Hearing impairment ranges from being “hard of hearing” to complete deafness. Ear ailments can arise from several factors: tinnitus, where strange bell-like sounds assail …

THE Le Repentir Cemetery falls within the responsibility of the Georgetown City Council. Just about half a century ago, it was famous as the …

PHAGWA, or Holi, and Diwali are the two most ancient holy days celebrated in Guyana, with their provenance traced back to the late Bronze …

MANY Caribbean intellectuals, with a feeling of resignation, have often commented that the Caribbean has never contributed anything to the world; that instead, it …

OF any two countries in the world, Guyana and Suriname are the closest, not merely geographically but in their culture and psyche. They share …

THOSE of us who are still surviving and knew the University of Guyana from its beginnings and were associated with it from those early …

AS we move towards Saint Valentine’s Day in the next five days, we reflect upon the genesis of that unique holy or festive day, …

EVERY month, there are reports of Africanised bees attacking individuals, mostly those engaged in agriculture, and stinging their victims to death. Last November, for …

AS we move into the New Year 2025, the traditional wish and greeting of “A prosperous New Year,” the nostalgic Auld Lang Syne, and …

CHRISTMAS is often termed a “holy day” or a “festival” or festive day. The holy day is the religious facet of Christmas, and the …