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Jagdeo must explain how Gas-to-Energy project is feasible with final cost still unknown - Norton
Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton
...says loan policy needed to guide politicians
Senegal to end all Guyanese Silence Fuels Exploitation foreign military presence in 2025 Farmer drowns in the Pomeroon River Front page comment
The PPP and the PNC have masterfully created a dangerous environment in the hearts and minds of the Guyanese people—a toxic mix of confusion, fear, self-interest, and misplaced trust. This toxic atmosphere has silenced many, allowing the skullduggery surrounding our natural resources to continue unchecked and unchallenged. Let’s break it down, because the silence is not one-size-fits-all—it stems from different places with different kinds of people. There are those who remain silent because they genuinely don’t understand what is happening. The deliberate lack of transparency, coupled with complex oil contracts with technical wording, leaves many in the dark. These people don’t see the full picture; they don’t grasp the magnitude of what’s being lost, stolen, or mismanaged. As a result, they stay quiet—not out of malice or apathy, but out of confusion and uncertainty. How can they question or demand change if they don’t fully understand what is wrong? Then, there are those who stay silent because they want to get a piece of the action. They see the billions of dollars flowing through the country and hope to secure their share, however small, by keeping their heads down and their mouths shut, not rocking the boat. These people are convinced that silence is an investment for their personal gain - they rationalize their inaction by telling themselves that their silence might lead to a job, a contract, or some other benefits. For them, silence is not just golden—it is self-serving. Others are silent because they are already part of the action. These are the ones directly benefiting from the shady
deals, contracts, and under-the-table arrangements that come with the mismanagement of Guyana’s resources. Speaking out would mean jeopardizing their pockets, Complicity is their ticket to wealth, and silence is the price they pay to keep the system as it is. Some remain silent out of genuine fear. Fear of retaliation, fear of losing their jobs, fear of being ostracized in their communities, or even fear for their safety. In a country where dissent is often met with aggression or threats or worse, silence becomes a shield for their survival. These people see what’s happening but feel powerless to speak out, trapped by the risks that come with raising their voices. Then there are those who remain silent because they believe and trust in these leaders. They have been convinced by the endless promises of progress and prosperity, believing that these politicians have their best interests at heart. They are holding on to hope, even as the evidence of betrayal becomes so clear and impossible to ignore. These people are not silent because they are complicit or afraid—they are silent because they still believe, despite all that is happening. And finally, there are those who are sitting in the middle of the fence—caught between wanting to see change and wanting to secure a piece of the cake for themselves. These individuals are in a peculiar position. They see the injustice, they recognize the mismanagement, and deep down, they know Guyana deserves better. But their personal interests hold them back. Instead of speaking out or taking a stand, they choose to wait and watch, carefully observing which side of the fence will be more beneficial to them. Continued on page 3
GCAA awaiting stakeholder feedback on deadly GDF crash report - Edghill
‘Citizens who wish to enter the political race should not be threatened’ - Nigel Hughes
Leader of the Alliance for Change, Nigel Hughes
…says the more contestants, the more options available to the electorate