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Guyana no longer structurally poor country
Randy Persaud, Tarron Khemraj
Guyana TimesGuyana no longer structurally poor countryFeb 5, 2026
Stabroek NewsGuyana is successfully transitioning into a state of high human development, as per UNDP dataFeb 5, 2026
re: Writer challenges PPP government claims on poverty reduction data
UNDP indices are cited to show Guyana’s rapid shift to high human development and low multidimensional poverty levels.
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Deeper collaboration on hinterland mining security
Joe Persaud
Stabroek NewsI suggest deeper collaboration between the private sector and the state regarding hinterland securityFeb 5, 2026
Kaieteur NewsModernising Hinterland Security: A Professional Response to Recent ChallengesFeb 5, 2026
Letter urges public–private collaboration to upgrade security technology and standards in Guyana’s mining hinterland.
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Bullying in schools mirrors tolerated abuses of power
Bonita Harris
Stabroek NewsBullies internalize and regurgitate those behaviours because bullyism was allowed to normalize with protectionFeb 5, 2026
Bullying in schools is linked to broader societal abuses of power and requires systemic change beyond digital tools and policies.
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Defending Christopher Ram from PPP attacks
Khemraj Harryram
Stabroek NewsIt would appear that the PPP’s fraternization with Ram was only for convenient purposesFeb 5, 2026
re: Pro bono or prohibited? Christopher Ram’s own admissions raise serious questions
PPP attacks on Christopher Ram portrayed as hypocritical given his past role defending Guyana's democracy.
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Responding to Freddie Kissoon’s attacks and distortions
Vishnu Bisram
Kaieteur NewsResponding to attack on KN media personsFeb 5, 2026
Freddie Kissoon’s credibility and attacks on various Guyanese writers and politicians are challenged as misleading and spiteful.
Newest form of squatting must be addressed swiftly
Neil Adams
Guyana TimesNewest form of squatting must be addressed swiftlyFeb 5, 2026
Informal use of government reserves and roadways for business and parking is portrayed as escalating lawlessness needing enforcement.
Pro bono or prohibited? Christopher Ram’s own admissions raise serious questions
Erin Northe
Guyana TimesPro bono or prohibited? Christopher Ram’s own admissions raise serious questionsFeb 5, 2026
Christopher Ram’s admitted pro bono work with an OFAC-sanctioned figure is portrayed as potential material support under sanctions rules.
Gov’t must clarify Guyana’s position on Exxon’s force majeure claim
Andre Brandli, Darsh Khusial, Janette Bulkan, Kenrick Hunte
Stabroek NewsThe Gov’t must clarify Guyana’s position on ExxonMobil’s CEO Woods’ comment about ‘force majeure’Feb 5, 2026
Exxon’s force majeure stance and Guyana’s weak enforcement raise doubts over Stabroek Block relinquishment obligations.
An invitation to experience Corentyne’s nightly truck torment
Jay Mobeen
Stabroek NewsUpper echelons of government and Public Works’ engineers are invited for an overnight in Kildonan or Bush LotFeb 5, 2026
Residents’ sleep and homes along the Corentyne Highway portrayed as damaged by speeding heavy trucks and poor road works.
GuySuCo staff salary increase arbitrarily withdrawn
Unknown
Stabroek NewsGuySuCo’s staff salary increase arbitrarily withdrawnFeb 5, 2026
GuySuCo workers’ documented wage increases are described as abruptly withdrawn, causing financial hardship and distrust in management.
Some disturbing trends in Budget 2026 numbers
Hemdutt Kumar
Stabroek NewsSome disturbing trends in Budget 2026 numbersFeb 5, 2026
Budget 2026 figures are portrayed as enabling voter roll manipulation and weakening GECOM oversight in an election year.
Opposition missed chance to test budget agriculture claims
Surujdai Juglall
Stabroek NewsThe Opposition missed an important opportunity to test the reliability of the government’s policiesFeb 5, 2026
Government claims on agriculture-led food security are questioned using export data and persistent high prices.
Probe ministerial interference and corruption at Mahdia council
Sherwin Peters
Kaieteur NewsUrgent probe into employment of Mahdia Town Clerk, resignations of Mayor and DeputyFeb 5, 2026
Mahdia Town Council resignations linked to alleged ministerial interference and corruption, prompting calls for an urgent probe.
APNU’s grip on GECOM and the crisis of legitimacy
Hemdutt Kumar
Kaieteur NewsThe crooked comfort of irrelevance: How APNU’s desperation is undermining democracyFeb 5, 2026
APNU’s refusal to relinquish GECOM opposition seats is portrayed as illegitimate power retention after losing electoral relevance.
Questions on GPL contract, food security and the dollar rate
Hamilton Green
Kaieteur News‘Easy lesson good for dunce’Feb 5, 2026
Government handling of GPL contract, food security policy and Guyana dollar exchange rate questioned.
Ensuring economic progress is felt by working families
Lorenzo Joseph
Kaieteur NewsEnsuring economic progress is felt by working familiesFeb 5, 2026
President Ali’s labour market gains are questioned as many workers still struggle with living costs and job quality.