Overheard

Back-a-Truck — April 11, 2026

Back-a-Truck: the things Guyanese people actually say. Overheard, reported, and presented without further comment. Every Saturday.

AT STABROEK MARKET, TUESDAY MORNING

“De cash grant reach?” “Not yet.” “Dey say Region 9 getting it now.” “I ain’t in Region 9.” “Well.” “Well.”

EAST BANK, MORNING TRAFFIC, WEDNESDAY

“Move de car nah man!” “Where I moving it to?!” “I don’t know — ANYWHERE.” “Is one lane! Where you want me go — de canal?!” “At this point, yes!”