Satiricus, like most Guyanese, is following the U.S. presidential elections rather closely. Fervently, even. He couldn’t imagine that four years has already gone by since Obama had become the first man of colour to become president of the U. S. But to tell the truth, he was a wee bit disappointed. Well, more than a ‘wee bit’. He was very upset. He’d expected so much more from Obama. Well at least that he’d do something for all his illegal relatives in New York. “Bai Sato, tek it easy!” consoled Cappo.…
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Impressed with Youth Parliament 2012
Dear Editor, I was happy that a handy group of people turned up at the Princess International Hotel, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) to witness the opening of this year’s National Youth Parliament (NYP) debates. During the intense sessions, the government and the opposition sides of the House debated three motions, including one calling for legislation to stem the misuse and mischief, associated with the use of social media given the sensitive socio-political nature of society. This choice of topic was most timely. It is a hot issue indeed. I…
Read MoreBlack history is about some great events and personalities
Dear Editor, I heap deserved kudos on Guyanese, Sherry Ann Dixon, who has been inducted into ‘The Black 100+ Hall of Fame.’ The Black100+ Project is really an exhibition of the top 100 black achievers in Britain. To get in this coterie is really difficult and that is why I have nothing but respect for the new inductee. Ms Dixon is just about the ideal character. She is or has been, at some time, a journalist, radio presenter, university lecturer and a member of the National Black Women’s Network (NBWN).…
Read MoreSports and academics must be in tandem
Dear Editor, Is it really possible that people can be empowered via football? As a matter of fact, I make my question even broader – is it possible to empower people via sports? I agree that sport is vital and ever so often, a few good individuals can rise to prominence and make a good living out of a given sporting activity. I want to know now what will become of the many who had possible ‘sport careers’ in mind. They have to now fend for themselves and sometimes by…
Read MoreOLPF donates 12 laptops to Bernice Mansell Foundation
The One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) Secretariat on Monday donated a number of laptops to the Bernice Mansell Foundation which had requested 12 laptops to aid its educational programme for under privileged youths who reside along the East Bank Demerara corridor. Head of the foundation Bernice Mansell after receiving the laptops said the organisation has 10 laptops, four of which are functional, hence the need for additional systems. She expressed her appreciation for the OLPF’s quick response and asked for training to be provided to teach the youths. The organisation…
Read MoreDe truth give some people “belly-wuk”
Judging from some people action during de media briefing de Prezie had de other day, it look like dem only want fuh hear things that dem alone want fuh hear. Old people does seh that people don’t like fuh hear de truth. Fuh some, de truth does mek dem grimace and it does hurt. That was how some, especially Gordon, was behaving when de Prezie was presenting de answers to dem question. It look clearly like Gordon and de rest of he pals was in plenty pain because dem didn’t…
Read MorePM lauds National Trust for preserving Guyana’s rich heritage
The National Trust of Guyana (NTG) as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations (from 1972 to present) on Monday launched a heritage exhibition at the Guyana National Museum. The exhibition is highlighting the work of the trust over the years and is being held under the theme “A Reflection of Our Heritage”. The exhibition is designed to refresh and enlighten Guyanese of the importance of ensuring the survival of the country’s rich heritage for both present and future generations. It showcases exhibits ranging from the history and development of stamps,…
Read MoreGovt enlisting experts to bolster literacy level – Manickchand
Education Minister Priya Manickchand said that government will be embarking on a project aimed at improving the level of literacy in Guyana, with the help of local experts. She said, “What we are about to embark on, is pulling together all our local experts in literacy… from political, geographical agenda, all our experts from across the country wherever we have them, pulling them together and sitting down to formulate and brainstorm what would be the best way forward in pushing the literacy agenda; making sure our children can read, making…
Read MoreBusinessman wanted for policeman’s murder
A man who was linked with the discovery of a large airfield at Orealla back in 2007 is now wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of Police Constable Jirbahan Dianand. The businessman, 40-year-old Mool Persaud Maniram also known as “Francis”, is said to be the owner of a logging concession in the Crabwood Creek, Corentyne area. The businessman’s last known address is Lot 72 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice and he is about five feet five inches, of medium build and fair in complexion. Dianand was shot to death…
Read MoreThe Road Travelled
On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the independence of T&T, with an eye on her father Dr Eric Williams’ legacy, Erica Williams-Connell reflected on the state of the nation at the Independence Gala in Toronto last August. Her remarks, while contextually specific to T&T, are quite relevant to the other members of the former British Caribbean – especially Guyana, which shares Trinidad’s demographic profile. She began by citing the caution that Dr Williams offered to his country at independence: “a country will be free, a miniature state will…
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