FITUG pays tribute to Nelson Mandela
THE Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) joins with the world and especially all South Africans in mourning the passing of the South African leader and hero, Comrade Nelson Mandela....
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Christmas Village 2013 opens on Main Street
…PM Hinds says it’s a time for joy and fellowship and putting grievances behind us THE MINISTRY of Tourism, Industry and Commerce last evening opened the Christmas Village on Main Street in Georgetown....
View ArticleMANDELA
AS anticipated, the world is mourning the passing of the revered and iconic South African leader Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday at age 95. Like most great personalities such as Mahatma...
View ArticleStop the blame game
THE regional administration and the Anna Regina Town Council should be held accountable for the flooding of the township, Anna Regina Multilateral School, businesses, and people’s properties and public...
View ArticleRiots and marches only cause more backlash
PRESIDENT Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia as reported by Reuters in SN of November 26, 2013 has warned that “youth unemployment is a major threat to peace and security in Liberia which, unless...
View ArticleEnmore hire car drivers being harassed, pleading for help
WE, the undersigned hire car drivers operating from a base at the Enmore Road Front, respectfully appeal to President Donald Ramotar for assistance on matters related below and which can escalate to...
View ArticleMy advice to Chase-Green: ‘Do your homework before exposing your stupidity in...
I READ an article captioned: “Least qualified Sooba named as Town Clerk.” In that article, the Deputy Mayor Mrs Patricia Chase-Green is claiming that the post for Town Clerk was “advertised” and there...
View ArticleKudos to the Local Government Ministry
KUDOS are in order to the Local Government Ministry to start a clean-up and desilting of Georgetown and its environs. While some may say that the blame game is good, at the end of the day actions speak...
View ArticleRecent events show Timehri squatters pose security threat to CJIA
THE issue of security in and around the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri is one that has been resounding in the media for years and years. However, a few days ago, I was very happy to...
View ArticleWorld has lost a great freedom fighter and statesman
THE world has lost a great freedom fighter and statesman with the death of South Africa’s first black President, Nelson Mandela. All is not lost however, for he has left us with a great legacy and left...
View ArticleGodspeed, Madiba!
President Donald Ramotar signs the Book of Condolence for the late anti-apartheid leader, icon and former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela at State House yesterday shortly before leaving for...
View ArticleCrab catcher in narrow encounter with deadly diamond-head snake
–still thanking his lucky star A HUGE diamond-head, brown-striped snake measuring more than seven feet was killed on Wednesday at Somerset and Berks sea dam embankment, some two miles from the public...
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CXC charts interesting, innovative course –to give impetus to Caribbean education PLANS are afoot at the Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to chart a new and innovative course in the...
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Guyana Shop hosts fantastic exhibition of pineapple-based products
–under auspices of Agriculture Ministry & IICA THE Agriculture Ministry, in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the New Guyana Shop, hosted yet...
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CPA hosts spirited Appreciation Ceremony for foster parents
THE Foster Care Department within the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security yesterday hosted an Appreciation Ceremony for foster parents,...
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The man in the street speaks about Christmas and shopping
Christmas shopping gets off to slow but spirited start WITH Christmas just 17 days away, the holiday season is truly upon us; and early shoppers can be seen crowding the streets, haggling with vendors...
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Attorney-General plugs finding social solutions to social problems
–at opening of counselling centre in Essequibo “THE PPP/C Government is of the strong belief that people must remain at the forefront of the political, social and economic processes of the country,”...
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John Lewis Styles promises something for everyone
–with opening of children’s department JOHN Lewis Styles yesterday morning opened a children’s department at its new multi-storey edifice at 186 Waterloo Street, Georgetown, after offering only men’s...
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108 ways to uplift, heal and transform the mind
“108 Daily Messages” is the title of a new inspirational book that has just been released. The book contains 108 positive messages which are tailored towards teaching, uplifting and strengthening a...
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Opening of ‘American Stores’ transforms busy city intersection
THE Trinidad-based, family-owned American Stores Limited situated at the corner of Regent Road and Cummings Street, Bourda opened its doors to serve the Guyanese people for the very first time...
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