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Uncle Ramesh Sees It Differently — Thursday, April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026 • 3 min read

Uncle Ramesh

Good morning. I have read the papers carefully, as I always do, and I am pleased to report that this country continues to move in the right direction, albeit not without the occasional structural setback that requires prompt and professional attention.

CANU’S IMPRESSIVE FIRST QUARTER

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit has reported seizures exceeding $190 million in the first quarter of 2026. This is a remarkable result and a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our law enforcement agencies. A well-funded and operationally sound CANU is exactly what a country managing Guyana’s level of growth and regional exposure requires. We commend the leadership.

Guyana Daily Brief — Thursday, April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026 • 4 min read

Daily Brief

Good morning from Georgetown. It is Thursday, which is the day the week gets tired but refuses to admit it.

BUILDING GOES DOWN, ONE DEAD

An incomplete structure collapsed somewhere in the country on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring several others. The structure was, we are told, incomplete — which raises the obvious question of what exactly it was doing holding people in the first place. Investigations are ongoing, which is the phrase authorities use when they want you to know they are looking into something without committing to any particular conclusion.