Ferlin Pedro
Ferlin Pedro is a scholar with a Master's degree in Philosophy and Religion, who actively engages in discussions surrounding freedom of expression and the implications of colonial-era laws in contemporary society. His recent letter to the editor addresses the case of Daniel Wharton, also known as 'Baby Skello', highlighting the importance of protecting artistic expression and the constitutional rights of individuals in Guyana. Pedro emphasizes the need for a secular approach to governance that prioritizes justice and societal well-being over religious sensitivities.
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Ferlin Pedro expresses concerns about the death penalty in Guyana in a letter to the editor.
Guyana may have to navigate the moral dilemma associated with the death penalty and its presumptive fallout with Caracas
Guyana· 2025-10-30Ferlin Pedro is responding to concerns about press freedom in Guyana.
Issues raised by Reporters Without Borders are valid and cumulatively constitute a threat to the press’s ability to hold power accountable without fearGuyana· 2025-09-18Ferlin Pedro signed the letter addressing the issues within Forward Guyana.
Forward Guyana must clarify the party’s commitment to inclusivity, particularly concerning sexual orientationGuyana· 2025-07-31
Ferlin Pedro expresses concerns about the allure of populist rhetoric in politics.
Populist rhetoric today often lacks concrete policy frameworksGuyana· 2025-07-29Ferlin Pedro wishes to contribute to the present dialogue between writers Ronald Emanuel and Fred Nunes.
The State’s ethical position in a secular society is to refrain from enacting laws that privilege any one’s religious morality over othersGuyana· 2025-07-27
Ferlin Pedro outlines the challenges of achieving third-force accountability in Guyana's Parliament.
The argument for so-called third-force accountability in Guyana’s Parliament is highly optimisticGuyana· 2025-07-22Ferlin Pedro wrote a letter to the editor discussing the political landscape in Guyana.
The drive for party paramountcy has intensifiedGuyana· 2025-07-02
Ferlin Pedro wrote a letter discussing the balance between protected speech and hate speech.
Drawing the line between protected speech and hate speechGuyana· 2025-06-24
Ferlin Pedro is writing in response to a letter regarding the implications of Daniel Wharton's case.
When rights and societal mores become co-dependent, secularism and democracy risk being underminedGuyana· 2025-06-20
The letter is signed by Ferlin Pedro, who argues against the blasphemy libel law.
Retention of blasphemy libel law could have legal implications for innocent persons under the guise of religious offenceGuyana· 2025-06-17
Mr. Ferlin Pedro asserted that blasphemy laws are outdated colonial relics in a letter published on June 15, 2025.
Freedom of expression is not without its limitsGuyana· 2025-06-16Ferlin Pedro expresses concerns about the implications of colonial-era laws on freedom of expression in Guyana.
Colonial-era law used against ‘Baby Skello’ stifles the very freedom of expression enshrined in constitutionGuyana· 2025-06-15