Month: January 2019

Art allows me to express my inner most feelings, say Cristal clair simmons

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By Lakhram Bhagirat “Art, at its root, is an expression and the artist is an expresser, translating in order to create meaning. Art expresses and translates, art acknowledges and reveals, art transfers and art intervenes. Art is an expression—an expression of feeling, belief, and character,” is a fitting expression of what art really is and how artists are perceived. I would go a little further to say that an artist has the ability to make us feel their pain without even telling us. They have the ability to make us…

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MADE IN THE #592

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Whether you’ve been dreaming of your wedding dress since you were five and know the exact specifications you want for it down to the last sequin, or you’ve never thought about it until now, we’ve got you covered. Finding your dream gown can be stressful. After all, you’ve likely never even tried one on before, and it’s the most expensive garment many women will ever own, so it can feel like the pressure is definitely on. Plus, your dress sets the tone for the wedding as a whole, whether it’s…

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Nothing should be done in Guyana to delay the elections

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Dear Editor, The Constitution is the fundamental law of a state that sets up the structure of Government, usually what citizenship is, and what rights they have. Its role in a free country is to provide scope for good Government, while at the same time placing limitations on the powers or excesses of the governors. The Constitution is supreme of all legislation and is, therefore, instructive of changes or adjustment to all other laws to meet its intent with fluidity. In context, there are many obvious implications for our citizens…

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Close to 40 events being planned for Mash 2019

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…events decentralised to all regions The Social Cohesion Ministry on Monday announced its Mashramani activities for the 49th annual celebration, bringing the events to all parts of the country so that everyone can experience the Guyanese culture. In rebranding Mashramani, 39 activities have been scheduled over the next six weeks to mark the Republic anniversary celebrations, held under the banner “Celebrate Mash 2019; With Victory in Mind – Rediscovering El Dorado.” Coordinator of this year’s event planning, Andrew Tyndall gave a highlight of the schedule, noting that some G$70 million…

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What…

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…“constitutional crisis”?? Your Eyewitness has noted with more than a little consternation that some commentators are talking about a “constitutional crisis” in Guyana, after the no-confidence motion was validly passed. There certainly is a crisis in Guyana, but it has absolutely nothing to do with the constitution. What we have is a naked power grab by the PNC after the Constitution most clearly told them it’s “sayonara” time. The fact that the coalition has resorted to the Courts cannot undermine the clear language of the Constitution on what is a…

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The US catfish ban

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From all indications, the current issue regarding the United States’ ban on Guyana’s catfish is nowhere close to being resolved. The ban, which was instituted by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) against Guyana last year, came as no surprise since the mediocre approach to such issues has now become a norm in this country (Guyana). Veterinary Public Health Unit Director, Dr Ozaye Dodson had said the imposition from the US export market was just a temporary technical barrier to trade. He had posited that the country fell short of…

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Guyana Govt, Opposition commit to work together

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…to resolve matters surrounding no-confidence vote Following Wednesday’s high-level meeting between the Government and Opposition at the Ministry of the Presidency, both sides have agreed to work together on all matters relating to the preservation and protection of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Guyana; irrespective of any domestic political issues. The following is a joint statement on the meeting between Government and Opposition: The Government and Opposition met at the Ministry of the Presidency on January 9, 2019 at 11:00 hours at a high-level bilateral meeting. The delegations were…

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No intention to withdraw legal challenge to no-confidence vote

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-President The much-anticipated meeting between Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo and President David Granger on Wednesday was said to be a fruitful engagement during which the two sides entered into agreements on several areas including jointly approaching the courts to expedite the legal proceedings filed in reference to the no-confidence resolution. This is after the Head of State insisted that his Administration will continue to pursue the legal proceedings, which challenge the validity majority of the 33 votes that was used to pass the motion instead of an “absolute majority” of…

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C’bean-American legislators welcome healthcare for undocumented immigrants in NY

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Caribbean American legislators in New York City, Councilman Jumaane Williams and Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, have welcomed Mayor Bill de Blasio’s unveiling of “the largest, most comprehensive plan” in the United States to guarantee health care for every New Yorker, including undocumented Caribbean and other immigrants, according to a Caribbean Media Corporation report. “I was glad to see the announcement that the city will be moving to expand healthcare access to uninsured New Yorkers through the expansion of our public option and through the ‘NYC Care’ program,” Williams, the son of…

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Who will it be?

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…PPP presidential candidate hopefuls make pitch to Central Committee The highly anticipated process to select the presidential candidate for the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has begun. The presidential candidate hopefuls are currently making their pitches to the party’s Central Committee on why they should lead the party into the next general and regional elections. According to the party’s General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo, the presentations will be assessed and if a consensus candidate does not emerge, voting for candidates will be done via secret ballot. The five Central Committee members have…

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