“US Admiral says Caribbean possible terrorist thread”
March 31, 2008
Caribbean360 reports the Caribbean as being “potential bases for future terrorist threats to the United States and others in the Americas.” Read more
Does Circumcision Reduce HIV Contraction?
March 31, 2008
In March 2007 the WHO and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) stated that male circumcision is an effective intervention for HIV prevention, but also stated that male circumcision only provides partial protection and should not replace other interventions to prevent the hete rosexual transmission of HIV. Read more
Childhood Obesity in The U.S
March 30, 2008
The problem of childhood obesity in the U.S has grown considerably in recent years. Unhealthy weight gains, due to poor diet and lack of exercise is responsible for over 300,000 deaths each year. Read more
The cherished Rules of Islam
March 28, 2008
Muslims are commanded to perform Salah [ritual prayers] five times a day. These prayers are obligatory on every Muslim above the age of puberty, with the exception being those menstruating, Psychologically and physically ill or those experiencing post- partum bleeding. Read more
Important Announcement
March 27, 2008
Hello visitors,
We are sorry to announce that our website will be offline from Midnight Friday, March 28, 2008 for a period of 24-48 hours. Our hosting provider is moving all of their servers to their new and improved data center and during that time baiganchoka.com will not be accessible. We are striving to have this site back online by 9am EST on Sunday morning, or earlier.
We thank you for your patience.
The Baiganchoka Team
Western Ideals and Female Body Image
March 27, 2008
Women in the U.S, U.K and greater western countries aspire to have a thin and ideal body, placing excessive importance on the ideal that being skinny is sexy and experiencing trepidation of being fat. Women value their experiences and emotions on body image and their eating habits. However, in the Caribbean, a curvy woman is regarded as sexy and healthy. Read more
First Mitral Valve Replacement in Guyana (video)
March 26, 2008
How many Guyanese and Trinidadians have come to the U.S. for surgery? Almost everyone is trying to. Before either countries had neither the skill nor the ability to perform such operations like “mitral valve replacement”. Things are changing. Read more
What is your definition of “Sexy?”
March 26, 2008
The definition of sexy no doubt is one that is relative. Albeit, the characteristics imbedded may be analogous in connotations, each of us will define what “Sexy” actually means in a very personal way. Read more
Update: Kris Gounden speaks on the current situation regarding his case on being victimized in Howard Beach
March 26, 2008
The Queens District Attorney called me last Monday to let me know the grand jury was unable to prosecute due to lack of information. Humm, what does this mean (I said). “It’s over!”. These were the same people that called me several times to accept a deal to get rid of this case. Interesting note, Councilman Addabbo and Frank Singh went on a local West Indian radio station (January 2008) to state that my case will be dismissed by the grand jury. Read more
Seeing Europe: A trip worth taking
March 25, 2008
A little while back or so I had the occasion of visiting a few places in Europe. I started off in Barcelona, Spain, and worked my way to Florence then Rome, Italy. After Rome it was off to Corsica, which is a beautiful Island in the Mediterranean then to the South of France, then Monaco then back to Positano Italy and lastly Paris to see the Eiffel Tower. What trip to Europe would be complete if you missed the Eiffel Towel? So Paris was a must see. This was all done in less then a week and a half. I traveled with a bunch of college buddies that were either vacationing from work or didn’t have jobs at all. Given the limited money we had, we traveled by ferry and with our American passports getting through at the ports of entry were a breeze. I do no recommend traveling through Europe with a Guyanese, Trinidadian, Jamaican or Haitian passport even if you are an American resident. Before you do, contact the consulate of the intended country of visit. A visa will definitely be required for entry to be granted. We traveled like nomads the 15 of us, with our backpacks on our backs and a tiny traveling bag for the essentials. We moved as a well-oiled machine. Read more
Kris Gounden refers to growing up in Ozone Park/Richmond Hill battling racism in the 1970’s
March 24, 2008
It has been difficult to go thru the past but I guess people really have no clue of how much our people put up with to live in ozone park/ Richmond Hill. There is a local civic organization that meets at 101 Avenue and Lefferts blvd. I am told there are quite a few West Indians that attend these meetings. Its kind of ironic that the same place many West Indians were beaten and arrested (for nothing other than being West Indians!). It was never reported or given any press time. We just knew the places we couldn’t go because we would get “jumped”. Read more
Capital Punishment – Mark of Barbarism
March 24, 2008
Capital punishment also referred to as ‘the death penalty’ or ‘execution’ of a person by the state as a punishment for a crime. Arguments ‘for’ and ‘against’ capital punishment are based on religious, emotional, moral and practical grounds. Read more
Sybil’s Bakery - Richmond Hill, New York
March 23, 2008
I particularly like Sybil’s of Richmond Hill. I have sampled most of the restaurants in the area and by far I have found Sybils’ to have the tastiest pastries. In particular, the cheese rolls are the best. The curries and fried foods are also delicious especially the fried rice and Jerk Chicken, I usually have this once a month as treat for attempting to eat healthy all month long. Read more
Phagwah Celebration: Held in Richmond Hill, New York 3/22/2008
March 22, 2008
I attended the Phagwah parade this morning, which commenced at 130th street on Liberty Avenue in Queens and culminated at Smokey Park on 125 street and Atlantic Avenue in Queens. Read more
Remembering Dr. Cheddi Berret Jagan on his Birthday March 22nd– May His Memory Live On…
March 22, 2008
Dr. Cheddi Berret Jagan remains a leader and guiding principle in Guyana. He was a living legendary inspiration; the best example we all knew of a gentleman and a leader, a simple man of great political and intellectual depth. Read more