Opinion

By GHK Lall Excellency Ali, ever the actor and performer, mistakenly took himself for Bing Crosby: “I’m dreaming’ of a White Christmas.’ Let it snow, let it snow. In Guyana, the promise was for $100,000. Somehow, that forecast has turned out to be stormy instead of snowy. Is weh de monee deh, prezzie? It is Dr. His Majesty, Ali’s version ...

by GHK Lall I prefer to look a man straight in the eye and tell how I assess him, relative to a specific situation, or through a general evaluation. In open forums. In broad daylight. President Ali, Vice President Jagdeo, Attorney General Nandlall, three of the top decisionmakers and movers and shakers in this country, know where they stand in ...

By GHK Lall Excellency Narendra Modi made me think, pushed me to the brink. I bow in acknowledgement. A leader who could preside over steadfast oppression and sometimes systematic demolition of the way of life of over 200 million of his citizens, could still speak sweetly of democracy. He knows its soft spots, those very sweet ones, and has cultivated ...

by GHK Lall Guyanese are sure going to have fond memories of Indian Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi’s visit here. It was from India to Guyana with love. The love was a little too much at times, too targeted, too narrowly isolated. In the euphoria of Modi-ji’s official visit, Guyanese looked the other way, rushed past some of what he ...

By GHK Lall Can it be said that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government is now an actually listening government? Yes, I say. Regardless if such listening only suits its interests. Yes, again. Could this listening and responding appropriately be due to elections hanging out in the street waiting for a date? Whether so or not, I say, yes, thrice. ...

By Dr Randy Persaud Last week I posed fifteen questions to AFC leader Nigel Hughes. Not unexpectedly, Mr. Hughes offered up a reply that must have shocked the conscience of the nation. Instead of clarity and truth, Mr. Hughes chose to offer glittering generalities and dodgy maneuvers, but no substance. He lost an opportunity hatched in good intent, to bring ...

By Greg Quinn Guyana in 2015 I first arrived in Guyana in February 2015 – the politics were fractious (what’s changed? some might ask), my predecessor had been called a pariah, and oil had yet to be discovered (and, it must be remembered, was not a sure thing (Shell had found the risks so great they left in 2014). I ...

By GHK Lall Many Guyanese believe that Mr. Nigel Hughes, prominent Attorney-at-Law, has a spark that can flare into something positive for this country. He could inspire jaded local voters, move them to think that he represents something different. I continue to think so, but have my conditions. Mr. Hughes cannot be run-of-the mill, the ‘same ole, same ole’, that ...

By GHK Lall The president was damned if he did, and equally damned if he didn’t. Finesse aside, the long, dark record of the PPP Government with its signature endeavor (infrastructure or public works projects) would denounce anyone associated with it. It is an indication, if not ugly confirmation, of how horrible things are. It could be about timely delivery ...

By GHK Lall There is a huge stir of excitement coming out of Freedom House. It is how to hold a proper celebration to pay homage to the Donald Trump victory. Sources spoke under the condition of anonymity. Even Freedom House leaks and some of the droplets travel in my direction. The theme song is still being weighed. Should it ...