
Opinion

Attitudes and culture
Despite decades of advocacy and awareness, the scourge that is intimate partner (domestic) violence continues to overshadow the strides being made toward gender equity.
Judiciary must address delays in 2020 elections’ court matters
Dear Editor, Attorney General, Anil Nandlall is calling for a “firm direction” on the way forward, concerning the ‘election fraud’ trial, as the date for the continuation of the matter approaches, but yet seems evanescent.

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I am sure more can be done to curb the use of these illegal explosives
Dear Editor, Earlier last evening I made a Facebook post about the futility of asking those in authority to ‘do something’ about the sale and use of firecrackers that occur mostly around Diwali and New Year’s Eve.
New roads putting old bridges under major pressure
Dear Editor, There have been recent major upgrades on the road networks in the city.
Supervision duties by teachers during school hours
Dear Editor, Thank you for your ongoing editorials on education issues in Guyana.
A more meaningful contribution from Dr. Lall would be a studied rebuttal to the points Abena Rockcliffe raised in her piece
Dear Editor, I’ve observed an unsettling undercurrent in the political discourse in Guyana, which, though it encompasses partisan politics, extends more broadly to socio-political conversations about organizing for causes.
Trained teachers are the cornerstone of an effective education system
Dear Editor, I believe the stage is being set for improved performance of our students as teachers are strategically trained for our classrooms.

Politikles
Latest challenge to the GFF
Once again, the competence of the current administration of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is being called into question.
No gov’t should offer citizens grants at the expense of their privacy
Dear Editor, Jagdeo thinks he is clever. He knows the PPP is at risk of losing the 2025 national elections.
The cash grant goal posts not only continue to shift after every pronouncement by Jagdeo but raise even more critical questions
Dear Editor, During his Press Conference on Thursday, October 25, 2024, Mr.
I believe the proposed $100,000 handout will ultimately have negative consequences
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed $100,000 handout.
Commissioner Hicken (ag) shuts down the noise nuisance makers in Leonora
Dear Editor, In the middle of a confluence of crises in the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Commissioner of Police acting, Mr.
Guyana should consider a law that outlaws the acceptance of gifts by public officials
Dear Editor, The unsolicited advice or proposal by Senior Counsel Ralph Ramkarran to “Enact law to prevent public servants, MPs from accepting gifts” (Oct 28) is endorsed and supported by many if not by most or all Guyanese.
Where are your friends in time of need?
Dear Editor, Cuba recognised the controversial outcome of the disputed Venezuela elections.
Rohee misses my base year for population growth and lacks knowledge on digital fingerprints
Dear Editor, I write to expose Commissioner Rohee`s lack of knowledge and/or understanding, as evident in his recent letter in the media, in relation to the concerns that I have consistently raised about the Voter`s List and the application of biometrics (digital fingerprint identification at the place of poll) as a means of mitigating, if not altogether preventing, impersonation (the casting of votes for persons who themselves did not turn up to vote).
Place Entrepreneurship Studies in both primary and secondary schools’ curriculum
Dear Editor, Today’s writing was inspired by a post in a WhatsApp group I am a part of with past students from The Bishops’ High School (BHS) located in Georgetown, Guyana.
EMGL’s fast tracking oil production in 2019 and elections related delays weakened the government’s negotiating position
Dear Editor, Ram and McRae conducted a “survey” that purports to represent the views of “all Guyanese” in respect of the renegotiation of the 2016 Petroleum Agreement.
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