Stabroek Weekend

In our society, we don’t talk openly about sex and sexuality.

With her first book going on sale last week, former journalist Whitney Persaud is hoping to inspire persons who are battling with the vicissitudes of life to put their thoughts to paper and find healing and peace.

SAN JOSE (SciDev.Net) By infecting mosquitoes with a common bacterium, scientists have in trials reduced the ability of the insect to transmit dengue, chikungunya and other viral diseases by up to 79 per cent, an international meeting has heard.

The Rahaman family along with the Ministry of Business held its annual Christmas tree light up on Friday evening at the Rahaman’s Park Triangle.

A seven-round Swiss system tournament will be held today from 10 am by the Berbice Chess Association at the University of Guyana’s Tain Campus, Corentyne.

Introduction Today’s column concludes the discussion on my Road Map recommendation that “sustained Government of Guyana (GoG) investment in renewable energy becomes a declared priority for optimising the use of its expected petroleum wealth.

Last Update: 586.89                                      Movement: 0.86% Current Update” 591.91                                 YTD Movement: 14.96% The Lucas Stock Index (LSI) rose 0.86% during the final period of trading in November 2019. 

Following my frequent exhortations for us in Guyana to tell the story of stalwarts among us as useful knowledge for our young people, I’m doing my own bit for one of them, the well-known sports commentator and organiser Reds Perreira, or the Pomeroon Man as I often refer to him.

At its 130th Anniversary gala dinner during last week, the President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer, outlined a development plan which he urged political parties to support and implement, whichever political party holds office.

Life at 86 is as full of adventure and interest as it ever was but the adventures and interests are now sedentary.

White-flesh sweet potatoes are truly an excellent substitute for English potatoes when it comes to making certain dishes.

They say the only thing constant is change but being stuck in a rhythm feels so comfortable and safe. 

It’s hard not to think of Martin Scorsese’s newly released “The Irishman” as a film that looks backward.

Unity, East Bank Essequibo is a little village between Blake and Hubu.

It cannot be news to anyone who pays attention to our various news media that a column on one topic can trigger, and will trigger, topics for another column. 

Some years ago the London Times, on an exceptionally dull day for news, carried a story which it headlined “Small earthquake in Chile: no damage, no injuries.”

Introduction Last week’s column highlighted the two Government of Guyana’s (GoG) foundational spending recommendations that I make, based on Guyana’s projected petroleum revenues.

The terms of the coalition between the APNU and AFC appear to have been agreed.

When Asif Khan walked across the stage at the University of Guyana’s (UG) convocation to collect his degree in International Relations (IR) just over a week ago, he believed it was not a victorious moment for him but one for other persons with disabilities.

If you have ever wondered how the settlement of Kwebanna, in the Moruca sub-region of Region One, got its name, some members of the Carib tribe might be able to tell you.