Although I was bullied years ago in high school, I have never forgotten the misery, trauma and lost good years I got as a result of this. Bullying is something…
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Mental health is not seen as important as physical health
Guyana, with a population of approximately 746,955 has one of the highest suicide rates in the world yet mental health is not seen as important as physical health and the…
Air Pollution: The health hazard that is ignored in Guyana
In Guyana, one has to continuously put up with pollution in all forms especially air pollution. Also, I believe that this form of pollution poses the greatest threat to health…
The State of Women: Chasing Freedom
For many, to be born female is to expect a lifetime of having one’s freedom greatly restricted. In patriarchal societies worldwide, women are governed by concrete gender roles and expectations…
Sexual assaults and alcoholism in Baramita
Sometimes, I come across mind boggling articles…Baramita, a community in Guyana has been in the news recently due to alcoholism and widespread sexual assaults. While there is talk on curbing…
The UN perplexing decision on France’s ‘burqa ban’
I recently read about the United Nations’ decision on France’s ‘burqa ban’ and felt that it was not justified; it did not fully take into account the security concerns, social…
Reduce crime in Baramita through education
How to reduce crime in Baramita and elsewhere? I believe the answer is education and enforcement of the laws of the land. Too often when a crime is committed people…
V.S. Naipaul: The man behind the books
A literary giant has died and the Caribbean mourns. V.S. Naipaul, the Nobel laureate, recipient of a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II and son of the Caribbean soil, was immensely…
Welcome to my blog!
Welcome to my website: Life in Guyana, formerly Love of Logic! This blog is my personal corner to express, rant, rave, shout out or just simply write down my thoughts.…
Air Pollution: Indifference and Corruption
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), ‘The combined effects of ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution cause about 6.5 million premature deaths every year, largely as a result of…