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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
December 25, 2012
SEVERAL institutions feted the poor, needy, homeless and the less fortunate for the Christmas season. The Home of Benevolence for all races, better known as the Dharma Shala, the
December 25, 2012
CHRISTMAS has many different meanings to different people, for different reasons. For me, Christmas has always been about family, it’s the time when everyone takes time off from their
December 25, 2012
Christmas is recognized as one of the most popular holidays worldwide. More than 160 countries celebrate this holiday annually during 25th December or January- 6th, 7th or 19th. A
December 25, 2012
SOMETIMES we do not take the time to remember and appreciate the people who have to work through the holidays, especially this time of the year. Some of these
December 25, 2012
It was a few days before Christmas. Mum was in the kitchen preparing dinner. Harry and Rosie lay on the living room floor watching TV. “I want that for
April 8, 2009
A MAN stole some lumber and tried to sell it to the owner, Magistrate Krishendat Persaud was told at New Amsterdam Court, in Berbice, Monday. Police Assistant Superintendent Fazil
April 8, 2009
– part of Gov’t’s efforts to address deficiencies at UGGOVERNMENT has been implementing measures to address deficiencies at the University of Guyana to complement the injection of increased funding
April 8, 2009
SOME 60 dancers, actors, actresses, singers and musicians are set to perform at the National Cultural Centre this Saturday when the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha presents “Ramlila”. The show
April 8, 2009
PRIME Minister Samuel Hinds who joined the convoy on this year’s Pakaraima Mountain Safari said he sees great potential for some Amerindian villages becoming central locations. The 20-vehicle convoy
April 8, 2009
– targets students with low literacy levelIMMEDIATELY after the National Grade Six Assessment exams which begin today, the National Centre for Resource Development (NCERD) will embark on a vigorous
April 8, 2009
…to advise public on filing of tax returnsTHE Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) stepped up its activities yesterday to get Guyanese to file their tax returns before the due date
April 8, 2009
THE National Enhancement Committee (NEC), in keeping with its ‘Let’s Nice up Guyana’ slogan, yesterday carried out a clearing exercise along the Georgetown seawalls in Kingston, ahead of the
April 8, 2009
CONSTRUCTION of a $400M water treatment plant at Lima on Essequibo Coast has started. On a visit to the site, last week Thursday, the Guyana Chronicle found workmen preparing
April 8, 2009
GENERAL Secretary, Mr. Dharamkumar Seeraj, has warned that the Rice Producers Association (RPA) might look at options to shut down Mahaicony Rice Mills (MRM) if it cannot pay farmers.
April 8, 2009
– Minister ManickchandMINISTER of Human Services and Social Security, Ms. Priya Manickchand, has said the Ministry is not without success in addressing domestic violence but maintained that, once one
