Opinion
UG Council
On Tuesday the government used its majority to pass an amendment order in relation to the University of Guyana Act over the objections of the opposition.
Georgetown is now a city of contrasts – between the haves and have nots
Dear Editor, As I wandered through the streets of Georgetown these days, I couldn’t help but notice the stark contrast in the city’s realities.
It is shameless for Jagdeo to accuse anyone of taking the side of Exxon against Guyana’s interest
Dear Editor, I am witnessing with laughter mixed with concern, the uncontrolled tirade, panic, fearfulness, intimidation, and emotional distress exhibited by our VP Jagdeo from the minute that eminent Attorney Nigel Hughes was elected to serve as the AFC Leader.
Constitutional Reform Commission seemingly not off to a great start
Dear Editor, After months of it being duly constituted, the Constitutional Reform Commission had its first meeting at which the deputy chair was elected (in absentia).
A more diversified investment strategy for royalties and profit oil
Dear Editor, The information on royalties and profit oil may be found on the Bank of Guyana’s website in the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Quarterly Reports.
ExxonMobil latest balance sheet and Guyana’s most recent GDP figures left me in a state of bemusement
Dear Editor, This letter seeks to highlight the disparity between Exxon’s immense financial power and Guyana’s growing, yet comparatively modest, economic stature.
Hughes’ presence in the local political milieu and Jagdeo’s changing modus operandi
Dear Editor, I have never seen Bharrat Jagdeo running so scared.
The failure of the Skeldon factory is directly attributable to another of Hughes’ clients Booker Tate
Dear Editor, Contrary to AFC leader, Mr. Nigel Hughes’ false claim that a feasibility study was not done for the Skeldon Modernization Project, a feasibility study was in fact done by Booker Tate.
Recognize and tangibly reward our religious leaders and practitioners for acts of public service
Dear Editor, Religion remains an integral component in the conduct of our daily lives for most of us; yet the significance and appreciation of the messenger remains very modest.
Politikles
Sedentary epidemic
If you’re reading this sitting, go ahead and stand now. It’s good for you.
Cartoon
Crucial details were misrepresented or omitted in some news media regarding Archery Guyana Inc Annual General Meeting
Dear Editor, I am writing to provide clarification on the recent article published regarding the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Archery Guyana Inc.,
Registrar of Deeds has refused to pay over monies belonging to Clico Investment Bank
Dear Editor, I refer to your headline in your July 6 edition, `High Court stops Clico subsidiary latest bid to access US$20m held in escrow.’
Our cassava crops are under siege from caterpillars
Dear Editor, I am writing to draw urgent attention to a pressing issue affecting the farmers of Hope and Craig East Bank Demerara villages.
What is Asha Kissoon still doing in Parliament?
Dear Editor, Please permit me, as a taxpayer, space in your newspaper to query the validity of Asha Kissoon’s continues occupancy of a Parliamentary seat in Guyana’s Parliament and the lack of traction on GECOM’s part to query/remove Asha Kissoon from the Parliamentary seat she is still occupying.
No gov’t seems keen on reform of elections vote-counting system
Dear Editor, Almost four years ago I wrote the President making observations for the reform of the elections vote-counting system.
Sweet and sour hilarity
Dear Editor, The news of P.F. Chang’s grand opening in Guyana has stirred a pot of sweet and sour hilarity that even the most seasoned chefs of our beloved local Chinese restaurants would find hard to digest.
There should be targeted income supplements for the extremely poor
Dear Editor, Your paper is commended for the editorial `The cost of living question’ (Jul 8) and your series on the subject — inflation’s impact on the poor.
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