Opinion

Jamil Changlee suggests enhancing the $100,000 birth incentive for Guyanese mothers by including a house lot in the child's name. This proposal aims to honor Guyanese families and support the government's housing initiative in response to population growth.

GHK Lall criticizes Guyana's budget for neglecting the poor, despite its large allocations. He argues that a small percentage increase could significantly aid those in poverty, including pensioners and minimum wage workers. Lall highlights the disparity between the rich and poor, advocating for greater support for the working class.

The letter discusses the historical context of the British Mandate for Palestine, the creation of Israel, and the evolving definition of 'Palestinian.' It critiques the Oslo Accords and the two-state solution, emphasizing Israel's legal rights and the challenges posed by Islamist demands and recent violence.

Dr. Henry Jeffrey criticizes the lack of good governance in Guyana, highlighting issues such as the refusal to implement biometric systems for elections, ethnic division, and ineffective resource management. He advocates for a consensual governance model akin to Barbados' social partnership to address these challenges and enhance national development.

Lincoln Lewis criticizes GECOM and its Chair, Claudette Singh, for failing to implement a biometric system for elections despite knowing its importance for over five years. He urges GECOM to address electoral system anomalies and questions Singh's leadership, suggesting she step down if unable to fulfill her duties.

Neil Adams argues against the PNC's demand for biometrics in elections, suggesting it is a tactic to claim election fraud. He recounts past elections where similar claims were made and asserts that upcoming elections will be fair, transparent, and violence-free, with certified observers and timely results.

The government plans to adjust personal income tax rates in 2025, raising the tax-free threshold to $130,000 monthly and lowering tax rates from 28% to 25% and from 40% to 35%. Additional allowances for children, overtime, and second jobs will remain tax-free. These changes will be legally enacted for 2025.

Nikhil Sankar condemns attacks on Shaquawn Gill and criticizes Nigel Hughes for making unsubstantiated claims about the deaths of Black men in Guyana. Sankar argues Hughes uses deflection and emotional fallacies, failing to provide evidence for his accusations. The letter calls for genuine leadership over political theatrics.