Opinion

Annette Ferguson Stabroek NewsUrging CH&PA to table and operationalise comprehensive zoning regulations and enforcement capabilitiesJan 15, 2026Kaieteur NewsThe CH&PA must table and operationalise comprehensive zoning regulationsJan 15, 2026

CH&PA’s inconsistent enforcement of zoning rules and delay in comprehensive regulations is questioned amid rising Chinese commercial projects.

Sherod Duncan Stabroek NewsCensus Report 2024 on the housing sector has provided the confirmation that the gov’t’s political reports and the facts on the ground do not alignJan 15, 2026Kaieteur NewsCensus 2022 reveals the “Paper Growth” of the Housing SectorJan 15, 2026

Census data is used to question government housing claims, suggesting many titles reflect paperwork not new construction.

Hamilton Green Kaieteur NewsBewildered that the government deems bulletproof vehicles illegalJan 15, 2026Stabroek NewsHas this government deemed other important issues such as corruption, crime, cost of living of lesser import than bulletproof vehicles?Jan 15, 2026

Government move against bulletproof vehicles questioned as absurd while more serious national problems remain unaddressed.

GHK Lall Stabroek NewsI gave Minister Rodrigues the benefit of the doubt only but questioned the wisdom of the president’s acceptance of her explanationsJan 15, 2026 re: Selective outrage, one-sided commentary, recycling of defamatory claims

GHK Lall disputes Minister Rodrigues’ claims about his conduct, gold board role, wealth, and media ownership.

Avinash Bhagwandeen Guyana TimesAccountability cannot be one way – WiN’s leader must answer the OFAC recordJan 15, 2026

WiN leader Azruddin Mohamed is portrayed as avoiding accountability over US sanctions and charges while calling others corrupt.

Atika Stephens Stabroek NewsOur elderly and special needs community deserve better than reactive damage controlJan 15, 2026

Treatment of elderly and special needs residents at Human Services ministry office questioned after reported public humiliation.

Anonymous Stabroek NewsBanks DIH cannot argue market is suppressing value while imposing rules that guarantee it remains constrainedJan 15, 2026

Banks DIH share ownership cap portrayed as contradicting claims that the stock market depresses its share value.

Hemdutt Kumar Stabroek NewsGRDB needs to release the regional mill results and formula and how it balanced the $2.9B rice subsidyJan 15, 2026

GRDB’s rice subsidy accounting questioned over a $600M shortfall between budgeted funds and reported payouts.

Khemraj Harryram Stabroek NewsIrfaan Ali’s administration represents a continuum that incentivises political compliance over public service managerial competenceJan 15, 2026

Public service appointments under President Ali portrayed as favouring loyalists over competent, experienced technocrats.

J. Ramlochan Stabroek NewsThese organisations and individuals should share their views on the delayed selection of the Leader of the OppositionJan 15, 2026

Delay in naming an Opposition Leader is highlighted and key organisations are urged to publicly share their views.

Trevor Charles Stabroek NewsVisitors to the Commercial Registry must wait under all the elements prior to opening at 8:30 amJan 15, 2026

Opening arrangements at the Commercial Registry questioned as visitors must wait outside until 8:30 a.m.

Hemdutt Kumar Kaieteur NewsThe 7,000 Ghost Milestone: Welfare or Wealth Re-distribution?Jan 15, 2026

Government fisherfolk grant scheme questioned over unverifiable 7,000 beneficiaries and lack of public audit trail.

Amanda Janell DeAmor Quest Kaieteur NewsTowards constitutionalized AI governance in the Commonwealth CaribbeanJan 15, 2026

Constitutional frameworks in the Commonwealth Caribbean proposed as human-rights-based governance tools for high-risk AI systems.

Anonymous Kaieteur NewsIs there a foreign exchange shortage?Jan 15, 2026

Difficulty accessing small amounts of foreign currency from banks despite official reassurances is highlighted.