Haiti Must Center Women in Its Transition to Succeed
By Sasha Filippova Sasha Filippova is the Senior Staff Attorney for the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti (IJDH).
By Sasha Filippova Sasha Filippova is the Senior Staff Attorney for the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti (IJDH).
Business and Economic Commentary by Christopher Ram Part 7 June 21, 2024 Introduction Banks DIH Limited, a blue-chip company on the domestic scene, has asked the Securities Council of Guyana to suspend the trading of its shares on the Guyana Stock Exchange.
Whether we want to admit it or not, most people are followers.
By Emmanuel Macron, José Manuel Barroso, and Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani PARIS – Multilateralism, we are told, is in retreat.
Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Column 131 Introduction Today’s column features the financial statements of the Chinese-owned CNOOC which holds a 25% working interest in the Stabroek Block, as a “non-operating joint venture partner”.
Ask-the-Consul Installment 24-06 In this edition of our Ask-the-Consul, we will answer common questions as people make summer plans to visit family and friends or to visit one of the many attractions in the United States.
By Titir Bhattacharya and Tanika Chakraborty COVENTRY/KOLKATA – In recent years, governments in low- and middle-income countries have been experimenting with ways to alleviate the financial burden of high out-of-pocket costs for health care, which account for 40% of households’ catastrophic health spending.
By Roberto Patiño CARACAS – The upcoming presidential election in Venezuela, scheduled for July 28, is a critical moment for the country.
Last week, we began to highlight Justice Sandil Kissoon’s ruling on the industrial action taken by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) following the breakdown of talks between the Union and the Government over increases in the salaries of teachers.
Children walking aimlessly on the streets when they should be in school reflects a failed society.
Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Column 130 Introduction This week’s column features the financial statements of the Guyana branch of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, a 45% stakeholder, and the designated Operator, in the Stabroek Block.
By William R. Rhodes and Stuart P.M. Mackintosh WASHINGTON, DC – Tensions between the United States and China continue to flare, even as Treasury Secretary Janet L.
By Jorge G. Castañeda MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s elections delivered numerous surprises but few certainties.
By Vidia (Bobin) Roopchand On Saturday last, Guyanese scientist Vidia (Bobin, a nickname he got from his uncle who was a tailor) Roopchand, who hails from Wakenaam, was one of one 29 awardees at the 2024 awards organised and hosted by the RESET Talk Show, a platform and weekly broadcast out of New York.
Last week, on the occasion of World Environment Day, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated that countries must confront not just the fossil-fuel industry, but also companies that support efforts to obstruct climate action.
The “B” word is not used officially to describe the Indigenous peoples of Guyana.
By Shashi Tharoor NEW DELHI – When the results of India’s general election were announced on June 4, the biggest losers were the pundits and pollsters, who had almost unanimously predicted an overwhelming victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Column 129 Introduction On 29th December 2023, in a letter to the press, I argued that the Natural Resource Fund was overstated by G$274 BN.,
By Chris Patten LONDON – One would hope that the run-up to the United Kingdom’s general election on July 4 would feature not just weeks of political insults, dubious statistics, and empty promises but also a serious discussion about the country’s current state.
In this our third and final article on the subject, we revisit the key findings and recommendations of the 2015 Commission of Inquiry into the Guyana Public Service.
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