Here we are, my friends, at the end of month #10. Ten months down and one to go. As I write this, I have just over four weeks before my experience in Guyana concludes. As time has passed these last few weeks, I find myself ready for the experience to wrap up. I may feel somethingContinue reading “GuyaNEWS: The June Guyanese Newsletter”
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A Time to Celebrate
Well, the elections are behind us. After an interesting week, the votes have been counted and for the first time since 1992, a new party will be running the government. I can’t say I know much about what goes on here politically, but I’m happy with the result of the election. I think a greatContinue reading “A Time to Celebrate”
Elections
Well, here they come. The date was announced in December, and now, the elections for President and Prime Minister are just two days away. Monday has officially been declared a national holiday so people can get out and vote for who will be running their country for the next five years. As an outsider, thisContinue reading “Elections”
One Month Away From Elections
Election season is upon us in Guyana. So far, nothing too extreme has happened, but I’m kind of just waiting for the other shoe to drop. This is the only country other than the United States that I’ve ever been in this close to an election. Obviously, Guyana is a little less stable when itContinue reading “One Month Away From Elections”
Election Time
The time is upon us. We knew it was coming. Elections will be taking place in Guyana in the early part of 2015. I’ll be living here as they occur. It’s going to be an experience like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. Here’s to growing up in a not-too-corrupt country…
