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November 14, 2020
– DNJ says this year allows for introspection, greater spiritual connection By Vishani Ragobeer THE thought of colourfully decorated vehicles in a motorcade, passing by hundreds- maybe thousands- of
November 14, 2020
EVERY year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali—a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years. And in India, the five-day
November 14, 2020
– President, Dr Irfaan Ali I EXTEND joyous greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to our Hindu brothers and sisters. Diwali is one of the most important festivals in
November 14, 2020
DIWALI celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many experiences and changes that have highlighted the essential bonds in the family structure, along with health and wellbeing that
November 14, 2020
WHILE the story behind Diwali and the manner of celebration vary from region to region, for Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year. Families
November 14, 2020
By Dr Kumar Mahabir FOR Hindus, Christmas begins with Divali – the annual Festival of Lights – which usually falls in November. As followers of an eclectic faith, Hindus
November 14, 2020
– says Minister Persaud during GTT’s Diya light-up ceremony DIWALI, the brightest and one of the most unifying days of the year is observed today and it is incumbent
November 14, 2020
THE anomaly of Diwali celebrations is that, from weeks prior, homes and environments are cleaned and much expense generated in the purchase of ingredients for sweetmeats; yet oftentimes the
December 13, 2019
– exit poll The Tories have taken former Labour strongholds in Wales and the north of England, as an exit poll suggests they are on course to win the
December 13, 2019
…22 for 2019 alone; almost 100 per cent of the water safe for consumption By Svetlana Marshall WITH 96 per cent of the 747,000 people living in Guyana currently
December 13, 2019
…ECLAC predicts 85.5% growth on the back of oil production THE Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has forecasted a staggeringly high growth rate for Guyana
December 13, 2019
MAGISTRATE Ann McLennan, on Thursday December 12, 2019, remanded a couple to prison, on a wounding charge. Kenese Bobb, 24, a sales girl, and Kemo Harlequin, 28, both of
December 13, 2019
MAGISTRATE Ann McLennan, on Thursday, December 12, 2019, remanded a 22-year-old disc jockey (dj) to prison for inflicting grievous bodily harm. Kenal Jennings of Wismar Housing Scheme, Linden, appeared
December 13, 2019
THE Linden Mayor and Town Council (LMTC) is presently in the process of regularising housing schemes in Linden, in an effort to garner rates and taxes, since these will
December 13, 2019
THE Ministry of Social Protection has launched an investigation into the payment practices of some private businesses following reports of several security companies underpaying their employees. Subject minister, Amna
December 13, 2019
MAGISTRATE Ann McLennan, on Thursday December 12, 2019, remanded a 47-year-old conductor to prison on an attempted murder charge. Rawle Thomas of North Ruimveldt appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’
December 13, 2019
MAGISTRATE Ann McLennan, on Thursday, December 12, 2019, remanded a 20-year-old farmer to prison for raping an 11-year-old girl. Vladimir Lawrence of Yupukari Village, Rupununi, appeared at the Georgetown
December 13, 2019
REGION 10 is expected to soar in honey production, as local farmers, with the support of the government, are now gravitating towards apiculture. On Thursday, 22 of these bee
