GTGuyana TimesGovt purchase of the Berbice Bridge Company explainedFeb 17, 2026SNStabroek NewsBerbice River Bridge takeover makes both economic and financial senseFeb 17, 2026iNiNews GuyanaLetter: Govt purchase of the Berbice Bridge Company explained - INews GuyanaFeb 17, 2026
Govt purchase of the Berbice Bridge Company explained — Joel Bhagwandin
Government’s takeover of the Berbice Bridge is portrayed as fiscally prudent compared with ongoing toll-free subsidies.
SNStabroek NewsLewis’ nostalgic view of trade unionismFeb 17, 2026KNKaieteur NewsBeyond the Plantation: Labour Leadership in a US$21 Billion EconomyFeb 17, 2026
↳Lewis’ nostalgic view of trade unionism — Joe Persaud & Walter H. Persaud
Letter challenges Lincoln Lewis’s portrayal of rising poverty and union role, arguing Guyana is in a transitional growth phase.
SNStabroek NewsTo be exposed to all sides of the same story is the right of every citizenFeb 17, 2026KNKaieteur NewsEconomic growth is meaningless if not buttressed by a viable Fourth EstateFeb 18, 2026
Economic growth is meaningless unless it’s buttressed by a viable fourth estate — Hamilton Green
Possible closure of Stabroek News portrayed as a threat to democracy and meaningful economic growth.
SNStabroek NewsUnlike GuySuCo, Stabroek News did not desire government bailout, just honest and equal treatmentFeb 17, 2026KNKaieteur NewsLet’s see ONE GUYANA in playFeb 17, 2026
Let’s see ONE GUYANA in play — Faiyaz Alli
Treatment of Stabroek News contrasted with GuySuCo bailouts as test of government’s commitment to democracy.
SNStabroek NewsThere is a national consensus that our country owes Cuba a huge debt of gratitudeFeb 17, 2026KNKaieteur NewsSolidarity with Cuba at this time is necessaryFeb 17, 2026
Solidarity with Cuba at this time is necessary — Clement J. Rohee
Guyana’s longstanding debt of gratitude to Cuba is highlighted as grounds for renewed solidarity amid ongoing US embargo.
SNStabroek NewsHow many more manpower agencies does Guyana need?Feb 17, 2026KNKaieteur NewsManpower agency seems redundantFeb 17, 2026
Manpower agency seems redundant — Shamshun Mohamed
Creation of a new manpower agency questioned as redundant alongside existing ministry planning arm.
SNStabroek NewsRamotar and Hintzen’s Cuba arguments do not make senseFeb 17, 2026
↳Ramotar and Hintzen’s Cuba arguments do not make sense — Mike Persaud
Cuban government support is questioned as unsustainable amid repression, economic collapse and calls for democratic change.
GTGuyana TimesMinister Parag’s timely educational move is good for GuyanaFeb 17, 2026
Minister Parag’s timely educational move is good for Guyana — Hargesh B. Singh
Biometric attendance in schools is portrayed as a necessary step to improve accountability and learning outcomes.
SNStabroek NewsClosure of Stabroek News would constitute a profound loss to our societyFeb 17, 2026
Closure of Stabroek News would constitute a profound loss to our society — Alfred Mentore
Impending closure of Stabroek News portrayed as a major blow to independent media and democratic discourse in Guyana.
SNStabroek NewsStabroek News epitomized a brand of journalism that served the powerless, not the powerfulFeb 17, 2026
Stabroek News and the closing of a national chapter — Hemdutt Kumar
Stabroek News' closure portrayed as a profound loss for Guyanese democracy and independent journalism.
SNStabroek NewsWe will lose our newspaper of recordFeb 17, 2026
We will lose our newspaper of record — Janette Bulkan
Closure of Stabroek News portrayed as loss of Guyana’s only trusted newspaper of record and key civic institution.
SNStabroek NewsStabroek News’ ‘Letters to the Editor’ column provided a public service to ordinary Guyanese when relevant authorities failed or ignored themFeb 17, 2026
Stabroek News letters as vital outlet for ordinary Guyanese — Narissa Deokarran
Stabroek News’ letters column is portrayed as a vital forum that gets ordinary citizens’ grievances addressed when officials fail.
SNStabroek NewsStabroek News evolved to become an institution that shaped national thoughts and responsibilitiesFeb 17, 2026
Stabroek News’ closure and its civic legacy — Dr. Clinton Urling
Closure of Stabroek News portrayed as a major loss of an institution that shaped civic discourse and democratic engagement.
SNStabroek NewsScaling up the nursing population alone will not solve the systemic problems in the health care sectorFeb 17, 2026
Scaling up nursing must not jeopardise patient safety — Yvonne Sam
Rapid expansion of Guyana's hybrid nursing programme is questioned over risks to patient safety and training quality.
SNStabroek NewsI have this feeling that Stabroek News or its reincarnation will be backFeb 17, 2026
Stabroek News will be back in digital form — GHK Lall
Writer laments Stabroek News' closure but predicts its eventual return in a stronger digital form.
KNKaieteur NewsRegarding viability of Guyana healthcareFeb 17, 2026
Concerns about Guyana’s new hybrid nursing programme — Yvonne Sam
Guyana’s new hybrid nursing programme is questioned for its ability to expand nurse numbers without compromising training quality and safety.
KNKaieteur NewsThe Audacity of “Efficiency”: When Political Expediency Tramples on the Dignity of WomenFeb 17, 2026
The audacity of Nigel Dharamlall’s return to office — Hemdutt Kumar
Government’s rehiring of Nigel Dharamlall as Director of Government Efficiency portrayed as contemptuous of women’s dignity and accountability.
SNStabroek NewsTraffic department outsourcing law enforcement to commutersFeb 17, 2026GTGuyana TimesLawlessness in public transportation systemFeb 16, 2026
↳Lawlessness in public transportation system — Riley Matthews
Police reliance on commuter reports is questioned as the writer urges proactive enforcement against widespread public transport abuses.
GTGuyana TimesGuySuCo should also produce rumFeb 16, 2026iNiNews GuyanaLetter: GuySuCo should also produce rum - INews GuyanaFeb 17, 2026
↳GuySuCo should also produce rum — Jamil Changlee
GuySuCo is urged to enter rum production and charge competitive input prices to boost profits and support a fully Guyanese rum industry.