Stabroek Weekend

Story and photos by Shabna Rahman In the otherwise quiet village of Roden Rust, East Bank Essequibo, residents would like to see one thing changed: that is the removal of a sawmill that is causing dust pollution.

Introduction Today’s column continues the discussion of Guyana’s mineral resources extractive dependence.

Contribution In last week’s column, it was noted that small businesses make up a substantial part of the Guyana economy.

Living in Guyana makes one very aware (I have written about this, as have others) that we simply don’t know many aspects of our country’s history that are essential to propelling us to see it in terms of unity as opposed to division.

At eighty-two years of age one must expect to factor attendance at funerals into one’s monthly (weekly?)

In last week’s column we discussed some tweaks to training, supplementation and nutrition that can make a difference in your fat loss efforts.

Continued from last week Over the past few weeks, I have been making references to the malformation of the jaws which result in an incongruence of the teeth in the upper and lower jaws, simply put: an incorrect bite.

It is only after the magnitude of the potential disaster became apparent to the public that the government began to scramble for a plan to protect workers of Wales Estate and farmers who supply cane.

The recent rediscovery of a collection of short stories by Commonwealth writers first published in 1971 has given rise to many pertinent thoughts about the literature and the significance of the selection highlighted at that time.

(Picumnus spilogaster) in the Botanical Gardens, Georgetown.  Photo by Kester Clarke (http://www.kesterclarke.net)

In Europe a far-reaching and multi-faceted policy review is underway that is likely to result in a significant change in European priorities.

Want to grow your own veggies and don’t know where to start?

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is called the ‘Wimbledon of Chess’, and is currently happening in Wijk aan Zee in Holland.

Cornmeal is such a versatile ingredient that can be used for both sweet and savoury dishes.

There is an air of quiet. Most houses are closed; their occupants are off at work and school.

Some years ago, when the banana wars were at their height, the issue for Europe was diversification.

‘Arrogance and complacency cost the PPP last year’s elections,’ screamed the headline in Stabroek News of January 1, reporting on the year-end press conference of former President Bharrat Jagdeo, now Leader of the Opposition.

Running anything – whether it is a national government, vast state industry, world-circling multi-national, small family business, or private club – involves making choices.

Contribution While small businesses may not generate as much money as large corporations, they are a critical component of, and a major contributor to, the strength of local economies.

The litany of Guyana’s woes continue every day; we all know the instances, as we are regaled with examples coming from established columnists, various letter writers, and social media platforms.