“Don’t call me” — Walrond warns as tint crackdown sparks priority debate

Apr 02, 2026 News

Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond

(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has issued a blunt warning to motorists: comply with the new tint laws or face the consequences. And don’t expect rescue from high places.

Appearing on New Day, the minister made it clear that the era of calling a “big one” to escape enforcement must end. She acknowledged that some drivers believe connections can override the law. “Don’t call me.” Walrond stressed that the regulations are clear and must be applied across the board, with no special treatment. She underscored that leaders themselves are rejecting such interference, echoing calls for strict adherence and equal enforcement. But even as the government pushes ahead with an aggressive tint crackdown, criticism is mounting over whether priorities are misplaced. Opposition MP Toshanna Famey-Corlette has raised concerns about the heavy focus on tint enforcement while a far deadlier issue continues to grip the nation: reckless driving.

Member of Parliament (MP) for the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Toshanna Famey-Corlette.

The MP made it clear that there is nothing wrong with enforcing the law, but stressed that priorities matter. Citing the latest report from the Traffic Chief, Mahendra Singh which confirmed that 28 lives were lost on the roadways of Guyana between March 1 and March 21, 2026, she reminded that speeding remains the leading factor for fatal accidents, and was responsible for a majority of the deaths.

“These are not opinions. These are official police statistics. Yet, there is no evidence identifying tint as a cause of fatal accidents. So, the question must be asked, why are we not seeing the same level of aggressive enforcement and public education targeting speeding, reckless driving, and dangerous road use? Where is the sustained road safety campaign? Where is the education for drivers and pedestrians?” she queried. Famey-Corlette reasoned that if the same strict measures and energy that is being placed into tint enforcement, were directed towards road safety then it is likely that the public would respond in the same manner and most likely there will be fewer deaths. “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Let us stop misplacing priorities. Let us focus on saving lives,” the MP added.

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