Satiricus knew all about the old saw as to what constituted “news”: dog bites man – not news; man bites dog – definitely news. So it was certainly news to old Satiricus when he saw Suspenders’ letter taking on the Stabber News over one of their editorials. What was going on? Suspenders biting the hand that feeds him? Satiricus knew Suspenders wasn’t getting much “wuk” beyond his weekly column. Satiricus peered closer. Seems that Suspenders was accusing the Stabber News of imputing “wrong motives” to the government for introducing a…
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U.S. -based Guyanese actor Rhona Fox honoured
Guyanese-American actress Rhona Fox received the Rising Sun Award at the Caribbean Heritage Salute to Hollywood & the Arts gala in Hollywood, California, on Friday, June 21, 2013. She was honoured along with actor Reno Wilson (who currently stars on Mike & Molly on CBS and of Antiguan heritage) and Paula Madison (a former vice-president of NBC Universal and part owner of WNBA Los Angeles Sparks team, and of Jamaican heritage). The Caribbean Heritage Organisation (CHO) has been hosting this awards ceremony since 2007 and selected Fox as this year’s…
Read MoreThe new minimum wage
Dear Editor, When the rule regarding the new minimum wage came into existence, I was a bit sceptical regarding enforcement. Well, I should not have worried. The news has it that the Labour Ministry has already been successful in the prosecution of many employers who have flouted various labour laws. This enabled it to recoup large sums for workers who were cheated. This is a very important move. It sends a strong message. So I too join in cautioning employers to ensure that their employees benefit from the recently set…
Read MoreThe use of social media on the rise
Dear Editor, The excitement is certainly on, as thousands of Guyanese and their businesses are now using social media, such as, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Pinterest. According to reports in the Guyana Times, it is estimated that more than 200,000 persons are part of the social media transformation. More businesses understand the growing need to get on the social media platform in order to grow their businesses. With the government investing heavily in Information Communication Technology (ICT) with programmes, such as, the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF), laying of the…
Read MoreChanderpaul will be missed in the CPL
Dear Editor, The news about Shivnarine Chanderpaul’s absence from the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is very depressing and I am very upset to the point of being angry. Since 2007, when Brian Lara exited the scene, Chanderpaul quickly became the embodiment of West Indies Cricket. His absence will surely be missed. He would have been a big boost to this inaugural CPL tournament in the West Indies, even though T20 is not his forte. Born August 16, 1974, makes Chanderpaul almost 39 years old. Will he be around for…
Read MoreCongratulations to former president Jagdeo for being selected to serve on such high level panel
Dear Editor, It gives me great pleasure to see former President Bharrat Jagdeo take his place on the world stage once again. His appointment as chair to a new Commonwealth Expert Group on Climate Finance puts us on the map as leaders in the area of climate change. Congratulations are in order! There are growing problems of pollution and the effects of globalisation are many. These include, but are not limited to deforestation, potential food shortages, loss of flora and fauna and the increasing use of genetically modified foods. This…
Read MoreCoconut exports can increase even more
Dear Editor, Guyana has land mass and richness of soil and coconut is very easy to grow. According to the Agriculture Ministry, the increasing importance of coconut was evident with increased production from 10,725 metric tonnes (MT) in 2011 to 17,104 MT in 2012. Additionally, 2012 showed an increase in coconut exports, recording in excess of US$ 2.4 million for coconut and coconut products. On the subject of coconut, we should realise by now, that it is a fruit that is consumed in a number of forms. It is so…
Read MoreProcrastination
We all do it sometime or the other. Some of us do it more than others. It’s so easy to say that you’ll be able to do whatever it is you’re supposed to be doing tomorrow, or next week, or even next month. It’s the habit that we all wish we could quit. It’s probably one of the hardest habits to quit. Because there’s no equivalent of a nicotine patch to slap on to aid us in kicking this habit. For this, the change has to come from within. Everything…
Read MoreLawyers advise that Boodoo’s position be advertised
Chief Elections Officer Gocool Boodoo is expected to know his fate soon and may very well take legal action if necessary. Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally has been provided with advice from lawyers on how to treat the request by Boodoo to consider a renewal of his contract. The lawyers for Dr Surujbally also suggested that Boodoo’s post be advertised. However, the statutory meeting of the commission scheduled for Tuesday last was not held, owing to the absence of two commissioners, Dr Keshav Mangal and Attorney Jaya…
Read MoreAll set for Guyana Trade Show and Tourism Expo this weekend in New York
Organisers say that the highly anticipated Guyana Trade Show and Tourism Expo will provide the perfect opportunity for overseas-based Guyanese and businesses to see the products and services that are now available for sale, investment, and development in Guyana. The event is billed for this weekend (June 28th-30th) at the Fitzgerald Gymnasium, Queens College. According to a press release from the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, the three-day event will place Guyana on a platform to propel itself onto the International arena, while giving every sector in the Guyanese…
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