Results of a drug-based economy. Gov't don't care about the people they just want to grab their cash and run. No services, no humane treatment. No reaching out to the people to resolve the ills of society etc. Things will not change until it hits close to home for them.

This is nothing new. Suicides have alway been prevalent in guyanese history. Especially in the Ancient county. None of this will stop, since there are some who think this is the best solution.

Ppl needs to work. Idleness causes mischief of all sorts.

For the masses, there is no purpose. Days are lazy.

We understand the problem it present, but we can't say it will never go away. We have to give the people hope and raise awareness of the problem every so often. I know this topic have graced us many times before, but I feel the need to highlight the concern that the problem is still ongoing as we speak.

Then you should hop on a plane, go down there and voice your concerns. Pounding the keyboards from afar is not going to cut it.

Shup you pusey hole, Sheik. No more word from you. You always seems to flame me up.

Free ticket, bai. on me. You'll be the cure of all of guyana's suicide problems.
But just in case you fail. There's plenty of gramazone and malatan you could turn to for comfort.
Cheers!!

Jai Shree Ram. Pandit said anytime you are not sure or confused say Jai Shree Ram 10 times.

Which race in Guyana commits most of the suicides?

It is mainly an indian cultural thing. I have two friends from high school who are dead by their own hands and all over girls that did not even know they existed.

I believe Indians do find a quick way to end one's life to ease the unbearable suffering. However, I don't find this is happening in the diaspora. I wonder why?

Y'all too weak. Quick to give way to emotional impulses. Why do you think these people in the country got all dem mango trees in their yards. It's not for decoration. they have their purposes.
And what is this unbearable suffering you speak of? Elaborate pleas.

Which means you have to be saying this all day long while on GNI.

People do commit suicide when they reach the peak of any emotional or physical suffering. Some do it for love and when they're drunk. Others do it based on hardship when there is no way out. The end game is to turned to suicide.

Suicidal behaviour is a neglected public health issue especially in  middle- to- low-income communities. I suspect the Corentyne prevails with Black Bush Polder being the suicide capital. There is no access nor the accumulation of reliable information for anyone to make informed policy decisions on the prevalence.

The AFC and APNU are to be blamed for not pressuring thePPP for not making  suicidal ideation  a significant public health issue and for the failure to design, implement and evaluate a suicidal behaviour intervention plan.

Guyanese can live off the land. Many are eating and dress better than some in the USA and Canada who are struggling to pay their mortgages and expensive car loans.

Remittances and barrels have created a culture of dependency.

Remittance is going to many countries besides Guyana. Why we're not seeing suicides happening in other countries except Guyana? Suicides happen under many different circumstances. It is so unforeseeable that is cannot be treated effectively. You did mention that the AFC & APNU should pressure the PPP to pay more attention to this issue, and I totally agree. I think a joint effort can do a whole lot of good in society rather than just fighting for power.

Abidhha, I don't think I linked remittances with the the prevalence of suicides.

I know for certain females are more likely to commit suicides; depression among adolescents might be a primary cause since a support system is not in place for early detection.

Are you saying to do nothing?

In terms of percentage of population, Guyana tops the list

Give me an accurate reason why our people are in such a state of depression to embrace suicide. We in America are faced with depression too, but we find ways to deal with it.

Share the stats and the source when you get a chance, would love to read!

No that is not what I am saying? 

Stormy, the topic begs the question what can be done to prevent suicide. Forget about the video and the stats, we're not debating that. You are a man with the electronic brains, come up with something that has not yet been discussed on the issue. And, let's not start with politics. Mitwah said one sensible thing, and I agree with him for all parties to come together and find a viable solution and make suicide prevention a priority. This matter had to be campaign upon until the idea is absorbed. What say you?

Just checking!

You may want to read this: Guyana has by far the highest suicide rate among countries in the Caribbean, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO.)
Guyana has also been listed in the top ten most suicidal countries, earning the ninth position which statistics reveal 45 suicides per 100,000 people. However, statistics show that of the more than 45 people who kill themselves, about one-fourth are women.

http://www.kaieteurnewsonline....bbean-countries-who/

Funeral parlor business must be great in Guyana. Marriott should invest is a world class funeral home rather than looking to open a four star hotel. May be Ramjattan will find that profitable and approve it.

suicide can be the answer for guyana if all the ppp crime family mix some posion in cool aid and take a drink only wishing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L...ries_by_suicide_rate

this list shows them at #3...I had seen another list where they were #1...anyway, as you can see, depression in Guyana seems to be higher than a number of countries...even Haiti is lower than Guyana on the list