Opinion

Dear Editor, I refer to Mr. Jamil Changlee’s letter titled “Talent at Bishops’ should not be used for vocational education”.

Dear Editor, The time has come for Guyana to confront one of the most glaring flaws in its political system: the lack of direct election of parliamentarians and the entrenchment of an executive presidency that places the occupant above the law.

Dear Editor, The fear of political discrimination in Guyana, already very high, is noticeable when moving around in our country, and even in the Diaspora, while having discussions with our citizens.

Dear Editor: In September 2024, the GuySuCo CEO, Mr. Paul Cheong, made a statement to the Fourth Estate in which he stated that to “grapple with the labour shortages that are affecting productivity, the industry is pushing a mechanization effort to help cushion the fallout.”

Dear Editor, The establishment of a local law school in Guyana has been long anticipated by the public, as it will lessen the financial burdens and limitations faced by students attending law schools such as Hugh Wooding in Trinidad and Tobago, Eugene Dupuch in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and Norman Manley in Jamaica.

Dear Editor: When a country experiences years of power outages, there are solutions and strategies to mitigate and improve the situation.

Dear Editor, I write regarding Dr Devanand Bhagwan’s letter “Hindustani, not Girmitiya, is the correct and respectful designation for descendants of Indian indentured labourers in the Caribbean” (Stabroek News December 12, 2024).

Dear Editor  I had taken a moment from my office at the Regional Democratic Council to sit outside Hoppy’s shop which was popularly known as Linden Parliament.

Dear Editor, Walking around, one could see the various changes happening between individuals and government.

Last Monday, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance convened a panel discussion on `Building resilient institutions against corruption’ to coincide with Anti-corruption Day.

Dear Editor, Must Guyanese wait 12 more years before change comes to the ‘lopsided’ 2016 Exxon contract?

Dear Editor, The recommendation by Devanand Bhagwan that caution should be exercised when using terminology that ignores the “historical and cultural specificity” of Indian history is sound advice (12/12/24).

Dear Editor, On December 8th, 2024, ExxonMobil Guyana claimed that they “adhere to the highest ethical standards and are committed to transparency and integrity in all our dealings”. They

Dear Editor, The recent domino-like collapse of concrete poles supporting power cables along Aubrey Barker Street in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, serves as a vivid metaphor for broader infrastructural challenges facing Guyana.

Dear Editor, The old-age pension requirement needs to be revisited with a view to enable Guyanese who reside overseas and have contributed to this nation through years of hard work and tax payments.

Dear Editor, The Bishops’ High School (BHS) is filled with some of the best young minds in the nation.

Dear Editor, I write in support of the First Lady’s recent Diamond Ball, an event that has drawn mixed reactions from the public.

Dear Editor, Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited (RBGL) recently concluded its 2024 financial year on September 30, 2024, and celebrated its 40th Annual General Meeting on December 9, 2024.

It was in May this year that Wanderlust Tours first announced its intention of  mounting overnight tours to the Jonestown site.