Opinion

Dear Editor, Further to the court case filed by Chris Ram (Apr 16) and a commentary ((Apr 17) on the constitutional challenge of the right of adult citizens to run for national office as independents, challenges are also needed to the legality of the constitution itself and the right of Members of Parliament (MPs), geographical ones in particular, to take an independent role (position) in parliament without being removed by the head of the party list.

Dear Editor, As we convene to observe Good Friday, a period dedicated to reflecting upon Christ’s suffering and crucifixion, we also contemplate the hope that ensues—the resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Dear Editor, I have enjoyed the foreign exchange rate discussions between Mr.

Dear Editor, It is truly refreshing and deeply inspiring to see agriculture being not only revitalized but made exciting and meaningful for our young people.

Dear Editor, It was very encouraging to see the grants given to our youths for their future endeavours in the green economy.

The announcement was promising, even visionary. President Irfaan Ali declared that his government would cover the cost of up to eight subjects for students sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams.

Dear Editor,  Bush Lot Village sits on the Corentyne Coast. It is centrally located, twenty one miles equidistant in between New Amsterdam and Corriverton.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to “Ram moves to court over right of independent candidates to stand for election in geographical constituencies” (Apr 16).

Dear Editor, Though I appreciate that GPHC took the time out to respond to my letter of concern, it is disappointing that the response was not accurate as I wrote my letter based of my actual experience. 

Dear Editor, Undoubtedly, the social death theory conceptualised by Sociologist Orlando Patterson is applicable in analysing the extant conditions of Afro-Guyanese.

Dear Editor, The recent Stabroek News article titled “Joint probe of killing of Linden men underway” has once again brought into sharp focus the urgent and longstanding question of police accountability and the structure under which our law enforcement agencies operate.

Dear Editor, I am told that Pres. Ali has some learning.

Dear Editor, As a perpetual student of economics, I am often utterly disheartened when economists and/or economic scholars of sorts—fail to utilize applied economics—to economic and public policy issues in Guyana’s context.

The alarming rate of human-driven biodiversity loss continues unabated across the globe.

Dear Editor, The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) acknowledges and appreciates the concerns raised in the letter published in the Stabroek News on Monday, April 14, 2025, titled `I have questions about GPHC following a recent colonoscopy examination minus anesthesia.’

Dear Editor, The circus at the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) continues.

Dear Editor, Joel Bhagwandin’s “Nothing unusual about Bank of Guyana’s US$135M injection into forex market”, a thesis of 1,172 words, 1 large table with 56 data points, to boot, 2 diagrams, concludes with a rather trite conclusion (which is not even the key issue).