Cultural misunderstandings within West Indian Families
April 28, 2008
I am writing this piece in response to a conversation I had with a friend two nights ago regarding the lack of many West Indian parents being able to comprehend the lifestyle adjustments their children acclimate to as a critical part of survival process in the United States as per say to that in the Caribbean. Read more
Guyana to Host Carifesta X 2008: What are the implications of such an undertaking?
April 27, 2008
Guyana has confirmed hosting of the 2008 Carifesta celebrations after Bahamas declined the initial offering. According to the Guyana Chronicle, Bharrat Jagdeo duly noted that Guyana is ready - ready to stage “the finest showcase of Caribbean talent. ” But is that the actual case? Minister of Culture, Frank Anthony noted for all to “Come to Carifesta; we are ready to host you; are you ready to come?” The President explained that the government is sparing “no effort” to make the event a success, and pledged a “safe and secure” Guyana in extending an invitation to overseas participants and visitors. Read more
Must Read: International concern over Guyana TV Station Shutdown
April 24, 2008
MIAMI, USA: The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has expressed concern at the temporary closure of a television station in Guyana by the Guyanese president. It also urged the government of Bermuda not to use official advertising as a weapon of reprisal against a newspaper in that country. Read more
Global Food Crisis
April 23, 2008
Well, the cost of a barrel of oil has reached a new all time 119 USD on the open market. The cost of grains, wheat, and other staple goods are trading above investor expectation. Where are we heading? Read more
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My Recent Experience With United Airlines
April 22, 2008
Last Saturday (April 19th, 2008), I embarked on Flight 846 operated by United with a schedule departure from Washington, DC (Dulles International Airport) to New York, NY (LaGuardia International Airport) with a departure time of 8:45PM and an arrival time of 10:15PM. My first time flying with United after 3 years and I can certainly say that there standards of service has fallen greatly. Firstly, they would not allow me to check my bag at 7:35AM, an hour and 10 mins before the plane is scheduled to take off. So I am forced to carry my bag as a hand luggage which resulted in me having to throw away my $75 bottle of cologne, my $55 bottle of hair gel and my $25 bottle of hand cream which are not allowed to pass through security. Read more
Earth Day 2008 and its impact on developing Caribbean Countries.
April 20, 2008
What are you doing to help the environment?
It seems like a far cry from the realities of daily life for developing Caribbean nations to be impacted by the symbolism of Earth Day. With the world’s economics in crisis, developing Caribbean nations are holding the short end of the stick. Read more
A Real Con Artist – Akon
April 19, 2008
Akon, Senegalese born musical artist has fabricated stories about his criminal past that helped him to build up his street credibility. Read more
Impact of Increased Cost of Living in Guyana
April 17, 2008
Bharrat Jagdeo refuses to admit that Guyana is below poverty line and the causes for this decline are: mismanagement of funds, bad policies, inflation, corruption, drugs and crimes. Wages and salaries are weakened gravely behind inflation and thus the currency is devalued more and more each day while wages remains the same. Read more
Guyanese man dies at Shea Baseball Stadium last night after falling two stories to his death
April 16, 2008
Antonio Narainasami of Cypress Hills, Brooklyn and a native of Guyana fell two stories to his death after tipping over an escalator. He leaves behind a family of two daughters and his wife who is pregnant with their third child. Antonio was pronounced dead at New York Hospital Queens. Our prayers are with the family and friends affected by this personal disaster.
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Barbadian Prime Minister on getting the Caricom to produce unique Products
April 16, 2008
David Thompson, the Prime Minister of Barbados at a luncheon yesterday with the President of Trinidad and Tobago Manufactures’ Association said, “the Caricom needs to create unique products that make them competitive in a fully open market.” Read more
Haiti: The high cost of food causes shut down in the capital of Port-au-Prince.
April 15, 2008
Well, Haiti has had its’ share of problems in the past and continues but now the problem has worsen. The high cost of staple foods has instigated riots and have been on going for the past two weeks. But who can blame the people. Read more
Jonestown: the event that earned Guyana a page in history books
April 14, 2008
The following videos are from NBC’s report on the events that occurred in Jonestown, Guyana almost thirty years ago. The reason why we chose to post these videos are for the simple fact that they serve as a grim reminder of what can happen when a government is not adequately monitored. It seems like the events at Jonestown could have been avoided if the actions of the government were scrutinize by the people as is in the nature of a true democracy. Read more
CN Sharma and Guyana’s Channel Six are both closed for the next four months as ordered by Bharrat Jagdeo.
April 13, 2008
In reading the article on CN Sharma posted in Stabroek News dated 4/12/2008, on the case of Guyana’s Channel six owner CN Sharma and his airing of content that seemingly advocated the killing of the Head of State and Head of Government Bharrat Jagdeo, I am confounded as to the how this case was handled against Sharma and more so the limitations of powers of the government. It seems to me that there is no separation of state from the interpretation of the laws that were created to be judicial to all people, under one constitution. Read more
Caribbean Nations need to deal with Poverty Eradication as their “top priority” in supporting the laws against Domestic Violence
April 12, 2008
Domestic violence may include men, women, and children and usually involves a detrimental situation or circumstances at home; however, women and children are most often the victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence is universal; it does not discriminate with age, color, social standing, size, educational level and so on.
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