Ralph Ramkarran
Ralph Ramkarran is a distinguished lawyer and former politician in Guyana, having served as Chairman of the 1999 Constitutional Reform Commission and Speaker of the National Assembly. Recently, he has been mentioned in discussions regarding his defense of the legal framework surrounding the implementation of biometrics in elections.
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Recent news mentions
Ralph Ramkarran reflects on the impact of Stabroek News in his column.
Stabroek News altered the rhythm of life, goodbye and thanks
Guyana· 2026-05-27
Ralph Ramkarran described the Jagdeo government as being fraught with ‘pervasive corruption’.
Mohamed’s emergence as the Opposition Leader is the indirect result of the PPP’s failure to frontally address corruptionGuyana· 2026-01-27
Mr Ralph Ramkarran explained that the method for appointing an Opposition Leader can be found in Article 184 of the Constitution.
The Speaker - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-01-25
Ralph Ramkarran is a former Speaker of the National Assembly who has publicly explained the constitutional process required to elect the Leader of the Opposition.
Speaker has yet another opportunity to redeem himselfGuyana· 2026-01-22
Ralph Ramkarran provides a necessary and sobering analysis of the stark dichotomy between Guyana’s unprecedented oil-driven economic growth and the persistent, severe poverty afflicting a significant portion of its citizenry.
Decisive leadership needed to operationalize compassionate, relentless assault on extreme poverty and high food pricesGuyana· 2025-12-09
Ralph Ramkarran said the government has offered no clear plan to tackle poverty in a structural way.
Govt needs a structured plan to tackle poverty – RamkarranGuyana· 2025-12-08Ralph Ramkarran is the author of the column discussing the political situation in Guyana.
Will Dr. Terrence Campbell shake Dr. Irfaan Ali’s hand?Guyana· 2025-11-23
Mr. Ralph Ramkarran is mentioned as an esteemed jurist who could have brought clarity to the matter.
The 1931 Extradition Treaty and subsequent agreements between the US and the UK do not encompass the territory that was then British GuianaGuyana· 2025-11-14
Commentator Ralph Ramkarran says that the election results prove that infrastructure work and a high GDP are not enough to attract a significant increase in support.
PPP needs refashioned house-to-house programme to make political inroads – RamkarranGuyana· 2025-10-23Ralph Ramkarran, SC, was one of the prominent members who resigned following the controversial ANUG-WIN alliance.
Dr. Mark France quits as ANUG ChairmanGuyana· 2025-10-14
Mr Ralph Ramkarran resigned from ANUG, one of the best-known mini-parties.
Personal realignments - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-07-06
Ralph Ramkarran, SC, is a former speaker of the National Assembly who tendered his resignation from ANUG.
ANUG, minus Ramkarran and Jonas, to contest elections under WIN bannerGuyana· 2025-06-30Ralph Ramkarran heads Cameron and Shepherd, one of Guyana’s oldest law firms.
Disappointing that our nation’s chief legal officer would conduct himself in this reckless mannerGuyana· 2025-06-19
Ralph Ramkarran's desire to preserve the memory of his father is mentioned in the context of the article.
Memorialising one’s heritage need not be at the expense of the legacy of otherGuyana· 2025-05-23
Ralph Ramkarran urged political parties to embrace a system of shared governance.
Is it not time for us to embrace a system of shared governance?Guyana· 2025-05-12
Ralph Ramkarran received the report from the Disciplined Forces Commission on behalf of the National Assembly.
Without real police reform, economic progress is illusoryGuyana· 2025-04-27
Ralph Ramkarran, the former Speaker of the National Assembly and son of Boysie Ramkarran, expressed his gratitude on Facebook.
Bel Air street named after Boysie RamkarranGuyana· 2025-04-23
Sunday Stabroek commentator Ralph Ramkarran has turned the heat up on Beijing regarding Guyana’s border controversy with Venezuela.
Remarks of Charge d’ Affaires of the Chinese EmbassyGuyana· 2025-04-21
Speaker Ralph Ramkarran was described as wise, informative, and cooperative, representing a former President of Guyana.
Herdmanston’s Lodge conference on the border controversy illuminated a refreshing model of Guyanese civility and constructive cooperationGuyana· 2025-03-31
Ralph Ramkarran has the courage to speak out against perceived wrongdoings.
An editorial policy rooted in truth, fairness, balance and right to replyGuyana· 2025-03-16
Ralph Ramkarran presents an argument that paints the banks as angelic institutions hindered by draconian regulations from the Central Bank.
Banking sector must evolve beyond superficial digitisation and implement fundamental reformsGuyana· 2025-03-05
Ralph Ramkarran is among other brilliant attorneys who have not filed PIL to empower the public.
Guyana desperately needs legal minds that could hold governments accountableGuyana· 2025-02-18
Ralph Ramkarran is a legal counterpart to Claudette Singh and has served as Chairman of the 1999 Constitutional Reform Commission.
Ramkarran’s invoked Articles 59 and 159 of the Constitution does not preclude the implementation of biometricsGuyana· 2025-02-17
