Jun 23, 2026 Editorial, News

(Kaieteur News) – For perhaps the first time in a long while, the Government of Guyana appears to be publicly and firmly standing up for the interests of ordinary Guyanese working in the oil and gas industry. It is a welcome intervention, but one that must be followed by action.

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat’s declaration last week that Guyanese oil workers deserve salaries comparable to their expatriate counterparts if they possess similar qualifications, certifications, training and experience is long overdue.