Stories about Guyana from June, 2009
Guyana: Man in the Mirror
Guyana-Gyal thinks there just might be a little bit of Michael Jackson in all of us: “We might colour that bit a different shade, call it another name, but there it is…only difference is, between he and most o’ we, is that he coulda transcend the pain and sorrow of...
Caribbean, USA: Tributes to the “King of Pop”
Despite the controversy which plagued him for the latter part of his eccentric life, the sudden and unexpected death of American-born entertainer Michael Jackson, dubbed "The King of Pop", has touched millions of people around the world - and the Caribbean is no exception. Regional bloggers pay their respects...
Guyana, U.S.A.: Watch List
Signifyin’ Guyana agrees with the Human Services Minister's response to reports that the US Department of State has placed Guyana on a watch list for human trafficking.
Guyana: Blackout Stimulus Package?
“People across the country are cussing bitterly about the almost nationwide blackouts which Guyanese are suffering on a daily basis”: Imran Khan thinks that “there is serious economics behind it all.”
Guyana: Domestic Violence Tweets
Signifyin’ Guyana republishes an interesting Twitter conversation with fellow bloggers about domestic violence.
Guyana: Passport to Efficiency
Guyanese blogger Imran Khan was pleasantly surprised by his most recent experience at the passport office: “Whoever is responsible for the upgrade…particularly the attitude and professionalism of the officers, needs to be issued with the highest commendations.”
Guyana: Respecting Your Elders
“Children and young adults have lost, for the most part, the sense of respect for their elders”: Guyanese blogger Imran Khan explains.
Guyana: Blog Ranking
When it comes to rating blogs, Signifyin’ Guyana maintains that “stats shouldn't count. Content should”, adding: “Those of us who remain entrenched in old notions of hierarchy are being defeated by this and other new media every day. Hooray!”
