Daily Features

Yesterday was World Whistleblower Day, the observance of which was to raise awareness of the role of whistleblowers in fighting corruption and maintaining national security.

By Eusi Kwayana Reports of governmental and public shortcomings in Guyana are not many, but are important. 

Tourism now dominates most Caribbean economies, drawing huge numbers of visitors and wealth into the region.

The silly season can be applied to any situation that is ludicrous, farcical, or that demonstrates a lack of intellect or common sense.

-T.N.D.: pre-empting, preventing “internal” upheavals Decided to be a bit overtly political today.

A few weeks ago, I participated in a Safe Abortions Advocacy session held by the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association.

“People shouldn’t be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.”

My first memory of the kind of substantial blackouts that have recently returned with a vengeance was in 1976, on my return from Cuba after attending the first Guyana/Cuba Joint Commission meeting that was headed on the Guyana side by Senior Minister Desmond Hoyte.

Before beginning today’s article, we invite readers to view a BBC documentary to be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlTXRWMYpzQ&feature=youtu.be

By Eusi Kwayana A longer version of this tribute was first carried on Pambazuka.org

When in the early 1990s it became apparent that Europe’s preferential regimes for Caribbean bananas and sugar were coming to an end, an impassioned debate began about a transition to other forms of economic activity. 

Political parties campaign on promises. More jobs, improved living standards and, in the case of Guyana, an end to blackouts.

Greetings friends. I had just decided to be escapist and light-hearted today when I recalled that last Friday I promised to touch on the now-sensitive issue of land management including allocations (transports, leases).

Shortly after dawn, as the sun suffuses the eastern sky and temperatures start to rise, the bees arrive to forage on the bright yellow flowers crowding the wild “carille” vine.  Known as the “baan carille,” it is an aggressive creeper that sprouted on its own, covering the ornamental tree in the far corner of the garden, so that it now appears as a strange, looming sentinel.  A milder version of the bitter gourd plant, this specimen bears miniature bumpy fruits only about an inch big.

About two years ago the Minister of Education Nicolette Henry was reported to have said, ‘The Ministry of Education will be moving to review a 20-year-old school curriculum, in an effort to re-energise the education sector here.

By Nina L. Khrushcheva MOSCOW – Chinese President Xi Jinping was the toast of Russia last week.

MONTERREY, Mexico – This country is breathing a collective sigh of relief following President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend his threat to impose draconian tariffs on Mexican goods.

Introduction It is rather unfortunate that a public spat erupted over a statement allegedly made by the Auditor General.

The moment is fast arriving when Caribbean Governments and business will have to consider the consequences of the tariff wars and sanctions that Washington is now pursuing.

The nation mourns again. This time it is for a child who was killed in an accident a week ago.