Opinion

In his September 25th interview with the New York Times’ International Climate Correspondent, Somini Sengupta, President Ali trotted out his standard argument as to why there should be no qualms about Guyana’s unrestrained extraction of oil and the envisioning of a future for the industry here past 2050.

Dear Editor, During his address at the Opening Ceremony of the 22nd Biennial Delegates Congress of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) in late June, the Party’s Leader and Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, mentioned that “the PNCR will place youth development high on its agenda and revisit our national youth policy with the aim of adapting it to the present situation.

Dear Editor, It was my intention to have an exhibition of work in the Castellani House Gallery based on what is in the National Collection.

Dear Editor, Several weeks ago, former Minister of Finance, Mr. Winston Jordan shared his opinion on “wastage spending in Government,” when he appeared as a guest on the programme, “Guyana Morning Time,” hosted by Mr.

Dear Editor, Anticipating the launching of Janet Jagan’s biography later this month, I merely posited that 1) Janet Jagan did not comprehend the complexities of Guyana’s racial/ethnic politics, and 2) She maintained little interest in Indian history and culture (though she benefited from Indian political generosity).

Editor,   Guyanese-Americans as well as others will be going to the polls, in the U.S.,

Dear Editor, Please allow me some space in your letters’ column to commend His Excellency, the President of Guyana, and his government for the remarkable strides they are making in making education accessible, affordable, and attainable for every Guyanese.

Dear Editor, Last Thursday, the Hindu community initiated nine nights of the worship of God as “female”.

Dear Editor,  In a recent press conference, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made a statement that has sparked considerable debate: the assertion that restricting Chinese businesses in Guyana would amount to discrimination based on nationality.

Dear Editor,  The decision to suspend the NA councillor for three months seems harsh and begs the question – were  procedures followed?  

In December last year the opposition asked in Parliament that the Minister of Home Affairs give a breakdown of the number of Venezuelan migrants in each region. 

Dear Editor, October 6th, 2024 marks the 44th Anniversary of the fraudulent 1980 Burnham constitution.

Dear Editor, Under the leadership of Clifton Hicken, the Guyana Police Force has descended into chaos and corruption, representing the absolute worst of law enforcement failures.

Dear Editor, The most recent press conference held by the General Secretary (GS) of the PPP/C was very eye opening.

Dear Editor, When will senior government officials and others stop disrespecting one of our Symbols of Nationhood – The Golden Arrowhead, our National Flag?

Dear Editor, I wish to shed light on an overlooked aspect of Guyanese history, particularly the relationship between Forbes Burnham, the former leader of the People’s National Congress (PNC), and Dr.

Dear Editor, A conversation on shared governance or executive power sharing must be placed within its proper context.

Dear Editor, I have been putting some more nuts and bolts on the ‘Building Our Dream Guyana’ National Economic and Social Development Plan, as such this letter will focus on Agriculture, Green Economy, Blue Economy, and some steps to reduce the high cost of living.