Opinion

By GHK Lall I was always of the belief deep down that this matter involving Minister Nigel Dharamlall was going to come to a halt before the completion of what has been a turbulent journey.  It is a little glimpse of how far I have grown into paying attention to this place, and understanding better how it works.  So, now ...

By GHK Lall I keep trying to help Vice President Jagdeo.  The more he tries to tighten his interest rate narratives, the more his slip is showing.  It is not an appealing picture. Brother Jagdeo: it is agreed that investors have to get a return for their money; that is as basic as a, b, and c.  Guyanese know.  I ...

By GHK Lall Everywhere that Guyanese turn, there is some level of thick darkness. No, it is not the circle of the clock, but of impenetrable manmade secrecies. Some are of foreign origins, some are local, and some from both sources contribute to the consequences that result from such industrial-political collaborations. I gaze at this figure for depreciation and amortization ...

By Dr Nigel Westmaas In recent years, the political landscape in Guyana has been marked by a transactional approach to governance, primarily driven by the influence of former President Bharrat Jagdeo, who assumed office in 1999. What I am calling the new transactional model operates through broad and specific political actions and intent, but it is characterized by control, control, ...

by GHK Lall It is always a source of surprise at some of the things that come out of Vice President, Dr. Bharat Jagdeo’s head via his mouth.  To think that a former head of state would harbor such fears, and then compound his anxieties by publicly uttering them is nothing less than astonishing.  In this instance it has to ...

By GHK Lall So, Exxon’s stock price fell 12% in the immediate aftermath of the ruling by Judge Sandil Kissoon relative to insurance coverage.  The holding by Judge Kissoon is being hailed far and wide as a “landmark” one.  The only exception, and it is a most conspicuous one, is all of the PPP Government, none more than the Hon. ...

Following is a message that was issued by the Rights of the Child Commission to mark International Day of the Boy Child 2023. That day was observed on May 16, 2023 under the Theme: “Boosting Optimism, Restoring Self-worth”. Boys, being young males, are to be celebrated from birth. They are entitled to enjoy all rights which are to be observed ...

By GHK Lall Press Freedom in Guyana: Western diplomats rip local politicians, read riot actAny doubts as to what prevails in Guyana relative to the condition of the press should now be fully dispelled.  This is what is made crystal clear by the joint statement from top resident Western diplomats, with America’s Ambassador, Excellency Sarah Ann Lynch leading the way, ...

By Samuel J. Goolsarran Social dialogue is integral to the labour industrial relations systems. Tripartite labour advisory bodies have been common features in the system of industrial relations in the Caribbean both through legislation and practice since colonial times. They are established to deal largely with national labour policy including the regulation of wages, labour legislation and labour dispute resolution. ...

By GHK Lall Somebody please tell me that the PPP Government isn’t serious. No confirmation needed, but I had to table that, anyway. A national spy agency? For what purpose fellow Guyanese? To gather intelligence in foreign and local locations only? Whoever falls for that bull from the PPP Government, with the Hon Attorney General piloting this local spy satellite ...