Mosa Telford

The voices of women should never be suppressed or silenced. Women have the right to express their opinions, to influence change and to be an integral part of decision making in any society.

Political slogans and logos have no place in our passport. But it has been done.

There are disturbing recurrences in this society. Incidences that should be rare seem to have become disturbingly common.

Twelve shots. Another woman’s dead. Bullets pierced more than the body but injured the soul.

In last week’s column the sexual abuse of Guyanese children was discussed.

The tides are constant and rough in Guyana. We are swallowed by them only to come up momentarily for air.

There are five stages to successful behaviour change. These are precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance.

Orwellian we are or on the edge? Even if it really is so, perhaps we are not allowed to say.

Green gas bottle explosions were warnings that were ignored. The pain and suffering of the Guyanese people is often like an endless tragedy for the entertainment of those culpable.

There are young people enquiring about the number of people of African descent who were killed during the crime spree in the early 2000s.

The silly season 2025 has officially begun. Sometime this year Guyanese are expected to vote in general and regional elections and as usual during every election period there are those who choose to walk into the darkness that is their lower selves.

The screams of a Toshao faded into silence and no one went to enquire.

Another American fast-food restaurant is opening in Guyana and some of the people call it progress.

Something about standing in lines especially for a long time is distressing to me.

The cries of a child can break one’s heart. The cries of a child watching their father lying lifeless on the road under the weight of a truck that was driven by a reckless driver are haunting.

Guyana’s shame is no longer subtle. No longer can we hide in the shadows wearing masks masquerading as what we are trying to be as a country.

President Ali recently announced that every Guyanese household would receive a $200000 cash grant.

Guyana is a country where tensions are brewing and perhaps a playground for criminals.

Imagine waking at 6 am, turning on the tap and there is not a drop of water.

Melissa Atwell is a human rights activist who resides in the United States.