Minister of Human Services’ speech was masterful
Anonymous
Stabroek NewsMinister of Human Services’ speech was masterfulFeb 14, 2026
Kaieteur NewsCommendation for the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: A Mission in ActionFeb 14, 2026
Minister Persaud’s budget speech is portrayed as principled, people-centred leadership transforming social services policy.
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We also need research that explains why poverty persists – not only how many
Tarron Khemraj
Stabroek NewsWe also need research that explains why poverty persists – not only how many people are poorFeb 14, 2026
Letter calls for deeper, historically grounded research to explain why poverty and inequality persist amid Guyana's oil-driven growth.
The closing of Stabroek News and Guyana’s civic memory
Keith Bernard
Stabroek NewsA paper like this is not easily replacedFeb 14, 2026
Stabroek News closure portrayed as a major loss to Guyana’s independent journalism and civic life.
Focus of parliament must be on flood prevention
Jamil Changlee
Stabroek NewsFocus of parliament must be on flood preventionFeb 14, 2026
Calls for parliament to prioritise permanent flood prevention to protect health, infrastructure and investor confidence.
CARICOM leaders must summon the courage to stand by Cuba
Donald Ramotar
Stabroek NewsCARICOM leaders must summon the courage to stand by CubaFeb 14, 2026
CARICOM leaders are urged to oppose the US blockade and show principled solidarity with Cuba at their upcoming meeting.
The children in the bus and the alcohol culture
Vidyaratha Kissoon
Stabroek NewsThe children in the bus and the alcohol cultureFeb 14, 2026
Media report on children with alcohol in a minibus used to question Guyana’s wider alcohol culture and shared responsibility.
Closing of Stabroek News seen as blow to free press
Cheddi Jagan Jr.
Stabroek NewsClosing of SN will be a blow to the free pressFeb 14, 2026
Closing of Stabroek News portrayed as major setback for Guyana's free press and a call is made for public support to keep it open.
Lessons for Guyana from Minnesota and ICE retreat
GHK Lall
Stabroek NewsGuyanese politicians should take note of the resolve of MinnesotansFeb 14, 2026
US ICE crackdown and Minneapolis protests portrayed as a warning and model for Guyana’s leaders, courts, police and citizens.
More notice should have been given to the SN staff
Shamshun Mohamed
Stabroek NewsMore notice should have been given to the SN staffFeb 14, 2026
Closure of Stabroek News portrayed as abrupt and unfair to staff given only one month’s notice.
PPP leadership shaken by Mohamed financing claims
Hemdutt Kumar
Kaieteur News‘When the Paymaster Spoke, the Powerful Went Silent’Feb 14, 2026
PPP leaders portrayed as compromised after Mohamed alleges he heavily financed the party’s return to power.
A war of words, wisdom and wise-cracks in the National Assembly
Jai Lall
Kaieteur NewsA war of words, wisdom and wise-cracks in the National AssemblyFeb 14, 2026
Exchange between MPs Ramkissoon and Panday portrayed as a lesson on religion, language and decorum in Guyana’s Parliament.
Guyanese Americans still for Trump
Vishnu Bisram
Kaieteur NewsGuyanese Americans still for TrumpFeb 14, 2026
Continued support for Donald Trump among Guyanese Americans is linked to perceived economic, security and geopolitical benefits.