Opinion

Faiyaz Alli Stabroek NewsGaps and inequities in Guyana’s governance structure offer opportunities for sincere change-makersJan 9, 2026Kaieteur NewsStrengthening democracy is not a talk-shopJan 9, 2026

Guyana’s electoral rules and stalled reforms are portrayed as limiting broader democratic participation and smaller political actors.

Sherod Duncan Kaieteur NewsWater delivery is being constrained by procurement gapsJan 9, 2026Stabroek NewsMisalignment between water sector and house lot distribution inevitably leads to the first lagging behind the otherJan 9, 2026

Water sector procurement transparency and planning questioned as missing connection materials risk delaying household access.

Joe Persaud Kaieteur NewsOil Extraction in Guyana: Dependency or Development?Jan 9, 2026 re: Letter warns of new local elite empire built on domination

Guyana’s current oil-led development is defended as disciplined statecraft rather than fatalistic dependency or enclave extraction.

K. Sharma Solomon Stabroek NewsAll of the people of Guyana are entitled to consultations prior to implementation of government plans, contracts and policiesJan 9, 2026

Government plans and programmes are portrayed as lacking transparency and Article 13 consultation before implementation.

Leyland Chitlall Roopnaraine Stabroek NewsGovernment’s declared 5-year 40,000 home construction is both flawed and impracticalJan 9, 2026

Government’s 40,000-home pledge portrayed as unrealistic amid concerns over planning, standards and basic infrastructure.

Blane R. Bunbury Stabroek NewsComplex global environments mean small countries like Guyana must coordinate interwoven approaches for human rights and diplomacyJan 9, 2026

Regional approach to migration and deportations urged as Guyana faces security, political tension and human rights concerns.

Jamil Changlee Stabroek NewsDevelopmental aid and possible détenteJan 9, 2026

Guyana is urged to seek Chinese and US-backed support to modernize its electricity grid with renewable energy.

Hemdutt Kumar Stabroek NewsRodrigues’ US IRS Form 1098 raises more red flagsJan 9, 2026

Minister Susan Rodrigues’ use of a US IRS Form 1098 as mortgage proof is portrayed as inconsistent and lacking transparency.

GHK Lall Stabroek NewsLet the facts determine guilt or noneJan 9, 2026

Public criticism of Minister Susan Rodrigues portrayed as a premature witch hunt before facts are established.

F. Mohamed Stabroek NewsNIS confirms my vouchers are available for pick-upJan 9, 2026

NIS resolution of the writer’s voucher collection issue is described with thanks to its public relations manager and Stabroek News.

Lorenzo Joseph Stabroek NewsRodrigues’ allegations represent a true test for Ali’s anti-corruption promisesJan 9, 2026

Allegations over Minister Rodrigues’ wealth portrayed as a test of President Ali’s anti-corruption commitments.

Shamshun Mohamed Stabroek NewsExtradition hearing delayJan 9, 2026

Impact of the adjourned extradition hearing on Parliament, budget timing and national affairs questioned.

Vishnu Bisram Kaieteur NewsAmerican geostrategic interests & dissension in Guyana’s regionJan 9, 2026

US intervention in Venezuela framed as typical great-power realpolitik serving American geostrategic interests in Guyana’s region.

Nathan Barton Kaieteur NewsIn light of corruption, President Trump should direct usage of Guyana oil revenuesJan 9, 2026

US oversight of Guyana’s oil revenues proposed as a way to curb corruption and reduce poverty.