Opinion — letters to the editor from Guyana's newspapers

Guyana’s growth story is widening beyond oil: culture, creativity and the orange economy are now part of development. The President’s message links national pride with jobs, unity and global recognition.

A childhood taunt over “lebba lip” turns into a family joke, and a mother’s prediction proves true.

A heated conversation about Rupert Roopnaraine turns to Walter Rodney’s legacy, WPA betrayal, and the unanswered Ohene Koama inquiry.

New Surinamese fees on Corentyne River traffic threaten trade and revive an old sovereignty dispute Guyana avoided publicly.

Iran’s missile resilience is pushing a high-tech air war toward a risky ground assault, with Kharg Island looming.

Guyana’s heat can turn missed water breaks into a medical emergency, especially for outdoor workers. Early signs of dehydration are easy to ignore, but heat stroke can be fatal.

Oil wealth is rising, yet Georgetown still turns into an undersea city whenever heavy rain falls. Blame-shifting between central and city government leaves decay, flooding and embarrassment untouched.

Against phone addiction and headline skimming, this piece argues newspapers still offer slower, fuller reading. It contrasts instant social media with the habit of starting the day informed, not misinformed.

Billions spent on drainage have not stopped routine flooding, exposing maintenance failures and weak preparedness.

Routledge’s evasive answer on Exxon’s reserve figures fuels fresh questions over how much of the company’s new oil is Guyana’s.