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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 48 MIN

Guyana

from World Questions · host BBC World Service

Although its population is small, it's the world’s fastest growing economy – thanks to the discovery of vast amounts of offshore oil and gas. But how will Guyana’s newly found wealth be distributed – and who will feel its benefits? Jonny Dymond and a panel of political leaders and businesspeople face tough questions from a lively audience in the country’s capital, Georgetown. The Panel: Ashni Singh: Minister of Finance for the governing PPP/C Party Tabitha Sarabo-Halley: Opposition MP, WIN party Ayodele Dalgety-Dean: Chair of SISPRO – a women led energy company Clinton Urling: Secretary of the Private Sector commission of Guyana Producer: Helen Towner(Image: Oil platform on the background of Guyana flag. Credit: Anton Petrus/Getty Images)

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