This essay honors my Uncle Charlie’s memory and emerges from research undertaken in preparing his eulogy. What began as a personal tribute evolved into a broader exploration of a pivotal…
Stories shape our world. They are the invisible threads that weave together the fabric of our families, our communities, and our nations. A compelling narrative can ignite a sense of…
The recent federal indictment of Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida represents a watershed moment for Guyana [1]. Filed on…
When President Irfaan Ali stood before the crowd at the October 5 commissioning of the new Demerara River Bridge, his announcement raised a question that cuts to the core of…
In memory of Joseph Walter Holder (1936-2022), the Guyanese engineer who led the design and construction of the original Demerara Harbour Bridge The Demerara River has long been the artery…
The Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the Fisher v. GECOM case represents a profound missed opportunity for Guyana to strengthen its democratic foundations. In characterizing this constitutional challenge as “most…
The story of Guyana today feels like a parable. A small country, rich in rivers and rainforests, and an abundance of wildlife, suddenly finds itself sitting on vast reserves of…
In the collective memory of Guyana, the great flood of 2005 remains a stark reminder of the nation’s vulnerability to the forces of nature. Yet, the silent guardians that stand…
The Attorney General’s response to the Fisher v. GECOM case reveals a troubling preference for procedural barriers over democratic participation. In submissions filed September 24, 2025, the state’s legal team…
A legal battle with profound implications for the future of Guyanese democracy is currently before the nation’s highest courts. The case, Krystal Hadassah Fisher v. The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)…