Opinion

Coretta McDonald Guyana TimesIs such a scenario possible?Jan 17, 2026Guyana ChronicleOpposition backroom manoeuvring could undermine democracy, cause political instabilityJan 17, 2026

Hypothetical opposition manoeuvring and court delays portrayed as potential threat to Guyana’s democracy and stability.

DSM, Winston G. Felix Stabroek NewsTest those novel airsoft guns to measure lethality then refer to Cabinet for policy deliberations and legal directionJan 17, 2026Kaieteur NewsPublic safety and airsoft firearmsJan 17, 2026

Regulation of airsoft firearms in Guyana questioned, with calls for police testing and clear policy on licensing and registration.

Tacuma Ogunseye Kaieteur NewsThe ABC EU call for election of Leader of the OppositionJan 17, 2026Stabroek NewsI disagree that the PPP fears Mohamed and his WIN party, but agree that our Western allies may help the LOO election to proceedJan 17, 2026

PPP’s delay on electing an Opposition Leader portrayed as strategic caution shaped by US extradition demands and regional geopolitics.

Amrita Singh, Clair Pestano, Deborah Nunes, Dominic Fernandes, Elizabeth Deane-Hughes, Ingrid Clarke, Johnette Gonsalves, Kerri DeGroot, Luana Fernandes, Patrick de Groot, Paul Nunes, Paul Vallidum, René Edwards, Robert Fernandes, Ronald Luckhoo, Ryaad Bacchus, Shad Fernandes, Stuart Gonsalves, Vidyaratha Kissoon Kaieteur NewsThe CH&PA cannot be seen to be selectively upholding the lawJan 17, 2026Stabroek NewsSubryanville residents note the selective application of the law by CH&PA and other government and regulatory bodiesJan 17, 2026

Subryanville residents question CH&PA over alleged selective enforcement and call for Farnum Playground to be restored.

Ralph Ramkarran Stabroek NewsI did not call for that appointmentJan 17, 2026

Stabroek News headline on opposition leader appointment portrayed as sensationalising Kamal Ramkarran’s comments.

Bryan Benn Stabroek NewsGuyana needs constitutional reform with genuine separation of power outcomesJan 17, 2026

Constitutional powers of the Speaker and party‑centred system portrayed as undermining democratic accountability in Guyana.

Joe Persaud Guyana TimesCanada’s digital diplomacy and diplomatic overexposure in GuyanaJan 17, 2026

Canadian High Commissioner’s visible digital diplomacy in Guyana portrayed as undermining traditional, discreet diplomatic practice.

Gordon N. Barker, PhD Stabroek NewsPivotal that schools’ Easter term not be disruptedJan 17, 2026

Impact of school rehabilitation and closures on the critical Easter term’s teaching time and exam preparation highlighted.

Citizen Audreyanna Thomas Stabroek NewsGovernment’s implementation policies contradict its own promises of equitable growth and developmentJan 17, 2026

Government use of oil revenues and land acquisition policies portrayed as inequitable to ordinary and low-income Guyanese.

Tarron Khemraj Stabroek NewsTwo examples of ecological wedges impacting Guyana’s long-term developmentJan 17, 2026

Guyana’s low-lying coastal geography portrayed as a capital-absorbing wedge that raises costs and slows long-term development.

Hemdutt Kumar Stabroek NewsMinisters and Members of Parliament are called to demonstrate their allegiance to the State through compliance with Article 155(1)Jan 17, 2026

Government ministers’ foreign ties and dual citizenship portrayed as unconstitutional without full disclosure and reform.

Annette Ferguson Kaieteur NewsDevelopment must be anchored in transparency, competitive fairness, institutional oversight, and long-term national interestJan 17, 2026

Government-backed hotel and commercial boom portrayed as opaque and skewed toward well-connected investors over ordinary citizens.

Affected citizen, Anonymous Kaieteur NewsBroken water main at Uitvlugt Side Line DamJan 17, 2026

Major water main leak at Uitvlugt Side Line Dam reported as damaging road and cutting off supply to residents.