The Ripples of a Distant War
For a small, newly oil‑rich country like Guyana, our ‘sound fundamentals’ rest on global markets and shipping lanes that are suddenly less predictable.
Articles by Nazim Baksh
As the Strait of Hormuz narrows, Guyana’s prospects widen
Guyana’s real test is not about a cash grant, but about how wisely we use this moment to our advantage. And given the ridiculous antics of the Opposition, I can’t imagine why anyone could question or doubt the prudence of this president and his ministers.
Ramadan Reflections as War Reshapes our World
As Muslims observe these cherished nights of Ramadan, they will undoubtedly be praying for an end to this war and to the wider cycle of vengeance it has unleashed. It is only fitting that all the people of Guyana, whatever their faith, join in praying for a just peace and a permanent end to wars and the destruction of human life.
New Wars, Old Ghosts and a Pragmatic President
A World on the Brink: Global conflicts and the Ramadan crisis. A full-scale war has erupted in the Middle East, and all indications are that…
Guyana’s Ramadan Village and the Making of a National Table
The word commensality literally means “eating at the same table,” or more broadly, “eating with others,” and it is a practice embedded in most, if…
The Spirit of Ramadan in the House of One Guyana
Later today, the annual Ramadan Village will return to the grounds of the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) in Thomas Lands, three days ahead of the…
Guyana’s 1972 Youman Nabi Postage Stamp Decoded
Little is known about what may have inspired J. Chriswick to design Guyana’s 1972 “Youman Nabi” postage stamp using the apt motif of a simple…
Guyana: A Brazen Heist in Progress
Guyana has been tethering on a dangerous precipice for over one and a half years. Many believe it is about to flip over, an event…
Of Tradition And Continuity; Or Disruption, Discontinuance & Discord
Caribbean Muslim Convention Held in New York September 2016 An estimated 700 participants converged at Al-Ihsan Academy on Rockaway Blvd. in South Ozone Park, NY….
Caribbean Calling: Nourishing Communities of Faith
At the beginning of the blessed month of Rabi’al Awwal 1438, Shaykh Ahmad Saad Al-Azhari will visit the twin-island Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago….