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Message by Minister Hughes on World Telecommunications Day 2018
Our world is changing right before our eyes, and I can say that Guyana has progressed to the point where many people are using some form of technology every day.
We maneuver around numerous apps on our cell phones so easily these days;…
A travesty of justice
By: Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP
Attorney-at-Law
As a result of the institution of criminal charges for Misconduct in Public Office against Dr. Ashni Singh, former Minister of Finance and Mr. Winston Brassington, former Chief Executive…
Teixeira responds to SARA’s Director
Dear Professor Clive Thomas,
I am pleased to note that you have responded with such alacrity to my correspondence of April 16, 2018. Having read statements made by you and others yesterday at the symbolic march organized by SARA, l am…
Fmr. Post Office Chairman concerned about uncertainty over Cheddi Jagan stamps
I have noted with a deep sense of consternation, the statement emanating from the Cheddi Jagan Research Center (CJRC) as it relates to the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) inability to fulfill its commitments of a philatelic stamp…
Finance Ministry responds to Op-ed by US Ambassador
The Ministry of Finance notes with interest an Op-ed by US Ambassador Perry Holloway, which appeared in the local dailies on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, captioned 'Prioritising a Sovereign Wealth Fund, Preparing for Prosperity Now.'…
The CGX vs Exxon Contracts – But don’t be distracted
By Charles S. Ramson, Attorney at Law, Oil and Gas Consultant
The CGX contract release by the government was an attempt to show that all the oil contracts had similar terms. Though the two contracts should never be compared because one…
Republic Day Messages
PNCR REPUBLIC MESSAGE 2018
The People’s National Congress Reform is pleased to extend greetings and good wishes to all of the people of Guyana as we celebrate the 48th Anniversary of our Republican status.
The anniversary of the…
A Jaundiced Jeffrey
By: Mohabir Anil Nandlall, MP
Attorney-at-Law
Last week, I examined how a democratic Constitution, with its checks and balances, poses a hindrance to authoritarianism. In order to make the essay pragmatic, I gave real-life supporting…
Teixeira defends Jagdeo over allegations of pushing comrades aside
Dear Editor,
I have noted the statements by the Prime Minister Nagamootoo in the Guyana Chronicle with some amusement, where he expresses solidarity and mounts, in his view, a defense of older comrades and leaders of the People’s…
‘Killing wave’ started with rejection of PPP’s ’97 victory – Sam Hinds
Dear Editor,
There is a lot in a name and we need to get names right. Assuming that our President HE. Mr. David Granger and the majority of us Guyanese would welcome one (or more) Commission of Inquiry (COI), which would provide our…