A young attorney and political advocate believes his generation must earn their seat at the table—and he’s putting in the work to claim his When Eden David Corbin walks down Regent Street …
Diaspora Engagement
A Forbes Burnham Legacy Under Pressure: The 56-Year History of Guyana’s National Insurance Scheme
This article benefited significantly from the advice and insights of Winston Jordan, former Minister of Finance of Guyana, whose careful reading and constructive feedback enhanced its historical accuracy and practical relevance. Established …
Reflection: History, Humility, and the Work Before Us
This morning at Marsh Chapel, Boston University, the message centered on a familiar but urgent truth: true strength is born of humility. The Gospel reading told the parable of the Pharisee and …
The Unsettling Shuffle at the Helm of Guyana’s Judiciary
Something deeply troubling is unfolding at the apex of Guyana’s judiciary. The sudden, stage-managed early retirement of Chancellor Yonette Cummings-Edwards, occurring almost simultaneously with the humiliating spectacle of Acting Chief Justice Roxane …
Can Africa Birth a $2.5 Billion AI Powerhouse? Lessons for the Global South
When the Japanese artificial intelligence startup Sakana announced its plan to raise capital at a valuation of roughly US $2.5 billion, the technology world paused to take note [1]. To place this …
Beyond Representation: Meritocracy as the Bedrock of Guyana’s Future
New Election Petition Challenges September 2025 Polls on Grounds of Systemic Discrimination
A fresh legal challenge has been mounted against the results of Guyana’s September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections, asserting that the country’s electoral laws and their application by the Guyana …
Keith Fitzpatrick Semple: The Last of the “West Indians”
October 2025. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the West Indies cricket team faces another humiliating defeat—a 2-0 series loss to India following an innings thrashing in Ahmedabad. Yet on Day …
The Golden Era of Guyanese Music: Winston Lewis and the Steel Pan Revolution (1940s-1970s)
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 era in …
Shaping the Guyanese Story: Building a Shared and Prosperous Future
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 shared purpose, …
