Opinion

David Patterson criticizes the Prime Minister for failing to provide the National Assembly with agreements related to the Gas to Shore project. Despite promises, documents remain undisclosed, raising concerns about transparency. The project's cost has escalated from US$810M to over US$2.4B, with delays and accusations of corruption.

The letter reflects on the 75-year history of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) in Guyana, highlighting its achievements, challenges, and contributions to the country's political, economic, and social landscape. It proposes an international symposium to promote global collaboration and address geopolitical and regional issues, emphasizing the PPP's ongoing relevance and adaptability.

President Carter played a crucial role in restoring democracy in Guyana, influencing Bharrat Jagdeo's political rise. Carter led the 1992 election observer mission, praised Jagdeo's economic management, and recommended constitutional reforms. His legacy continued through his grandson Jason, who supported fair elections in 2020. Carter's efforts are highly valued by Guyana and its diaspora.

The letter criticizes the entrenched political dominance of the PPP and PNC in Guyana, highlighting inefficiencies and corruption under President Irfaan Ali's administration. It advocates for Azruddin Mohamed as a fresh candidate capable of promoting unity and transparency. The letter calls for change to address governance issues and improve public trust.

The media misinterpreted the President’s address regarding the timeline for infrastructure projects. The phrase 'By the end of 2025' was misunderstood as a completion date for the Demerara River Bridge, whereas it indicates operational status by then. Similarly, it marks progress for distributing 50,000 house lots.

Roger Ally critiques Dr. C. Kenrick Hunte's letter on GuySuCo's inefficiencies, arguing that Guyana's sugar industry needs to reduce production costs below world market prices. He highlights past mismanagement and offers to buy the industry for $1.00, suggesting privatization as a potential solution.

The letter criticizes Guyana's focus on 'visible development optics' in infrastructure projects, highlighting delays like the Demerara Harbour Bridge. It questions the quality and accountability of such projects, emphasizing the need for genuine development with tangible outcomes rather than mere political symbolism.

The letter discusses the severe impact of sexual assault on victims, highlighting the case of the author's niece. It criticizes financial settlements as inadequate, questions the accountability of perpetrators, and calls for stronger protections and justice for victims to prevent further harm.

Hamilton Green criticizes the Ali-Jagdeo administration for lack of genuine consultation and reliance on propaganda. He highlights issues with the cash grant program and delays in the Demerara Harbour Bridge project, questioning the administration's competence and fairness in resource distribution.

The letter discusses the subdued Christmas celebrations in Guyana, attributing it to cultural and economic factors. Despite government initiatives and wage increases, inflation and distribution issues with cash grants have led to economic distress. The oil wealth hasn't improved lives significantly, creating uncertainty about the future.

S. Uddin supports Azruddin Mohamed's candidacy in the 2025 elections, advocating for a partnership with Glenn Lall to challenge the PPP's corruption. Uddin criticizes PPP's threats to small parties and suggests that other political figures should join the movement. Concerns about financial mismanagement and corruption are highlighted.

The letter critiques the government's scholarship policy for favoring online degrees from low-ranked universities, disadvantaging self-funded students who attended top-tier institutions. It suggests offering support to self-funded graduates, enhancing quality standards, and ensuring equitable opportunities to improve the policy's fairness and effectiveness.

Rupnauth Hardyal challenges Vishnu Bisram to provide evidence for his claim that Jimmy Carter praised Bharrat Jagdeo's economic management during a meeting with Cheddi Jagan. Hardyal notes that Jagan died in 1997 and Carter met him in 1994, before Jagdeo's economic leadership.

Daniel Singh emphasizes the importance of helping others for personal fulfillment and spiritual growth. He quotes Jimmy Carter and a song to illustrate that aiding others can lead to happiness and healing. Singh argues that faith should connect us to God and inspire us to serve others selflessly.