Nigel Westmaas
Dr. Nigel Westmaas is a noted historian and academic from Guyana, recognized for his extensive work on the historical evolution of policing and the socio-political dynamics in Caribbean societies. His research often emphasizes the impacts of colonial legacies on contemporary governance and community relations, advocating for reforms that promote inclusivity and equity within the security sector.
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Nigel Westmaas is one of the editors of Moses Bhagwan's memoir Enter the Political Kingdom.
Enter the Political Kingdom - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2026-02-22
Dr. Nigel Westmaas commended the book on Forbes Burnham for its exceptional portrayal of its subject.
The Comrade Leader - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-01-25
Dr. Nigel Westmaas reviews our history from the 17th century.
Westmaas, Burnham and transcending ethnic categoriesGuyana· 2025-10-20
Nigel Westmaas is a researcher and public scholar and Professor in the Department of Africana Studies at Hamilton College, New York.
100 +: Notes on Political Parties that shaped GuyanaGuyana· 2025-08-18
Nigel Westmaas noted the historical neglect of important records in his column.
Blowing in the wind - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-04-16
Nigel Westmaas and other WPA colleagues affectionately referred to Baba Eusi as 'the Pen.'
Baba Kwayana has contributed tirelessly to every dimension of national lifeGuyana· 2025-04-09
Nigel Westmaas authored the article discussing the Guyana-Venezuela boundary dispute.
Notes on public education and documentation: A chronology of the Guyana-Venezuela boundary disputeGuyana· 2025-03-23
Nigel Westmaas provides an overview of constitutional evolution in colonial Guyana.
An overview of constitutional evolution in colonial GuyanaGuyana· 2025-02-23
Dr. Nigel Westmaas provided a historical overview of police recruitment, emphasizing the urgent need for reform.
A reformed security sector should reflect the ethnic composition of Guyana’s multiethnic societyGuyana· 2025-02-18
