by Imran Bacchus Over the years Guyana has struggled to improve the standard and quality of living for its people due to political mismanagement by political parties (Ellington, 2023). Political players have meddled and cavorted with the country’s economy for their own and selfish gain resulting in corruption and lack of development across sectors. The …
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The Caribbean’s Role in Creating a Clean Energy Future
February 23by Jyasi Murray At 2024’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), agreements were made am …
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Read morePrioritizing Mental Health in the Caribbean: A Regional Imperative
February 19Guest Editorial by Chaneil Imhoff Mental health is not just a personal concern—it is a significant p …
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Read moreby Imran Bacchus Young people play a crucial role in our democracies. Oftentimes, they are left on the sidelines of key decision-making at the national level, which can affect their lives and future. On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Guyana National Youth Council (GNYC), through its President, organised a group of young people to be …
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by Jyasi Murray At 2024’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), agreements were made amongst world leaders of various developed nations to contribute amounts of up to 1.3 trillion dollars per year in climate financing by 2035. Developing nations however, particularly small island developing states, have a great part to play in the global …
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Guest Editorial by Chaneil Imhoff Mental health is not just a personal concern—it is a significant public health and development issue that influences the trajectory of families, communities, and entire nations. In the Caribbean, mental health challenges are growing at an alarming rate, and addressing them requires a coordinated, multisectoral effort. Studies reveal that mental …
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by Faseeh Abbas Recently, incoming President of the United States Donald Trump expressed interest in the idea of annexing Canada, Greenland, and Panama, citing their strategic importance to his country. But wait a minute. What? Canada, Greenland, and Panama? What is even special about them? The notion of annexing sovereign countries and territories is politically …
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by Chimaobi Omeye The government of the United Kingdom last week vetoed the inclusion of reparations for slavery from the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. This came as a shock to many who believe the matter should have been discussed extensively. The question was raised as to why …
by Imran Bacchus As Guyana continues to boom economically since the discovery and production of oil, its GDP has transformed, resulting in a country that was once deemed one of the poorest economies in the Western Hemisphere becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The eyes of major developers and investors are set …
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by Liam Miller On August 30, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal passed away at 95. As expected, Sir Shridath has been celebrated as one of the great sons of the Caribbean region. For many young people, including myself, figures like Sir Shridath may only be encountered in the pages of history books. While these books serve …
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A short bio about yourself My name is Maya Kirti Nanan, a 21-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago. I am proud to be the first Diana Award recipient from my country and the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2023/2024. Currently, I am pursuing a BSc in Youth Development Work and I will graduate next year. …
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by Jada Chambers “I saw wind, natural wind, and I’m never going through that again,” Uncle Thomas mumbled to almost at the brink of tears. He, and the rest of the island were awaiting the arrival of the ferry to transport them to mainland St Vincent. I was surprised to see him speaking to a …