The Columbus Myth
If I knew then what I know now I’d have stood up and given my Primary 4 teacher a good lecture. I can’t believe I grew up believing that Christopher Columbus discovered the West Indies and Guyana! Well, for all of you who still believe that allow me to dispel that myth. Right this moment, you need to get that notion out of your head. … Continue reading The Columbus Myth
Born in Misery’s Place
I’ve seen Guyana in a way that I’d rather not have seen her until I was a little more older, a little more mature. I’ve seen miserably blank faces, miserably frustrated souls who gave up on life long before they even learnt of trying. Sadly, even I was once tempted to give up on life and condemn myself to just going through the motion of living. … Continue reading Born in Misery’s Place
The Berbice Experience
Beauty, it’s something we all appreciate and something most of us Guyanese are willing to travel 1000s of miles in search of. But beauty, it’s right here in Guyana too and it isn’t very far away from the former Garden City. It’s some time around 6am on a Saturday and I’m sitting in one of our infamous minibuses headed to Georgetown. It’s the first leg … Continue reading The Berbice Experience
Freddie or Freedom of Expression? To-may-to/To-mah-to?
I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. (Voltaire) Controversial columnist and political activist Freddie Kissoon has been attacked yet again. But do we really understand what this means? Those of us who are able to see the situation for what it really is, will realise that it isn’t Freddie who has been … Continue reading Freddie or Freedom of Expression? To-may-to/To-mah-to?
Patterns of Abuse – Part 1
This is one in a series of articles which I hope will help women to recognise patterns of abuse. Share this with men and women, old and young, so that we can spot abuse as early as possible whether we are in or out of the abusive relationship. By recognising patterns early on, we can save a life, save someone unnecessary damage and pain, and help them to … Continue reading Patterns of Abuse – Part 1
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