Think on That

Political parties campaign on promises. More jobs, improved living standards and, in the case of Guyana, an end to blackouts.

The nation mourns again. This time it is for a child who was killed in an accident a week ago.

Guyana’s 53rd Independence anniversary and the second Guyana Carnival just ended.

Gossip is a part of our society. Many stories we hear are not always factual, or the truth might be misconstrued, but still people are judged based on these unverified accounts.

Influence is a powerful tool. We are all influenced by other people and social factors.

‘Dear Mr. President’ is a salutation that demands attention. ‘Dear Mr.

Every opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our accomplishments should be esteemed.

We highly regard tolerance in this time. In many societies, the exercise of the right to freedom of expression along with freedom to believe whatever one chooses are the core of the balance.

One of my favourite American television series was a science fiction show, called “Fringe.”

Women are encouraged to leave abusive relationships, but are we preparing our men to cope when they leave?

Hundreds of Guyanese were at the Square of the Revolution this week to meet with ministers of government and other officials.

Bouncing off the floors and walls, the scents of life and death, and hope and despair coalesce in hospitals.

It is written in the Bible that Jesus performed a miracle where he fed five thousand people from five loaves of bread and two fish.

Creative people are often asked about their sources of inspiration. Sources include personal experiences, the experiences of relatives and friends, social issues, current affairs, spirituality and mysteries.

Forty-nine years ago, Guyana became a Republic and Mashramani was born.

By Selwyn Collins We have to be better and do better to attract the better we want and expect to come.

In my life, I have looked at my mother as a tower of strength because she survived losing a child.

“Music is the universal language of mankind” – Henry Longfellow. “Music once admitted to the soul becomes a sort of spirit and never dies” – Edward Lytton.

Alice Walker is a novelist, poet, short fiction writer and activist.

This week, the Caribbean Summit on Youth Violence Prevention was held here in Guyana at the Marriott Hotel.