RAMADAN MUBARAK …RAMADAN KAREEM … RAMADAN MABROOK .
For 30 DAYS. FAITH. Discipline. Mental Strength. Reflection. More Compassionate. CHARITY.
The MONTH the QURAN REVEALED.
Allahi Yubarak Feek (May GOD BLESS YOU and FAMILIES)
All Praises to ALLAH.. DUAS for PEACE Globally… Insha Allah
Ramadan is VERY IMPORTANT to 1.8 Billion Muslims in over 200 COUNTRIES.
MONTH OF FASTING, PRAYER, and REFLECTION.
Ramadan is the ISLAMIC HOLY MONTH of FASTING, Reflection, and Community. Muslims FAST from DAWN to SUNSET, focusing on Spiritual Growth and Self-Discipline.
The 5 PILLARS in ISLAM are:
- Shahada (faith declaration)
- Salat (prayer)
- Zakat (charity)
- Sawm (fasting in Ramadan)
- Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
Ramadan’s all about Spiritual Growth, Community, and Self-Reflection. Ramadan is a time for CONNECTION, FORGIVENESS, and RENEWAL.
Fasting (Sawm): Abstaining from food, drink, and other desires from dawn to sunset.
Prayers (Taraweeh): Special night prayers, often performed in congregation.
Quran Recitation: Many Muslims aim to complete the Quran’s recitation during Ramadan.
Charity (Zakat/Sadaqah): Increased giving to those in need is common.
Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power, considered the holiest night, when the Quran was revealed.
Suhoor and Iftar: Pre-dawn meals and sunset feasts with family and friends.
Community Events: Masjids host iftars, lectures, and charity drives.
Giving Back: Many prioritise helping those in need, like providing iftar meals for the homeless.
Transparency International is a GLOBAL MOVEMENT with ONE VISION : a WORLD in which government, business, civil society, and the daily lives of people are FREE of CORRUPTION.
With more than 100 chapters WORLDWIDE and an INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT in BERLIN, GERMANY, we are leading the fight against corruption to turn this vision into reality.
https://files.transparencycdn.org/images/CPI-2025-Report-EN.pdf
Transparency Int’l 2025 Flags Corruption Concerns as Guyana Slips to 84th – Village Voice News
Village Voice News: “When comparing OUR NATION’S SCORE with regional leaders, the disparity becomes pronounced. BARBADOS, with a score of 68, and The BAHAMAS at 64, indicate a stark contrast to our situation.
Not only do we lag behind these nations, but we also find ourselves outperformed by several Caribbean neighbours like JAMAICA and TRINIDAD and TOBAGO.
The decline in SURINAME’s score, now at 38, serves only to emphasize how critical improving our nation’s standing has become, especially when juxtaposed against the backdrop of stagnation.”
‘Guyana still ranked among CORRUPT nations’ …flagged for intimidation of independent media, civil society.
SCREEN SHOT: AMERICAS with GUYANA
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88 Finland 2
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80 Switzerland 6
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77 Iceland 10
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76 Ireland 12
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43 China 76
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43 Ghana 76
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42 Moldova 80
41 South Africa 81
41 Trinidad and Tobago 81
41 Vietnam 81
40 Bulgaria 84
40 Burkina Faso 84
40 Cuba 84
40 Guyana 84
40 Hungary 84
40 North Macedonia 84
40 Tanzania 84
Corruption can be SUPER damaging for Guyana’s development. Here is why:
Economic Impact: Corruption scares off investors, limits economic growth, and wastes resources.
Trust Erosion: It undermines public trust in institutions, fueling frustration and instability.
Resource Misuse: Critical sectors like healthcare and education suffer when funds are mismanaged.
SWOT on Corruption in Guyana:
Strengths: Guyana has laws and agencies (like the GPF, AG Chambers, GRA, and SOCU) to tackle corruption.
Weaknesses: Enforcement can be inconsistent, and transparency’s lacking in some areas.
Opportunities: Strengthening institutions, tech for transparency, and citizen engagement can help.
Threats: Political interference, weak penalties, and resource exploitation risks.
Corruption can impact these sectors in Guyana like this:
Oil: Corruption can lead to shady deals, tax evasion, and environmental neglect, hurting government revenue and the environment.
Gold: Illegal mining, smuggling, and bribery can deprive Guyana of revenue and harm ecosystems.
Agriculture: Corruption can distort land allocation, hinder access to resources, and undermine food security
These issues can DETER investment and HINDER sustainable development.
Guyana CAN CONFRONT Corruption Challenges through 4 approaches:
- Civil Society: Organizations can push for transparency, monitor projects, and advocate for reforms USING Technologies and WEBSITES.
- Opposition MPs: They can scrutinise Government actions, propose anti-corruption laws, and hold leaders accountable with people mobilisation.
- Trade Unions: Unions can promote ethical practices, support whistleblowers, and raise awareness among workers with mobilisation.
- Churches, Mandirs and Masjids: To unite in faith and action, as houses of worship, TO PEACEFULLY ADVOCATE for accessible Food, Shelter, Heath Care and Transportation for ALL for a better quality of life with THE
BILLION OIL Revenues.
COLLABORATION among these 4 GROUPS can STRENGTHEN Guyana’s Anti-Corruption, EQUITY and QUALITY of LIFE efforts.
7 SPECIFIC STRATEGIES for Guyana TO minimise CORRUPTION.
- Strengthening Institutions: Empower anti-corruption agencies with resources and independence.
- Transparency: Publish project details, contracts, and budgets ONLINE
- Citizen Engagement: Involve communities in monitoring projects and budgets.
- Whistleblower Protection: Enact robust laws to safeguard whistleblowers with CONFIDENTIALITIES PROTECTION.
- International Cooperation: Collaborate with GLOBAL anti-corruption AGENCIES, for BEST PRACTICES, including from NORWAY, SINGAPORE, SAUDI ARABIA, QATAR, CANADA, USA, and UK.
- REINTRODUCTION of the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) .
- Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to RECRUIT Certified FRAUD Examiners (CFE) and FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS, for GRA, the Guyana Police Force’s SPECIAL ORGANIZED UNIT (SOCU) and the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) .
Guyana with 5 AGENCIES for CORRUPTION Reporting
G G Guyana Integrity Commission. ( WITH DETAILS Hereunder)
- Guyana Revenue Authority (Tax & Customs Corruption)
- Guyana. Financial Intelligence Unit (Money Laundering) Corruption.
- Guyana Police Force (Criminal Bribery). Corruption)
- Guyana SOCU (Special Organized Crime Unit)
The Integrity Commission is the primary body for reporting misconduct, bribery, or conflicts of interest involving people in public life
Requirements: Complaints must generally be submitted in writing and outline the specifics of the breach.
Mrs Chandra Gajraj. CHAIRPERSON
Email: ic@integritycommission.gov.gy
Required Information (Integrity Commission)
When using the official Complaint Form, you must include:
Full Particulars of the Breach: A concise description of what happened, including the specific provision of the Code of Conduct believed to be breached.
Target Details: The name, address, and organization of the person in public life against whom the complaint is made.
Incident Data: Exact date, time, and location of the event.
Witness Information: Names, contact details, and employment information of any witnesses.
Integrity Commission Guyana
Supporting Evidence
You are required to produce evidence that confirms your version of events.
This may include:
Documentary Evidence: Copies of letters, emails, or financial records (e.g., bank statements, receipts) that show a transaction or corrupt act.
Sworn Statements: Written testimonies signed under oath (affidavits).
Multimedia: Photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings (e.g., CCTV footage or recorded conversations).
Public Records: Evidence of property transfers or assets that do not align with a public official’s declared income.
Integrity Commission Guyana
Submission Process
Format: Complaints must be in writing and signed.
Delivery: Submit in person at the Integrity Commission Office (126 Barrack Street, Kingston, Georgetown) or via registered post to the Chairperson.
Good Faith Requirement: Complaints must be made in good faith. Filing a “frivolous, mischievous, or spiteful” complaint is a criminal offense punishable by a fine of $25,000 GYD and up to two months’ imprisonment.
