For Dave Martins – 100 Reasons to Hope: Reason #2
Dear Dave, In 2015, the APNU/AFC Coalition won the general elections by 1.1% or 4, 506 votes. I like to think of this margin as the 1.1 majority and I believe that it is, to a large extent, reflective of the majority of non-partisan voters who voted in that elections. We must also recognize that there are those non-partisan voters, like myself, who decided not … Continue reading For Dave Martins – 100 Reasons to Hope: Reason #2
For Dave Martins – 100 Reasons to Hope: Reason #1
Dear Dave, I still think of the evening of May 24th, 2016 at Moray House Trust. Only two days before our country’s 50th Independence Anniversary, I spoke about my vision for Guyana in 2066 and expressed my belief that change, the kind we want, was inevitable. After my talk, you more or less asked me why we should continue to hope. I tried my best … Continue reading For Dave Martins – 100 Reasons to Hope: Reason #1
Love in a Time of Hatred
By Saieed Khalil In a time of so much hatred, racism and xenophobia, love is a light we should let in. “Gay Pride was not born of a need to celebrate being gay, but our right to exist without persecution. So instead of wondering why there isn’t a straight pride movement, be thankful you don’t need one.” In 2014, US President Barack Obama designated … Continue reading Love in a Time of Hatred
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?
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