Who Decides? The Democratic Deficit in Naming Guyana’s New Bridge
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…
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)…
In an era when Guyanese politics often feels disconnected from the lived experiences of ordinary citizens, Attorney Ronald Daniels presents a different narrative. During a recent post-election conversation on the…
Three influential United States senators have launched a high-stakes investigation into ExxonMobil’s tax practices in Guyana, raising fundamental questions about whether American taxpayers are unknowingly subsidizing the oil giant’s lucrative…
President Irfaan Ali’s administration has demonstrated commendable recognition of the Guyanese diaspora’s potential. Still, the time has come to move beyond well-crafted speeches and photo opportunities to deliver substantive policy…