The Rodney COI and the Partisan Motive

I wrote this article a while ago as a sample for someone but I think that today most of it remains relevant and important. Dr. Rodney’s work and memories of him that have been shared influenced me in many ways. Today, I want to remember him and remind people of how the State continues to treat him. To do otherwise, would not be very Rodney-like. Freedom, … Continue reading The Rodney COI and the Partisan Motive

Is a 50% ministerial pay increase really the best way to address corruption?

I originally wrote this article as a sample to be submitted to an editor. I decided to publish it today because there are some questions which must not be allowed to sleep for too long. If you would like a copy of the original article complete with references feel free to reach out to me either by commenting here, email or Facebook. “I believe it … Continue reading Is a 50% ministerial pay increase really the best way to address corruption?

The ‘Why’ behind my blogging

For most of my blogging career, I’ve written about Guyanese politics in relation to race and ethnic identity. But what many people don’t know is why I started blogging. All my life I’ve been obsessed with telling stories and I began blogging because I believe that our stories are spectacular stories that can’t be found anywhere else. I mean, yeah, you may take a boat … Continue reading The ‘Why’ behind my blogging

Youths under a new government

In his introductory speech to the 2016 budget, Minister of Finance Winston Jordan said that the Coalition government consulted youths from across the country. He also used the opportunity to take a jab at the PPP Opposition about their refusal to participate in these budget consultations. The minister’s statement seems to suggest that young people currently enjoy inclusivity. Perhaps this is true for some. But … Continue reading Youths under a new government