Opinion

Annalise Humphrey Guyana TimesMohamed cannot credibly claim political persecution while admitting his troubles stem from US sanctions and a Reuters probeJan 13, 2026Guyana ChronicleMr. Mohamed cannot credibly claim political persecution while admitting his troubles stem from US sanctions, Reuters investigationJan 13, 2026 re: What the Mohamed family is suffering is malicious political persecution

Letter questions Nazar Mohamed’s claim of political persecution, citing US sanctions and long-running investigations predating politics.

Raymond Anderson Guyana TimesChina-Guyana health partnership proving invaluableJan 13, 2026Stabroek NewsEncouraged by Chinese medical acupuncture interventionsJan 13, 2026

China-Guyana medical partnership and TCM acupuncture portrayed as greatly benefiting Guyanese patients and future healthcare.

Lincoln Lewis Stabroek NewsSilence is also a decisionJan 13, 2026Kaieteur NewsWe are witnessing a growing culture of lawlessness, political victimizationJan 13, 2026

Government’s lawlessness, migration chaos and silence on key issues portrayed as deepening poverty and weakening democracy.

Clement J. Rohee Stabroek NewsThe digital media has made it easier for us to grasp current global trendsJan 13, 2026Kaieteur NewsHow much do we know; how much do we care; what can we do?Jan 13, 2026

Global instability and great power actions portrayed as dangerous, with dialogue and alternative media urged to promote peace.

Annette Ferguson Stabroek NewsPresidential deflection over Rodrigues’ corruption allegationsJan 13, 2026Kaieteur NewsThis President’s position on this matter is an insult to the people of GuyanaJan 13, 2026

President Ali’s handling of corruption allegations against ministers is portrayed as selective and undermining accountability.

Marvel Oriah Guyana ChronicleSpeculation vs. JournalismJan 13, 2026

Stabroek News’ coverage of Minister Rodrigues’ mortgage arrangements is portrayed as speculative and unfair reporting.

Vishnu Bisram Stabroek NewsNew imperialismJan 13, 2026

Editorial’s use of “new imperialism” in relation to US control of Venezuelan oil is contextualised within wider scholarly definitions.

Hemdutt Kumar Stabroek NewsThe Integrity Commission or the National Assembly must be the ultimate arbiters of Rodrigues’ corruption allegations, not AliJan 13, 2026

President Ali’s handling of Minister Rodrigues’ foreign assets portrayed as undermining the Integrity Commission’s role.

Anonymous Stabroek NewsResolution to impose cap on shareholding and voting rights likely to have the opposite effect to ‘shareholder democracy’Jan 13, 2026

Planned caps on Banks DIH shareholding and voting rights portrayed as harmful to market liquidity and shareholder value.

Vinceroy Jordan Stabroek NewsAli’s latest statement seems more like political bluff and recycled rhetoricJan 13, 2026

President Ali’s threats of changes at GuySuCo and other agencies are portrayed as repeated bluffs without accountability.

Anonymous Stabroek NewsUnbranded cows posing serious danger to persons and property in De Willem and Plantation ZeeburgJan 13, 2026

Stray unbranded cows in a village are portrayed as dangerous to residents and damaging to property, with owners evading responsibility.

David Singh Stabroek NewsI recommend that the National Assembly debate the Lutchman Public Service COI ReportJan 13, 2026

Government’s position on the 2016 Public Service COI recommendations is questioned as crucial for good governance.

Jamil Changlee Stabroek NewsHonouring past presidentsJan 13, 2026

Letter proposes an annual council of living presidents and a presidential library to preserve leaders' records.

GHK Lall Stabroek NewsMr. Ali cannot feign ignorance that the LOO process and election belongs in parliamentJan 13, 2026

President Ali portrayed as responsible for delays in convening parliament and installing a Leader of the Opposition.

Essequibo Island – West Demerara Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kaieteur NewsR3CCI expresses concern over arrest of businessman following public commentaryJan 13, 2026

R3CCI questions how Guyana’s cybercrime law applies to a businessman’s critical TikTok video about firearm licence delays.

Fred Nunes Kaieteur NewsAbortion: Government Ignores High Court Ruling for 10 YearsJan 13, 2026

Government inaction on a High Court ruling is portrayed as limiting mid-level providers’ ability to offer early abortion care.