Opinion

Jermaine Figueira Guyana ChronicleWhy Budget 2026 gets the fundamentals rightFeb 1, 2026Kaieteur NewsBudget 2026 is exceptional, a deliberate catalyst for continued national developmentFeb 1, 2026Guyana TimesBudget 2026 provides clear answers to the question “What is in it for me?”Feb 2, 2026Stabroek News2026 Budget stands firmly as a people-first frameworkFeb 2, 2026

Budget 2026 portrayed as a people-first, investment-focused plan that balances social protection with long-term diversification.

Terence M. Yhip Stabroek NewsExxon thriving while Guyana hemmed in by 2016 PSAFeb 1, 2026Kaieteur NewsExxon is doing quite well at Guyana’s expenseFeb 1, 2026

Guyana’s long-term oil revenues under the 2016 PSA are portrayed as limited despite rapid growth in Exxon’s production.

Jerry Jailall Stabroek News2026 budget has failed the working poorFeb 1, 2026Kaieteur NewsMore needs to be done to address needs of working poor – 2026 Budget falls shortFeb 1, 2026

2026 budget portrayed as neglecting Guyana's working poor despite economic growth and extensive infrastructure plans.

Indranie Chandarpal Guyana TimesWGEC commends MoHA for response to sexual assault allegations at Police AcademyFeb 1, 2026

Women and Gender Equality Commission backs Home Affairs response and urges stronger policies on sexual abuse at Police Academy.

Concerned Citizens against Predatory Lending Guyana TimesWhen easy credit becomes expensive: understanding the true cost of retail financing in GuyanaFeb 1, 2026

Retail credit in Guyana portrayed as potentially predatory when interest rates and true repayment costs are not clearly disclosed.

Jermaine Figueira Guyana TimesConstitutional fidelity must be consistentFeb 1, 2026

Constitutional protections for GECOM commissioners are highlighted as essential to electoral independence and must be consistently respected.

Hemdutt Kumar Stabroek NewsConstitution must be capable of adjusting to collapse of duopolyFeb 1, 2026

Guyana’s constitutional and parliamentary rules are portrayed as outdated and unresponsive to WIN’s new opposition mandate.

Selwin Asafa George Stabroek NewsInvestment-led model for NRF would provide both citizen dividends and stable budgetary supportFeb 1, 2026

Investment-focused use of Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund is portrayed as key to lasting citizen dividends and stable budgets.

Ravi Dev Stabroek NewsInequalities in Guyana have to be addressed in a structured wayFeb 1, 2026

Ethnic imbalances and alleged marginalisation in Guyana are examined through concepts of equality, opportunity and discrimination.

Garett Houston Stabroek NewsAdopt these protocols to fight bank fraud, social media scamsFeb 1, 2026

Cybersecurity professional urges Guyanese to use zero trust habits and basic protections to reduce digital banking and social media fraud.

Keith Bernard Stabroek NewsPrevent oil wealth from being vaporized by cost-of-living crisisFeb 1, 2026

Guyana’s 2026 budget is portrayed as risking inflation without measures to protect the dollar and channel spending productively.

Surujdai Juglall Stabroek NewsGov’t must present its Migration Policy to ParliamentFeb 1, 2026

Slow progress on Guyana’s migration policy questioned amid rising foreign population and related security concerns.

Jamil Changlee Stabroek NewsA scythe at workFeb 1, 2026

Past manual cleaning practices in Georgetown cited as a model for improving city cleanliness and health today.