Stabroek Weekend

Starting with Human World by Denis Williams, eminent Guyanese artist Stanley Greaves A A and artist Akima McPherson will discuss significant works of art in the Guyana National Collection, housed in the National Gallery of Art, Castellani House, Georgetown.

For as long as I can remember, tea and tea parties have always been associated in some way with the celebration of Easter.

Story by Thandeka Percival with photos by Rae Wiltshire   Every village in Guyana has its own unique personality, and Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara is one of the quiet ones.

Introduction   Surprisingly, considering what appears to be the public’s main preoccupations today, thus far I have already received an unusual number of queries concerning the notion of “pathological altruism”, which I had introduced in recent columns that discussed the Venezuelan PetroCaribe scheme.

When I was growing up in Guyana in West Dem, we had no electricity in our house, no telephone, and, in the early days, not even a radio.

Attention of management   As we continue the assessment of the performance of the commercial banks in Guyana, attention turns to Citizens Bank Incorporated (CBI).

In the Gospel according to St Mark, Chapter 10, Verse 25, Jesus is recorded as having said: “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

I have written often enough, and fervently believe, that cricket is an important element in our lives binding us closely together as West Indian nation – though I have to admit that recent West Indies cricket has displayed hardly any resemblance at all in the skill, camaraderie, spirit, pride and commitment to the game which once, win or lose, filled me with joyful anticipation, exhilaration and a sense of heightened patriotism.

Over the last five years Russian interest in the Caribbean has been growing steadily; so that today Moscow’s diplomatic profile and its economic presence in a number of Caribbean nations is now stronger than at any time since the end of the Cold War.

There could be many situations which would necessitate having a closer look at your pet’s eye.

The rain set early in to-night,                 The sullen wind was soon awake, It tore the elm-tops down for spite,                 And did its worst to vex the lake:                 I listened with heart fit to break.

During the ‘Match’ following word that chess was categorized as another exciting version of the widespread draughts and which was delivered by a curious soldier of the former British empire who saw active service in the realm of the outer world, Mr Gomes, our village became a hub which was fired with a fervour for a board game which had not been noticeable in the past.

US Senator Ted Cruz’s announcement that he is running for the Republican presidential nomination is great news for Democrats: He will push the other Republican hopefuls to the right on immigration, further scaring away Hispanic voters and making it more difficult for Republicans to win next year’s elections.

We are well into the season of colourful annuals, seeds and bulbs.

This is one of those situations where there is excess on the market so you buy extra and find ways to preserve it.

Hi Everyone, Across the region home cooking is under threat. The usual suspects take the blame – busy lives and packed schedules.

Over the years, the fashion industry has learnt to become more accommodating and welcoming to all women.

The head of NICIL, Mr. Winston Brassington announced that the Marriott Hotel will open its doors next month.

Story and photos by Kenesha Fraser   La Belle Alliance, comfortably nestled between Lima and Richmond is home to more than 60 families and has the largest burial ground of any village along the Essequibo Coast.

Introduction As I write this concluding column on PetroCaribe, global crude oil prices have resumed their decline.