Stories about Guyana from April, 2010
Guyana: More than bravado
Signifyin’ Guyana thinks the actions of the country's President have something endearing about them, adding: “I hope it turns out to be a lasting positive part of his legacy…”
Guyana: Jagdeo Wins Environmental Award
Repeating Islands notes that Guyana's President “was one of the six recipients of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEDP) 2010 Champions of the Earth award—the UN’s highest awards for environmental leadership.”
Guyana: Calling for a Vote
Guyana's Imran Khan suggests that there “be a vote in the community” when it comes to the amplification of the Muslim call to prayer: “I am convinced that there will be a landslide victory to cease the amplified adhan…[and] have it continue by a natural human voice only.”
Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago: Happy Earth Day
In honour of Earth Day, Guyana-Gyal wishes everyone “plastic-free…poo-free seas flinging up liquid diamonds”, while Survivein’ Trinidad adds: “A little will certainly go a long way if we all make a conscious effort to take better care of the environment.”
Guyana: Roasted Eggplant
Peter Sam contributes a one-of-a-kind story to Signifyin’ Guyana that deals with “the usefulness of the eggplant”.
Guyana: Write Good
What is “good” writing? Signifyin’ Guyana has a few thoughts on the subject.
Guyana: Kite Season
Guyana-Gyal says that “a kite ain’t just a kite.”
Guyana: Child Labour
Guyana's Minister of Labour is considering revising the current labour laws as they pertain to children; Repeating Islands takes note.
Guyana: Gender Equity
Signifyin’ Guyana discusses gender roles in marriage and gender equality in the Caribbean.
Guyana, U.S.A.: Identity
Diaspora blogger Signifyin’ Guyana has a message for the U.S. Census Bureau – she's “G-U-Y-A-N-A-A-F-R-O-C-A-R-I-B-B-E-A-N!”