Stabroek Weekend

“…I have done historical research in the archives of Guyana; but I am sure they must rate as the most poorly kept archives in the world.

With very few exceptions, the entire Latin America, Caribbean and North America have now rejected the results of Venezuela’s elections held on 28 July.

Parliament clears $40.7b in supplementary financing: Just over $40.7b in supplementary financing was approved by Parliament after around 10 hours of debate last Friday and there were clashes over several of the items particularly for the sugar industry The two sides argued over contingency funds equalling $4.57 billion intended for the agriculture sector during the 85th Sitting of the National Assembly at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.

A self-taught designer and artist, Sharon Fraites nee Tullock is also a fashion icon and full-time housewife and she is passing on her knowledge to the younger generation in the hope they will continue to be creative and grow the art of fabric painting and other forms of art work.

By Abigail Headley In a world increasingly dominated by technology and digital distractions, educator Brian Mortimer Smith has embodied the timeless spirit of teaching with unwavering dedication.

“Guyana has me in a chokehold,” Shaphan Hestick, the second place winner of the Guyana Prize for Literature 2023 in Drama said.

We are all aware of how refreshingly cool cucumbers and watermelons are, especially when they are chilled.

The Lucas Stock Index lost 0.228 percent on the sale of 24,644 shares during the first period of trading in August 2024. 

By Mia Anthony Barbados, a Caribbean nation heavily reliant on tourism, is demonstrating remarkable resilience as it bounces back from the impact of Hurricane Beryl.

By Mia Anthony At just 31 years old, Shanese Phoenix is blazing a trail in the vibrant culinary world of Barbados, capturing the hearts and palates of many with her passion and skill.

Gordon ‘Gig’ Delph was an old friend well remembered. I knew him from my tennis-playing days.

How often do you trip when you walk down the street?

The phrases ‘shared’ governance’ and ‘winner-take-all’ were introduced into Guyana’s political lexicon in the mid 1970s by the ever-resourceful Cheddi Jagan.

New Zealander Lee Tamahori’s new film offers a note to audiences before the film begins.

Soviet-Armenian grandmaster and a previous world chess champion, Tigran Petrosian was noted for his impenetrable defensive playing style.

This week, Roger Seymour takes a break from the In Search of West Indies Cricket column to recount the Guyana Women’s Field Hockey Reunion 2024 held last weekend  in Toronto, Canada.

Introduction [Today we are privileged to reprint another priceless archival treasure from the past. 

“I does hear people say that some people shouldn’t have children and I would say to myself that is not a kind thing to say.

The National Assembly of Guyana recently passed a few new pieces of new legislation.

Ansa McAL Distribution Inc last week held its annual ‘Chief Cook-up’ competition, which saw over 15 participants battling for the ‘Chief Cook-up Champion 2024’ title.