Independence

Uncle Ramesh Reports — Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Uncle Ramesh writes from Queens, New York, where he has lived since 1987 and has strong opinions about a country he visits every three years.

Good morning everyone, Uncle Ramesh here from Queens.

CARIFTA! Six medals! Four gold! A NEW RECORD in the Mixed 4x400m relay! Tianna Springer, Malachi Austin, Olivia Solomon — these young people are representing Guyana at the highest level of Caribbean athletics and Uncle Ramesh is sitting here in Queens with his chest out so far it nearly touching the window. Four gold at CARIFTA. That is not small thing. That is what investment in youth athletics looks like. Guyana has been building this programme and the results are here for everyone to see.