Opinion

F. Mohamed, Hal Mohammed Guyana TimesRioMed responds to erroneous article on e-health record system launchJan 20, 2026Guyana ChronicleRioMed responds to SN’s erroneous article on e-Health Record System launchJan 20, 2026

RioMed manager disputes report that a brief audiovisual issue at an EHR launch reflected a failure of the digital system.

Kenrick Hunte Stabroek NewsGuySuCo’s viability and treasury dependence are at stake with 2020–2024 losses of GUY$46.4BJan 20, 2026Kaieteur NewsSugar can never be sweet, if it burns a hole in your pocketJan 20, 2026

GuySuCo’s 2020–2024 data portrayed as showing deep losses, weak efficiency and long‑term dependence on government subsidies.

Lincoln Lewis Stabroek NewsThe constitution is not the problem, it’s the political weakness to implement Article 13Jan 20, 2026Kaieteur NewsThe Constitution is not our problem, our unwillingness to honour it isJan 20, 2026

Guyana’s constitutional failures are portrayed as stemming from weak political will and non-implementation of Article 13.

Vishnu Bisram Guyana TimesPresident and Exxon commended for Oil & Gas Institute, a game changerJan 20, 2026Kaieteur NewsPort Mourant Oil & Gas Institute will be a game changerJan 20, 2026

Government–Exxon oil and gas training institute portrayed as a major new pathway for youth technical careers in Guyana.

F. Mohamed, Hal Mohammed Stabroek NewsInterruption did not affect the Electronic Health Records system itselfJan 20, 2026 re: RioMed responds to erroneous article on e-health record system launch

Article’s portrayal of a brief presentation interruption as an EHR system failure is questioned as misleading and equipment-related.

Asquith Rose Guyana ChroniclePresident Ali brought glad tidings to Amerindian communitiesJan 20, 2026

President Ali’s airfare cuts and interior airstrip plans portrayed as evidence of visionary, fair leadership for Amerindian communities.

Jonathan Subrian Stabroek NewsTransparent, independent investigation must be done of Ms Eastman’s death at GPHCJan 20, 2026

Call for transparent, independent probe into Marissa Eastman’s death after her transfer from GPHC’s psychiatric ward.

Annette Ferguson Stabroek NewsPrevalence and burden of social deviance among youths have reached crisis proportionJan 20, 2026

Youth crime linked to gambling, drugs and weak outreach, with call for community-based partnerships and prevention programmes.

Alexander and Trotman, Charles Corbin, Vincent Alexander Stabroek NewsSpecial interventions supported by the Attorney-General needed to sanitize current voters’ listJan 20, 2026

Current claims and objections process portrayed as inadequate to clean a corrupted electoral roll without special legislation.

Cheddi Jagan Jr. Stabroek NewsIs this the same Manzoor Nadir?Jan 20, 2026

Speaker Manzoor Nadir portrayed as unfit and hypocritical over refusal to name the Opposition Leader.

Hemdutt Kumar Stabroek NewsAli’s parade of curated extravaganceJan 20, 2026

President Ali’s vintage car appearances portrayed as extravagant and disconnected from ordinary Guyanese economic hardship.

Fred Collins Stabroek NewsConsumer Protection Institute welcomedJan 20, 2026

Creation of the Consumer Protection Institute welcomed as continuing Guyana Consumers Association’s work for consumer welfare.

Krishna Nand Prasad Stabroek NewsCan moral education be delivered outside of religious beliefs?Jan 20, 2026

Possibility of state-led moral education outside religious beliefs is explored as a potentially beneficial national project.

Keith Bernard Stabroek NewsSome voters who voted the PPP back into power are now beginning to sourJan 20, 2026

Use of cash grants in elections portrayed as fostering short-term loyalty while failing to deliver lasting economic benefits.

Joe Persaud Kaieteur NewsDIPLOMACY AS LIABILITY: Is Canada’s High Commissioner in Guyana Hurting Investors?Jan 20, 2026

Canada’s High Commissioner in Guyana portrayed as jeopardising both diplomatic norms and Canadian investors’ interests.