Kanuku Forum

The Guyana 2020 election was met with allegations of electoral fraud. It raised questions on the organization of GECOM to legal matters pertaining to its obligations in face of public distrust. With worldwide coverage throughout the 6 months ordeal of stalled results in the midst of a global pandemic, Guyana was undergoing a strange but despairing unfolding.

In this episode, Robert Cuffy, Michael Philander and Ferlin Pedro engage in dialogue to reflect on the events that led to the Guyana 2020 election crisis. They interrogate whether the electoral system needs reform, and if so what would that entail; the role of the electorate in encouraging constitutional reform; the status of Guyanese society regarding its political conditions; and what the citizens of Guyana should do to demand better politics. 

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Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow our page for more future episodes.

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.

Season 1 | Episode 3 | Part 2 of 2 

Episode Title: COVID-19: Impact on Public Health and the Economy

In this third episode of Kanuku Forum, guests Ramona Chanderballi (Medical Professional), Michael Philander (Biologist), and Richard Rambarran (Lecturer of Economics), help us to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Guyana and its economy. Did Guyana make some mistakes in tackling the pandemic? What lessons can we take away given all we know about the deadly virus? Is there room for economic recovery? What can government do to aid those in need? These and more. 

Our moderator is political commentator and blogger, Ferlin Pedro.

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Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that   we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow   our page for more future episodes.

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great   conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at   kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.

Season 1 | Episode 3 | Part 1 of 2

Episode Title: COVID-19: Impact on Public Health and the Economy

In this third episode of Kanuku Forum, guests Ramona Chanderballi (Medical Professional), Michael Philander (Biologist), and Richard Rambarran (Lecturer of Economics), help us to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Guyana and its economy. Did Guyana make some mistakes in tackling the pandemic? What lessons can we take away given all we know about the deadly virus? Is there room for economic recovery? What can government do to aid those in need? These and more. 

Our moderator is political commentator and blogger, Ferlin Pedro.

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Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through   meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that   we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For   our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow   our page for more future episodes.

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great   conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at   kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.

Season 1 | Episode 2 | Part 3 of 3 - (Extra Content) Socio-political Challenges to National Development

In this second episode of Kanuku Forum, guests Jason Fraser (Economic Policy Analyst), Michael Philander (Biologist), and Robert Cuffy, (Prominent member of the Socialist Workers' Alliance), helps us to understand economic development in Guyana, including development policies that should be embraced in the coming decade of new domestic wealth.

Our moderator is political commentator and blogger, Ferlin Pedro.

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Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through  meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that  we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For  our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow  our page for more future episodes.

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great  conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at  kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.

Season 1 | Episode 2 | Part 2 of 3 - Human Development and the Oil Wealth

In this second episode of Kanuku Forum, guests Jason Fraser (Economic Policy Analyst), Michael Philander (Biologist), and Robert Cuffy, (Prominent member of the Socialist Workers' Alliance), helps us to understand economic development in Guyana, including development policies that should be embraced in the coming decade of new domestic wealth.

Our moderator is political commentator and blogger, Ferlin Pedro.

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Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through  meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that  we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For  our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow  our page for more future episodes.

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great  conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at  kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.

Season 1 | Episode 2 | Part 1 of 3 - Understanding Economic Development

In this second episode of Kanuku Forum, guests Jason Fraser (Economic Policy Analyst), Michael Philander (Biologist), and Robert Cuffy, (Prominent member of the Socialist Workers' Alliance), helps us to understand economic development in Guyana, including development policies that should be embraced in the coming decade of new domestic wealth.

Our moderator is political commentator and blogger, Ferlin Pedro.

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Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through  meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that  we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For  our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow  our page for more future episodes.

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great  conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at  kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.

Season 1 | Episode 1 | Part 4 of 4 - Election 2020, the Tabulation Process, and Looking Ahead

In this first episode of Kanuku Forum, young guests Twinkle Paul (LGBTQ+ Rights Activist), Michael Philander (Biologist), and Matthew Gaul (UG Finance Student), share their thoughts and lend their insights into the December 21st 2018 No Confidence Motion saga leading up to the issue of setting a date for the General and Regional Elections in Guyana to the eventual election itself which was held on March 2nd 2020 and the problems which stemmed from this election. 

Our moderator is Guyana's Socialist Workers Alliance representative, Robert Cuffy. 

This is Kanuku Forum, where we engage vibrant young Guyanese on political and social issues affecting Guyana. 

Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow our page for more future episodes. 

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.

Season 1 | Episode 1 | Part 3 of 4 - Election Fever, Election Process, and LGBT Voters

In this first episode of Kanuku Forum, young guests Twinkle Paul (LGBTQ+ Rights Activist), Michael Philander (Biologist), and Matthew Gaul (UG Finance Student), share their thoughts and lend their insights into the December 21st 2018 No Confidence Motion saga leading up to the issue of setting a date for the General and Regional Elections in Guyana to the eventual election itself which was held on March 2nd 2020 and the problems which stemmed from this election. 

Our moderator is Guyana's Socialist Workers Alliance representative, Robert Cuffy. 

This is Kanuku Forum, where we engage vibrant young Guyanese on political and social issues affecting Guyana. 

Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow our page for more future episodes. 

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.

Season 1 | Episode 1 | Part 2 of 4 - 'Fit n' Proppa', Election Timeline, and Issues with the OLE

In this first episode of Kanuku Forum, young guests Twinkle Paul (LGBTQ+ Rights Activist), Michael Philander (Biologist), and Matthew Gaul (UG Finance Student), share their thoughts and lend their insights into the December 21st 2018 No Confidence Motion saga leading up to the issue of setting a date for the General and Regional Elections in Guyana to the eventual election itself which was held on March 2nd 2020 and the problems which stemmed from this election. 

Our moderator is Guyana's Socialist Workers Alliance representative, Robert Cuffy. 

This is Kanuku Forum, where we engage vibrant young Guyanese on political and social issues affecting Guyana. 

Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow our page for more future episodes. 

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.

Note: This episode was originally recorded on May 17th 2020, and has been edited for a public audience.

Sound Editor: F. Pedro.

Season 1 | Episode 1 | Part 1 of 4 - The Saga of the No Confidence Motion 

In this first episode of Kanuku Forum, young guests Twinkle Paul (LGBTQ+ Rights Activist), Michael Philander (Biologist), and Matthew Gaul (UG Finance Student), share their thoughts and lend their insights into the December 21st 2018 No Confidence Motion saga leading up to the issue of setting a date for the General and Regional Elections in Guyana to the eventual election itself which was held on March 2nd 2020 and the problems which stemmed from this election. 

Our moderator is Guyana's Socialist Workers Alliance representative, Robert Cuffy. 

This is Kanuku Forum, where we engage vibrant young Guyanese on political and social issues affecting Guyana. 

Kanuku Forum aims to ground Guyanese political discourse through meaningful and respectful exchanges among often unheard of guests that we think can offer us invaluable insights from their perspective. For our forum is centered on the citizen's perspective. Be sure to follow our page for more future episodes. 

We welcome questions or comments, or perhaps you've got a great conversation idea. Email us, and let's make the forum better at kanukuforumgy@outlook.com.