President’s Remarks Spark Outcry | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

President Irfaan Ali’s comments blaming rising living costs on Guyanese eating and spending habits have sparked outrage, with critics calling his remarks “tone deaf” and demanding policy solutions over personal responsibility. As everyday citizens struggle to afford basics like vegetables and rent amid scarce government support, vendors and workers reveal how shifting lifestyles—driven by safety concerns, supermarket preferences, and dollar shortages—are compounding the crisis. Many argue that while habits may have changed, the real fix lies in raising wages, lowering prices, and upgrading…