Hemdutt Kumar
Hemdutt Kumar is a commentator and observer of international relations, particularly focusing on the dynamics of post-colonial states and their relationships with former colonial powers. He has recently highlighted France's strategic pivot towards strengthening diplomatic ties with Guyana, contrasting it with the country's waning influence in Africa due to historical grievances against its colonial past.
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Hemdutt Kumar emphasizes the importance of balancing faith and public responsibility in Guyana's diverse society.
Leaders must be reminded how essential it is to navigate dogmas of faith and public responsibility
Guyana· 2026-03-07Hemdutt Kumar wrote a letter to the editor discussing Guyana's foreign policy contradictions.
Did Guyana’s recent foreign policy contradictions expose it as subordinated to America’s interest?Guyana· 2026-03-05
Hemdutt Kumar is the author of the letter addressing the issues surrounding the Guyana Revenue Authority's handling of the case involving Azruddin Mohamed.
GRA has serious questions to answer over probe into Mohamed car transfersGuyana· 2026-03-04
Hemdutt Kumar expresses concerns about the healthcare revolution narrative in Guyana.
Familiar rhetorical flourish insertion in the promise of Guyana as a burgeoning pharmaceutical manufacturing hub and Caribbean “brain hub”Guyana· 2026-03-04Hemdutt Kumar expresses skepticism about the government's new procurement website.
Government’s procurement website lacks transparency as it does not clarify who bid, won, for how much, and on what groundsGuyana· 2026-03-02Hemdutt Kumar is recognized for his critical portrayal of the recent Energy Conference.
Oil and gas conference ducked critical issues, excluded oppositionGuyana· 2026-03-01
Hemdutt Kumar signed the letter to the editor.
Unprincipled for President to declare oil off limits as humanitarian aid to CubaGuyana· 2026-03-01
Hemdutt Kumar expresses the urgent need for accountability regarding Aleena Preetam's death.
Aleena Preetam’s death is a searing indictment of ministries of education, human servicesGuyana· 2026-02-28
Hemdutt Kumar expresses concerns about the government's handling of the Berbice Bridge buyout.
Can the reverting of the Berbice Bridge to the state be construed as a case of double charging Guyanese taxpayers?Guyana· 2026-02-27Hemdutt Kumar expresses concerns about the healthcare revolution in Guyana and the issues surrounding the maternal and paediatric hospital projects.
Collapse of prime contractor raises serious questions about maternal and paediatric hospitalGuyana· 2026-02-22Hemdutt Kumar expresses concern over the treatment of citizens in Guyana.
Impossible to reconcile Exxon’s head’s ‘save the planet’ gaffe and Paruima’s Deputy Toshao rescue of a person strapped in a warisheeGuyana· 2026-02-21
Hemdutt Kumar expresses his views on the government's handling of the democratic process in Region Ten.
Further erosion of government’s democratic credentials in Region Ten’s RDC impasseGuyana· 2026-02-18
Hemdutt Kumar expresses gratitude for the impact of Stabroek News on public life.
Stabroek News epitomized a brand of journalism that served the powerless, not the powerfulGuyana· 2026-02-17Hemdutt Kumar is the author of the letter discussing Guyana's transparency issues.
Guyana’s upward nudge to 40 points on the Transparency International Index masks its contradictory realitiesGuyana· 2026-02-16Hemdutt Kumar expresses concern over the government's financial decisions regarding the bridge.
Why is gov’t planning to pay billions for a bridge that was about to be free?Guyana· 2026-02-15
Hemdutt Kumar is the author of the letter addressing the misuse of public servant files.
A calculated data dump designed to silence dissentGuyana· 2026-02-13
Hemdutt Kumar wrote a letter to the editor expressing concerns about the budgetary adjustments.
Dubious figure for cash grant recipientsGuyana· 2026-02-12
Hemdutt Kumar expresses concern over the budget allocation favoring the First Lady over the Leader of the Opposition.
Unacceptable that First Lady’s office allotted more money than Opposition LeaderGuyana· 2026-02-11Hemdutt Kumar expresses the need for a qualified and fiercely independent Auditor General.
We need a qualified and fiercely independent Auditor GeneralGuyana· 2026-02-10
Hemdutt Kumar expresses concern over the treatment of Indigenous peoples in Guyana.
Amerindian Affairs Minister choice of words reflected poor judgement and knowledge gapsGuyana· 2026-02-06
Hemdutt Kumar expresses concern over the Budget 2026 numbers and their implications.
Some disturbing trends in Budget 2026 numbersGuyana· 2026-02-05
Hemdutt Kumar is addressing the editor regarding the issues in Guyana and the diaspora's response to Irfaan Ali's invitation.
Dressing up Guyana for the DiasporaGuyana· 2026-02-03
Hemdutt Kumar signed the letter expressing concerns about the government's management of the Natural Resource Fund.
The fund that was intended to save for the future is now the government’s ATMGuyana· 2026-02-02
Hemdutt Kumar expresses concerns about the constitutional challenges facing Guyana's political landscape.
Constitution must be capable of adjusting to collapse of duopolyGuyana· 2026-02-01Hemdutt Kumar writes about the political and social dynamics in Guyana regarding the impact of oil wealth on elections.
When using the ballot let foresight prevail over instant gratificationGuyana· 2026-01-31
Hemdutt Kumar expresses concerns about the effectiveness of Budget 2026 in truly benefiting the people.
When a trillion dollar budget does not translate into equitable impact it cannot be people firstGuyana· 2026-01-30
Hemdutt Kumar is the author of the letter expressing support for Azruddin Mohamed's political rise.
Mohamed’s rise signals birth of new civic consciousnessGuyana· 2026-01-28Hemdutt Kumar expresses concern over the political situation in Guyana.
Bhagwandin’s core pitch is a dangerous fictionGuyana· 2026-01-27
Hemdutt Kumar wrote a letter to the editor discussing the political situation in Guyana.
A new heavyweight has entered the ringGuyana· 2026-01-25
The letter is signed by Hemdutt Kumar.
This obviously uninformed and partisan Speaker of the House can no longer be considered an impartial refereeGuyana· 2026-01-22