By Dr. Randy Persaud, Professor Emeritus Freedom of the press/media is an integral dimension of democracy. In Guyana, of course, some commentators exploit such freedoms to the point of absurdity.

a free press is imperative for a healthy democracy; that the three branches of government ought be influenced by the others as little as possible; ad hominem attacks are for the weak-minded ...

A major focus of Chatham House research is to examine the value and future of democracy in a changing world and its role in supporting an international order increasingly under threat from nationalist ...

APNU+AFC Member of Parliament (MP) Amanza Walton Desir has strongly criticized the inclusion of the `One Guyana’ slogan on the newly launched 10-year passport, arguing that it is an attempt to ...

Donald Trump’s cruel and chaotic second term is just getting started. In his first month back in office, Trump and his lackey Elon Musk (or is it the other way around?) have proven that nothing ...

Our name means “the people.” It is the root word of democracy, and it reminds us that the true source of our greatness is the diversity of our people. Dēmos joins 22 civil rights organizations in ...

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Guyana is considering a plan to export crude oil to the United States for refining and to bring back fuel for domestic supply and possibly for sale to nearby countries ...

GEORGETOWN, March 11 (Reuters) - The eighth energy project in Guyana of a consortium led by U.S. major Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), opens new tab will produce up to 1.5 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd ...

To mark International Women’s Rights Day, held on 8 March, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is drawing attention to the scale of cyberharassment targeting journalists who cover women's rights and ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – After record intake in 2024, Guyana is expecting nine million bags of paddy to be harvested in its first crop of this year, the country’s Agriculture Minister ...

We thank you for your interest. The deadline for submitting a proposal has now passed. The High Commission of Canada in Guyana and Suriname is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the ...

During the past two decades, research among indigenous peoples of Guyana has increased significantly. Coupled with important new findings and discoveries in ethnography and archaeology of the Lower ...