By Shannae Trotz Substance abuse and consumption in schools are rampant issues that must be addressed. The words: “Say No to drugs” that are printed behind Government exercise books are simply not compelling enough to stop students from saying “Yes” to drugs and alcohol. During my high school years, I have witnessed my male and female colleagues consuming these substances […]
Children & Youth
By Shannae Trotz We grow up in a society where young boys are free to express themselves no matter the harm it causes to other people, they seemingly have the blessings to keep doing so because their behaviour is often justified or glorified. They broke a window? “Boys will be boys”, they were involved in a fight? “Boys will be […]
By Shannae Trotz Many families have adopted the “Spare the rod and spoiled the child” narrative, so instead of sitting down and communicating with their child/children when they’ve displayed an unacceptable behaviour, they try to whip it out of them so they can stop. Our elders often say “We beat you because we love you”…. I’ve heard this line before […]
By Shannae Trotz Blaming victims for a crime someone else committed towards them, has to be one of the most insensitive responses to a serious situation. I could never understand why people find it fit to hold victims accountable for their own abuse or death. This has been an issue in our society. The recent discovery of the missing Linden […]
—urges more opportunities for youths By Gabriella Chapman The Calypso and Soca Monarch competitions have long been an important element in the Guyanese cultural events calendar, for both the seniors and juniors. Year after year, patrons look forward to the witty calypsos and the rejuvenating soca songs that are produced and released by local acts, who also look forward […]
Does COVID-19 affect children? (UNICEF GUYANA) This is a new virus and we are still learning how it affects children or pregnant women. We know it is possible for people of any age to be infected and transmit the virus, although older people and/or those with pre-existing medical conditions seem more likely to develop serious illness. There are reports of […]
By Shannae Trotz Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it has forced us to accept a new normal. The air that we all so love and need, carries a virus that has the potential to erase an entire population. Outside became illegal to an extent, face masks have become an integral trend. Schools and colleges have been forced to close […]
