Stabroek Weekend

Last week we dealt with the activity associated with actually putting the pet to sleep permanently, usually using the method of lethal injection (overdose of an anaesthetic, which works quickly and smoothly).

The most important activity on the World Chess Federation’s calendar, the World Chess Championship title match, began on Friday and runs until November 28.

Sunday Cartoons

This is the second instalment of Eusi Kwayana’s reflections on the events  of 1953 culminating in the suspension of the constitution by the British governmentBy Eusi Kwayana The election victory of the PPP in 1953 has been both overrated and underrated.

Hi Everyone,  Have you ever had Okra Slush? No? Man you missing out, especially, if like me, you can’t get enough of the slender, green-apple-coloured vegetable called okra (ochroes).

When Lisa Punch was on centre stage a few months ago, a lot of questions were asked in connection with the local support given to local artists.

Introduction   Over the past two weeks I have been displaying a Table that I had specifically constructed for this series indicating: 1) the annual public sector nominal minimum wage increases announced by government for the years 2006 to 2013.When

The Nixon Decision   It is quite possible to contend that the price at which gold is able to trade today is a consequence of the collapse of the Bretton Woods system.

Navin Chandarpal was one of Guyana’s best known public figures and politicians.

In the aftermath of the 9/11 Al Qaeda attack I remember writing that America should take care not to over-react to that singular act of terror.

Hardly a week goes by without some reference in the media to the depressing statistics of the number of Guyanese who continue to migrate.

On the face of it, the collapse in global oil prices would seem to be good news for the Caribbean.

WASHINGTON – The big question among Brazil watchers in this capital is whether newly re-elected President Dilma Rousseff will improve her government’s ailing ties with the United States during her second term.

This very simple salad came about as a result of me being lazy, but very hungry.

Continued   Last week, I referred to the ‘Frequently Asked Ques-tions (FAQ)’ relative to the actual putting-to-sleep pro-cess.

Guyana’s fourth annual National Drama Festival closed last week after the performance of 27 plays in five categories.

Ptychosperma Macarthurii, the Macarthur Palm, commonly called the Hurricane Palm originated in New Guinea and Australia.

The strongest woman chess player of all time, Hungary’s Judit Polgar, 38, has retired from competition.

Hi Everyone, I’ve been baking and experimenting. Again. With coconut oil.

Many of its residents have sought employment in the gold fields, so Farm Village on the East Bank Essequibo has seen such improvements as modern homes and a higher standard of living.