First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left to speak out for me. …… Pastor Martin Niemöller
This week, once again, Guyana has found itself in the throes of mourning: mourning not only lost lives but the death of justice and liberty.
On July 18, 2012, armed ranks of the Guyana Police Force used shotguns against unarmed citizens of our country. When the hail of gunfire stopped three persons lay dead, many others injured, many more were traumatized. Continue reading →
Written by Denis Scott Chabrol – Demerara Waves
Sunday, 22 July 2012 10:32
Region 10 Chairman, Sharma Solomon has condemned those committing crimes during the “peoples struggle” to demand no electricity increase and justice in connection with police killings that left three people dead last week.
Addressing a well-attended public meeting in Linden on Saturday night, Solomon said organisers would not tolerate criminal acts that seek to smudge the now four-day old protest.
“We strongly condemn those who want to loot and rob and thief and steal. It is was never a political struggle, it was never a racial struggle, it was always a peoples struggle and we will maintain and keep it a people’s struggle,” said Solomon….. more [ Region 10 Chairman condemns criminals]
Linden could be plunged into darkness by Sunday night if protesters, angered by government’s hike in electricity rates, prevent a tanker from entering the community, according to company sources.The Chinese bauxite company, BOSAI Minerals that generates electricity for the community on Wednesday stopped crushing ore to conserve on fuel. Workers, too, have not been reporting for duty as part a town-wide shutdown to protest the hike.A tanker left Linden at 3 AM Sunday for Georgetown and is due to return later Sunday with diesel. “We are working to see how we can get some fuel in today so we can keep the community afloat,” the official told Demerara Waves Online News Continue reading →
…relatives of slain men want independent post mortem Ulrich Michael Cameron who was said to be in a critical condition with gunshot wounds to his chest is in better spirits as his condition has significantly improved. Cameron was shot… [more…]
President Donald Ramotar expressed his concerns over Linden, yesterday, and urged that it be restored to normalcy so that discussions on the electricity tariffs and other issues can move forward. These concerns were made known to the entire Diplomatic Community during a meeting with the Head of State at the Office of the President earlier […]
Rev. Dr. William Barber, II addresses the NAACP, July 11, 2012 – powerful speech about voting in the USA elections
The Reverend Dr. William Barber, II addresses the Plenary Session of the NAACP Convention in Houston, Texas on July 11, 2012. His speech here was the one that immediately followed Mitt Romney’s speech to the NAACP.
– Does not rule out int’l experts in inquiry President Donald Ramotar, while not ruling out a visit to the town of Linden soon, has called for Lindeners and all stakeholders to get a “cool head” and act with “soberness” in an effort to bring calm to Linden. However, Ramotar’s government is not ready to [ more…]
Marva Collins’ celebrated style of teaching – in Chicago
In 1995, a book was published claiming, among other things, that Marva Collins‘ celebrated style of teaching was “too good to be true.” After reading the synopsis, Morley Safer of 60 Minutes decided to re-visit a story he reported on 16 years previously. What ever happened to Marva Collins’ students? Where were they now? Is Westside Preparatory still functioning? The results surprised even the most hardened cynics.
This is part 1 of a new look at Marva Collins 16 years since the first 60 Minutes interview. Enjoy.
Where were they now? Is Westside Preparatory still functioning?
What a beautiful young lady and we think we have problems!
She has a beautiful voice and a beautiful face…
This young Japanese girl is so happy and grateful
to be alive and appreciates everything and everyone around
her – immensely. You can genuinely see it in her face. One
doesn’t need to understand the words in her song. Just watch her
joyful disposition.
There are lessons to be learned here in that we are so very fortunate. After watching this video, how can any of us complain about anything?
