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
It is time
Our country is small and our people are inescapably connected. I believe that last May we began the fight to take Guyana back; to give her the sort of grooming she deserved these past 50 years. The more I think of where we were and where we are today, the more I see that many of those people who lead us carry heavy hearts full … Continue reading It is time
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
To Anna Correia, Without Wax
Dear Anna Correia, I would like to thank you most sincerely for giving me the opportunity to use you as an example of why many young Guyanese lose their voice before it can mature and why our national discourse is a bitter place full of knives, thorns and all sharp, cutting things. In your letter to the Kaieteur News yesterday, you identified my brand “Without … Continue reading To Anna Correia, Without Wax
The Best Minister in the Coalition Government
Getting into politics in Guyana has always meant aligning yourself with one or the other major political parties and becoming branded. Too often, people with good intentions have entered politics and lost their individuality because the party image and baggage eats them up. I believe that maintaining your individuality and always acting in favour of your personal beliefs is one of the most difficult things … Continue reading The Best Minister in the Coalition Government
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