Guyana's president: Are new oil discoveries a curse? | Talk to Al Jazeera

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  @rudranauth.persaud6248 · 3 years ago

  Guyana needs to hire their own scientists to figure out the oil situation. Don’t rely on the thieves that the oil companies rely on.

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• SU

  @sulaak · 3 years ago (edited)

  As a Nigerian, I will advise my brothers and sisters in Guyana to learn from Norway's experience, not Nigeria's. Do not link your oil wealth resources to government revenue, as Nigeria did; government budgetary allocation should not be linked to volatile oil export. Industrialised the oil industry with investment in Refineries, Fertilisers and Petrochemicals with the support of private sector investment. This will boost Agricultural development and industrialisation. The journey will not be easy, but Guyana will prevail.

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• BO

  @bobdeengineer7396 · 3 years ago

  I studied Caribbean lands in geography and Guyana is by far the most resource laden territory in the Caribbean.

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• RI

  @richardpersaud5210 · 3 years ago

  This interview was quiet interesting,however,as a Guyanese living in Guyana I know the reality is very different.

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• MR

  @MrPhilo76 · 3 years ago

  Guyana has always been rich in resources. Bad governance is its problem

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• HI

  @Highbrookgardens · 3 years ago

  Infrastructure and Education , I hope these are the top priority for my home nation.

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• AU

  @austinrobertfloressr.661 · 3 years ago

  I appreciate President Ali's solid stance on developing Guyana and his consideration for Caricom sister nations. I am from Belize,  trained at CUPOCS in Timehri, and I have benefited from their economy. I have a love for Guyana and its people. The Land of Many Waters is my second home. It is time to prosper Guyana. 🇬🇾🇬🇾 Love from Belize. 🇧🇿🇧🇿

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• RU

  @RudyBillar · 3 years ago (edited)

  Guyana is rich in many resources from Gold, Diamond, Bauxite, Timber, Rich Soil, etc etc and most recently a significant oil find.  What is stopping Guyana from moving its economy so citizens can afford a better life? Also, all the other resources did not make a difference for Guyana will the oil find make a difference?  There are countries doing better than Guyana with far fewer natural resources.  What is Guyana's excuse for having one of the poorest economies?  Guyana's government is doing an injustice to its citizens for far too long.

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• JA

  @jamaljames2578 · 3 years ago

  Always watching from Georgetown Guyana south America 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

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• CO

  @cosmicdreams7115 · 3 years ago

  I think this is one of the most interesting and honest interviews here given by President Ali.   And also thanks to Alzera to asked pertenent questions and wait for a clear answers .

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• RA

  @rajramma8325 · 3 years ago

  At the end of the day, as a guyanese I just want to be comfortable and live life without crime around, access to top quality education and health care for myself and family and access to a high standard of living and services. This is what is all comes down to, and the fact is that we are a long way from that as a country. The 40% population that is in poverty is a worrying number. I hope that we can bring this down as fast as possible with the right moves. Hoping for the best for our country!

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• SW

  @sweetlaidefrench5570 · 3 years ago

  I literally just returned from visiting Guyana recently and the economic disparity among citizens is significant, but there is a lot of new construction everywhere. The downtown needs significant cleanup with a more organized way to manage transportation and sellers. I do see significant investments in road construction and this President seems to understand the wide scope of issues that’s balanced and won’t destroy the biodiversity in the country. In the end the thing that I love most about Guyana are the people. Can’t wait to visit again

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