Podcasts about Guyana

How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth, largely due to oil discoveries, with environmental sustainability? How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery? What has happened to West Indies cricket, and how does the future look? Alastair is joined by President of Guyana, Ifraan Ali, to answer all these questions and more. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus: Start your FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair's miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members' newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NEW YORK, NY - The winds of change are still bustling through Major League Rugby front offices, and though more change may be upon us, we carry on all we can do is carry on with business as usual. With that, this MLR Weekly features Houston SaberCats wunderkind sensation, Seth Smith, who'll be entering his 3rd season at the ripe old age of 20. Smith talks about his intriguing and Hollywood-esque story with host Matt McCarthy. Also featured is the impressive Alycia Washington, a 26-time USA Eagle, who is now Director of Rugby at the NCR (National Collegiate Rugby). Washington shares her views re the College Rugby landscape, needs, and potential for sponsors and partners. Last but certainly not least, Elite Rugby exec/coach Steve Lewis fully recaps the National Club 7s, before continuing on his mission to improve rugby in places like Nigeria, Guyana, Costa Rica and... the Rugby Town 7s. And be sure to catch up on The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLRWeekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp #MLR #FreeJacks #SaberCats #RugbyFinal #BryanRay #JohnFitzpatrick #AlexCorbisiero #WillHooley #Rugby #UtahWarriors #GregCooper #WER #WomensRugby #RugbyPicks #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyHighlights #MLRWeekly #TheRugbyOdds #RugbyMorning #AmericasRugbyNews #JohanMomsen #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #oldglory #anthem #WER #Utahwarriors #HoustonSaberCats #FreeJacks #LegacyCup #rugbyleague #sports #footy

In this episode, Hilliard sits down for an in-depth, over 2-hour conversation with SELWYN SEYFU HINDS Showrunner/Creator of WASHINGTON BLACK the new hit series on HULU!HIGHLIGHTS: The Source Magazine in the late 90s and the climate of Hip-Hop, going from Guyana to Brooklyn in the height of Classic Rap, the night Biggy Smalls died, his college years at Princeton, becoming an author, moving to LA to write screenplays, pitching tips and how he and his team cast and produced Washington Black and so much more! More about him:Selwyn most recently served as the creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the epic adventure series WASHINGTON BLACK, an adaptation of Esi Edugyan's esteemed novel of the same name, which recently premiered on Hulu. He previously served as a writer/producer on Jordan Peele's reboot of THE TWILIGHT ZONE, penning the critically hailed episode “Replay,” which made him a finalist in the Drama Teleplay category for the 2020 Humanitas Prize.He has a number of films in development including PRINCE OF CATS, the adaptation of Ronald Wimberly's graphic novel, at Legendary; and 1000 MILES, based on the memoir Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom by William and Ellen Craft. He and Mad Massive Entertainment currently have an overall deal with UCP, where he is developing a television adaptation of Usher's seminal album, Confessions.Previously, Hinds served as Editor-in-Chief of the hip hop magazine The Source in the late-‘90s, and created the Vertigo comic-book series Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child. He is represented by CAA, Entertainment 360, and Del Shaw Moonves.Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMMerch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuest:@SelwynhindsBTS: @wmb.photographyWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com

Deep in the shadowy jungles of Guyana, there is a spirit you never want to meet.It is a vengeful force summoned through dark rituals and mind-altering rites. Once unleashed, it will hunt its target without mercy, following them across any distance, striking not just at the guilty… but at their friends, their family, and anyone who dares to stand in its way.Its arrival is marked by a chilling, unearthly silence. The final blow may not come for months, but when it does, it strikes from the shadows with a supernatural bow, delivering a poison that kills in three long, excruciating days.Join Gary & GoldieAnn as they step Within the Mists of Guyana's dense rainforest and uncover the terrifying legend of the Kanaima. Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep in the shadowy jungles of Guyana, there is a spirit you never want to meet.It is a vengeful force summoned through dark rituals and mind-altering rites. Once unleashed, it will hunt its target without mercy, following them across any distance, striking not just at the guilty… but at their friends, their family, and anyone who dares to stand in its way.Its arrival is marked by a chilling, unearthly silence. The final blow may not come for months, but when it does, it strikes from the shadows with a supernatural bow, delivering a poison that kills in three long, excruciating days.Join Gary & GoldieAnn as they step Within the Mists of Guyana's dense rainforest and uncover the terrifying legend of the Kanaima. Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.After releasing Part 1 last week, we're back with the second installment of our guide to all Guyana rum. We kick off Part 2 with a discussion of DDL's influence on the modern rum landscape through its El Dorado releases and notable releases from independent bottlers.Next up, we confront the additives questions that have been associated with the distillery since the early 2010s. What have they said about their practice of aging with caramel in the barrel? What's the current status of the practice at the distillery?At the end, we close things out with a game of True or False with the Demerara Rum GI. What does the GI say about aging at origin? And sweetening Demerara rum?Tune in for all this and more, and catch up on Part 1 if you haven't already.We consulted a good amount of sources for this episode, which you can peruse below:The Lone Caner's "The Age of Velier's Demeraras" Series:Part 1Part 2Part 3Du Rhum interview with Luca GarganoVelier's catalog of DDL releasesOur own interview with Shaun CalebThe Demerara Rum GIThe Ian Burrell Facebook post on the Demerara Rum GI we referencedDDL's statement in response to social posts about the GIDemerara Distillers Annual Shareholder ReportsThe RumX community's amazing "Crowdsourcing Guyana Rum Marks" threadEl Dorado Official WebsiteBarrel Aged Thought's epic Demerara pieceA number of Cocktail Wonk pieces:Demerara Distillers Ltd. Pt. 1 and Pt. 2Q&A with Shaun CalebQ&A with Komal SamarooQ&A with Sharon Sue-Hang

What does it take to serve with humility, break barriers, and represent your country on the world stage all while living with a disability?In this episode, we meet Ovid Jackson: born on the banks of Berbice, Guyana, a top student invited to England in 1958, a national basketball player for Guyana, and later an immigrant to Canada who lost his right eye just months after arriving.Instead of stepping back, Ovid stepped up, becoming Owen Sound's first Black mayor, the first Liberal in a century to win Bruce–Grey, and representing Canada as an election monitor in South Africa during Nelson Mandela's 1994 victory and in Palestine. He stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Walkerton during its water crisis and chaired critical airport security talks after 9/11.Ovid shares the philosophy that guided him: “I see people as people. We waste too much energy being at odds with each other.” He reflects on a lifetime of leadership without ego. This is more than one man's story; it's a portrait of the Canada we've been, and the Canada we can be again.#OvidJackson #QuietWarrior #CanadianHistory #OrderOfCanada #BlackHistoryCanada #PublicService #LeadershipWithoutEgo #CanadaPolitics #OwenSound #BruceGrey #CommunityBuilder #SouthAfrica1994 #ElectionMonitor #WalkertonWaterCrisis #Post911Security #DiversityInLeadership #InspiringCanadians #CanadianPodcast #CanadianStories #LeadershipMatters

Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.What drives someone to pick up a camera and document untold Caribbean history with no formal training? For Richard Vaughn, it was a simple realization: the political stories that shaped the modern Caribbean were either missing from film archives or told through a heavily biased lens. Vaughn takes us on his remarkable journey from curious Jamaican-American to award-winning documentary filmmaker. With us, he describes what would become "The Love Trilogy" – three powerful documentaries examining pivotal Caribbean political figures: Michael Manley of Jamaica, the Grenada Revolution, and Cheddi Jagan of Guyana. The trilogy's name emerged organically from Manley's own words about his political movement: "The word is love."The conversation weaves together reflections on Caribbean self-determination, the connection between political movements and cultural expressions like reggae music, and practical advice for aspiring documentarians. Vaughn's simple guidance resonates beyond filmmaking: identify what needs preserving in your community's history, start with whatever resources you have, and persist despite obstacles. Listen now to discover how documentary film serves as both historical preservation and a tool for balanced understanding of the Caribbean's complex political landscape. What stories in your community deserve similar documentation?Richard Vaughan born in New York to Jamaican immigrants in 1980. Driven by a passion for his culture and determination to educate and tell stores that history often forgets. Winner of the Madrid International Filmmaker Festival 2017 for Best Editing of a Documentary and the 2017 Van Gogh Award: Prodigy Auteur at the 2017 Amsterdam Film Festival for his second documentary Rolling Along: An Inline Movement. Previous credits include The Word is Love: Jamaica's Michael Manley (2012), Rolling Along: An Inline Movement (2017), Four Years of Love: The Grenada Revolution (2021), The Price of Love: Cheddi Jagan (2024). Films available here. Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate & Leave a Review on your favorite platform Share this episode with someone or online and tag us Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media

Akiba Leisman, President and CEO of Mako Mining (TSX.V:MKO – OTCQX:MAKOF), joins us to review the record Q2 2025 financials and operations results from the San Albino Mine in Nicaragua, along with some ongoing residual leaching during the period from the recently acquired Moss Mine in Arizona.  We also unpack the anticipated mining to begin this quarter at the Moss Mine, and what to anticipate for the several months of ramp up of increased production.  Additionally, we delve into the next key steps for permitting and development work at the Eagle Mountain Gold Project in Guyana; set to be in construction in 2026 and production by H2 of 2027.   This is a longer-format interview where we get into many nuances of operations in all 3 jurisdictions.   Q2 2025 San Albino Operational Highlights 54,354 tonnes mined, containing 10,911 ounces ("oz") of gold ("Au") at an average grade of 6.24 grams per tonne ("g/t") Au and 12,491 oz of silver ("Ag") at 7.15 g/t Ag 52,705 tonnes milled containing 11,153 oz Au and 12,847 oz Ag grading 6.58 g/t Au and 7.58 g/t Ag 41% and 59% from diluted vein and historical dump and other, respectively 595tonnes per day ("tpd") milled at 97% availability, with a mill recovery of 80.3% for gold   Q2 2025 Mako Financial Highlights   Mako total gold sales of 11,476 oz Au for total revenue of $38.1 million in Q2 2025 San Albino Mine sales of 10,104 oz Au at $3,323 per ounce Moss Mine sales of 1,372 oz Au from residual leaching activities at $3,321 per ounce Delivered final 13,500 oz silver payment to Sailfish Silver Loan for a total of $0.4 million in Q2 2025 $1.5 million release of collateral at Moss Mine from Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company Cash Balance of $28.6 million as of June 30th, 2025     There is also a substantial exploration program underway all around the San Albino Project in Nicaragua, around the San Albino Mine, as the Las Conchitas concessions, and of particular interest at the El Golfo concessions.     Akiba points out that the Moss mine has been producing gold the last few month through residual leaching at its beneficiation facilities, but their team is going to start mining again this quarter, and then it will take several months for new materials moved onto the leach pads to charge up increased production again. A technical report and Pre-Feasibility Study is slated to be put out later in the year around October, after a few months of ramping up mining and assessing the resources in place. When the Moss Mine has been debottlenecked over time from a mining and permitting perspective and is producing at the grade and rate they believe is possible,  it could almost double their current production profile with approximately another 40,000 ounces of gold production per year out of Arizona.   Mako is also currently derisking their Eagle Mountain project in Guyana, and working on the next key deliverable of an agreement between the government and local stakeholders, and doing all the background environmental and engineering work to being the process for their EIA permit.  Once it is received back and a construction decision is made, there will be roughly a 1 year build, and then production is slated for Q2 of 2027 at an estimated 60,000 -65,000 ounces per year.  When this added to the production out of Nicaragua and Arizona there is clear line of sight to growing into a mid-tier gold producer.     If you have any further questions for Akiba regarding Mako Mining, then please email them into us at either Fleck@kereport.com or  Shad@kereport.com.     In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Mako Mining at the time of this recording and may choose to buy or sell more shares at any time.   Click here for a summary of the recent news out of Mako Mining.

The Caribbean region continues to face significant challenges while working toward innovative solutions, as highlighted in the headlines of our latest Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. Kidnapping of nine people, including an Irish missionary and a 3-year-old, from St. Helene Orphanage near Port-au-PrincePresident Ifram Ali launches investment plan for Region 1 in Guyana, including 30% electricity reductionCARICOM and UN World Food Program report 3.2 million Caribbean residents face food insecuritySt. Kitts and Nevis introduces National Lotteries Authority Bill to recover up to $70 million EC in revenueDominican Republic developing Sabana Bullring as a cultural and tourist destinationGrenada welcomes Nigerian medical specialists to improve healthcare system Listen online at www.pulseofthecaribbean.com or your favorite streaming platform.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribean.com. If you have an interest in sponsoring our podcast, email us at  biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Have you ever felt like you're moving through life on autopilot—surviving but not truly living? In this raw, soul-stirring episode, George welcomes life coach and author Neila Ramsingh, who spent over four decades disconnected from herself before a miraculous moment in her car changed everything. From surviving childhood trauma and unimaginable loss to finding her voice and purpose, Neila's story is not just inspiring—it's a roadmap for radical transformation.What You'll Learn:How to stop reliving your trauma and start reframing your storyThe importance of curiosity, desire, and uncomfortable action in healingHow to build daily rituals that restore your mental, emotional, and spiritual healthWhy your voice matters—and how to begin using it to change your lifeThe difference between surviving and truly living Key Takeaways:✔️Trauma doesn't define you—but healing from it requires facing it with honesty and grace.✔️Journaling, gratitude, and morning routines can become powerful anchors in your healing.✔️You don't need to relive your past to heal from it. You need to reframe it.✔️Faith, discipline, and desire are the foundation of lasting transformation.✔️Healing is not linear—it's a series of micro-decisions to get back up every time you fall.✔️Your voice matters—and using it is the first step toward claiming your truth. Timestamps:[00:00] – George introduces the theme of surviving vs. thriving and welcomes Neila[02:00] – Neila shares her early life in Guyana and surviving childhood trauma[07:00] – The chain of losses between ages 13–20 that nearly broke her spirit[14:30] – The turning point: a moment of stillness in her car changed everything[21:00] – The journey of rebuilding through prayer, education, journaling, and discipline[28:00] – Why healing must include uncomfortable action and self-love[35:00] – The power of desire—and how to find yours[44:00] – Reframing the past: you are not your story[51:00] – About Neila's book Unleash: how it came to life and what it teaches[56:00] – Practical steps for unleashing your voice and purpose[1:02:00] – Neila's final words: “Your voice matters”—and how to start using it Your Challenge This WeekIf something in this episode touched your heart, don't keep it to yourself.Message Neila on Instagram or LinkedIn to say thank you—or share which part hit home.Reflect on one truth from this episode and write about it in your journal today.Then pay it forward: share this episode with someone who might need to hear it.Connect with Neila Ramsingh:Find her book on Amazon: Unleash: Discover Your True Desire and Become the Happiest Person You Know Join The Alliance – A community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust, truth, and relationships. Click here to join Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to align your life and business without burning out? Apply here Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built. Grab your seat now 

Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.In the latest chapter in our Rumcast Guides series, we turn our eyes to Guyana and the legendary style of Demerara rum. As one of the world's most distinct, essential rum categories, this episode has been a long time coming. Whether you're new to the rums of Demerara Distillers Ltd. or a seasoned enjoyer, there's something in here for everyone.You can watch the video version of this episode here.In Part 1, we set the stage by going over the factors that make Guyana's rums so unique, along with a brief timeline of rum production and a deep dive into the country's lone remaining distillery and its collection of historic stills.Part 2 will follow next week (with a focus on DDL's influence on modern rum, the additives question, and the Demerara Rum GI), so stay tuned!We consulted a good amount of sources for this episode, which you can peruse below:The Lone Caner's "The Age of Velier's Demeraras" SeriesPart 1Part 2Part 3A number of Cocktail Wonk pieces:Demerara Distillers Ltd. Pt. 1 and Pt. 2Q&A with Shaun CalebQ&A with Komal SamarooQ&A with Sharon Sue-HangThe Demerara Rum GIDemerara Distillers Annual Shareholder ReportsEl Dorado Official WebsiteOur own interview with Shaun CalebDu Rhum interview with Luca GarganoBarrel Aged Thought's epic Demerara pieceVelier's catalog of DDL releases

Elaine Ellingham, President and CEO of Omai Gold Mines (TSX.V: OMG) (OTCQB: OMGGF), joins me for an update on all the exploration and derisking work going on at both the Wenot and Gilt Creek Projects across this mineralized gold trend at the Company's 100%-owned Omai Gold Project in Guyana, South America.   We start off discussing the recent kudos and upgrades that Guyana has received from multiple sources as a mining jurisdiction.  Elaine shares their team's experience operating in country, the positives with regards to permitting and access to skilled labor and the advantages of working on a prior-producing brownfields site.  They have received the continued support of locals and the government to move this mine back into production.   This also ties into the news released on June 23rd, where the Company has awarded a contract to ERM International Group Limited ("ERM") to commence the Environmental Impact Assessment ("EIA") process.   There is already a large resource in place between the 2 Projects, at over 4.3 million ounces of gold, but there has been a lot of expansion and infill drilling completed since the last resource, and that will all be incorporated into the upcoming Resource Estimate due out in just the next few weeks.   We also reminded listeners that the Preliminary Economic Assessment released in 2024, was only on 45% of the mineral inventory on the open pit Wenot Project, and did not yet incorporate the Gilt Creek underground project economics.  The new PEA slated for Q4 will bring in expanded resources from all the drilling a Wenot, and will factor in the combined economics with Gilt Creek.   On June 25th the Company announced some drill intercepts of  2.67 g/t Au over 21.4m, 2.31 g/t Au over 24.6m, and 5.47 g/t Au over 9.7m from the Resource Expansion Program at Wenot.   On July 29th the Company announced some drill intercepts of 17.36 g/t Au over 7.5m, 2.64 g/t Au over 41.8m, and 3.49 g/t Au over 17.4m from the Resource Expansion Program at Wenot.   As part of their ongoing 15,000 meter drill program, we reviewed a very long hole that is currently being drilled through the underground deposit at Gilt Creek over to the area where the geological thesis is that there could also be deep resources well below the known mineralization at Wenot.  We discuss how this is the fun discovery part of exploration, with good scientific models behind it, and that if they do hit that far down at Wenot, it could be a real game changer adding on large potential underground opportunities below Wenot and even further mine life extension.   With the completion of their $25Million bought deal financing back in February, Omai has ample funds in the treasury, to keep executing on all the 2025 exploration and development programs.  There should be a steady stream of newsflow and key catalysts this year and well into next year.     If you have any questions for Elaine regarding Omai Gold Mines, then please email me at Shad@kereport.com.   Click here to see the latest news from Omai Gold Mines.

Interview with Justin van der Toorn, President & CEO of Greenheart Gold Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/greenheart-gold-tsxvghrt-target-rich-cash-backed-and-ready-to-drill-7095Recording date: 28th July 2025Greenheart Gold presents a compelling investment opportunity in one of the world's most underexplored yet highly prospective gold regions. The company has rapidly established itself as a systematic explorer across five projects in Suriname and Guyana, advancing three to drill-ready status within just one year of operations. This accelerated development timeline demonstrates both the quality of the geological targets and management's execution capabilities in challenging frontier environments.CEO Justin van der Toorn brings proven Guiana Shield expertise, having previously contributed to projects now employing 400-500 people in active construction phases. This direct regional experience provides invaluable operational knowledge and stakeholder relationships essential for success in these jurisdictions. Vanatorne's hands-on leadership approach, including extended field presence at exploration camps, ensures real-time decision-making and intimate understanding of geological developments across the portfolio.The company's financial position provides significant strategic advantages with approximately $41 million in treasury funding multi-year systematic exploration programs. This substantial cash position eliminates near-term dilution risks and enables patient capital deployment based on geological merit rather than financing constraints. Management has demonstrated disciplined capital allocation, committing to systematic work programs while maintaining flexibility to optimize the project portfolio through selective advancement or divestment.Greenheart Gold's projects are strategically positioned within proven gold districts of the Guiana Shield, including areas proximate to operating mines and historical workings. The company implements rigorous technical standards including comprehensive QAQC protocols, modern analytical techniques, and systematic geological modeling to maximize discovery probability. With diamond drilling commencing at Miura Dam and multiple projects advancing toward drilling phases, the company offers leveraged exposure to discovery potential in a region experiencing renewed exploration interest from major mining companies. The convergence of experienced management, strong financial backing, and systematic technical approach positions Greenheart Gold for value creation through methodical exploration advancement in this highly prospective geological province.—View Greenheart Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/greenheart-goldSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In this episode, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Professor of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia, Tipton joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his long career as an extension plant pathologist working primarily on peanut and cotton diseases both across the southeastern U.S. and internationally in the Philippines, Haiti and Guyana. He discusses the busy life of an extension plant pathologist, the importance of international research in providing perspective, and the value of building long-term working relationships with growers and producers. Dr. Kemerait also discusses the future of extension and his hopes for the future of our profession. Show Notes Dr. Bob Kemerait's University of Nebraska academic profile: https://plantpath.caes.uga.edu/people/faculty/bob-kemerait.html Dr. Bob Kemerait's Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=huyXlmwAAAAJ&hl=en Dr. Bob Kemerait's recent article for Farm Progress 'It may be quiet, but peanut diseases aren't sleeping': https://www.farmprogress.com/peanut/it-may-be-quiet-but-peanut-diseases-aren-t-sleeping This episode is produced by Association Briefings (https://associationbriefings.com). Special Guest: Bob Kemerait.

Breaking new ground across the Caribbean, nations are implementing transformative technologies and infrastructure developments that reflect a bold vision for the region's future as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. Barbados launching real-time bus tracking and smart card payment with a cashless fare systemDominica developing a digital fabrication laboratory at State College to teach 3D modeling, printing, coding, and electronicsAntigua's world-class cruise terminal approaching completionNassau Cruise Port receives nomination for Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port 2025 Guyana's President hands over new official residence for CARICOM Secretary GeneralRussian Airlines seeking to resume charter flights to Dominican RepublicSend news releases to news@pulseofthecaribean.com. If you have an interest in sponsoring our podcast, email us at  biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Guyana se convirtió en uno de los productores de crudo de más rápido crecimiento en el mundo tras el descubrimiento de una gigantesca reserva de petróleo en 2015. Se espera que el país duplique su producción para 2030 a medida que se inauguren nuevos proyectos. Escuche la conversación entre Camila Fontana, subjefa de la oficina de Argus en Brasil, y João Scheller, experto en mercados de crudo de Sudamérica en Argus, para comprender mejor el rápido desarrollo del mercado petrolero en Guyana.  

Guyana became one of the fastest growing producers of crude in the world after a giant discovery in 2015. The country is forecast to double its oil output by 2030 as new projects come online.   Listen to the chat between Camila Fontana, deputy bureau chief at Argus in Brazil, and João Scheller, the Argus expert in South American crude, to better understand how Guyana is becoming a major player in oil markets.  

The heartbeat of regional development pulses strongly across the Caribbean as nations forge innovative partnerships and solutions to shared challenges. From Grenada to Guyana, Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic, transformative initiatives are reshaping the economic and environmental landscape of the region as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. Grenada hosts the Afreximbank Afro-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum aimed at growing bilateral tradeGuyana concludes the first Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit with the Georgetown Declaration CARICOM officials create new ocean policy for managing marine resources in the region Puerto Rico receives $2.4 million in FEMA grants for coastal protection US Entertainment Attorneys from  Dominican to present at the US National Bar Association Centennial ConventionDominican Republic evaluates new cruise terminal for Santo Domingo to serve as a regional hubListen online at www.pulseofthecaribbean.com or your favorite streaming platform.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribean.com. If you have an interest in sponsoring our podcast, email us at  biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

In this episode, Bhabita Albert shares how the Region 3 Chamber and Ministry of Human Services partnered to launch the BRAVE Centre. Learn how this initiative supports men's healing and youth empowerment, reshaping leadership and mental health through business-driven, community-centered action in Guyana. The Region Three Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (R3CCI) City: Leonora Address: West Central Mall - Office Floor Website: https://www.facebook.com/r3cci Phone: +592 618 0644 Email: r3cci.smpr@gmail.com

Caribbean nations navigate a complex balance of international relations, environmental leadership, economic development, and cultural recognition as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. US plans to exit UNESCO Actor Idris Elba expresses inspiration from Guyana's environmental stewardship and plans to visit USEPA proposal could change US climate strategy, potentially impacting the St. Croix refinery in USVIJamaica's Prime Minister inaugurates $1 billion Harmony Cove development project expected to create thousands of jobsSt. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terence Drew nominated for prestigious 2025 Lifetime Achievement AwardAntigua and Barbuda nominated for Caribbean's Best Emerging Culinary Destination 2025 by World Culinary Awards Listen online at www.pulseofthecaribbean.com or your favorite streaming platform.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribean.com. If you have an interest in sponsoring our podcast, email us at  biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Le groupe pétrolier américain Chevron a finalisé l'acquisition de la compagnie Hess pour près de 60 milliards de dollars. Un rachat qui dépasse largement le cadre financier. Il redéfinit les équilibres énergétiques, renforce la position des États-Unis et propulse le Guyana, en Amérique du Sud, au rang de futur géant pétrolier, grâce à ses gisements offshores. C'est l'un des plus gros rachats du secteur énergétique de ces dix dernières années. Chevron, numéro deux du pétrole américain, a racheté la société Hess pour environ 60 milliards de dollars. Derrière cette opération titanesque, il ne s'agit pas simplement d'une fusion parmi d'autres, mais bien d'une manœuvre stratégique vitale pour Chevron, dont les réserves déclinaient dangereusement. En rachetant Hess, bien plus petite, Chevron met la main sur un tiers du gisement offshore géant de Stabroek, au large du Guyana. Un champ pétrolier qualifié de nouvel eldorado, avec plus de 11 milliards de barils enfouis sous les eaux. À titre de comparaison, cela représente l'équivalent de la consommation annuelle de pétrole de la France pendant vingt ans. La production actuelle est déjà de 650 000 barils par jour, et devrait atteindre 1,2 million d'ici à 2027, soit 1 % de l'offre mondiale. À lire aussiLe Guyana, nouvel eldorado du pétrole Le Guyana, nouvel acteur-clé du pétrole mondial Grâce à ce gisement, Chevron retrouve une visibilité de production au-delà de 2030. Mais l'impact dépasse le cadre de l'entreprise. Pour les États-Unis, l'accès à un pétrole proche, hors des quotas de l'OPEP+, représente un atout stratégique majeur. Pour le Guyana, petit pays coincé entre le Venezuela et l'Atlantique, l'enjeu est colossal : il devient l'un des nouveaux poids lourds du pétrole mondial. Si l'on rapporte les réserves à sa population, elles sont comparables à celles de l'Arabie saoudite. Le pays est désormais au cœur d'un dispositif énergétique mondial, qui pourrait transformer durablement son économie, à condition de bien gérer cette manne. Pétrole contre climat : un équilibre fragile Mais ce rachat massif n'est pas sans controverse. Alors que les appels à la transition écologique s'intensifient face à l'urgence climatique, Chevron investit dans le fossile pour extraire davantage de pétrole. Un signal jugé contradictoire par certains observateurs. Les majors pétrolières, elles, avancent un argument : le pétrole extrait au Guyana serait moins polluant grâce aux techniques modernes et permettrait de financer des investissements dans le renouvelable. Reste que dans cette course au pétrole du futur, entre logiques industrielles, géopolitiques et contraintes climatiques, c'est un nouvel équilibre énergétique mondial qui se redessine sous nos yeux. À lire aussiInvestir dans le renouvelable ou pas, le dilemme des compagnies pétrolières

President Donald Trump wants to bring additional drug manufacturing to the United States and has threatened tariffs on imported medicine. The U.S. relies heavily on imports for low-cost generics, and building up domestic supply chain capacity could be tricky. We'll map out drug manufacturing and explore what it'd take to reshore drug supplies. But first: oil giants are eager to drill off the coast of Guyana, and the boss of an obscure regulatory agency is stepping down.

President Donald Trump wants to bring additional drug manufacturing to the United States and has threatened tariffs on imported medicine. The U.S. relies heavily on imports for low-cost generics, and building up domestic supply chain capacity could be tricky. We'll map out drug manufacturing and explore what it'd take to reshore drug supplies. But first: oil giants are eager to drill off the coast of Guyana, and the boss of an obscure regulatory agency is stepping down.

This week, I'm joined once again by travel writer, YouTuber, and author Dave Seminara to explore a country rarely found on bucket lists — Suriname. Tucked between Guyana and French Guiana on South America's northern coast, this former Dutch colony is bursting with untouched jungle, rich multicultural heritage, and wildly underrated adventure experiences.Dave recently spent eight days solo travelling across Suriname, from the capital, Paramaribo, to the remote Maroon villages deep in the rainforest. He shares everything — how to get there, where to stay, why the Upper Suriname River is a must-do journey, and why it may just be the friendliest country in the world.We dive into:The colonial history and ethnic diversity that make Suriname one of the most culturally layered countries in the AmericasUnique cultural practices like polygamy and menstruation houses in Maroon communitiesWhy Suriname is known as the most Asian country outside Asia and the most African country outside AfricaIncredible food: from roti to Indonesian cuisine — and why Suriname is a hidden foodie destinationThe realities of getting around Suriname, including limited flights, overland routes, and remote access pointsVisiting remote villages via dugout canoe and navigating rivers that cut through untouched rainforestWhy Paramaribo is worth a short visit — plus tips on markets, accommodation, and cultural etiquetteAn honest take on safety, infrastructure, friendliness, and why the locals are genuinely curious about travellersThis episode is full of inspiration for anyone dreaming of a more authentic, remote, and meaningful travel experience. Dave's storytelling is full of insight, humour, and practical tips — and by the end, you might be planning your own trip to Suriname.Thanks to Dave for coming on again, and he is welcome back anytime, as he is a much-loved guest on the podcast.

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Chevron has prevailed in its mediation with Exxon over oil assets in Guyana, Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell has officially responded to White House concerns about Fed building renovations, Amazon is laying off some cloud computing staffers, and the Commerce Department will impose anti-dumping duties on graphite imported from China and used in EVs.  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. 

On today's episode, I talk to writer and showrunner Selwyn Seyfu Hinds. Originally from Georgetown, Guyana, Selwyn and his family moved to Brooklyn in the 1980s, when he was 14-years-old. After graduating from Princeton, he began writing for The Village Voice. Then in the late 1990s, he became a hip-hop critic and then editor-in-chief at The Source magazine. As a TV writer, Selwyn wrote for Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone reboot and most recently created and showran the new Hulu show Washington Black, based on Esi Edugyan's novel of the same name, and all episodes drop next Wednesday! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

MRKT Matrix - Friday, July 18th Dow closes more than 100 points lower after report says Trump seeks at least 15% tariff on EU imports (CNBC) Donald Trump pushes for 15%-20% minimum tariff on all EU goods (FT) Fed's Waller Hints at July Dissent as He Makes Case for Rate Cut (Bloomberg) S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: July 18, 2025 (FactSet) Netflix posts earnings beat as revenue grows 16% in second quarter (CNBC) Crypto Market Value Tops $4 Trillion as Stablecoin Bill Passes (Bloomberg) Chevron defeats Exxon in dispute over Guyana oil assets, clearing path for Hess acquisition (CNBC) Amazon cuts some jobs in cloud computing unit as layoffs continue (CNBC) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas A&M's provost and executive vice president Alan Sams sounds like an official of Leftist universities such as NYU or Columbia? (Maybe that's where he should be working…) Sams sent an email to faculty, staff, and graduate students telling them to report any sightings if ICE on campus to the campus cops. He also stressed how “privacy” is of the “utmost importance” in a context making it appear the A&M will not share the illegal status of a person with legitimate law enforcement.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Jobs boom: Texas leads the nation in job creation and the unemployment rate drops.Oil and gas drilling rig count drops in Texas. Chevron wins bit in its takeover of Hess and Hess's part of the giant Guyana off-shore oil field.Dems lose their challenge, on appeal, to Texas law that specifies that local government cannot pass laws that contradict state law, they branded it the Death Star bill. Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Interview with Dan Noone, CEO of G2 Goldfields Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/gold-industry-leaders-confident-in-multi-year-bull-market-cycle-7179Recording date: 17th July 2025G2 Goldfields (TSX: GTWO) has emerged as a compelling takeover target following exceptional drilling results at its New Oko Discovery in Guyana and the strategic exit of AngloGold Ashanti from its 15% shareholding. The company's transformative drill results and cleared acquisition path have positioned it for a competitive sale process in Q4 2025.The New Oko Discovery, located 9 kilometers north of existing resources, has delivered some of the region's best drill results, with hole AMD30 intersecting 60 meters at 5.9 g/t Au, including a spectacular 22.5-meter section grading 9.3 g/t Au. These high-grade intersections demonstrate significant potential for underground mining scenarios and have substantially enhanced the company's resource profile.G2's combined resource base now stands at 3.1 million ounces at 3 grams per tonne across multiple zones. The company is targeting its first preliminary economic assessment (PEA) in Q4 2025, with internal studies suggesting the project could support approximately 350,000 ounces annual production, bringing it within acquisition criteria for most major gold companies.The recent disposal of AngloGold Ashanti's stake removes what many potential acquirers viewed as a blocking position. CEO Dan Noone noted that "having a corporate in there 15% is a bit of a double-edged sword," as other companies perceived it as an obstacle to transactions. The shares were successfully placed with two major European investors, demonstrating strong institutional interest.Management maintains strict discipline regarding strategic direction, planning to avoid the "builder trap" where exploration companies attempt project development themselves. The company's strategy centers on its core competency in exploration and discovery, with plans to initiate a competitive bidding process following PEA completion.G2's positioning aligns with broader gold sector consolidation trends, as major producers seek high-grade, near-term development opportunities in stable jurisdictions. The company's disciplined approach to reaching PEA stage before sale initiation positions it to capitalize on premium valuations driven by competitive acquisition dynamics.View G2 Goldfields' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/g2-goldfieldsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In this episode, we explore how NSI Guyana and the Ministry of Education are reshaping education in Guyana through nail technology training in public schools. Lexann McPhoy joins us to share how this first-of-its-kind program equips students with real-world skills, confidence, and opportunity. NSI Nails Guyana City: Georgetown Address: 64 Hadfield Street Website: https://lexannnsi.com/nsi-guyana Email: pr@lexannnsi.com

Oliver White is a world-renowned fly fishing guide, lodge owner, entrepreneur, and conservationist whose career bridges wild rivers and Wall Street. He began his guiding journey in college after a skiing injury, quickly developing a reputation as a skilled and passionate angler. This passion led him from the rivers of North Carolina to international waters in Argentina and the Bahamas. Along the way, a chance encounter with hedge fund manager Bill Ackman opened the door to a brief but formative stint in finance, sharpening White's business acumen and laying the groundwork for his future as a fishing industry entrepreneur. In 2008, White channeled that experience into building Abaco Lodge in the Bahamas, followed by partnerships in other elite destinations like South Fork Lodge in Idaho, which he co-owns with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. His lodges have become known not only for their world-class fishing but also for their immersive guest experiences and commitment to sustainability. White continues to guide and host trips around the world, sharing his expertise with a growing community of anglers while advocating for the health of the ecosystems they explore. A dedicated conservationist, White co-founded Indifly, a nonprofit that empowers Indigenous communities through sustainable fly fishing tourism. The organization has helped transform remote villages like Rewa in Guyana into thriving ecotourism hubs, ensuring local control and environmental stewardship. In recognition of his contributions to angling, conservation, and community development, White was recently honored with the 2025 Heritage Award by the American Museum of Fly Fishing—the highest distinction the museum bestows. His life reflects a rare blend of adventure, entrepreneurship, and social impact.

Did you know that the oldest Lutheran church in the Americas is an LCMS congregation in New York City? The Rev. Peter A.D. Deebrah (Pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew in New York City) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his journey from Guyana to New York City, how he became pastor of St. Matthew, the incredible history of St. Matthew beginning in the 1600s, how the congregation has both changed and stayed the same over 360 years, and how St. Matthew serves the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. Read more about the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew in Lutherans Engage: engage.lcms.org/oldest-congregation-summer-2025. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

CardioNerds (Dr. Claire Cambron and Dr. Rawan Amir) join Dr. Ayan Purkayastha, Dr. David Song, and Dr. Justin Wang from NewYork-Presbyterian Queens for an afternoon of hot pot in downtown Flushing. They discuss a case of congenital heart disease presenting in adulthood. Expert commentary is provided by Dr. Su Yuan, and audio editing for this episode was performed by CardioNerds Intern, Julia Marques Fernandes. A 53-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension visiting from Guyana presented with 2 days of chest pain. EKG showed dominant R wave in V1 with precordial T wave inversions. Troponin levels were normal, however she was started on therapeutic heparin with plan for left heart catheterization. Her chest X-ray revealed dextrocardia and echocardiogram was suspicious for the systemic ventricle being the morphologic right ventricle with reduced systolic function and the pulmonic ventricle being the morphologic left ventricle. Patient underwent coronary CT angiography which confirmed diagnosis of congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (CCTGA) as well as minimal non-obstructive coronary artery disease. Her chest pain spontaneously improved and catheterization was deferred. Patient opted to follow with a congenital specialist back in her home country upon discharge.   US Cardiology Review is now the official journal of CardioNerds! Submit your manuscript here. CardioNerds Case Reports PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls- A Case of Congenital Heart Disease Presenting in Adulthood Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA) is a rare and unique structural heart disease which presents as an isolated combination of atrioventricular and ventriculoarterial discordance resulting in physiologically corrected blood flow.   CCTGA occurs due to L looping of the embryologic heart tube. As a result, the morphologic right ventricle outflows into the systemic circulation, and the morphologic left ventricle outflows into the pulmonary circulation.   CCTGA is frequently associated with ventricular septal defects, pulmonic stenosis, tricuspid valve abnormalities and dextrocardia.   CCTGA is often asymptomatic in childhood and can present later in adulthood with symptoms of morphologic right ventricular failure, tricuspid regurgitation, or cardiac arrhythmias.   Systemic atrioventricular valve (SAVV) intervention can be a valuable option for treating right ventricular failure and degeneration of the morphologic tricuspid valve.  notes- A Case of Congenital Heart Disease Presenting in Adulthood Notes were drafted by Ayan Purkayastha.  What is the pathogenesis of Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries?   Occurs due to disorders in the development of the primary cardiac tube   Bulboventricular part of the primary heart forms a left-sided loop instead of right-sided loop, leading to the normally located atria being connected to morphologically incompatible ventricles   This is accompanied by abnormal torsion of the aortopulmonary septum (transposition of the great vessels)   As a result, there is ‘physiologic correction' of blood flow. Non-oxygenated blood flows into the right atrium and through the mitral valve into the morphologic left ventricle, which pumps blood into the pulmonary artery. Oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins flows into the left atrium and through the tricuspid valve to the morphologic right ventricle, which pumps blood to the aorta. Compared with standard anatomy, the flow of blood is appropriate, but it is going through the incorrect ventricle on both sides.  Frequent conditions associated with CCTGA include VSD, pulmonic stenosis and dextrocardia  

TOM CLANCY LINE OF DEMARCATION starts with the destruction of a US Coast Guard cutter and the loss of her entire crew. But the USCG Claiborne was on an innocuous mission to open a sea lane between an oil field off the coast of South America and the refineries of southern Louisiana. The destruction of the ship—tragic as it is—won't stop that mission from continuing.  So, who would sacrifice twenty-two men and women just to slow down the plan? That's the question plaguing Jack, who is in Guyana working on a deal to get his company, Hendley Associates, in on the ground floor of this new discovery.  But Russia's Wagner Group and a pack of Venezuelan narco-terrorists have other ideas—and will risk war with the United States to see them through. It's up to Jack to identify the killers before they draw a bead on him . . . but how can he do that when the line of demarcation between friend and foe is constantly shifting?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

The Central Stags will become the first New Zealand team to compete in the Global Super League when they touch down in Guyana this week. The second edition of the T20 cricket tournament brings together five top domestic teams from around the world to compete for a share of a US $1 million prize pool. This will be the first time the Stags have played overseas in 15 years. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Dominican Republic, CARICOM nations, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda have all demonstrated remarkable progress in various sectors, setting new benchmarks for regional cooperation and economic growth as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader donates entire annual salary to 18 social and community organizationsJamaica signs MOU with CARICOM and African Export-Import BankBarbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent to implement Free Movement of Nationals starting October 1, 2025Guyana's gold production increases ahead of 2024 figuresAntigua and Barbuda to host 15th annual Hamptons Challenge Regatta in New York in AugustListen online at www.pulseofthecaribbean.com or your favorite streaming platform.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribean.com. If you have an interest in sponsoring our podcast, email us at  biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com 

This week on the Horrorcraft Podcast, we're turning down the camp and diving deep into one of the most disturbing intersections of horror and real-life tragedy: Ti West's The Sacrament.Join your hosts Cass & Kylee and special guest co-host @CreepyConfidential as we unpack this chilling found-footage film inspired by the real-life horrors of the Jonestown Massacre. Together, we explore how The Sacrament blurs the line between fiction and true crime — tackling themes of manipulation, faith, isolation, and the terrifying power of charisma gone wrong. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of cults, religious extremism, psychological abuse, mass suicide, and graphic violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised.The Sacrament is currently available for streaming on Tubi and other major VOD platforms — we highly recommend watching before tuning in. While we are a horror podcast that finds fun in fear, the real events that inspired this film involved unimaginable suffering and the loss of over 900 lives. We approach this episode with the utmost respect for the victims and their families.If you or someone you love is struggling with religious trauma, abuse, or suicidal ideation, please seek support: RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotlinehttps://www.rainn.org 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988https://988lifeline.org The Horrorcraft Podcast is a proudly women-led, LGBTQIA+ safe space — where horror meets heart.Find Creepy Confidential at: https://linktr.ee/creepyconfidential https://www.instagram.com/creepyconfidentialA HUGE shoutout to Tiki for our intro magic as always.Stay spooky, stay safe Both Creepy Confidential and The Horrorcraft podcast are proud to be featured in the Talkin Tapes Summer Screams special, go check it out now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzVRb1Np7KASources:1. “Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple” (2006 Documentary)Directed by Stanley Nelson and produced for PBS's American Experience, this documentary offers a powerful overview of the Peoples Temple and the tragedy in Guyana. Featuring survivor interviews and rare archival footage, it's widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive visual accounts of Jonestown.Watch on: Amazon Prime Video, PBS.orgWritten by journalist Tim Reiterman, who survived the attack on Congressman Leo Ryan, Raven is considered the definitive biography of Jim Jones. It provides an investigative deep dive into Jones's rise to power, the workings of the Temple, and the events that led to the mass deaths in 1978.Available on: Amazon (print, Kindle, audiobook), libraries via OverDrive/LibbyHosted by San Diego State University, the Jonestown Institute provides a vast archive of primary documents, photographs, survivor accounts, and FBI files. It's a key resource for researchers, educators, and anyone seeking detailed historical and psychological insight into the Peoples Temple.Access at: jonestown.sdsu.edu2. “Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People” (Book)Written by journalist Tim Reiterman, who survived the attack on Congressman Leo Ryan, Raven is considered the definitive biography of Jim Jones. It provides an investigative deep dive into Jones's rise to power, the workings of the Temple, and the events that led to the mass deaths in 1978.Available on: Amazon (print, Kindle, audiobook), libraries via OverDrive/Libby3. The Jonestown Institute (Academic Archive)Hosted by San Diego State University, the Jonestown Institute provides a vast archive of primary documents, photographs, survivor accounts, and FBI files. It's a key resource for researchers, educators, and anyone seeking detailed historical and psychological insight into the Peoples Temple.Access at: jonestown.sdsu.eduAnd go check out the book, The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Road-to-Jonestown/Jeff-Guinn/9781476763835

Don't Drink The Kool Aid!They didn't drink the Kool-Aid willingly. They were executed in the largest CIA mind control experiment ever conducted on American soil. November 18, 1978. The world was told that 918 people committed "revolutionary suicide" in the jungles of Guyana. What they didn't tell you is that most of those people were murdered—shot in the back, injected with poison, forced at gunpoint to watch their children die first. This wasn't a religious tragedy. This was a government operation that went catastrophically wrong.You've been fed the lie for 45 years. The story of a deranged cult leader who convinced his followers to kill themselves for their beliefs. But Jim Jones wasn't just a madman—he was a CIA asset running the most sophisticated mind control operation in American history, and when he threatened to expose his handlers, they silenced him and everyone who could testify to the truth.The evidence they tried to bury tells a different story. A story of government-sponsored psychological warfare, pharmaceutical mind control experiments, and systematic torture designed to break human consciousness and rebuild it from scratch. Jonestown wasn't a commune—it was a concentration camp disguised as paradise.In this horrifying exposé, we reveal how the CIA used the People's Temple as cover for MKULTRA experiments on American citizens. How they recruited Jones through military intelligence networks and funded his operation through government black budgets. How they used isolation, sleep deprivation, pharmaceutical cocktails, and psychological torture to create the perfect subjects for mWe'll expose the government connections that were scrubbed from official records. How Jones received unexplained funding from mysterious sources. Why Jonestown had sophisticated communication equipment that connected directly to intelligence agencies. How the compound was designed like a prison camp with guard towers, armed security, and escape-proof barriers.ind control testing.Most chilling of all: the medical evidence proves most victims were murdered, not suicides. Injection marks where there should be none. Gunshot wounds in the backs of fleeing victims. Children who were forcibly poisoned while parents watched helplessly. Bodies arranged in patterns that suggested systematic execution, not mass suicide.They called it the "White Night"—but it was really the final phase of a mind control experiment that had spiraled completely out of control. When Jones became unstable and threatened to expose the CIA's involvement, they activated the termination protocol. Everyone who knew the truth had to die.The survivors' testimonies were suppressed. The medical evidence was classified. The government connections were buried in redacted files. They needed the world to believe it was religious fanaticism, not government-sponsored murder, because the truth would have exposed decades of illegal human experimentation.But here's what terrifies them most: people like you who refuse to accept their sanitized version of mass murder. Who understand that when 918 Americans die under mysterious circumstances, someone needs to be held accountable—and it wasn't just Jim Jones. The real question isn't how 918 people could be convinced to kill themselves. The real question is how the American government could murder 918 of its own citizens and convince the world it was suicide. Jonestown wasn't the end of their mind control experiments—it was proof of concept. It showed them exactly how far they could push human psychological manipulation before total system breakdown. And the lessons they learned in that jungle laboratory have been applied to populations around the world ever since.Are you ready to learn the truth about the largest mass murder in American history? Because what really happened in Jonestown will shatter everything you thought you knew about government accountability and media complicity. WARNING: This episode contains disturbing evidence of government-sponsored mass murder disguised as religious suicide. The truth about CIA involvement in the Jonestown massacre may fundamentally alter your understanding of how far intelligence agencies will go to protect their secrets.

Interview with Elaine Ellingham, President & CEO of Omai Gold Mines Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/omai-gold-mines-tsxvomg-drill-program-reveals-high-grade-gold-6891Recording date: 27th June 2025Omai Gold Mines (TSXV:OMG) is advancing the development of what was once South America's largest primary gold producer, leveraging significant resource expansion and high-grade discoveries to transform the economics of the historic Guyana operation. The company has established a substantial foundation with 2 million ounces indicated and 2.3 million inferred resources, while 30,000 meters of additional drilling since the last estimate positions the project for significant resource growth.The most compelling development has been the discovery of high-grade zones that substantially exceed historical production grades. Recent drilling has intersected 4.5 g/t over 57 meters and 3.16 g/t over 68 meters, representing a dramatic improvement over the historical reconciled grade of 1.67 g/t. CEO Elaine Ellingham characterized these discoveries as "having a mine within your mine," with systematic grade increases at depth that could fundamentally improve project economics.Omai's dual development strategy maximizes resource value through both open-pit mining of the Wenot shear deposit and underground mining of the Gilt Creek deposit. Production capacity could scale from the previous 9,000 tons per day assumption to as high as 15,000 tons per day, supported by the expanded resource base and brownfield infrastructure advantages.The company benefits from significant regulatory progress, having received an interim environmental permit within six months of completing its preliminary economic assessment. The brownfield status provides cleared environmental conditions and established community support, while proximity to major transportation corridors reduces development costs.With $22 million in cash and recent financing demonstrating strong market confidence, Omai is well-positioned for its near-term catalysts. The updated resource estimate is expected within 6-8 weeks, followed by an enhanced preliminary economic assessment incorporating both deposits and higher throughput scenarios. Trading up 600% since early 2024, the company represents compelling exposure to large-scale gold development in a mining-friendly jurisdiction during a favorable precious metals environment.View Omai Gold Mines' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/omai-gold-minesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Repasamos la actualidad con la Cumbre de la OEA con temas abordados como la crisis en Haití o Venezuela y Guyana, y otras noticias con México, donde continúa la investigación por el tiroteo en Guanajuato que dejó 10 muertos, mientras el Gobierno de Sheinbaum presentaba sus medidas para combatir el narcotráfico y mejorar la seguridad. También llevamos otras noticias de Ecuador, Colombia o Argentina. Después, repasamos el Ciclo de Cine Centroamericano titulado 'Los reyes de la página roja' organizado por el Museo Reina Sofía y el Instituto Cáder de Arte Centroamericano. Hablamos con su comisario Patricio Majano.Escuchar audio

 "The Final Sermon: How Jim Jones Murdered 918 Souls in Paradise""Don't be afraid to die." Those were the last words 276 children heard before Jim Jones forced them to drink cyanide-laced Flavor Aid in the jungle hell he called paradise. This is the most horrifying mass murder-suicide in human history – 918 people dead in a single afternoon, including entire families who watched their babies convulse and die before drinking the poison themselves. Jones didn't just lead a cult; he built a death camp in the middle of nowhere, trapping his followers in a tropical prison where escape meant death and obedience meant drinking poison. We'll expose the chilling audio recording of the final death ritual, where Jones's voice grows more manic as children scream in the background and parents beg for their lives. From the early days of racial integration that made Jones a hero to the paranoid descent into madness that turned Jonestown into a concentration camp, discover how one man's messiah complex became the blueprint for mass murder. Featuring the infamous "death tape" that captured the final moments, survivor testimonies from those who escaped the jungle nightmare, and leaked government documents that reveal how politicians ignored warning signs for years. This episode exposes the ultimate betrayal – how a man who promised salvation delivered damnation, turning faith into a weapon of mass destruction that annihilated nearly a thousand innocent souls in the name of revolutionary suicide.

Hew Locke talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work. Locke was born in 1959 in Edinburgh, UK, to the artists Donald and Leila Locke. The family sailed from the UK to Guyana in 1966 and Hew was based there until 1980. He returned to the UK to study art in 1980 and now lives in London. Over more than three decades, Locke has explored a panoply of imagery about nationhood, culture and power. Since he was a child growing up in postcolonial Guyana, he has had a lifelong interest in the symbols nations choose to reflect themselves, the objects they acquire to enrich their cultures, and the institutions that project these values into the world. In sculpture and installation, photography, drawing and textiles, he has created arresting tableaux whose layers of rich materiality, fusing found and everyday objects with finely drawn and crafted elements, foreground nuance and complexity. He reflects the shifting nature of significance and meaning according to time, place and the collective values and subjectivities of his audience. He discusses his desire for complexity without dispensing with formal rigour and visual impact. He reflects on the different forms of composition necessitated by his approach, and his consistent use of cardboard as a material. He discusses the equal influence of his parents on his work, the tutorial with Paula Rego that led to a complete change in the direction of his work, and the impact of seeing Hans Haacke's celebrated German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1993. Plus, he gives insight into life in the studio and answers our usual questions, including the ultimate: what is art for?Hew Locke, Gilt, Compton Verney, 5 July-July 2027; Hew Locke: Passages, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, US, 2 October-11 January 2026; Armada, Newlyn Art Gallery, UK, 1 November; Cargoes, King Edward Memorial Park, opening September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of our four-part series on Northwell's global health efforts in Jamaica, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, sits down with Eric Cioe-Peña, MD, vice president of Northwell's Center for Global Health. Dr. Cioe-Peña shares his personal journey into global health and how he honed Northwell's vast, but scattered efforts around the world into one centralized program that is building sustainable partnerships and making a difference that endures. They also discuss Northwell's unique approach to maximizing the impact of philanthropic giving, harnessing the power of countries with large populations in the U.S., like Guyana and Jamaica, and the future of global health. This is part four of our series. Listen to the entire series here.  About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities. Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.  Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.  

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday edition of the 3 Martini Lunch where they bemoan the lack of 'serious people' in prominent positions. Those people include Terri Moran whose savage X post cost him his job at ABC, DNI director Tulsi Gabbard, who seems tired of being in the background, and Tennessee Rep. Mark Green who has the audacity to resign his position for an alleged business venture in Guyana. First, they laugh over Terry Moran's vitriolic X post, claiming Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and President Trump to be 'world class haters' and find nourishment by "eating their hate." Quite possibly the result of an evening of booze, this post could have been explained away with a simple apology, but Moran refuses to recant. Jim wonders if ABC is grateful for a reason to oust a boring reporter that costs them half a million dollars a year. Next, they dissect Tulsi Gabbard's dramatic YouTube warning about nuclear war. Gabbard insists we're closer than ever to nuclear annihilation, apparently forgetting the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis. Jim is skeptical, especially considering the recent war in Ukraine and Russia where nuclear weapons have not yet been used. He also says that Gabbard has a direct link to speak with the president about such concerns, so speaking out publicly suggests she is bored of working behind the scenes. Last, they are aghast at the resignation of Tennessee Rep. Mark Green for the sake of a private sector opportunity. Greg is enraged by any public official who would leave office for any reason other than health and family reasons or scandal. Green leaving for an elusive business venture in Guyana of all places has both Jim and Greg immensely irritated. Please visit our great sponsors:Talk it out with Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://BetterHelp.com/3MLRight now, with zero commitment, try OCI for free.  Go to https://Oracle.com/MARTINIIt's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in Understanding Capitalism with Hillsdale College. Visit https://hillsdale.edu/Martini

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday edition of the 3 Martini Lunch, where they bemoan the lack of ‘serious people' in prominent positions. Those people include Terry Moran whose savage X post cost him his job at ABC, DNI director Tulsi Gabbard, who seems tired of being in the background, and Tennessee Rep. Mark […]

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Hundreds died in a jungle commune led by a madman, but what if Jonestown wasn't a mass suicide, but a cover-up for something even darker?Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Was the Unidentified Cape Cod Murder Victim an Extra in Jaws? Horror author Joe Hill thinks so. (Murder On The Set of Jaws) *** Of the many mysterious and ominous places on earth, many bodies of water are said to be cursed, haunted, or both. For whatever reason these lakes have drawn about them tales of misfortune, terror, and death, and they continue to elude rational answers. I'll share some of the strangest. (Cursed Lakes) *** At the dawn of the 20th Century Ambrose Bierce was one of the most famous writers in America. And then he mysteriously vanished. (The Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce) *** Charles Willey experienced hundreds of fires on his property in the summer of 1948 – but how did they start? (The Macomb Firestarter) *** Two men interested in the same woman – all three spending a day together. Not a good plan from the start. Add a bit of alcohol and you just may have a powder keg ready to explode. (Rum, Jealously, and Murder) *** Over the course of just two years, Christopher Duntsch operated on 38 patients in the Dallas area, leaving 31 paralyzed or seriously injured and two of them dead. It's no wonder he was given the morbid nickname of “Dr. Death”. (Doctor Death) *** A child's game of hide-and-seek turns to terror. (The House At The Front) *** In the Outback of Queensland, Australia, ghostly orbs of light have been frightening people for centuries. What do we know about the mystery of the orbs and what are some of the theories about what they could be? (The Min Min Orbs) *** Are extraterrestrials secretly watching over us and saving us from our own destruction? (Our Alien Protectors) *** Was the mass suicide at Jim Jones' commune in Guyana in 1978 a CIA mind control experiment? (Welcome to Jonestown)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:07.459 = Show Open00:04:53.939 = Welcome To Jonestown00:27:03.141 = Murder on The Set of JAWS00:33:15.210 = Cursed Lakes01:01:43.019 = The Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce01:08:03.389 = Our Alien Protectors01:17:39.424 = The Macomb Firestarter01:28:44.629 = The House At The Front01:33:20.206 = The Min Min Orbs01:42:07.771 = Rum, Jealousy, and Murder01:46:38.576 = Doctor Death01:53:43.554 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Skeleton Crew: How Amateur Sleuths Are Solving America's Coldest Cases” by Deborah Halber: https://amzn.to/3Zv30b4“Welcome to Jonestown” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/urb3ka9“Cursed Lakes” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/vx9d5kx“Murder On The Set Of Jaws” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yx4mjry4“The Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce” by John Davis for Mysterious Writings: https://tinyurl.com/u5m8229“The Macomb Firestarter” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/ug42z53“The House At The Front” by AakanKSha from YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/qvsm6ch“Our Alien Protectors” from the Alien-UFO-Sightings website: https://tinyurl.com/solj3fx *** CNN Press Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAvqaVQNEk4 *** CNN Interview from “Larry King LIVE”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=273jcsMQu3M“The Min Min Orbs” by Kimberly Lin for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/tk8x73b“Doctor Death” by Caroline Redmond for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/ycg9q264“Rum, Jealousy, and Murder” by Robert Wilhelm from Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y8gbgwow=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 2018EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JonestownCoverUp

In Guyana's Square of the Revolution, a statue honors Cuffy, an Akan man from West Africa who became a legendary figure. Captured and enslaved by the Dutch in the colony of Berbice (present-day Guyana), Cuffy rose from house slave to revolutionary leader. But an act of civility would be the beginning of his downfall.