HARRY BISSOON

  Two Cities, An Unfolding Guyanese Tale, Part 2. Guyana's socio-political and economic landscape has always been beset with problems that emanate from its multicultural societal structure. These problems are heaved unto the front burner whenever there is a jostle for power. A nagging, irritating factor that confronts its leaders is the concept of Mutual Exclusivity, where one ethnic group cannot be pleased without displeasing other disparate groups. The nation's political leaders are fully aware of this, and are constantly juggling policies and programs in such fashion and manner to strike an equilibrium of equality and peaceful coexistence. Cheddi Jagan, Forbes Burnham, Desmond Hoyte, David Granger, Bharat Jagdeo, and I presume, Irfan Ali, are all cognizant of this fact.  Irfan and his team are reaching out to the various groups with regular outreach programs, walking the streets, meeting residents, and even handing out goodies. This is not new. Cheddi and Hoyte did this. Bo...

  Two Cities, A Guyanese Tale, Part 1. Harry Bissoon  01/10/2023 We always gravitate towards our land of birth for reasons close to our bosoms. We establish relationships, create building blocks, and grow close to the land and people. My land of birth, Guyana, is such a place. Regardless of whatever prevails, good or bad, I cling to the place that molded me and opened up new horizons.  Within the last six months I visited Guyana on two occasions from my new found home in the USA, and lavished my eyes on things that were not there when I grew up, and also got frustrated and disenchanted by issues that tugged at my heartbeats. There is definitely a construction boom that is gripping the land. Throughout the populated areas residential properties, as well as industrial buildings are springing up. This is not altogether new. It has happened before, especially during periods of political calm and stability, but now it has taken on a new meaning with black gold flowing in abund...