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The independent English speaking Caribbean states often boast of being free from colonial control, having their own identity, and making their own decisions without being instructed others. But are these countries merely politically independent, but are dependent in many ways for their economic survival, and security, on the very countries that once colonised them, and the ones with powerful economies?
Is independence an objective fact, or are we talking about “paper independence?” Is it not the case also, that independent countries are so integrated into the international system that they must depend on trading arrangements for their exports and imports, and that the advanced economies dictate the terms of trade and commerce? Continue reading
Robert Persaud
When it comes to the suspicious award of two key oil blocks offshore Guyana to three industry unknowns, transparency advocates have thrown the burden of blame onto the shoulders of former President Donald Ramotar.
But the former Head of State is now saying that he acted on the advice and appeals of former Natural Resources Minister, Robert Persaud. Ramotar says it is he who must answer all the burning questions on the issue.
Yesterday afternoon, Persaud took to his Facebook Page and provided a statement on the matter. But his explanation had no answer for one of the many crucial questions on the minds of local critics—why were Mid-Atlantic Oil and Gas Inc, Ratio Energy and Ratio Guyana, companies which never existed before March 2013, granted rights to explore two blocks, the Kaieteur and Canje , which are located in very deep waters? Continue reading
University of Guyana (UG) Vice Chancellor, Ivelaw Griffith will no longer be seeking a renewal of his contract, even as the workers’ unions intensified pressure on the administration for him not to return.
Multiple sources confirmed that Professor Griffith informed them that he had opted to abandon plans to return to the publicly-funded tertiary institution because of family and other commitments in the United States where he had been residing for decades.
His decision came amidst what had appeared to be an aggressive public relations campaign that had favoured his continuation or contract renewal.
James Holzhauer’s Final Episode: Airdate 6/3/19 | JEOPARDY!
A professional gambler’s 32-game winning streak on US quiz show Jeopardy! has come to an end after he was beaten by a university librarian.
James Holzhauer had won $2.46m (£1.9m) before losing to Emma Boettcher.
He is only the second contestant in the show’s history to earn more than $1m in one run. Continue reading
The delegation observes the raising of the Guyana Flag for Guyana’s 53rd Independence Anniversary. From left, Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams, Lesley Dowridge-Collins, Consul General, Hon. Barbara Atherly, Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, Farah Louis, city council member, elect, Deputy Inspector Tania Kinsella, Karen Wharton, and Rickford Burke, president, Guyana Independence.
By Tangerine Clarke – Caribbean Life News – 30 May 2019
Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams, during brief remarks at Borough Hall, on Friday, May 24, thanked Guyanese for their contribution, which he said has made Brooklyn, New York, a great place to live.
“Lets continue to lift, not only the flag, but the spirit and adoration of every rich community, as the Guyanese community has, said the politician, who joined the diplomatic corps, and expatriates on the tarmac of Brooklyn Borough Hall, to salute the Golden Arrowhead flag that was hoisted atop of the municipal building, to commemorate the country’s 53rd Independence Anniversary. Continue reading
Oxford Professor Danny Dorling on Brexit’s Colonial Roots:
In the view of Oxford Professor , a British elite drunk on nationalism is responsible for the Brexit disaster. Raised in the traditions of the British Empire, they continue to glorify the crimes committed during colonialism.
© Jörg Schindler | Der Spiegel
DER SPIEGEL: Professor Dorling, Boris Johnson appears to be just a few steps away from Downing Street. Are the prospects good for Britain?
Dorling: I recently met a 75-year-old lady on a train coming into Oxford who told me that many of her friends, as well as her, have recently joined the Conservative Party solely for the purpose of stopping Boris, as they then possibly get a vote. But unless they joined at least three months ago, then they may not be allowed to vote in any leadership election. Continue reading
Donald Trump and Nigel Farage – Trump Rally in August 2016
[BBC News – 02 June 2019] Nigel Farage should be involved in the government’s Brexit negotiations and the UK should be prepared to leave the EU with no deal, Donald Trump has said.
In a Sunday Times interview, the US president was critical of government’s Brexit negotiations, saying it left the EU “with all the cards.”
The interview comes before his state visit to the UK begins on Monday June 3, 2019 Continue reading
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Photo: President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
Guyana will host a State Visit of a Ghanian delegation headed by His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on 11th -12th June 2019.
This was announced Wednesday by President David Granger during his speech at the accreditation of Ghana’s non-resident High Commissioner, Professor Abena Pokua Adompim Busia.
Guyana Independence Parade NYC: PM Nagamootoo: Guyana on the cusp of wealth
Prime Minister of Guyana, Moses Nagamootoo, told expatriates that Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham, late presidents — on the night of the country’s Independence ceremony in 1966, put aside their political differences and embraced each other, and urged nationals to see that embrace as a mandate for unity.
Nagamootoo, who, arrived in Brooklyn, with wife, Sita, on Sunday, June 2 to celebrate the nation’s 53rd Independence Anniversary, was the Grand Marshall of the 4th Annual Guyana Independence Committee Parade, which began at the corner of Church and Utica avenues. Continue reading →
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