Muslim participation in the manufacturing sector in Guyana
The economic structure of Guyana reflects a predominantly agricultural economy. … The entry and participation of Muslims in the country’s small manufacturing sector therefore, represents…
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When will Guyana appoint an ambassador to the UN?
I would like to congratulate Guyana’s new Foreign Minister, Ms Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett on her new post and ask her a few questions. Guyana currently does…
Guyana, Suriname and the OIC
In a Stabroek News editorial comment to my letter, titled “Least developed countries like Guyana can benefit from the Organization of Islamic Conference,” Saturday, March…
Guyana and the OIC under the Jagdeo Government
Guyana and the OIC under the Jagdeo Government The Jeddah-based Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) which is the world’s largest pan-Islamic body, with 57…
The Overseas Hindustani Muslim Community of British Guiana and Pakistan, 1947
Abstract This is the first paper to deliberate on the overseas Hindustani Muslims of British Guiana and more significantly, the role they played in the…
Guyana: History of Muslims – Loss of a language (1930 – 2000)
In the history books very little attention has been given to Muslims whether they were slaves, indentured laborers from India, or citizens of Guyana. The…
Faizul Rahaman Khan – A life time of service
Faizul Rahaman Khan, born on November 10, 1941 in Albouystown, Georgetown British Guyana, to Hassan and Nazmoon Khan and the eldest of twelve children, was…
Guyana: An Indentureship Timeline
1837 – John Gladstone suggests East Indian indentured labour as a solution to the drifting of Africans from the plantations to the towns. Permission is…
The Afghan Muslims of Guyana and Suriname
Updated March 2003 The Political Scene Introduction Guyana and Suriname are located on the northeast coast of South America, and are two of the three…