Elson Low’s proposal for use of oil revenues a recipe for disaster
Dear Editor,
The Economic Advisor to the Leader of the Opposition (LO), Elson Low recently challenged my analysis in respect of the public sector’s employment...
Democracy actively under threat, a fractured opposition cannot defend – former MP
Guyana stands at a dangerous political crossroad. The People’s Progressive Party (PPP), already dominant at the helm of government, appears to be steadily consolidating...
Pres. Ali’s visit to COP28 to tackle climate change, garner more support for Guyana’s...
Dear Editor,
Allow me to extend a hearty “welcome home” to President Irfaan Ali on his return from the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference...
GECOM Chair, Chief Elections Officer continue to undermine preparedness for upcoming polls
Dear Editor,
The government-appointed commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), including the Chairperson and the Chief Elections Officer, continue to undermine the entity’s preparedness...
Bhagwandin’s company terminates contract with Exxon which insists on maintaining ties with Nigel Hughes’...
Dear Editor,
In January 2024, SphereX Professional Services Inc. landed a “conditional” contract with ExxonMobil Guyana (hereinafter “EMGL”) to provide analytics and advocacy services in...
Guyana’s oil sector would crumble if opposition’s advice to slow down development is followed
Dear Editor,
I thank the Economic Advisor to the Leader of the Opposition, Elson Low for engaging me on the aforementioned topical debate. Readers would...
PPP/C’s fulfillment of 2020 education Promises and What It Means for Budget 2026
Dear Editor,Before diving into Budget 2026, particularly in the sector of education, let’s review some of the promises that were made in the 2020...
Structures in education system causing “deferred failure” need urgent address
Dear Editor,
The reports emerging from Beterverwagting Secondary School in Guyana should concern anyone who takes education policy seriously. What is being described is not...
I am not govt.’s advisor on oil and gas
Editor,
My attention was drawn to the Opposition Leader’s press conference on Thursday where he was once again asked by a reporter about his party’s...
Secretary Blinken’s impending visit and the role of small states
Dear Editor,
Quite some time ago, American international politics scholar, Kenneth Waltz, averred that “Denmark does not matter”. Waltz, of course, was not interested in...
