In Search of Marginalisation
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We feel good that our series on marginalisation has stirred the imagination of some commentators, especially those who have traditionally claimed that Africans experience racial discrimination and marginalisation.
Look, we would welcome these commentators to present evidence for their conclusions; and we would have no qualms in that if their position is […]
The Gift of Mothers
By. Rev. Kwame Gilbert
EVERY year this time, families the world over take time to celebrate mothers and the invaluable contribution they make to human lives.
I too must add my accolade to the two most significant women in my life; my own mother, and the mother of my two sons, my wife.
In 1963 Betty Freidan wrote […]
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Cuba in the ‘politics of change’
AS PRESIDENT GEORGE .W. BUSH was hurling his latest political insult at Cuba […]
One day is not enough
TODAY is Mother’s Day, a day in honour of mothers that is celebrated in countries throughout the world. In the United States, where celebrations in its modern form originated, it is observed on the second Sunday in May. Many other countries also celebrate the holiday on this date, while some mark the observance at other […]
A Mother’s Work By Keith Burrowes
AFTER a hiatus of a few weeks due to some necessary commitments, I have decided to write this week on a theme appropriate to today – Mother’s Day. The quote that prefaces this article was chosen for two reasons.
First, it illustrates the sort of sacrifice and love that is the hallmark of motherhood universally; mothers […]
Strengthen the promotion of values among youths – Geoffrey Da Silva urges
CHIEF Executive Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment (GOINVEST), Mr. Geoffrey Da Silva, is urging private and public sector organisations to strengthen the promotion of values among youths to arrest the local crime situation.
He made the appeal at the Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) 118TH Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently held at […]
Prashad reiterates Guyana’s close EU cooperation
ACTING Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Manniram Prashad assured that the government remains strongly committed to close cooperation with the European Union (EU) which continues to make a significant contribution to several aspects of our national development.
He made this pitch during a function to mark the occasion of Europe Day last Friday evening, hosted by the […]
Avenue of the Republic minibus, car parks to be relocated
THE Ministry of Public Works and Communication is taking a proactive approach to relocate minibus and car parks along the Avenue of the Republic to ensure efficient and proper management of public transport and roads in that section of Georgetown.
Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn last Saturday met with Georgetown’s Mayor Hamilton Green and […]
Robert Persaud exhorts crucial sectors to contribute towards disaster management
AGRICULTURE Minister Robert Persaud is exhorting all crucial sectors of society to play a critical role in addressing issues of disaster management.
He made the appeal at a recent symposium on climate change and flood management on the coast of Guyana held at the Regency Suites Hotel, Hadfield Street, Georgetown.
The three hour discussion organized by the […]
Vending on government’s reserves will not be allowed
MINISTER of Transport and Hydraulics Robeson Benn last Saturday visited the Mon Repos/La Reconnaisance Market, where he informed vendors who were selling along the road sides and on other government reserves that they have to remove and occupy the area north of the market which was prepared at their request.
Some vendors were reluctant to move […]
