Think on That

Cyber stains

The release and wide distribution of videos involving sexual activity on social media has become somewhat of a norm in Guyana.

We are exposed

Temporary rifts are instigated by factors like distrust stemming from history and prejudice; promises that have been unfulfilled and loyalty embedded in skin.

Venezuelan fever

I have never obsessively compared myself to other women. Since my teenage years, I have never been interested in conforming to the accepted beauty standards.

Road Crisis

The macabre results of Guyana’s vehicular accidents have created enough trauma to impact a few generations.

A culture of begging

In the midst of the bustle along Regent Street in this season of abundance and overindulgence, an old woman stood on the pavement and pleaded, “Please for a help.”

The decline

A mini-bus conductor hung his body outside the open door of a moving bus, gyrated as the music played loudly, while passengers cackled and filmed.

#mentoo

I have attended various events celebrating the achievements of women, empowerment forums and the establishment of movements for the advancement of women.

A song and a prayer

Dear… God… Dear God, I am thankful for life… I wonder if the vagrants pray and stop before their prayers are verses.

Sea of pink

As powerful as we may be, whether we be rich or poor, and no matter our ethnicity, death is inevitable.

Party time

This year a few new political parties were formed. The March 2020 elections are no doubt critical, but we have been there before.

Repentance

“We are a nation that needs to repent.” This sentiment is a common response to social ills and the politics that exploit the vulnerabilities, ignorance and prejudice of the people.

Family sins

Disturbing stories are so common that often they are the focus for a day or two and then we wait for the next manifestation of the mental illness that permeates our society.

Life and death

A funeral service in the United States in early September, when signs of Fall, like mild chills, seep into the pores and linger for days.

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