Opinion
There should be a comprehensive plan to tackle corruption in procurement rather than window-dressing
Dear Editor, VP Jagdeo must be applauded for accepting that corruption exists in public procurements.
Voters may well ask Hughes to clarify what distinguishes him from the other 2025 presidential hopefuls
Dear Editor, “Nigel Hughes says no law prevents him from representing Exxon while leading AFC” (KN, July 03).
Political parties may want to consider empowering citizens’ participation in their 2025 manifestos
Dear Editor, As Guyana’s main political parties have recently elected their leaders and are now preparing for the pivotal 2025 presidential elections, the nation stands at a crossroads.
The importance of property insurance
Dear Editor, Reminiscent of an earlier fire in Bath Settlement, where several destroyed buildings and properties were not insured, it is alleged in the latest Bush Lot inferno ‘none of the buildings nor businesses [we]re insured’ (KN July 3), including, ironically, the building which housed an insurance company.
The road to social, economic and political equality lies in executive power-sharing
Dear Editor, I deliberately withheld this intervention until the PNC/R had concluded its Bi-Annual Congress.
The era of tribal politics has to come to an end
Dear Editor, Not a day goes by when I walk around this country and do not hear the cries of the ordinary man, woman and child how costly it is to live in oil rich Guyana.
Hurricane Beryl brought to the fore the importance of climate mitigation measures
Dear Editor, The swift and proactive measures taken by the Guyana Government to bring relief to victims of Hurricane Beryl is commendable.
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Cartoon
Noise
In times gone by, our capital, Georgetown, was the picture of serenity.
Mr. Hughes has disqualified himself from contesting for Presidency of Guyana
Dear Editor, I offer my congratulations to Nigel Hughes, the newly elected AFC Political Leader.
So, what are Official Acts?
Dear Editor, SCOTUS made a pronouncement on June 30th on the matter of presidential immunity, basically saying the president of the United States must have absolute immunity for Official Acts.
Party members should elect leaders directly with Gecom empowered to hold these polls
Dear Editor, The holding of Congresses or Conventions of political parties in Guyana and other jurisdictions in the Caribbean region has been the subject of ridicule and taunts.
Hughes has failed the first and most important test in public service
Dear Editor, Nothing in the world is worse than when someone engages in conduct unbecoming of the lofty standards, he has set himself.
The perfect setting for a high-stakes opera
Dear Editor, Oh, what a delightful twist in the ongoing Guyanese political drama!
The World Cup T/20 Final has legitimised cricket’s most exciting format
Dear Editor, One great cricketer, captain and commentator, the late Ritchie Benaud often remarked after a thrilling match that ‘cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties’.
Hints of 2020
Dear Editor, Looking from afar at the PNCR Congress this weekend I had a strong feeling of 2020 deja vu all over again.
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Starting off on the wrong foot?
Dear Editor, Holding firm to his position regarding a perceived conflict of interest, is the newly minted leader starting off on the wrong foot?
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