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.
Middle East
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.
Reframing Abraham’s Legacy: The Covenant Not the Genome
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to…
Muslims in the Caribbean: A Hidden History Across a Thousand Years
The history of Islam and Muslim people in the Caribbean stretches back over 1,000 years, predating European contact by over 600 years. New research is…
Recycled Scripts: How Colonial Narratives Used Against Indigenous Peoples Resurface in Palestine
In classic Western movies and films, especially those made from the 1930s through the 1960s, the plots involving Native Americans (“Indians”) often followed a few recurring themes. These portrayals were usually romanticised, simplified, or stereotyped, reflecting Hollywood rather than real history.
The Journey of Faith
The Supplication of the Prophet ﷺ The Sahabi narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ supplicated and said in his du‘ā’: اللَّهُمَّ حَبِّبْ إِلَيْنَا الْإِيمَانَ…
Universal Jurisdiction Tested as Barbados Court Takes on Israel Genocide Claims
CMPI Files Legal Challenge Amid Gaza Atrocities In a landmark moment for regional justice and international law, the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration (CMPI)…
Caribbean Regional Coalition Demands CARICOM Uphold International Law on Gaza
Writing under the umbrella body, Assembly of Caribbean People, over 40 civil society organisations and prominent individuals from at least 15 countries across the Caribbean…
“Not in Our Name: Jamaicans Call Out CARICOM Silence on Gaza”
The Jamaica-Palestine Solidarity Action issued the following press statement. “NO TO GENOCIDE – FREE PALESTINE” MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA — In a defiant and emotionally charged…