by Mildred Trouillot Aristide Over three days, June 9-11, the Global Women’s Strike held an international and community gathering to launch their new multiracial Crossroads Women’s Center in Philadelphia, strengthening the connections between struggles, and making new connections.
Humanity is in the hot seat. For vast parts of North America, Asia, Africa and Europe, it is a cruel summer.
In cases of sexual assault, women who are affected are often silent.
Guyana is on a path of immense economic growth, with the country even recently being reclassified as a high-income country.
BOGOTÁ – On July 27-28, Colombia will host the first ministerial summit for sustainable, inclusive, and equitable global taxation, with the support of Brazil and Chile.
By S.R. Insanally, former Minister of Foreign Affairs As a follow up to my initial article on the above subject, I write now to express my satisfaction with, and support for the several statements made public by Guyana at a recent meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss the situation of Ukraine.
By Kevin Watkins ABIDJAN – If you are looking for an argument in West Africa, try asking which country serves the best jollof.
By Anil Persaud Anil Persaud is a street historian. The question of the oldest musical instrument invented by humans is one of those questions that is really a nest of questions.
Last week, Singapore’s Transport Minister, S. Iswaran, and a hotel tycoon, Ong Beng Seng, were arrested on allegations of corruption, following a probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.
How do we step on remnants of the remains of dead children and not think that these are gloomy times?
By Dina Khapaeva ATLANTA – Russia has a long history of rule by criminals.
In this edition of our Ask-the-Consul, we will provide information on studying in the United States.
By Nina L. Khrushcheva MOSCOW – No development during Vladimir Putin’s 23 years in power has so clearly pointed to his regime’s fragility as the Wagner Group’s aborted mutiny on June 24.
By Laura Tyson and Lenny Mendonca BERKELEY – As Texas swoons under an unprecedented heatwave, its governor has signed a “preemption” bill to strip cities like Houston and Dallas from setting standards for local workplaces – including guaranteed water breaks for outdoor workers.
By Rabah Arezki WASHINGTON, DC – Shortly after taking office on May 29, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu surprised many observers by implementing a series of bold reforms.
The United States has banned former Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez from entering the country because of his “involvement in significant corruption”.
By Richard Drayton Richard Drayton, born in Guyana and also a citizen of Barbados, is a Professor of Imperial and Global History at King’s College London Brinsley Samaroo, who died on 9 July 2023 at the age of 82, was a historian of great originality, and a key figure in the intellectual and political life of Trinidad and Tobago.
In this world there is a minority who are said to be the elites.
By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan Seventh Chancellor of the University of Guyana; Previously Professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute.
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