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The Children’s Mash
On Saturday, the Children’s Mashramani concluded with a short parade and the display of costumes in the National Park.
The industrial action at the Linden Hospital Complex
This week, in the light of the action taken by staff at the Linden Hospital Complex to press demands for their twice-yearly gratuity to be paid this month, we asked people at Linden for their views on the situation.
Their Mashramani expectations
This week we asked the man and the woman in the street to share with us their expectations for Mashramani 2011.
Having to move to open tarmac
The overseer from the Bath/Woodley Park Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) has informed vendors from the Bath market that they would have to relocate to an open tarmac that government has constructed nearby.
Merundoi
Interviews by Tiffny Rhodius and photos by Jules GibsonThis week we asked the man and woman in the street whether they listen to the radio drama Merundoi and what are their thoughts on the show.
Removal of vendors from Stabroek Square
This week we asked the man and woman on the streets what they thought of the Stabroek Market Square following the demolition of stalls and removal of vendors.
Business last year compared with 2009
This week we asked business people in Linden to compare last year with 2009 and give us their projections for this year.
Expectations for the New Year
Interviews by Tiffny Rhodius and photos by Jules GibsonIt’s a New Year and this week we asked the man and the woman in the street what their expectations were for the New Year.
Christmas plans, wishes and New Year goals
This week we asked residents of Linden and Georgetown about their plans for the Christmas holidays and resolutions for 2011.
Attending holiday concerts, K&S
This week we asked the man and the woman in the street whether they will be attending any of the events planned for the holidays.
The government giving $40M to repave the South Dakota race track
Photos by Jules Gibson This week we asked the man and woman in the street what they thought of the government giving $40 million to the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) to pave the race track at South Dakota.
The ‘No Child left behind policy’
Last week the headmaster of the Wismar/Christianburg Secondary School Cleveland Thomas was taken to task when he refused to promote children who had not passed their exams contrary to the Ministry of Education’s new ‘no child left behind policy’.
Their challenges and achievements
This week more differently-able persons speak of their challenges and accomplishments and how being part of the National Disabled People’s Network (NDPN) has helped them.
What the people say about… Their challenges and accomplishments
Interviews by Tiffny Rhodius and photos by Jules Gibson This week differently-able persons shared with Stabroek News some of their challenges and accomplishments and how being part of the National Disabled People’s Network (NDPN) has helped them.
What the Toshaos say about…The challenges they face
As Toshaos from across the country gathered at the Liliendaal Conference Centre for the annual Toshaos Council Meeting last week, we asked the leaders what were some of the difficulties their communities face and what they hope to come out of the meeting.