American film classics (Part VI)
‘THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW’. 1944, B&W, United Artists. Directed by Fritz Lang, Starring: Edward. G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea.
THERE are works of art that simply tell stories – whether in fiction, poetry, theatre or film – and then there are outstanding and perennially valuable works of art which are not simply about […]
Children flown the nest
Dear Sherry
Our sons have now left home – one is at University and the other is working abroad. We miss them terribly and it’s strange for both myself and husband to not have to worry about them because in fact we are worrying about them more. We are lonely without them as we had […]
The chronic ‘suck-a-finger’
By Dr Bertrand Stuart, DDS
THUMB-sucking is a common habit of preschool children. The activity is normal for infants and toddlers, but should decrease by three years and stop totally by age four. Unfortunately, many youngsters can’t break the habit by this time. But is parental anxiety over thumb-sucking warranted? It should be, if the right […]
National Inventory on Hazardous Wastes gets underway
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Government of Guyana/United Nations Development Programme (GoG/UNDP) Capacity Building for the Management of Natural Resources and the Environment Project is undertaking a survey for the compilation of a National Inventory for Hazardous Waste in Guyana. The national survey will commence this month and is intended to gather data […]
Beyond Inappropriate
I have an ex six years older than me. Our relationship was troubled in the end. He was doing drugs and drinking excessively, and I was obsessive about fixing him. Finally, I moved out without a goodbye and went back to my hometown many miles away. As terrible as our relationship […]
Farmers must adapt to changes - Agriculture Minister
AGRICULTURE Minister Mr. Robert Persaud has challenged Region Three farmers to adapt to the changes required to take full advantage of the opportunities created by the global food situation.
He re-emphasized this during a visit to Morashee, Blake and the Parika Backdam, all on the East Bank Essequibo where he encouraged farmers to get on board […]
St Paul’s Retreat Centre opens
THE Roman Catholic Diocese of Guyana on Wednesday officially declared open the St Paul’s Retreat Centre, a spanking new multi-million dollar facility with all modern conveniences at Vryheid’s Lust, on the East Coast Demerara.
The event was officiated by the Bishop of Georgetown, Reverend Francis Alleyne, who, apart from blessing the building and unveiling a shrine […]
On the road to recovery after near brush with death
TWO occurrences that were both overlooked or merely dismissed as incidents of no great import may have been a warning to 26-year-old Rawle Wood of the impending danger that lay ahead a mere 24 hours away in the form of a vehicular accident that would claim the lives of three.
The first instance was around 19:30h […]
Guyana Fire equipment expected from Toronto
By Frederick Halley in Toronto
THE Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is set to benefit from a substantial donation of fire equipment, made possible through the Toronto Fire Service (TFS) and coordinated by project engineer attached to the city of Toronto, Guyanese-born Ulric Anthony.
The shipment of equipment, consisting of mainly ladders, boots, belts, suits and helmets, was […]
Freak accident claims motorist’s life
Lone passenger treated and sent away
A 35-year-old West Demerara motorist on his way to the city was killed on the spot early yesterday morning when his car reportedly ran out of its lane and crashed into others on display outside Kenrick’s Auto Sales Company at Eccles, East Bank Demerara.
Dead is Dirk Pollard, a mason of […]
