Opinion

Dear Editor, Regarding the recent High Court’s ruling in relation to the Environmental Liability (EL) matter between Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited’s (EEPGL) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Vice President Bharrat  Jagdeo’s recent acerbic response to the country’s sharp dip in its Global Press Freedom rating by the media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders (RWB) is not in the least bit surprising.

Dear Editor, Everyone has a life and some have multiple. I’ve never judged anyone of their choice and always admired those who contribute to society.

Dear Editor On May 3, 2023, the courts in Guyana ruled that ExxonMobil must provide an unlimited oil spill guarantee to the country.

Dear Editor, Cost of living in Guyana has become a national stress; however, instead of us complaining, demanding/ expecting higher salaries/income to offset this dilemma, we must be focused and demand immediate reinforcement on two (2) main principles/ laws which were legislated and are vital (absolutely necessary) to stabilize cost of living in Guyana: 1.

Dear Editor, Last Thursday, my family and I went to the passport office on Camp Street to get our passports renewed.

Dear Editor, There are many local and international conversations occurring daily about Guyana’s oil resource, and the potential transformation of the country and people, but equally important is our natural gas and the intended gas to shore project, which can be a game-changer for the country, in providing a reliable and affordable source of energy for domestic consumption and facilitating other industries’ growth.

Dear Editor, Several months ago, the Ali regime took many Guyanese by surprise with the announcement of an “E-ID card” deal, which the regime made after sole-sourcing. 

Dear Editor, “There are two things people love – in fact they crave: getting away from it all with a great destination, and being with family and friends,” someone said.

Under increasing pressure from international organisations, the government has opened two draft bills for consultation on tightening anti-money laundering laws.

Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen, I have previously corresponded with President Ali regarding conflicts of interest involving members of the Environmental Assessment Board (EAB).

Dear Editor, In response to Saddam Hussain’s letter, “Equity will be used to ensure there is equality in all aspects of education delivery”.

Dear Editor, In the run up to May 5th, the debate over whether the holiday now called “Arrival Day” ought to be officially acknowledged as “Indian Arrival Day” again rose to the fore.

Dear Editor, Judge Sandil Kissoon delivered a landmark “Environmental Protection” decision in Guyana’s favour that Exxon/EEPGL must have unlimited insurance and fulfill all requirements of its permits when drilling for oil.

Dear Editor, Congratulations are in order to accomplished and consummate broadcaster.

Dear Editor, The British Petroleum (BP) oil spill occurred in April 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico, 46 miles off the coast of Louisiana in the United States of America with monumental disastrous effects that exceeded a monetary settlement amount of $65 B U.S

Some things certainly pass all understanding.  There was Minister of Public Affairs Kwame McCoy addressing members of the press on World Freedom Day on Wednesday indicating that a separate association which would advocate for the rights of the press would be established.