Eileen Cox

Planning versus spontaneity Last week I gave what may be called an introduction to my daughter’s article, ‘On be-coming a writer.’

Where possible keep bottled water refrigeratedThe concluding paragraphs in the article ‘Water − Liquid of Life’ published in Nyam News August Nos 1&2 2001 are shown below:“Facts about bottled water“The taste of bottled water comes from the bundle of minerals in it and the method of processing.

The liquid of life The article ‘Water – Liquid of Life’ in Nyam News Nos 1 & 2, August 2001, published by the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute contains information which many consumers would wish to have concerning home filtration and bottled water.

Water is an essential item There was a promise to continue to write on water from the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute’s Nyam News.

The Environmental Protection Act does give consumers protection against noise We are in the Christmas season and many consumers who are exposed to noise, live in fear that the noise in their environs will be increased at a time when we look forward to peaceful surroundings.

Water: The liquid of life As children growing in British Guiana we had few choices for drinking water.

The bill prohibiting loud music in public transportation is not yet an act The Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) (Amendment) Bill, No.

Government should maintain a strong consumer protection policy In 1999, United Nations expanded its guidelines for consumer protection.

We need to find a quick solution to the problem of the conditions in lock-ups, jails Did you read the article ‘Brickdam lock-ups unfit for humans, former detainee says’? 

Bolts from the blue On Saturday October 18, two new bills hit consumers like bolts from the blue. 

Let us improve the conditions of the lock-ups It was reported in the Sunday Stabroek of October 5 that a murder suspect was to receive $75 a day for ‘inhumane’ jail conditions.

There must be public consultation on issues that affect citizens The editorial in Sunday Stabroek of October 5 should be studied by every citizen of Georgetown.

Don’t refuse to accept the change to metric It’s metric time again.

Danger to swimmers! On Sunday September 7, 2008, a glorious Sunday, 23-year-old Gloria Nedd and her boyfriend, Royston Seecharan, went to the sea-shore between Pegasus and the jetty for a swim in the Atlantic.

The accuracy of petrol pump readings depends partly on the efforts of weights and measures officials Lloyd David, Public Relations Officer at the Guyana National Bureau of Standards has prepared a paper which should interest all persons who use motor fuel. 

Guyana should be metric A Metrication Committee has been established by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) to monitor the implementation of the metric system which came into operation when we changed from the imperial system on  January 1, 2002.

Controversial but entertaining is perhaps the best way to describe the dramatic performance by the Caymanian delegation at the Theatre Guild Playhouse on Tuesday night.

The sixth annual Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/Clico sponsored Under-17 two-day Inter-County cricket tournament was launched in the boardroom of the sponsors yesterday afternoon.

Not all Railway Line occupants are squatters The caption in the Stabroek News of August 19 ‘Railway Squatters to get moving help from gov’t’ gave hope that serious attention was being given to a serious problem. 

Let the Stabroek Market keep its tradition In the Guyana Telephone Directory 2007 (page 21) under the caption ‘Experience the soul of Guyana’ there is a short description of Stabroek Market.