DECEMBER 4, 2015 | ….. Conflict of Interest uncovered at GGMC
The question of conflict of interest situations in Government has been rearing its head in recent years. The first major one that ignited debate before the end of the last presidential term of Bharrat Jagdeo, prior to 2009, was the leasing of the Sanata Complex, in Industrial Site, Ruimveldt, to his best friend, Dr. Ranjisinghi […]
Meet The Caribbean Ambassadors Vying For The Miss World Title
By NAN ET Writer – http://www.newsamericasnow.com/
News Americas, SANYA, China, Thurs. Dec. 3, 2015: The countdown has begun to the 65th edition of the Miss World pageant which takes place in Sanya, China on December 19th. Over 110 contestants from around the world are competing for the title of Miss World including 15 from the Caribbean. Continue reading →
1. Rich Man For Christmas – Lovindeer – 0:01
2. Do You See What I See- Nikesha Lindo – 3:00
3. Away In A Manger- Donna Marie – 6:12
4. Joy To The World- Nikesha Lindo – 10:04
5. Hark The Herald Angels Sing- Eddie Lovette – 12:30Continue reading →
Hinds’ Sight – The Black/African Guyanese intellectual tradition and a nation of hypocrites
Dr. David Hinds
November 29, 2015 – By Dr. David Hinds
THERE is a debate in the newspapers over the role and activism of the Indian-Guyanese intellectual. Inevitably the discussion has made reference to and comparison with African Guyanese. One of the observations being made by some of the writers is that African-Guyanese intellectuals who speak and write about the condition of their ethnic group are treated as sacred cows—they are less criticised. On the other hand, their Indian-Guyanese counterparts are timid about speaking up on the condition of their group and those who dare speak out are often maligned. Today I want to speak to that phenomenon by saying something about the Black intellectual tradition.
This is not the first time one has heard this line of argument about Black intellectuals getting a pass when they speak about Black issues. The fact that it is not borne out by evidence does not bother those who repeat it. In ethnically divided societies such as ours, the instinct for pointing out the advantages of the other side is compelling. Continue reading →
