Stabroek Weekend

Similar to most things in our lives, our personal growth can also be affected heavily by the people who cross our paths.

This month, I would like to dare you to join me in a challenge.

Border controversy World Court to hear Guyana’s bid for provisional measures against Venezuelan referendum: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) last week said that it will hold public hearings on November 14 on Guyana’s request for provisional measures related to a referendum planned by Venezuela on December 3rd on Essequibo which is the substance of a case currently being heard by the Holland-based tribunal.

Guyana’s challenge to Venezuela’s referendum, fixed for December 3, is to be heard by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on November 14 in the Hague. 

I have in mind compiling a book of brief pen portraits of Extraordinary People I have been fortunate to know in my long life – at least, a selected number of them since , to tell the truth, if you know anyone well enough and long enough everyone is remarkable!

The words in an ancient text are churning in my mind.

According to Kirk ‘Chow Pow’ Jardine fathers are under attack. That statement was made on his Facebook page hours after he left the lock-up where he was held for allegedly publicly assaulting his daughter physically.

Oil & Gas Audit of US$7.3b claims found Exxon’s subsidiary assigned costs using complex system: The RHVE Consortium that undertook the audit of the US$7.3 billion claims by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary for the period 2017 to 2020 said that the company assigns costs using a complex system and while only a small figure, some expenses were above what they should be and included a transfer pricing percentage.

Border controversy Gov’t, Opposition `completely’ united against Venezuela threat: The Government and the Opposition last Tuesday held discussions on the growing tensions and threat by Venezuela to this country and denounced Caracas’ planned December 3rd referendum as a violation of treaties, saying they stand “completely” united on Guyana’s sovereignty and no effort would be spared to ensure this.

“Guyana holds a special place in my heart,” expressed 20-year-old Chutney and Soca singer Emily Moore.

Introduction Last week’s column illustrated that for most of the 2000s Guyana’s poverty theorizing as well as its policy prescriptions have been constructed on the basis of data derived from headcount or headcount–related survey studies.This

Dear Art Educators, Especially tertiary art educators, why are you teaching?

By Abigail Headley It’s not every day you see something extraordinary at school sports in Guyana, but on the island of Leguan, history was made two weeks ago at the Branch #1 Championship.

I first learnt of Israel’s occupation of Palestine about 12 years ago; not through a news report,  United Nations or Amnesty International but a friend’s Facebook post after their interaction with a Palestinian man that took place as they were in a queue (if my memory serves me correctly it was a bank to be exact).

Venezuela’s plan to create a state of ‘Guayana Esequiba’ on Guyana’s territory is an act of brazen and lawless perfidy.

In response to a question, I am happy to clarify what impact carbs, protein and fats have on weight gain.

I love poetry. It is the quiet passion of my life.

The Miss East Coast Pageant, which promises to be an evening of charm and talent, and a celebration of rich cultural diversity, is slated for the Buxton Community Centre Ground on November 4.

The esteemed 2024 Candidates chess tournaments to identify two challengers for classical world champions Ding Liren and Ju Wenjun, will take place in Toronto simultaneously.

By Abigail Headley Sylvia Diaz, a vivacious and dedicated pre-school teacher, wife, and mother of two beautiful girls, was living her best life until she discovered a lump under her left breast in 2020.