Order for yellow taxis: Is it an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act?
“Not because I say so it’s so.” This phrase used by Dr Ptolemy Reid when addressing members of his party is indelibly printed in my memory.
Eileen Cox
Our money, our rights
‘Our money, our rights’ was the theme chosen by Consumers International for World Con-sumer Rights Day 2010.
The liquid of life
Monday March 22 was recognized internationally as World Water Day. Stabroek News carried messages from Guyana Water Incor-porated (GWI) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
We have a right to be heard
The theme selected by Consumers International for World Consumers Rights Day is ‘Our Money – Our Right.’
Consumers should pay attention to physical fitness – Part 2
Last week we published the first part of an article on physical activity and health, and this week we reproduce the second part.
Consumers should pay attention to physical fitness
I came across the January Nos 1 & 2, 2001 issue of Nyam News, a publication of the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute.
There are no avenues for girls in sport
An alarming situation has developed in Guyana where young teenage girls who are not involved in sports are seeking entertainment in sexual activities.
Legislation to tackle money-laundering
Anti-Money Laundering And Countering The Financing Of Terrorism Act 2009 Passed by the National Assembly on April 30, 2009 and signed by the President on August 14, 2009.
Consumers need to make more use of mediation
A landlord refuses to allow her tenant to install a meter in his apartment.
Little regard for elderly persons
The collapse of CLICO has left a number of senior citizens with the problem of maintaining their former standard of living.
The explanatory memorandum to the National Insurance Bill
Last week we published the provisions of the National Insurance and Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2009.
The provisions of the National Insurance and Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2009
The National Insurance and Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2009 has been approved by the National Assembly and has to be signed by the President before it becomes law.
It is important to plan balanced meals
Vitamins are important for health. Information on vitamins is found in cook books.
Consumers should submit their view on the Court of Appeal (Amendment) Bill to the select committee
The Select Committee of the National Assembly on November 22, 2009 in a newspaper advertisement invited written submissions from consumers, dealing with the Court of Appeal (Amendment) Bill 2008.
Consumers International: Recommendations on climate change
Climate change is a key issue today. Consumers International has made some recommendations on Climate change and energy.
Consumers are the third front in the fight against climate change
Today we have global recognition that unsustainable patterns of consumption are leading to extremely serious social and environmental impacts worldwide.
The parliamentary select committee is inviting views on the Court of Appeal (Amendment) Bill 2008
The Parliament Office has notified the public that the Court of Appeal (Amendment) Bill 2008 has been committed to a Special Select Committee of the National Assembly.
What should be done with old tyres?
Minister Ramsammy has appealed to Guyanese to part with old tyres to curb the spread of dengue fever.
The golden rule
“Do unto others as you would that they should do to you”.
Are teachers being punished?
Consumer Concerns Teachers who did not attend the opening day of school for this new school year on September 1, 2009 and did not on the same day submit an excuse for non-attendance were informed at the school that their names would not be on the paylist for September, 2009.
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