Stabroek Weekend

MammographyBy Dr Badhri Veerappan Sivaji, MD (Consultant Radiologist) What is mammography?

All should be involved in making chess a national pastime The momentum for the recognition of chess in Guyana has been rising steadily over the past months much to the appreciation of members of the federation.

Invest at your peril: Why did the SEC fine the Stanford Group two years ago?

Too many of my good friends are overwhelmed with work which prevents them living more peaceful, varied, interesting and fulfilled lives.

The issue of climate change has been obscured by the global financial crisis For the last week, the world has watched as the leaders of its twenty most powerful nations (the G20) have met to try to agree a co-ordinated response to the global economic crisis.

Janet Jagan, OE, October 20, 1920 – March 28, 2009 Janet Rosalie Jagan, née Rosenberg, former President of Guyana, died on March 28 aged 88.

The new Theatre Guild By Paloma Mohamed The Theatre Guild of Guyana founded in 1957, is the oldest theatrical and performance facility in Guyana and among the oldest in the Caribbean. 

Considering Obama’s America Wayne Brown is a well-known Trinidadian writer and columnist who now lives in Jamaica.

The names of streets should not be changed Wait a minute!

Chess The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.

A Gardener’s Diary You will all know the flowering shrub called Mussaenda (Mussaenda erythrophylla), at least most of you will.

Pet Corner Conclusion   The dog with impaired vision I keep explaining to anyone who would listen that dogs have a pronounced sense of hearing and an acute sense of smell.

Health By Dr Pankaj Kshatriya, MD (Physician) Many people who smoke, suffer from breathing problems and lung cancer.

Guyana and the wider world Smelling the stench In recent years, individuals who have had their ears close to the ground in Caricom’s financial, accounting, business, professional, and other expert circles, could not avoid being aware of the sordid doubts and deep misgivings swirling around corporate governance at the Stanford Financial Group.

Ian on Sunday When you go well past three score years and ten you are in overtime and a penalty shoot-out looms which you know you cannot win.

Latin View by Andres Oppenheimer Don’t get me wrong: I’m more than enthusiastic about the upcoming April 17 Summit of the Americas that will mark the first collective meeting between President Barack Obama and Latin American leaders.

The View from Europe (Executive Director of the Caribbean Council for Europe) Washington is a city of think tanks, each vying to influence policy.

Health A weekly column prepard by Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital Inc.

Violence against women is not confined to a specific culture, region, or country, or to a particular group of women within a society.