You wouldn’t know the moment you touch down at Cheddi Jagan International Airport, but it doesn’t take long to feel the momentum of one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. You see it in the construction delays along the bumpy road into Georgetown. You see it in the crowd gathered for the opening of the country’s first Wendy’s—an event big enough to attract President Irfaan Ali.

But the most transformative change in Guyana sits 120 miles off its coast.

ExxonMobil’s growing fleet of floating oil-production vessels, or FPSOs, has reshaped the South American country’s future almost overnight. They’re attracting new companies, new workers, and new investment every single day. And when a country and an industry are growing this quickly, how you communicate with the public, the media, and your stakeholders becomes as important as what you produce.

That’s what brought me and Dave Scallan to Guyana in October for a seven-day visit—Spoken Word’s fourth trip to the country. Our next visit is already scheduled. We worked with Guyanese professionals and expats in the oil and gas sector to help them present more powerfully, deliver clearer messages, and build trust.

Guyana’s position today is a sharp contrast to when it was among the poorest countries in the hemisphere. Its economic outlook shifted dramatically after the discovery of offshore oil in 2015. Exxon’s commercial production began in late 2019 and the transformation since then has been historic. It’s projected to have the fastest growing economy in the world in 2026.

The oil sector in South America’s only English-speaking nation is booming. Exxon and its partners report daily production in the Stabroek Block has reached 900,000 barrels per day, with capacity expected to surpass 1.7 million barrels per day by 2030.

And here’s what makes those numbers even more remarkable: Guyana’s population is only about 800,000 people—roughly the size of Charlotte or San Francisco. A country smaller than many U.S. cities is now producing oil at a scale that rivals much larger nations.

When you operate in a market that’s moving this fast—one where government, community, and media relationships shape every project—you can’t afford to let your message fall behind your momentum. Communication must be as intentional and strategic as your business plan.

And that’s where Spoken Word Communications comes in.

In a place where every decision matters and every voice carries weight, we help leaders refine their message, strengthen their presence, and build trust. Whether you’re in Houston or across continents in Georgetown, we make sure you’re not just speaking—you’re being heard, understood, and remembered.