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Internal auditing in the public service

By John Seeram Introduction The Fiscal Management and Accountability (FMAA) Act No 20 of 2003 – Section 11(b) requires heads of budget agencies to maintain effective Internal Audit Units (IAUs).

Guyanese food products displayed as part of the Culinary exposition (Photo by the Department of Culture, Youth and Sport)

CARIFESTA XII Cultural Market lacked Caribbean verve

Grand as in big but certainly not for grandeur, the CARIFESTA XII Grand Market in Port-au-Prince was not a disappointment but rather a sober display, not enough to be remembered or reminisced for its lack of that Caribbean unity and festival vibe.

The stick fight

Guyana’s ‘Rites and Rhythms’ wows CARIFESTA audience

By Jairo Rodrigues in Haiti Photos by Kojo McPherson   Guyana’s presentation `Rites and Rhythms’ wowed the CARIFESTA XII audience on Sunday with glimpses of the cultural riches of the country ranging from its Amerindian folklore to African traditions to Hindu rituals all enrobed in dazzling costumes and high energy performances.

Niketa Barker lives her dream

As a 12-year-old girl flicking through channels on television Niketa Barker stumbled across a Miss Universe Pageant and from that moment, became enamoured with beauty contests; she also began to receive encouragement from those around her.

2014’s most inspiring

Today The Scene looks back at the artists interviewed last year who inspired through their commitment to their respective fields.

About the Holidays

The masquerade bands on the streets and the smells in the air; the holidays are the best time of the year!

For Nickose Layne life is theatre and theatre is life

In the theatre circles he is the short man with the big voice, an emerging talent and this week Nickose Layne, Best Director in the Junior Category of the National Drama Festival two years in a row sat down this week with The Scene to talk about his passion for theatre.

Guyanese people

Guyanese people: multi-ethnic with mixed and celebrated cultures, united heritage and diversity; one of the most resilient groups of Caribbean people.

National Drama Festival awards

The closing ceremony of the fourth National Drama Festival was truly “The Night of Stars” as it was dubbed and shining brightest of them all for her successful direction of the festival and choreography of the closing ceremony was Colette Jones-Chin.

Tourism and hospitality

Hospitality is the bedrock of tourism. It drives the industry. Many Caribbean economies depend heavily on tourism, selling their year-round summer, sparkling blue waters, ‘life is a party’ image mainly to people in bleak climes.

Exploring St Cuthbert’s Mission

Walking around St Cuthbert’s Mission from the Mahaica-Berbice settlement right over to Demerara-Mahaica, through trails to the sandy river banks and the hilly village centre; I scouted the environment stopping to sit and chat with the village folk.

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