On the road in Guyana

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On the road in Guyana

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Mar 27, 2024

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Stephen Sackur is on the road in Guyana, South America, home to globally significant ecosystems and now one of the world's biggest offshore oil and gas reserves. As Guyana experiences record economic growth, will its people feel the benefit?

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Mar 27, 2024

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On the road in Guyana

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