Good morning to all my loyal readers. Uncle Ramesh here, with the news as it actually stands, not as the doomsayers will have you believe.

CANU Q1 Seizures: A Remarkable First Quarter

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit seized more than $190 million in drugs in the first three months of 2026. I have seen certain commentators framing this as a partial success or, worse, as evidence of something sinister. I would ask those commentators to examine the trajectory.

Under the previous administration, CANU was under-resourced, under-equipped, and frankly demoralized. Under the current administration, CANU has modernized its intelligence capabilities, strengthened its coordination with international partners, and dramatically expanded its operational footprint. A $190 million seizure in one quarter is not a sign of failure. It is a sign of an agency that is actively, aggressively, and effectively doing its job.

The cynics will always find a reason to complain. The facts speak differently.

Diamond Incidents: Context Matters

There have been two reported armed incidents in the Diamond Housing Scheme this week. Both are under investigation, and I extend my condolences to the affected residents.

I would note, however, that Diamond is one of the fastest-growing residential communities in the country. Growth brings complexity, and complexity brings challenges that the Guyana Police Force is trained to meet. Commissioner of Police has deployed additional patrols to the area and community outreach officers are engaging directly with residents. This is the modern policing model, and it works.

Those who would use these isolated incidents to paint a broader picture of lawlessness are, frankly, not serving the country. They are serving their own agenda.

Morocco Open Skies: A Vision Realized

Guyana has signed an Open Skies Air Services Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco. I want to take a moment to recognize the strategic significance of this.

Morocco is a gateway to North Africa, to Europe, and to broader markets that Guyana has historically been disconnected from. This agreement positions Guyana not as a regional player, but as a globally connected nation. The fact that scheduled flights do not yet exist is not a criticism of the agreement — it is the very reason for the agreement. Infrastructure follows policy. Policy has now been established.

When the first direct flight from Georgetown to Casablanca lifts off, I expect the same critics who mocked this agreement today to claim they always supported it.

President Ali on Price Increases: Responsible Leadership in Uncertain Times

The President spoke yesterday about anticipated cross-sector price increases in the wake of the US-Iran War. Some have criticized this announcement as pessimistic. I see it differently.

This is a President who is engaging directly and honestly with the Guyanese people about global economic realities. Rather than waiting for prices to rise and then managing the political fallout, President Ali is getting ahead of the conversation, preparing citizens, and — critically — signaling to business and market participants that the government is monitoring conditions closely.

Compare this to leaders in the region who have said nothing about global oil volatility, nothing about supply chain disruption, nothing about the cascading economic consequences of the recent conflict. Guyana’s leadership is proactive. Guyana’s leadership is transparent. Guyana’s leadership is, quite simply, leading.

The $604M Eastern Corridor Road: On Schedule

Officials have confirmed that works on the $604 million Eastern Corridor road expansion will soon commence. I know that the opposition and certain online commentators have made sport of the project timeline. I would ask them to consider what a project of this scale actually involves.

Land acquisition along the corridor required careful negotiation with more than 400 households and businesses. Environmental impact assessments had to be completed to international standards. Financing had to be structured across multiple lenders and concessional partners. Engineering designs had to be revised to account for climate resilience parameters that did not exist when the project was first announced.

A project of this magnitude is not a pothole patch. It is generational infrastructure. It is the spine of Guyana’s economic future. The time taken to get it right is not delay. It is due diligence.

Chinese Acrobatic Troupe: A Cultural Milestone

The arrival of the Chinese Acrobatic Troupe this week marks another step in the deepening of Guyana-China cultural relations. Under this administration, cultural diplomacy has become a central pillar of our foreign policy — not as a substitute for economic engagement, but as a complement to it.

The performances at the National Cultural Centre will be attended by schoolchildren from across Georgetown and the East Coast. This is exactly the kind of exposure that broadens horizons, builds cultural literacy, and positions Guyanese youth for a globalized future.

I expect full houses. I expect rave reviews. I expect, as always, a few voices online who will find a way to complain about a free acrobatic show. I have stopped letting such voices distract from the work.

Ken Harvey’s Medal: A Nation Proud

Ken Harvey has won Guyana’s first medal of the 2026 South American Youth Games in Panama City, advancing through the quarterfinals in boxing under intense heat. At the same Games, two of our archers have advanced to elimination rounds despite conditions that caused athletes from much larger nations to withdraw.

This is what sustained investment in youth sport produces. This is what the current Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has been building quietly and consistently since 2020. The results are now arriving. The medals are now being earned. And the athletes earning them are products of a system — not exceptions to it.

Final Word

I have been accused, from time to time, of being too charitable in my reading of events. I accept the criticism, and I respond to it as I always do: the country is moving forward. The indicators are positive. The infrastructure is being built. The investments are being made. The athletes are winning.

Those who prefer the tone of despair will find their material elsewhere. Those who prefer to engage with reality are welcome here.

— Uncle Ramesh