Christopher Ram

Christopher Ram

commentator Guyana

Christopher Ram is a respected Guyanese lawyer, accountant, and commentator known for his insights into economic and financial issues in the Caribbean. He has been an outspoken advocate for transparency and accountability in governance, often highlighting the challenges faced by developing economies in the region, particularly in relation to trade and taxation policies. In his recent commentary, Ram discusses the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies on Caribbean economies, emphasizing the potential devastation to traditional export sectors and the importance of the Value-Added Tax system for government revenues.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
5 wks
Reach
4,111
Power
31$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 2 5.50 0.35% +50% 786,552 4,111 $6,000 31$
Totals 2 786,552 4,111 $6,000 31$
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Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: This column supports President Irfaan Ali’s call in St. Kitts for the removal of artificial barriers to trade. 7

Stabroek News: President Ali calls for removal of trade barriers in St. Kitts - then imposes his own in Guyana

Guyana Guyana: Christopher Ram has described the state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation as effectively using the state as an ATM. 4

Stabroek News: State is like an ATM to GuySuCo…Ram

Guyana Guyana: Christopher Ram provides a business and economic commentary on the state of GuySuCo. 5

Stabroek News: The National ATM at GuySuCo

Guyana Guyana: Chartered accountant Christopher Ram has alleged that the Government has granted ExxonMobil a second force majeure under the 2016 Stabroek Production Sharing Agreement. 5

Stabroek News: Gov’t mum on claim by Ram that 2nd force majeure granted to Exxon under 2016 PSA

Guyana Guyana: Commentator Christopher Ram has queried why the government is proposing to purchase the Berbice Bridge. 5

Stabroek News: Ram challenges gov’t intention to buy Berbice Bridge

Guyana Guyana: Christopher Ram’s reminder highlights a foundational lack of democratic legitimacy regarding the current Auditor General's appointment. 6

Stabroek News: We need a qualified and fiercely independent Auditor General

Guyana Guyana: Christopher Ram expresses his opinion that the law allows publication of the report, subject only to limited redaction. 7

Stabroek News: The law allows publication of the helicopter crash report subject only to such limited and necessary redaction to protect legitimate national security interests

Guyana Guyana: Christopher Ram has raised concerns about the independence of Guyana’s audit office and the integrity of its oversight systems. 6

Stabroek News: Ram questions independence of audit office as Sharma seeks extension of tenure

Guyana Guyana: Christopher Ram signed off the letter addressing the issue of the Speaker's interruption. 6

Stabroek News: Speaker’s interruption of Nandranie Singh was out of order