Stabroek Weekend

The world woke up to the news yesterday that Fidel Castro had died.

Last week I discussed in detail about the macronutrient: protein and following the publication, I got an email questioning whether or not protein shakes are best for meal replacement.

I do not like reminiscing about the old days; that immediately marks you as entering your dotage.

In recent days, I made a brief appearance in Orlando hosting a Caribbean American Passport Connection (CAPC) function honouring Guyanese immigrants who had made important contributions to Florida. 

Reviewed by Romona Bennett This week we present a book review.

Hi Everyone, Well look-eey hey. A woman caused cuhmess (Bajan slang for commotion) earlier this month, when she got up in one of Barbados’ Anglican churches during the announcements session, to encourage people to bring a Bajan dish for their upcoming day of fun to mark Barbados’ 50th Independence, and had to nerve to say, “No pasta dishes, please.

We are all guilty of owning at least one thing that we regret buying and more than often the act of remorseful buying happens when we are high on impulse – perhaps our favourite brand may be having a sale or chances are we may have developed some sort of obsession with a particular design style or concept.

Photos by Joanna Dhanraj   Visits to places outside of Georgetown serve as learning experiences.

Curiosity Prior to the appointment of members of the Public Pro-curement Commission (PPC)  this year, the question that comes to mind is what was the responsibility of Cabinet in the award of contracts over $15 million? 

Most people are cowards.  Most people don’t want to trouble trouble lest trouble troubles them. 

Many may remember that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) recommended the appointment of prominent lawyer Miles Fitzpatrick as an acting judge in the early 1970s.

With the festive season soon approaching many of you are thinking of repotting your plants so that they would be ready to display in the house or garden.

(Reuters Health) – Infants who nurse during vaccinations may cry less and feel less pain than babies who are soothed in other ways, a research review suggests.

For big meals like Sunday lunch and holidays, I am always a little stumped as to what to serve as a salad with the meal.

The Festive Amazon, also known as the Festive Parrot, is very similar to other Amazona parrots, but can be distinguished by their dark reddish lores and eyebrow. 

Magnus Carlsen is a big favourite to retain the World Chess Champion title.

Introduction In this ongoing series discussion of Guyana’s prospect during its coming time of oil and gas production and export (that is circa 2025), I had introduced in last week’s column the notion of the break-even price.

Protein is a macronutrient (nutrients we need in large quantities) that is chemically composed of amino acids.

Over the past couple of years, even casual attention to social conversations leaves us with the impression that crime and lawless behaviour is on the rise. 

The finals of the National Drama Festival (NDF) begins tonight at the National Cultural Centre with one of the plays in the Open Full-Length Category.