Dear Editor, The crime rate in Guyana continues to escalate and our opposition continues to condemn all measures proposed to help battle crime. Under a guise of being concerned about a seemingly bad police force and human rights violations, it has become apparent that the opposition parties are not supporting anti-crime measures implemented by government. Many of the members of the Guyana’s Police Force (GPF) try their best to perform their duties with dedication and integrity. There be a few indiscriminating ones, but that does not mean that our police…
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Appreciation, gratitude lead to happy relationships
Dear Editor, To understand what makes for happy relationships, and it applies to all interpersonal relationships, we need to understand why we form them. What do we expect to get out of our relationship? These expectations are typically at the foundation, and if they cannot be fulfilled, the relationship will end or turn destructive. What we usually refer to as love is a depth of appreciation for the other, and while love can take on many powerful forms, this valuing appreciation remains at the core of all of them. It…
Read MoreKeep the duck curry competition going
Dear Editor, The King’s Jewellery World Clash of the Past Champions Duck Curry Competition was long anticipated by many. It is unfortunate that the event was not broadcast live, but nevertheless I must commend the organisers and sponsors for ensuring a successful event. The competition comprised participants from many countries including Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. Patrons came out in large numbers to support and witness the competition. Additionally, I must congratulate the Surinamese team for claiming this year’s title. Praise must also be given to the other teams…
Read MoreThe rains are here
By Anu Dev Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life. – John Updike I must confess that I love the rain. Not to walk in the rain or anything like that… even though libraries are filled with poetry about that experience. I just love the rain when I’m in bed. Really! Some of the most pleasurable moments of my life have been waking up when the rain’s just started to fall and then burrowing down into the sheets for…
Read MoreFirst phase of energy efficiency project nears completion
The landmark Energy Efficiency Management Project being conducted by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is approaching the end of its initial stages. A key seminar/ workshop targeting chief executive officers, senior managers in decision-making positions, and high ranking operatives in the banking and financial sector, will be held this Thursday at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre (Red House), Kingston, Georgetown. The workshop will be facilitated by energy management specialist, Dr Carl Duncan. He is, among other things, a fellow of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the…
Read MoreWindsor Estates launches multibillion-dollar housing scheme in Guyana
Windsor Estates, a multibillion-dollar housing scheme, was officially launched in Guyana on Saturday, with Prime Minister Samuel Hinds being the first person to get a tour of one of the eight North Haven model houses. After touring the “Heritage”, a luxurious 1900-square-foot two-storey, three-bedroom house, inclusive of a kitchen, dining room, living room, bathrooms and a garage, Prime Minister Hinds expressed appreciation that the developer of Windsor Estates, Navigant Builders Inc, can meet the housing needs of the diaspora and even locals. Navigant Builders Inc Chief Executive Officer Danny Sawh,…
Read MoreFly Jamaica loses appeal against direct flight ban
By Svetlana Marshall The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is standing firm on its decision not to permit direct Fly Jamaica flights between Guyana and New York, denying the airline for a second time. In July, Fly Jamaica and Caribbean Airlines (CAL) applied for an exemption under 49 U. S. C 40109 for extra-bilateral authority to conduct seventh-freedom turnaround service between Guyana and New York but their applications were rejected by the U. S. Department of Transportation on September 30. Fly Jamaica subsequently filed a petition for Review…
Read MoreMale sex worker murdered in Berbice
– battered body found on street after party BY BHISHAM MOHAMED The battered body of a male sex worker was on Tuesday morning discovered in a street in the vicinity of Day Clean Bar, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice hours after he left a party at a friend’s house. The dead man was identified as Nandkumar Poonwassie, 33, also called “Vishal” and “Darshanie” of Lot 132 Tain Settlement, Port Mourant. At the time of his discovery, he was clad in a plaid short pants and a white t-shirt, bracing a…
Read MoreNational Drama Festival culminates on high note
The finals of the 2013 National Drama Festival culminated at the National Cultural Centre on Friday evening with three interesting plays, which for the most part, commanded the attention of the sizable audience. The three plays were “Creative Burial Ground”, “Duplicity” and “Deep Wounds”. They were all fairly well executed by quite a young cast, who appeared eager to display their theatrical talents. The cultural centre intermittently exploded during the productions either with laugher or disgust. Nevertheless, after several hours of drama, the curtains were drawn on the junior category.…
Read MoreGlobal food prices down by six per cent
Global food prices declined by six per cent over the last quarter, but are still not far from their historical peaks, according to the World Bank Group’s (WBG) latest Food Price Watch report. Wheat markets remain tight; and weather-related concerns in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation may further drive up wheat prices over the next few months. Domestic prices showed typically large variations across countries, mainly attributable to seasonal trends but also due to a combination of factors including bad weather, public procurement policies, local supply shortfalls…
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