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IN any national election campaign, contesting political parties, inclusive of the incumbent party in government, are obliged to present to the electorate just what they have to offer. 

THE story of Mr. Roshan Khan, one of Guyana’s most renowned and respected businessmen, is filled with determination, hard work and commitment.

If there is a decline in the Arts, when did it begin? As I have said, to propose a decline implies some prior period when the arts were at a higher level of quality. However, a decline in the quality of each category occurs at different periods of time, for the simple reason that some

The Burt Award for Caribbean Literature

THE PEOPLE of Jamaica and the Caribbean Community in general have something of much political significance to look forward to now the Easter holidays are over. Yes, it’s the impending brief official state visit on Thursday April 9 of US President Barack Obama.

“I THINK, once a dictator, always a dictator,” said Sonnie Ekwowusi, a columnist for Nigeria’s This Day newspaper. “Many people are afraid that if (Muhammadu Buhari) wins, they will go to prison.”

THE new political wagon in town, APNU-AFC, sells itself cheaply as being so saintly in that it has no flaws, but can only see faults with its nemesis the PPP/C.

OUR society today works according to democratic principles. Our history reflects a time when democracy did not exist, when freedom of the press, paramountcy of the ruling party, and denial of basic human rights formed the relationship between Government and Guyanese.

TOP State leaders told Berbicians yesterday Government stands committed to an independent Guyanese justice system, accessible to every citizen, especially the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged.

GOVERNMENT wants citizens to participate in the process of governance, in ensuring that community projects and development initiatives of the State provide maximum benefit to Guyanese.