Guyana

From World Questions by BBC World Service

March 14, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Guyana's rapid economic growth due to offshore oil and gas discoveries and the implications for wealth distribution.

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)

People in this episode

Host: Jonny Dymond

Guests: Ashni Singh, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, Ayodele Dalgety-Dean, Clinton Urling

Topics covered

economy
oil and gas
wealth distribution
politics
business
audience engagement

Keywords

Guyana
oil
gas
economy
wealth distribution
politics
business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PPP/C Party, WIN party, SISPRO, Private Sector commission of Guyana

Places: Guyana, Georgetown