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Attention of management   As we continue the assessment of the performance of the commercial banks in Guyana, attention turns to Citizens Bank Incorporated (CBI).

In the Gospel according to St Mark, Chapter 10, Verse 25, Jesus is recorded as having said: “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

I have written often enough, and fervently believe, that cricket is an important element in our lives binding us closely together as West Indian nation – though I have to admit that recent West Indies cricket has displayed hardly any resemblance at all in the skill, camaraderie, spirit, pride and commitment to the game which once, win or lose, filled me with joyful anticipation, exhilaration and a sense of heightened patriotism.

Over the last five years Russian interest in the Caribbean has been growing steadily; so that today Moscow’s diplomatic profile and its economic presence in a number of Caribbean nations is now stronger than at any time since the end of the Cold War.

There could be many situations which would necessitate having a closer look at your pet’s eye.

During the ‘Match’ following word that chess was categorized as another exciting version of the widespread draughts and which was delivered by a curious soldier of the former British empire who saw active service in the realm of the outer world, Mr Gomes, our village became a hub which was fired with a fervour for a board game which had not been noticeable in the past.

US Senator Ted Cruz’s announcement that he is running for the Republican presidential nomination is great news for Democrats: He will push the other Republican hopefuls to the right on immigration, further scaring away Hispanic voters and making it more difficult for Republicans to win next year’s elections.

We are well into the season of colourful annuals, seeds and bulbs.

This is one of those situations where there is excess on the market so you buy extra and find ways to preserve it.

Properly trained Election Day workers play an essential part in ensuring that elections are successful.

Fear is a fascinating thing. Some degree of fear is essential to our survival – in fact, a major part of the training of all living creatures after birth is in figuring out how to keep themselves safe and secure from danger.

Months before the 2011 elections, I wrote a very short piece in this column which carried the same caption as the lead today.

Introduction: Stabroek News has invited the People’s Progressive Party/Civic, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change to submit a weekly column on governance and related matters.

By Taurus – The Heckler   OUR COALITION COLLAPSE   Would you all believe it?

Even those of us who are not particularly religious have been socialised into putting great store upon the notion of individual responsibility, based essentially upon a belief in “good” and “evil”.

It is true in a country like Guyana people are concerned with the daily struggles of life.

By Reginald Dumas Reginald Dumas is a retired Ambassador and Head of the Public Service of Trinidad and Tobago.

The head of NICIL, Mr. Winston Brassington announced that the Marriott Hotel will open its doors next month.

Interviews and photos by Jannelle Williams National and Regional Elections billed for May 11, will see Guyanese exercising their franchise to elect a government of their choice.

Introduction As I write this concluding column on PetroCaribe, global crude oil prices have resumed their decline.