Opinion

Brian Azore Guyana TimesBudget 2026 shows that Govt is looking out for health, dignity, inclusion of all GuyaneseJan 28, 2026Stabroek NewsBudget 2026 is great for our vulnerable populationsJan 29, 2026Kaieteur NewsGovt. is looking out for the health, dignity, and inclusion of all GuyaneseJan 29, 2026Guyana ChronicleBudget 2026 affirms gov’t is looking out for health, dignity, inclusion of all GuyaneseJan 28, 2026

Budget 2026 portrayed as people-centred support that prioritises vulnerable Guyanese groups.

Nikhil Sankar Guyana Times12 disciples humiliated Burnham’s party on MondayJan 28, 2026Guyana ChronicleTwelve disciples humiliated Burnham’s party on MondayJan 28, 2026

PNC’s handling of the Opposition Leader vote portrayed as a humiliating and insincere approach to collaboration.

Region Three Private Sector Inc Guyana TimesBudget 2026 is a game-changer for Region 3’s growth, health, educationJan 28, 2026Kaieteur NewsR3PSInc hails Budget 2026 as a game-changer for Region Three’s growth, health, and educationJan 29, 2026

Budget 2026 portrayed as advancing Region Three’s private-sector growth, housing, health, and education through targeted measures.

PhD, Tilokie Depoo Stabroek NewsBudget 2026 is blueprint for daily lived experiencesJan 28, 2026Guyana ChronicleBudget 2026: A plan that truly puts people firstJan 28, 2026

Budget 2026 portrayed as people-centred, converting national wealth into broad-based improvements in living standards.

Hadiyyah Mohamed Kaieteur NewsA true man of the soil, a patriot, a true championJan 28, 2026Stabroek NewsProud of my brother’s political milestoneJan 28, 2026

Election of Azruddin Mohamed as Opposition Leader portrayed as a hard‑won, people‑focused victory over PPP persecution.

MP, Sherod Duncan Stabroek NewsBudget housing solution is really a debt trapJan 28, 2026Kaieteur NewsThe $30 Million Low Income Mortgage Ceiling ConfessionJan 28, 2026

Government’s higher low-income mortgage ceiling portrayed as inflation admission and a debt trap for workers.

Terrence Jaskaran Stabroek NewsNIS decision to halt registration of migrants here without work permits questionableJan 28, 2026

NIS decision to stop registering migrant workers without permits is questioned as inconsistent with its governing Act.

Shamshun Mohamed Stabroek NewsCrumbs for pensionersJan 28, 2026

Government budget portrayed as neglecting pensioners despite earlier campaign promises.

Faiyaz Alli Stabroek NewsPrivileges CommitteeJan 28, 2026

Speaker’s referral of himself to the Privileges Committee presented as a way to reassure Guyanese about parliamentary standards.

Annette Ferguson Stabroek News$18.8b expenditure from Contingency Fund has to be properly explainedJan 28, 2026

Use of $18.8b from the Contingency Fund is questioned as potentially breaching constitutional and statutory spending limits.

Keith Bernard Stabroek NewsThis is not a people-first budgetJan 28, 2026

2026 budget portrayed as growth-focused rather than people-first, with limited direct relief from high living costs.

Clayon F. Halley Stabroek NewsMinister Singh strayed into disrespectful commentaryJan 28, 2026

Speaker Nadir’s handling of the 13th Parliament is portrayed as enabling disrespectful, partisan and undisciplined budget proceedings.

Vishnu Prashad Stabroek NewsReason for cost of living crisis is evident in budgetJan 28, 2026

Budget-linked money supply growth portrayed as key driver of real inflation and inequality beyond official figures.

Jamil Changlee Stabroek NewsBudget is well thought out but unbalancedJan 28, 2026

National budget praised for social focus but its reliance on NRF funds and lack of balance is portrayed as a key risk.

Hemdutt Kumar Stabroek NewsMohamed’s rise signals birth of new civic consciousnessJan 28, 2026

Azruddin Mohamed’s emergence as Opposition Leader portrayed as ushering in a new, non-ethnic civic politics in Guyana.

Clement J. Rohee Stabroek NewsHope of achieving consensual outcomes will be like shifting sandsJan 28, 2026

Post-election parliamentary dynamics portrayed as undermining prospects for consensus on poverty reduction measures.

Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association Kaieteur NewsGGDMA hails Govt’s support for mining sectorJan 28, 2026

GGDMA statement welcomes 2026 budget measures as supportive of mining sector growth and modernisation.

Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association Kaieteur NewsBudget 2026: GMSA says manufacturing and services poised for continued growthJan 28, 2026

Budget 2026 welcomed by GMSA as supporting resilience, diversification and growth in manufacturing and services.