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Letters · 12

GSGuyana StandardBayroc Stadium welcomed, but we need jobs and reliefFeb 9, 2026KNKaieteur NewsBayroc Stadium Opening: Welcome progress, but Linden needs jobs and relief nowFeb 10, 2026SNStabroek NewsStadium welcome but cost of living continues to squeeze families in Region 10Feb 11, 2026

Stadium welcome but cost of living continues to squeeze families in Region 10 — Lorenzo Joseph

Bayroc Stadium opening portrayed as welcome but inadequate amid unemployment and high living costs in Linden.

KNKaieteur NewsPretty Arithmetic. Poor Policy.Feb 9, 2026SNStabroek NewsWhy the $20,000 transport grant for students is a better ideaFeb 10, 2026

↳Why the $20,000 transport grant for students is a better idea — Dr. Josh Kanhai

Government’s $20,000 student transport grant defended as more sustainable and economically balanced than a state-run school transport fleet.

SNStabroek NewsI am in support of APNU’s motion to remove the press restriction to ParliamentFeb 9, 2026KNKaieteur NewsApplauding APNU’s Parliamentary Motion to restore the Media’s photo/video access to Guyana’s National AssemblyFeb 9, 2026

Supporting APNU’s motion to restore full media access — Jonathan Subrian

APNU motion to lift Speaker’s media restrictions on Parliament is portrayed as vital to transparency and democratic accountability.

SNStabroek NewsThe law allows publication of the helicopter crash report subject only to such limited and necessary redaction to protect legitimate national security interestsFeb 9, 2026

Law allows publication of helicopter crash report — Christopher Ram

Legal framework described as allowing release of the GDF helicopter crash report with only necessary national security redactions.

SNStabroek NewsWe are happy that the Draft Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2024 will be among the 47 pending Bills on the 2026 legislative agendaFeb 9, 2026

Concerns and support for key Sexual Offences Bill changes — Danuta Radzik, Indigenous Delegation against Domestic and Sexual Violence & 3 others

Sexual Offences Bill amendments assessed, with support for some reforms and warnings about DPP powers, recent complaint and prevention gaps.

KNKaieteur NewsLet us therefore raise our voices and speak up and not be guilty of silenceFeb 9, 2026

Dangers Facing Humanity — Hamilton Green

Nuclear arms risks highlighted as writer urges support for extending the SALT treaty.

KNKaieteur NewsA responsible Budget debate should be anchored in the presentFeb 9, 2026

A responsible Budget debate should be anchored in the present — Annette Ferguson

PM Phillips’s budget speech portrayed Burnham’s era as narrowly partisan, which is challenged as a distorted use of history.

Previously published

GTGuyana TimesLong before oil, PPP/C social transfers built household wealthFeb 8, 2026iNiNews GuyanaLetter: Long before oil, PPP/C social transfers built household wealth - INews GuyanaFeb 9, 2026SNStabroek NewsThe PPP/C’s social programmes before oil have contributed to building intergenerational wealthFeb 7, 2026

Long before oil, PPP/C social transfers built household wealth — Anonymous

PPP/C-era social programmes and housing support are portrayed as building lasting household and intergenerational wealth.

GCGuyana ChronicleLet them talk!Feb 8, 2026GTGuyana TimesLet them talk!Feb 9, 2026KNKaieteur NewsThe Conversation of Conflict: Why Parliament Must Never Fall SilentFeb 9, 2026

Features · 9

GCGuyana Chronicle

Editorial Transformation Defies Opposition’s Outdated Narrative

Editorial disputes opposition's reliance on outdated poverty data and details Guyana's recent economic gains.

The Freddie Kissoon Column African Guyanese must demand the rewriting of this book

— Freddie Kissoon

Column lists numerous African Guyanese entrepreneurs omitted from a recent who’s-who in business and urges a rewrite.

Let them talk!

— Randy Persaud & Walter H. Persaud

Parliamentary clashes are portrayed as a vital, rule‑bound outlet preventing conflicts from spilling into violent confrontation.

GTGuyana TimesTo vote or not to vote, that is Budget 2026’s questionFeb 8, 2026KNKaieteur NewsTo vote or not to vote, that is Budget 2026 questionFeb 9, 2026

To vote or not to vote, that is Budget 2026’s question — Jai Lall

Budget 2026 depicted as inclusive and nation-building, with debate showcasing party dynamics and key parliamentary performances.

SNStabroek NewsAll-weather basketball court in Campbellville is a mistake which must be correctedFeb 8, 2026KNKaieteur NewsThe Campbellville Basketball Court: A project that overlooked its communityFeb 9, 2026

All-weather basketball court in Campbellville is a mistake which must be corrected — Anonymous

Campbellville all-weather basketball court is portrayed as ill-sited, disruptive and better relocated or redesigned for residents’ needs.

GCGuyana ChronicleOpposition leader needs to readFeb 8, 2026GTGuyana TimesThe Opposition Leader needs to readFeb 9, 2026

The Opposition Leader needs to read — Patricia Persaud

Budget portrayal by Opposition Leader challenged as misleading given prior pay agreement and benefits for ordinary citizens.

Leonard Craig Column The budget debate contributions: some good, some bad

— Leonard Craig

Summarizes the five-stage budget process and evaluates MPs’ performances during the 2026 National Assembly debate.

GTGuyana Times

Editorial Preparing citizens for the 21st century

Guyana’s education system must evolve from “Three Rs” to “Four Cs” for 21st‑century success

KNKaieteur News

Editorial Reading during budget debate

Guyana’s Parliament faces calls to modernize its ban on reading prepared speeches during debates.

Peeping Tom Counting leaves and missing the forest

Minister’s use of a teacher-MP’s attendance record sparks concerns over confidentiality and political misuse.

SNStabroek News

Editorial An example from the Jamaican audit office

Comparison of Jamaica and Guyana highlights weaknesses in Guyana’s auditing, procurement oversight and parliamentary accountability.

In The Diaspora Jumbi Poetry in Creolese (Kriyaliiz) and English

Jombii Jamborii explores Guyanese Creolese, jumbi memory and decolonial language through collaborative poetry.

Accountability Watch There is no constitutional/legislative provision for extending the retirement age of the Auditor General beyond age 68

Guyana’s use of the Contingencies Fund faces scrutiny over late reporting and lapsing appropriations rules.