Monthly Archives: October 2015

Harking back to Diwali during childhood days in Guyana, one recalls a celebration that was about fostering community, camaraderie and caring relationships. These interactions were intertwined into the celebration of the messages and the lessons, of which the over riding … Continue reading →

There is/has been a great deal of outrage over the apparent suicide of Guyanese rights activist, Zenita Temali, and rightly so. But would that outrage still be there six months from now? Would those who are so outraged take even … Continue reading →

BY ANNAN BOODRAM Why are the Arya Samajis not allowed to officiate at New York City’s Ramayan in the Park? This was a question I asked in 2012 after that annual event was concluded. Mr. Naidoo Veerapen, spokesperson for the … Continue reading →

Source: Janet Jagan: Neither Sita nor a Demoness

Although reliable national statistics are not readily available, it is well accepted that Guyanese women continue to be subject to widespread violence that prevents them from enjoying other constitutionally-ensured rights. Guyana’s Second Periodic Report to Committee on the Elimination of … Continue reading →