–18,000 persons and indirectly benefits … [Read more...] about Six Ways Gold Mining in Guyana Can Be More Environmentally Friendly
Deliverology: The Art and Science of Keeping Campaign Promises
Expert Sir Michael Barber Shares Implementation Techniques with Minnis Government There is one thing to be said about rally talk. It is easy to make pronouncements and declarations in opposition. It is another thing entirely to fulfill those pledges once in office. The National Review, The Nassau Guardian, June 14, 2017 How do we think half the ministries of the … [Read more...] about Deliverology: The Art and Science of Keeping Campaign Promises
Harry Potter and the Orange Spell
By Matteo Grazzi and Leonardo Ortega After 20 years, 8 books, 7 movies, 1 theatre play, and more than 300 other officially licensed products, the net worth of the Harry Potter franchise is estimated in around 25 billion dollars (and counting). This amount, that is almost equivalent to the entire GDP of Trinidad and Tobago, is just one of many examples of the economic potential … [Read more...] about Harry Potter and the Orange Spell
When the Scientific Method Goes to School
By Julián Cristiá and Steven Ambrus Ask any parent in the Caribbean what they most want for their kids, and you’re very likely to hear it summed up in one word: education. Parents know that learning can bring their children satisfaction, success and prosperity, and they’ve opened their wallets, spending a higher share of their household budget on schooling than in the United … [Read more...] about When the Scientific Method Goes to School
The Orange Economy
How to promote Creative Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean? By Dr. Keith Nurse, World Trade Organization Chair at the University of West Indies Caribbean economies have a narrow and declining industrial base and an expanding debt overhang in part due to deteriorating export competitiveness. As such there is an increasing view among Caribbean governments and … [Read more...] about The Orange Economy