Joy Marcus
Joy Marcus is a prominent advocate for environmental protection in Guyana, known for her legal challenge against ExxonMobil's proposed Hammerhead project, which she argues will have detrimental effects on the environment and contribute to global warming.
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Plaintiffs such as Joy Marcus have taken the EPA and ExxonMobil to court over gas flaring.
A nation in overdrive: Petro-Masculinity and the future of Guyana
Guyana· 2026-03-07
Joy Marcus is one of the individuals who signed the letter regarding health care.
Zero health and security features at public health institutions for staff and patients even after previous documented evidence of suicidesGuyana· 2026-01-23
Joy Marcus is a signatory from Guyana who expressed concern in the letter.
112 Caribbean women’s groups call on Caricom to protect regional peaceGuyana· 2025-10-27
Joy Marcus expresses concern over the treatment of women in the justice system.
The notion that an abused woman could waste the court’s time was explored and reversed in magistrates’ trainings over the yearsGuyana· 2025-10-17
The letter was written on behalf of Joy Marcus, Wintress Morris and other concerned citizens.
Janki cautions EPA against use of Hammerhead EIAGuyana· 2025-06-02
Joy Marcus expresses solidarity with the family of Adriana Younge.
Adriana Younge has brought us together and we must not defile her memory through vicious and disgusting attacksGuyana· 2025-05-01
Joy Marcus had gone to court against the Environmental Protection Agency over the matter of indirect emissions.
High Court dismisses action over Exxon’s Hammerhead project but recognises EIA must cover indirect emissionsGuyana· 2025-04-01
Joy Marcus headed to the courts in an effort to head off the project which they say will significantly contribute to greenhouse gas pollution.
Environment study submitted for ExxonMobil’s proposed 7th oil extraction projectGuyana· 2025-02-17
