Latest update August 15th, 2026 12:49 AM
Sep 01, 2018 Letters
Dear Editor,
My experience and studies in leadership has instilled one basic principle – When communicating problems also provide solutions. You’re either a part of the solution or fall back to allow someone else’s.
Every so often, the President and government Ministers extol problems they are encountering in governing the country. Lacking are their opinions and/or proposed solutions to the myriad issues that they are encountering.
We are aware of Mr. Greenidge’s retort that the Foreign Affairs is not an employment bureau, to the flood of aspirants from the diaspora or Finance Minister, Jordan on the lack of audit capacity for ExxonMobil US$460M bill. Now President Granger’s ‘haemorrhaging’.
The public is left with the empty feeling that some folks may not be able to handle what’s coming their way. More open press conferences are a means to get out the solution messages for public scrutiny. This step could be perilous for the uninitiated, but helpful if one is on a continuous learning journey.
The fact is that the public often knows of the problems before they are acknowledged by the government. Therefore, it seems to be a fair question to ask – What do ministers do if not advancing solutions and solving problems?
Phil Edwards
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Rising Debt, Rising US Dollar Rate in Oil-rich Guyana!

Aug 14, 2026
2026 Republic Bank CPL…GAW vs. JK – Hope goes for unbeaten fifty Kaieteur Sports – Guyana Amazon Warriors got their first win of the season last night after playing a competitive game...Aug 14, 2026
Peeping Tom… (Kaieteur News) – It is commendable that the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has taken the time to respond to the concerns being raised about the proposed Versailles-to-Parika four-lane highway and, in particular, the allegation that the project is grossly...Aug 02, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Daniel Ortega has now said openly what his regime has demonstrated for years: the people of Nicaragua are not to be permitted to remove their rulers through elections. During celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, Ortega...Aug 14, 2026
Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Soon it will be four weeks since the horrendous MV Barima tragedy struck the consciousness. Already, the PPP Govt’s tactic is obvious: slow walk this national tragedy into obscurity. I watch the bereaved families, the wider Guyanese family, how...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: glennlall2000@gmail.com / kaieteurnews@yahoo.com