Think on That

Remember when The Golden Arrowhead flew high at D’Urban Park? Remember the pride many Guyanese felt when 50th Independence anniversary activities were held there?

In our society escapism is often necessary for survival. It is a global coping mechanism with wars and rumours of wars, genocide, disease, hopelessness, and other death traps that plague mankind.

There were talks this week about Venezuelan troops near our borders.

It was refreshing that no politicians were invited to speak this year at the observance of the African Holocaust Day (Maafa Day) at the Seawall Bandstand.

In 2023 the shortcomings of our past continue to contribute to the pain of our present.

By Pamela Nauth (This week, Mosa Telford has a guest columnist) Pamela Nauth is a professional social worker, trained counselor, and consultant.

A few days ago, I was in a school zone, when I saw a police car driving up the one-way with sirens blaring.

Every time I see another ‘One Guyana’ concert I wonder if the idea is to keep the people feeling good and entertained while distracted from the issues that are detrimental to this country.

Guyana is hot, but cold to the touch. Under the sweltering heat dreams are dying and bodies are in rigor mortis.

Some believe that Guyana’s brain drain for the past few decades has contributed to the underdevelopment of the country and the rise of the corrupt.

We celebrate freedom every August 1st, but the long night with shackles clanking in an unending nightmare continues for many.

In cases of sexual assault, women who are affected are often silent.

How do we step on remnants of the remains of dead children and not think that these are gloomy times?

Whataboutism is the practice of responding to an issue, accusation, or difficult question by raising a different issue.

A section of our male population believes it is acceptable to sexually harass, sexually assault and rape women and children.

In oil rich Guyana, where Exxon’s subsidiary this week announced that it recorded $577.7 billion in profits in 2022 and where talks of progress and development are rife, there was low voter turnout at the Local Government Elections on Monday.

Court orders and bulldozers have left Guyanese homeless. One man can own hundreds of acres of land while others squat.

The screams of Guyana’s children, trapped in a conflagration prolong our moments of silence.

It has been two and a half weeks since the garbage was picked up where I live.

Some will say he was controversial. Some will condemn him because they did not agree with his lifestyle.