Opinion

Joel Bhagwandin Guyana TimesAn unprecedented constitutional and democratic dilemmaJan 25, 2026Stabroek NewsThe Speaker’s position is defensible, understandableJan 25, 2026Guyana ChronicleAn unprecedented constitutional and democratic dilemmaJan 25, 2026

Speaker’s refusal to convene Opposition Leader vote defended amid OFAC-sanctioned nominee and constitutional concerns.

K. Sharma Solomon Kaieteur NewsGovernment must fairly return to communities from which it takesJan 25, 2026Stabroek NewsSuccessive administrations in 2020 and 2026 have followed a policy of isolating the Ituni communityJan 26, 2026

Ituni residents describe resource injustice as extraction rises while roads, funds and local benefits remain unfulfilled promises.

Surujdai Juglall Stabroek NewsThe US is now engaging with OFAC-sanctioned Venezuelan leadersJan 25, 2026 re: Why is Azruddin Mohamed determined to fight extradition rather than stand trial to prove

US treatment of sanctioned Venezuelan officials cited to dispute claims that Azruddin Mohamed in Parliament threatens Guyana’s stability.

Hemdutt Kumar Kaieteur NewsThe people’s sovereignty is not a secretJan 25, 2026 re: Sovereignty Is Not Selective, and Diplomacy Is Not Activism

Canadian diplomatic calls for transparency portrayed as compatible with Guyanese sovereignty and modern democratic accountability.

Claudius Prince Kaieteur NewsI agree and disagree with Peeping TomJan 25, 2026

Peeping Tom's support for targeted cash grants is partly endorsed but criticised alongside NIS pension policy and eligibility.

Leslie Ramsammy Guyana TimesSingapore sacks its leader of the opposition for lyingJan 25, 2026

Guyana’s move to elect an opposition leader facing US charges is contrasted with Singapore ousting its leader for lying to Parliament.

Suresh Sugrim Stabroek NewsExpansion of non-oil economy vital, gov’t doing poor jobJan 25, 2026

Guyana’s debt and poverty levels linked to weak non-oil economic development under current government policies.

Ravi Dev Stabroek NewsIn this new world order Guyana should strengthen alliance with the USJan 25, 2026

Guyana’s foreign policy options in a harsher world order assessed, with support urged for a closer strategic alliance with the US.

Thomas B. Singh Stabroek NewsGuyana’s gold coins are now more valuable than everJan 25, 2026

Rising gold prices have greatly increased the bullion and collectible value of Guyana’s historic gold coins.

Hemdutt Kumar Stabroek NewsA new heavyweight has entered the ringJan 25, 2026

President Ali’s walkout at Jane Miller’s farewell portrayed as insecurity before rising populist rival Azruddin Mohamed.

Anonymous Stabroek NewsAnother farewell party, another PPP walkoutJan 25, 2026

PPP/C leadership portrayed as repeating offensive walkouts at diplomats’ farewell events and isolating itself politically.

Mike Persaud Stabroek NewsWIN has the potential to end racialized politicsJan 25, 2026

WIN portrayed as a potential challenge to Guyana’s entrenched racial voting blocs but vulnerable without stronger organisation.

Claudia Heywood Stabroek NewsTrust GodJan 25, 2026

Letter cites Psalm 20:7 to emphasise trusting God over worldly strength.

Sherwin Peters Kaieteur NewsIncompetence of the PPP/CJan 25, 2026

PPP/C government portrayed as incompetent after costly Heroes Highway project is compared unfavourably with older infrastructure.

Blane R. Bunbury Kaieteur NewsOnce trust in the justice system is undermined, the entire society becomes vulnerable to divisionJan 25, 2026

Guyana’s political tension and extradition issues framed as a test of due process and public trust in the justice system.

Vishnu Bisram Kaieteur NewsPreparation begins among Guyanese diaspora for Phagwah 2026Jan 25, 2026

Guyanese Hindus in Guyana and abroad begin Vasant Panchami rituals and Holika planting ahead of Phagwah celebrations.