Monthly Archives: May 2018

A recent article in the local media stated, “Suicide is one of the most selfish and cruel acts that any human being can commit…”. Nothing is further from the truth. Such a response reveals absolute ignorance about mental health problems. … Continue reading →

In a recent letter `Paraquat needs to be tightly regulated, not banned’ (SN May 20, 2018), former government minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy spoke out against banning of paraquat, which is used extensively in Guyana, through gramoxone. Stated Dr Ramsammy, “Banning … Continue reading →

A domiciled Guyanese recently posted on Facebook that women should stop provoking men, since such provocation leads to domestic abuse. This victim-blaming is nothing new, but it is indeed astounding that there are still women who propagate such a view, … Continue reading →

Marches and rallies are great activities to build awareness about abuse. However, The Caribbean Voice (TCV) and many others have continuously pointed out that one cannot build awareness nationally by focusing only centrally. So we would like to urge all … Continue reading →

Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan has suggested that better parenting, schooling, and religious and community involvement are important to tackle domestic violence. The Hon. Minister must know that political will, more than anything else, can ensure the needed mechanisms: Parent-Teacher … Continue reading →

FOR some time now, the Childcare & Protection Agency (CPA) has had a column published in one local newspaper. Given the critical nature of this column, The Caribbean Voice wonders why the column is not published in all print media. … Continue reading →