
Diaspora wars
The hate I see for Haitians transcends xenophobia. The kin of Toussaint Louverture appear to be seen as a threat.
The hate I see for Haitians transcends xenophobia. The kin of Toussaint Louverture appear to be seen as a threat.
In every nation, there are starving people. Whether the hunger is for sustenance, a fair share of the pie, knowledge or respect, that which sustains us is not equally distributed or guaranteed to all.
Last week the world celebrated Diwali. Diwali is a celebration of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
When we talk about children being the most unprotected group in Guyana, we can add the name Sanesha Lall.
There seems to be no foreseeable end to COVID-19. Nations such as the UK have recently again imposed lockdowns after relaxing some of the COVID measures for some months.
The police are responsible for enforcing the law. They work to ensure our safety and to maintain the peace.
Most of us have likely not experienced intolerable levels of hardship, such as trying to live in man-made swamps, resulting from lands being deliberately flooded with foul smelling water that could possibly cause disease.
Guyana is a cold place. We know that compassion, equality and justice are not guaranteed to all.
Guyana is a society where promises about financial freedom will always intrigue the masses.
It is easy to criticize those who colour the streets, waving placards and chanting.
For weeks residents of ‘A’ Field Sophia have been without water.
Sunday, September 13th, 2020 Parade Ground George-town was the first scene of another display of weeping and mourning that would continue along the East Coast of Demerara and culminate in Berbice.
Murdered children lying in bushes expose Guyana’s shame. Our secrets are known.
Many Guyanese choose silence when the politicians they support are in power.
The recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases in Guyana is quite troubling.
What do we expect of our leaders? Are we only concerned that they are qualified to be named to serve but their moral standards are not important?
Most Guyanese are underpaid. The majority have probably never earned a living wage.
The election process finally concluded last Sunday with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic being declared the winner.
Black Lives Matter murals were painted this week on streets in Berbice, Bartica and Georgetown.
The demonization of religious and spiritual practices has a long history.
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