Silent Skies, Gathering Storm: Guyana Must Wake Up

Nov 17, 2025 Letters

Dear Editor,

Guyana today stands at a perilous crossroads. While the government projects confidence in its economic and industrial ambitions, the air is thick with unease. The flurry of appearances by President Dr. Irfaan Ali and his team—opening factories, attracting investors, and promoting Guyana as a new industrial hub—has sparked national optimism. Yet behind this curtain of development, the silence on a growing external threat grows more haunting by the day.

The discreet visit of U.S. Admiral John Holsey, accompanied by confidential meetings with senior Guyanese officials, did not go unnoticed. We have also witnessed US marines based at the Embassy giving “military style medical training” to Guyana’s soldiers. It may well signal deeper regional preparations tied to the escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela. Reports of a sustained buildup of American military assets across the region suggest that the question is no longer if conflict will come—but when.

Venezuela has declared itself ready. Its armed forces are reportedly in heightened alert mode, and its rhetoric against Guyana has only hardened.

Our own nation, however, remains disturbingly quiet. There have been no public advisories or detailed statements from the government to reassure an anxious citizenry. The vast, porous border we share with Venezuela extends for hundreds of miles—undefended, under‑monitored, and dangerously exposed. The silence from the authorities leaves one to wonder: what is the plan?

Guyana’s military remains modest, its defensive infrastructure minimal, and its people largely uninformed about contingencies should hostilities erupt. The perception that we are relying entirely on the United States for protection is both dangerous and disempowering. National sovereignty demands national preparedness—not mere dependence.

This is no longer just a matter for policymakers or diplomats. Every citizen must recognise the gravity of what may lie ahead. It is a moment that calls for vocal advocacy—demanding transparency from those who govern, accountability from those who plan, and honesty from those who know. The people of Guyana deserve to be briefed, not blindsided in the face of an impending war.

In times of uncertainty, silence is not strength—it is surrender. Guyana must speak, plan, and act with unity and foresight. The gathering storm on our border is not someone else’s battle; it is our collective responsibility to safeguard our homeland. History will judge harshly the generation that looked away when vigilance was most needed

Sincerely,
Hemdutt Kumar.

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