Stabroek Weekend

No “side” should have all power

When one thinks about it, the concept of “Government” is a strange one for it assumes as its fundamental premise that certain men and women – human beings like you and me – can and should be allowed to take upon themselves the right to direct the rest of us what to do, presumably for our own good.

Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) in flight over the mudflats at Mon Repos, Guyana. (Photo by Kester Clarke www.kesterclarke.net)

ScarletIbis

The Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) is a brilliant scarlet red over its whole body, the only non-scarlet regions restricted to the distal third of the outer four primaries, the eye, and the bill, which are black.

Carnival flat-belly fixes

Guyana Independence Carnival 2019 is right around the corner and gyms and fitness centres countrywide are filled with individuals (including myself) looking to get a tighter physique and to get primed for the many pool parties, J’ouvert celebrations and the street parade.

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