Bloated body of epileptic man found in neighbour’s backyard
ON Tuesday evening, relatives of 24-year-old longshoreman, Alex Sobers, of 29 West La Penitence found his bloated body in the backyard of a neighbour, three days after he was last seen and reported...
View ArticleIT specialist named ‘Best Cop 2014’
POLICE Inspector Jermaine Johnson was named the Guyana Police Force Best Police Officer for 2014 at the annual police awards ceremony held at the Tactical Service drill square on Wednesday. Cadet...
View ArticlePoultry Association assures public… No eggs, poultry shortage expected this...
THERE is not expected to be a shortage of eggs or other poultry products, a common concern around this time of the year, according to Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy. In an invited...
View ArticlePPP again voices concern over Transparency International’s credibility
THE credibility of Transparency International (TI) has once more come under scrutiny, with General-Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Clement Rohee, pointing out that the body’s...
View ArticleClean-Up My Country activities saturate about 80% of Georgetown -overall...
THE Georgetown aspect of the Government of Guyana Clean-Up My Country initiative which commenced in July 2014 with a mandate to clean up the Capital City continues to bring significant health and...
View ArticlePartnerships and alliances demand humble leadership – An analysis of the...
By Shaun Michael Samaroo CANADA’S Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Donald Ramotar share some common traits: They both sing with real talent in public; they both became Head of State with a...
View ArticleRegion 6 heavy-duty machinery being vandalised – Chairman Armogan
REGION 6 Chairman Mr. David Armogan has expressed concern over the continuous vandalism of heavy-duty vehicles procured to enhance the drainage and irrigation sector in the East Berbice, Corentyne...
View ArticleContractor Nauth gets $350M to construct part of East Bank Berbice roadway
DESPITE receiving severe criticism for alleged substandard work having been done along the East Bank Berbice thoroughfare, Contractor Nauth has been awarded another contract, valued at $350M. According...
View ArticleFive homeless after La Penitence fire
FIVE persons were dealt a blow to their Christmas celebration on Friday when fire ripped through their home located at Sideline Dam, Middle Road La Penitence. Marcelle’s house standing in the...
View ArticleCity Hall budget discussions still on hold- M&CC
AS one matter is resolved at City Hall another looms. Recently, the issue of wage increases for workers of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) was resolved, but now another problem lurks in...
View ArticleCane Grove Reunion Group Inc. should be lauded for its charitable work
THE Guyanese Diaspora has helped sustain the Guyanese economy with generous remittances and gifts – to families, communities and country; and one group that has sustained programmes that have benefited...
View ArticleID cards should be issued to all who are entitled
PLEASE publish this article for the benefit of all Guyanese in Guyana and abroad.There are three important documents every Guyanese must possess; A Birth Certificate at the time of birth, an ID card...
View ArticleLorries blocking mandir’s entrance
WE the members of the Cotton Field, Essequibo Coast Vedic Mandir are calling on the relevant authorities to remove two lorries which are blocking the entrance to our mandir during prayers time. We have...
View ArticlePresident Ramotar’s belief that Guyana can become a ‘Developed Nation’ is...
PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar belies his seriousness with a most benign and calm visage; however he is sure, solid and confident. When he decisively enacted his November 10th Proroguing of the 10th...
View ArticleThe Sun
One million Earths could fit inside the Sun: If a hollow Sun was filled up with spherical Earths then around 960,000 would fit inside. On the other hand if these Earths were squished inside with no...
View ArticleKaashi Dhaam
In the sun rayed morning as I pass I see signs smoke I know another has left. I am sad. Sometimes no smoke I see I know none has gone. I am happy. And I know One day I will visit the site And I will...
View ArticleChristmas Recipes with Raveena Mangal
CHRISTMAS is in the air! In Guyana, celebrating this season is hand in hand with certain delicious foods. Christmas is not Christmas if one doesn’t wake up to the smell of pepperpot in the morning. It...
View ArticleSalvage and Create – DIYs, Beauty and Fashion Tips with Raveena Mangal
The Christmas Season sees often sees you heading out to glitzy parties to see old and new friends over the festive period and spending fun time with our family, whichever it is, no doubt you’ll want to...
View ArticleDid you know ?
Some of the men, including the chief engineer, were pitching overboard life-rafts, deck chairs or anything else they could find that would float.She joined in and gave them a hand for a while. Then she...
View ArticleMeet the stunning Sharon Hines… From ‘tom girl’ to beautician
SHARON Hines, proprietrix of the elite Coco Cabana Salon and Spa, has not always been interested in beauty but ironically grew up as a ‘tom girl,’ climbing trees and swimming in the neighbourhood...
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