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December 25, 2012
THE Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce held its 7th annual Christmas Tree light-up celebration at the traditional venue, Rahaman’s Park, Houston, East Bank Demerara. Hundreds had converged, amidst
December 25, 2012
The earliest evidence of the celebration on December 25 of a Christian liturgical feast of the birth of Jesus is from the Chronography of 354 AD. This was in
December 25, 2012
Dies Natalis Solis Invicti means “the birthday of the unconquered sun”. Some early Christian writers connected the sun to Jesus, whom they believed was prophesied in Malachi 4:2 as
December 25, 2012
A winter festival was the most popular festival of the year in many cultures. Reasons included the fact that less agricultural work needs to be done during the winter,
December 25, 2012
The New Testament Gospel of Luke may indirectly give the date as December for the birth of Jesus, with the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy with John the Baptist
December 25, 2012
In the Early Middle Ages, Christmas Day was overshadowed by Epiphany, which in western Christianity focused on the visit of the magi. But the medieval calendar was dominated by
December 25, 2012
Christmas is typically a peak selling season for retailers in many nations around the world. Sales increase dramatically as people purchase gifts, decorations, and supplies to celebrate. In the
December 25, 2012
Throughout the holiday’s history, Christmas has been the subject of controversy and attacks from various sources. A Puritan led controversy began during the English Interregnum, when England was ruled
April 20, 2009
Representative of the Guyana Central Arya Samaj, Danraji Hemraj and representative of the New Jersey Arya Samaj Mandir Humanitarian Mission Guyana Chapter, Chitra Lall hands over the money to
April 20, 2009
A flashback from last year’s celebrations THE Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will host a grand two-day celebration at the Guyan National Stadium, Providence to commemorate the 171st anniversary of
April 20, 2009
After heavy rain…GEORGETOWN Major Hamilton Green, yesterday again, appealed to citizens to stop disposing of their garbage in the city waterways, calling the practice no better than “cultural barbarism.”
April 20, 2009
THE Food and Drug Analyst Department in the wake of information received from Heath Canada on health Hazard Evaluation conducted by both Health Canada and manufacturer Apotex has recalled
April 20, 2009
GBTI executives along with winners of the Early Savers THE Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry (GBTI) on Thursday presented prizes to winners of the “Early Savers” drawing. During
April 20, 2009
A total of 100 units of blood were collected at the second annual blood drive by Cacique Inc., an Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) tuition provider in Pike
April 20, 2009
RDC told…CHAIRMAN of the Local Government and Co-ops Sub-Committee of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) in Region 2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam), Mr Pooran Persaud has disclosed that Devonshire Castle Cooperative Society
April 20, 2009
A SWARM of African bees nearly disrupted a funeral service in Walton Hall Cemetery on Essequibo Cast on Tuesday last. Family members had taken the deceased for burial when
April 20, 2009
SEVENTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD handicapped pensioner, Mr. Vivian Murray was robbed of his pension book and $4,400 last week Thursday. The septuagenarian was in a wheelchair along Capoey Public Road on Essequibo
April 20, 2009
THE Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Regional Development and Local Government, is to undertake four community projects in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) shortly. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,
