Walter H Persaud
Dr. Walter H Persaud is a prominent Guyanese academic and political commentator known for his advocacy of social movements that promote inclusivity and civic consciousness among the diverse populations of Guyana. His recent writings highlight the transformative work of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) in bridging ethnic divides and fostering a sense of national identity through infrastructural development and social programs. He argues that the PPP has evolved from a traditional political party into a broader social movement that seeks economic and psychological emancipation for all Guyanese, emphasizing the importance of connecting communities through infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
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Dr. Walter H. Persaud emphasizes the need for genuine enrichment in the lives of all Guyanese amidst economic transformation.
We must ensure genuine enrichment in the lives of all Guyanese rather than merely creating protected spaces for rent-seeking
Guyana· 2026-03-01Dr. Walter H. Persaud expresses gratitude for the Stabroek News and reflects on its role in democratic dialogue.
Stabroek News’ impending closure reminds that digital technology is fluidGuyana· 2026-02-20
Dr. Walter H. Persaud emphasizes the importance of modernizing the banking sector in Guyana to ensure national security.
Emerging reality makes modernization of banking sector an issue of national securityGuyana· 2026-02-12Dr. Walter H. Persaud emphasizes the importance of retaining educational professionals in AI-education integration for Guyana's digital transformation.
Protecting cognitive capacity of the people must be at centre of AI strategyGuyana· 2026-02-10
Dr. Walter H. Persaud is the author of the letter discussing Guyana's national budget debates.
Opposition commentary proceeds as though safeguards against `Resource Curse’ are absentGuyana· 2026-02-04
Dr. Walter H. Persaud is focused on the tangible development of Guyana from his professional base in Vancouver.
Current mineral extractive policy was absent during the PNC eraGuyana· 2026-02-02
Dr. Walter H. Persaud is the author of the letter discussing the intellectual legacy of Wilson Harris.
How the intellectual creativity of Wilson Harris can help shape a Guyana Orange EconomyGuyana· 2025-12-22
Dr. Walter H. Persaud argues that Guyana’s long association with the Caribbean has hardened into a poetic burden.
Wilson Harris and I share a common preoccupation on how to liberate Guyanese thought from coastal and colonial limitsGuyana· 2025-12-21Dr. Walter H. Persaud discusses the complexities of Caribbean identity and its colonial implications in relation to Guyana.
As Guyana forges ahead with its identity construction these questions become important reflection pointsGuyana· 2025-12-20Dr. Walter H. Persaud presents a strategic vision for Guyana's future.
A more coherent nation built on three core pillarsGuyana· 2025-12-17Dr. Walter H. Persaud expresses confidence that if the government takes the lead, the country will rally behind its digital transformation agenda.
Significant sections of our population remain trapped by Central Bank’s non-digital policiesGuyana· 2025-12-13Dr. Walter H. Persaud advocates for a Guyanese version of successful anti-poverty programmes from Brazil and Mexico.
Modelling a strategy to reduce poverty in GuyanaGuyana· 2025-12-11Dr. Walter H. Persaud wrote a letter responding to the Canadian High Commissioner's comments urging Guyanese citizens to engage with democratic processes.
The role and functionality of the international community in the democratic processes in GuyanaGuyana· 2025-12-02
Dr. Walter H. Persaud reflects on the government's dynamic start and its broad scope.
Gov’t has made dynamic start which is impressively broad in scope, can embrace more citizen-friendly style of governanceGuyana· 2025-11-16
Dr Walter H. Persaud is the author of the letter discussing the implications of the Mohameds' extradition case in Guyana.
Guyana must navigate any perception that it is outsourcing its juridical sovereignty to a superpowerGuyana· 2025-11-13
Dr. Walter H. Persaud proposes a national One Village Cluster, One Product initiative tailored to Guyana.
Creating then scaling communal artisanal projects into cluster-based economiesGuyana· 2025-11-08Dr. Walter H Persaud advocates for adopting the Brazilian social welfare model to enhance poverty reduction in Guyana.
Brazil’s proven framework for achieving sustained poverty reductionGuyana· 2025-11-05Dr. Walter H. Persaud advocates for improved immigration monitoring in Guyana following a recent bombing incident.
Gaps in our internal immigration monitoring that can no longer be ignoredGuyana· 2025-10-30Dr. Walter H. Persaud emphasizes the need for anthropological research to inform moral renewal.
Anthropological research needed to inform moral renewalGuyana· 2025-10-26
Walter H. Persaud is criticized for failing to address the concerns about the cost of living crisis in Guyana.
Persaud failed miserably to address the core issue in my letter – the cost of living crisis in GuyanaGuyana· 2025-10-21
Dr. Walter H. Persaud is the author of the letter addressing the accusations made by Lincoln Lewis.
Lewis’ accusation that the PPP/C government is indifferent to worker suffering cannot withstand scrutinyGuyana· 2025-10-20Dr. Walter H. Persaud is involved in a debate regarding the extradition of a father and son from Guyana to the United States.
Perverse politics and the abdication of Guyana’s rule of lawGuyana· 2025-10-13
Sincerely, Dr. Walter H. Persaud
A digital co-payment model addresses the needs of most households while boosting local business activitiesGuyana· 2025-10-13
Dr. Walter H. Persaud emphasizes the importance of due process and civic maturity in public life.
This was a principled discussion on the “protective core” of citizenshipGuyana· 2025-10-12
Dr Walter H. Persaud emphasizes the need for Guyana to upgrade its AML/CTF regime as a national security and governance priority.
Under the cloud of alleged financial crimes Guyana’s AML/CTF regime should be upgraded as a national security and governance priorityGuyana· 2025-10-11Dr. Walter H Persaud contributed a perspective on the legal and moral obligations of the Republic regarding extradition.
The extradition of any citizen is a test of the Republic’s legal and moral obligations without compromising the protective core of citizenshipGuyana· 2025-10-10
Dr. Walter H Persaud advocates for a residency programme in Guyana to attract skilled workers and investors.
We need properly crafted plan to attract skills, investmentGuyana· 2025-09-28Dr. Walter H. Persaud emphasizes the importance of civic identity and public life in relation to riverfronts.
Riverfronts and healing - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-09-25Dr. Walter H Persaud signed the letter advocating for the twinning of Georgetown and Chiang Mai.
Thinking Thailand’s Chiang Mai on transforming the drudgery of Georgetown’s city lifeGuyana· 2025-09-23
Dr. Walter H. Persaud is advocating for digital transformation as a tool to combat corruption.
Addressing corruption requires a powerful tool such as digital transformationGuyana· 2025-09-19