There must be equality before the law or justice will bend to wealth and power

Aug 24, 2025 Letters

Dear Editor,

In the last two weeks, we witnessed a pensioner placed on $1.5M bail for land fraud, followed by a duo charged for similar offences. Let me be clear; anyone who commits a crime must be held accountable. But what is troubling, indeed unacceptable is the blatant double standard in the application of the law. In Guyana today, the poor and vulnerable are made to feel the full weight of justice, while the politically connected and the affluent act with impunity, untouched by the courts.

We cannot forget the allegations involving Minister Susan Rodrigues’ staff only a few months ago, or the numerous questionable practices within the housing sector. Yet, no charges have been laid. No court appearances. Instead, silence, cover-ups, and the continued exploitation of ordinary citizens by those sworn to serve the public. This is not justice; it is privilege for the few and punishment for the rest.

Our land laws, outdated for more than fifty years, are enabling these abuses. They must be comprehensively overhauled and strengthened to prevent corruption and restore faith in public institutions. Unless there is equality before the law, Guyana will remain a country where justice bends to wealth and power.

I strongly believe that after the September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections, the incoming government must act decisively to reform the CHPA and housing laws. Anything less will mean a continuation of a system where the powerful exploit, and the powerless suffer.

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