Babu Jaan becomes a test of political muscle, with Jagdeo and Ali expected to confront WIN, the PNC and rising public concerns.
Belief systems still shape punishment, power, and family life, from ancient taboos to modern courts. A court case and memories of boyhood work expose how old assumptions linger.
West Asia’s conflict is driving up fertiliser costs for Guyanese farmers, testing food-security ambitions despite subsidies. A planned Wales plant is central to cutting import dependence and cushioning future shocks.
Middle East conflict is disrupting jobs, fuel and remittances far beyond the front lines, with Guyana exposed.
Ethnic identity in Guyana is shaped by shared experience and power, not fixed ancestry — a challenge to rigid divisions.
Flooding is worsening across the coast, forcing calls for permanent fixes — from raised yards to higher ground. The piece also targets Georgetown’s decay and Suriname’s disputed river fees.
Rama’s exile and restraint are held up as the Indian hero’s ideal — duty over desire, unlike Western individualism.
UG’s first female vice chancellor leaves after six years, citing unfinished reforms and a return to teaching. She points to stronger student ratings, research growth and lingering backend system gaps.
Oil wealth is surging, but UG and Bank of Guyana data show hunger, higher prices, and shrinking meals for many Guyanese.
Jagdeo’s shift on energy policy raises a question: principle, or a newly discovered gas advantage? The column contrasts his earlier renewable-only vision with today’s call for balance.
A once-playful cricket tantrum has turned dangerous, with broken bottles now leaving pitches unsafe for players and umpires.
The OAS risks irrelevance as it avoids hard political issues and settles for commemorations. Sir Ronald Sanders says funding cuts and silence are weakening the institution’s purpose.
Silence from PPP women leaders after Melinda Janki’s public degradation becomes the real indictment. The column asks what solidarity means when one of Guyana’s women is attacked.