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Are we one nation after 53 years?

Georgetown represents an increasing drain on the economy, while key productive sectors, such as the sugar industry, continue to shrink, stagnate and struggle. The first crop production for 2019...

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The PNC has looted the nation’s net foreign assets again?

By: SASE Singh; M.Sc. – Finance, ACCA. Given the structural character of the economy (a small and open one), it is expected that the nation should have had a growing base of Net Foreign Assets to meet...

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This illegitimate regime is up to no good

By: sase Singh MSc – Finance, ACCA Louis IX of France was renowned for the evenhanded manner in which he dispensed justice. King Solomon was also supposed to have done a pretty good job at dispensing...

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These squatters and usurpers are up to no good  

By:  Sase Singh; MSc Finance, ACCA Louis IX of France was renowned for the evenhanded manner in which he dispensed justice.  King Solomon was also supposed to have done a pretty good job at dispensing...

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Will Mr Granger rise to the occasion this time?

By: Sase Singh; MSc – Finance, ACCA One of America’s most famous Jurists, Antonin Scalia (1936-2016,) wrote in the University of Chicago Law Review that in a democratic system, “the rule of law has a...

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Can the Voters’ List be updated to international standard in 6 weeks?

Can the Voters’ List be updated to international standard in 6 weeks? By Sase Singh, MSc – Finance, ACCA This is a question that the People’s National Congress (PNC) and the People’s Progressive Party...

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Granger fools the nation yet again?

In every society, the reality of decision-making sometimes falls short of the democratic ideal; Guyana is no exception. However, part of the solution lies in the preservation of a sound, democratic,...

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A test match with Mr Granger? (Part deux)

By: SASE Singh; M.Sc. – Finance, ACCA. In the last column, I was able to show how the singular responsibility for the delays in the appointment of the GECOM Chairman rests with Mr Granger. It is his...

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The caretaker convention?

On July 12, 2019, the CCJ announced the consequential orders, which supplemented their decisions issued on June 18, 2019. What is clear is that the Court has deemed that the vote of no-confidence was...

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Some progess as Guyana awaits GECOM’s actions

This political crisis has had a major positive booster shot after a legitimate GECOM Chairperson was appointed. I want to put on record my deep appreciation to the international diplomatic community,...

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“Flowers add light to the room” – Chaitanand Singh

In the past few years persons have embraced artificial flowers unapologetically, welcoming the silk, polyester or poly-blend versions of succulents, orchids and hydrangeas among others into their...

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Destined for a higher call, Stanton Rose aims for the NBA

By Timothy Jaikarran As the Shakespeare quote goes, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them”, that was the situation for Stanton Rose as he followed along...

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Pet Care by Dr Steve Surujbally – More considerations before acquiring a cat...

Well, since we were reprimanded for not sharing some thoughts about choosing a cat as a family member, we have done some more searching for things that the prospective caregiver must be able to cope...

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Lennox Parris aims to ease Lindeners’ events burden

By Lakhram Bhagirat There is a distinctive difference between someone who gets into business just to make a living and someone who gets into business because of their drive and passion for whatever...

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Linden remembers Mrs Marva Semple as a “mother” to countless youths

By Utamu Belle Many would agree that a mother may be defined not only as a woman who carries and gives birth to a child, but also as one who lovingly moulds and shapes the lives of those in her care as...

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Follow your dreams and create what you love – Photographer Omesh Govindsammy

By Lakhram Bhagirat When we dream, is it often about the things we hope to achieve? Our dreams should be the launching pad for the ideas we wish to manifest. We should never allow anyone to tell us not...

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Medical student Rocky Singh’s passion for service led him to the COVID-19...

By Lakhram Bhagirat Service to people is somewhat ingrained in 22-year-old medical student Rocky Christopher Singh. He knew he wanted to serve the Guyanese people and humanity at large from a very...

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Jonathan Henry: a musician and photographer

In his teenage years, Jonathan Henry was fascinated with music. He was so enthusiastic about the instruments that at age 13, he decided to challenge himself to learn how to play the keyboard. Today,...

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Wakapao adds bamboo craft to its coffee-making experience

By Alva Solomon Bamboo trees have been around the village of Wakapao, in the Lower Pomeroon, for generations, but today the village is exploiting multiple uses of the plants, including adding to the...

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