Christopher Ram
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.
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Recent news mentions
Christopher Ram's letters were significant in the discussions aired in Stabroek News.
The closing of Stabroek News
Guyana· 2026-05-28
Christopher Ram reflects on the importance of independent journalism in his column regarding Guyana's oil and gas sector.
I failed to acknowledge KNGuyana· 2026-05-28
This column supports President Irfaan Ali’s call in St. Kitts for the removal of artificial barriers to trade.
President Ali calls for removal of trade barriers in St. Kitts - then imposes his own in GuyanaGuyana· 2026-03-04
Christopher Ram has described the state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation as effectively using the state as an ATM.
State is like an ATM to GuySuCo…RamGuyana· 2026-02-23Christopher Ram provides a business and economic commentary on the state of GuySuCo.
The National ATM at GuySuCoGuyana· 2026-02-20Chartered accountant Christopher Ram has alleged that the Government has granted ExxonMobil a second force majeure under the 2016 Stabroek Production Sharing Agreement.
Gov’t mum on claim by Ram that 2nd force majeure granted to Exxon under 2016 PSAGuyana· 2026-02-20
Commentator Christopher Ram has queried why the government is proposing to purchase the Berbice Bridge.
Ram challenges gov’t intention to buy Berbice BridgeGuyana· 2026-02-17
Business & Economic Commentary by Christopher Ram.
The Berbice River Bridge: Subsidy, reversion and the politics of arithmeticGuyana· 2026-02-15Christopher Ram’s reminder highlights a foundational lack of democratic legitimacy regarding the current Auditor General's appointment.
We need a qualified and fiercely independent Auditor GeneralGuyana· 2026-02-10
Christopher Ram expresses his opinion that the law allows publication of the report, subject only to limited redaction.
The law allows publication of the helicopter crash report subject only to such limited and necessary redaction to protect legitimate national security interestsGuyana· 2026-02-09
Christopher Ram has raised concerns about the independence of Guyana’s audit office and the integrity of its oversight systems.
Ram questions independence of audit office as Sharma seeks extension of tenureGuyana· 2026-02-09
Christopher Ram signed off the letter addressing the issue of the Speaker's interruption.
Speaker’s interruption of Nandranie Singh was out of orderGuyana· 2026-02-06
Mr. Ram stood firmly at the forefront of the national struggle and with the PPP to defend Guyana’s democracy following the no-confidence vote.
It would appear that the PPP’s fraternization with Ram was only for convenient purposesGuyana· 2026-02-05
Christopher Ram is a social and economic commentator who has been accused of receiving payment for preparing a Budget Debate.
I have not received any payment from Mr. Mohamed, WIN or any sanctioned individualGuyana· 2026-02-03
Christopher Ram is also mentioned as someone who attacks Exxon’s presence in Trinidad and Tobago.
Embrace T&T’s PM policies and stop complaining over ExxonMobilGuyana· 2026-01-30
Mr. Ram's independent scrutiny of management performance is limited due to continued secrecy.
Mr. Cheong’s tenure has been characterized by continued losses, weak production, increasing cost of productionGuyana· 2026-01-18
Christopher Ram expresses disappointment in Dr. Ashni Singh's handling of the National Insurance Scheme.
Audited figures must be published on this $10b NIS injectionGuyana· 2026-01-18
Christopher Ram expresses concerns about the proposed amendment to the company’s by-laws regarding shareholder voting power.
Proposed capping of Banks shareholders voting power at 15% is misconceived and legally impermissibleGuyana· 2026-01-12Christopher Ram provides a business and economic commentary on Guyana's public finances.
Guyana’s public finances need fiscal equivalent of OzempicGuyana· 2026-01-11
Christopher Ram expresses his opposition to the removal of property tax and hopes the decision will be revisited.
Property tax regime needs reform and proposed removal should be revisitedGuyana· 2025-12-22
Christopher Ram critiques the announcement of a $10 billion allocation to the National Insurance Scheme.
The $10 Billion NIS Grant: Compassion or Deception?Guyana· 2025-12-21Christopher Ram is the author of the letter addressing the EU observers' report.
EU observers report offers no endorsement of credibility, let alone free and fairGuyana· 2025-11-30Attorney-at-law Christopher Ram opened the submissions at the IACHR hearing.
Civil society takes access to info case to IACHRGuyana· 2025-11-21
Christopher Ram has excoriated the People’s Progressive Party Civic-led administration for violating the law by failing to table required statutory reports.
Ram censures govt over not publishing mid-year reportGuyana· 2025-10-20Christopher Ram discusses the absence of the 2025 Mid-Year Report required under the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act in Guyana.
A blow to fiscal transparencyGuyana· 2025-10-19
Analyst Christopher Ram stated that the measures announced by the President risk sending a clear message to exporters, importers and individuals.
President’s measures to tame foreign currency demand won’t work – Ram, CampbellGuyana· 2025-10-03
Christopher Ram authored the commentary on the underground economy.
The Underground Economy (Part Two)Guyana· 2025-10-02
Christopher Ram’s public criticisms on the issue is erroneous.
Ram’s rant on CRC sloth based on error – ChairmanGuyana· 2025-09-29
Mr. Christopher Ram, a civil society nationalist has rightly flayed the Commission for lack of progress.
Reset of Constitutional Reform Commission needed following elections resultsGuyana· 2025-09-25
Christopher Ram criticizes the Constitutional Reform Commission for its lack of accountability and transparency.
Constitutional Reform Commission must stop hiding behind self-imposed restrictionsGuyana· 2025-09-22