Daily Archives: 11/15/2017

GUYANA FOLK SONGS MEDLEY – By Terry Gajraj

11/15/2017 – 8:43 pm

NOVEMBER is TOURISM AWARENESS MONTH in GUYANA

GUYANA FOLK SONGS MEDLEY – By Terry Gajraj

Terry Gajraj –  Published on Jan 31, 2014
Singer: Terry Gajraj, Music: Brian Chaitoe, Studio: JTS
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The Hollywood Sexual Harassment Saga  – By Yvonne Sam

11/15/2017 – 12:47 am

The Sexual Harassment Saga  – By Yvonne Sam

Is Hollywood in need of a boost— The Chickens have finally come home to roost.

While the tsunami of revelation of sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual behaviours swirls around Hollywood, it is worth mentioning that content unavoidably reflects the culture that creates it.   Silence further serves as complicity to the sordidity.

Suddenly and without warning the floodgates of Hollywood have been thrown wide open, and pouring out (even from between the cracks) like molten lava have been accusations and revelations of predatory sexual behavior. Name after name has been followed by shame after blame as the list grows with each beat of a female’s heart or unrequited male alarm charm.    Continue reading →

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Julius Benjamin Nathoo: A Principal for the Ages! – By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine

11/15/2017 – 12:35 am

PROFILE: Julius Benjamin Nathoo: A Principal for the Ages!

Dr. Dhanpaul Narine

– By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine

It was a sunny Thursday in June 1963. The day before, I was playing at Philadelphia Scots School pelting awara fruit from a tall tree and jumping rope with my friends. It was a blissful world, with no thought of the future.

My father appeared at the school,saw me hopping and skipping and put an end to it. “Tomorrow, you will be going to Saraswat High School,” he said. “I have spoken to Mr.Nathoo and he will take you.”

On Thursday, my cousin Latchman Sookraj and I journeyed to Saraswat.

Read more: Julius Benjami Nathoo – By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine

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Over 15,000 Scientists Just Issued a ‘Second Notice’ to Humanity. Can We Listen Now

11/15/2017 – 12:27 am
"Humanity is not taking the urgent steps needed to safeguard our imperiled biosphere," over 15,000 scientists warned in a letter published Monday. (Photo: NASA)

“Humanity is not taking the urgent steps needed to safeguard our imperiled biosphere,” (Photo: NASA)

by Andrea Germanos, – Common Dreams

Over 15,000 scientists hailing from more than 180 countries just issued a dire warning to humanity: “Time is running out” to stop business as usual, as threats from rising greenhouse gases to biodiversity loss are pushing the biosphere to the brink.

Reassessing warning issued 25 years ago, the “second notice” to humanity warns of “widespread misery and catastrophic biodiversity loss” unless business-as-usual is upended.

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GOINVEST – Seminar on Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships – Nov 20-21, 2017

11/15/2017 – 12:19 am

Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest)
Invitation to Seminar on Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships

The Guyana Office for Investment is hosting four (4) half-day Seminars to introduce local businesses to the development of joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

he Seminars will be held at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown on November 20th and 21st, 2017 as follows:
Session 1  -November 20th    08:30hrs – 12:30 hrs
Session 2 – November 20th    13:30hrs – 16:30 hrs
Session 3 – November 21th     08:30hrs – 12:30 hrs
Session 4 – November 21th     13:30hrs – 16:30 hrs

The Seminars will provide introductory information on how to evaluate and cultivate strategic partnerships. Presentations will also be given on the legal and financial basics relevant to the development of joint ventures and alliances.

Interested persons are asked to contact GO-Invest at 190 Camp & Church Streets, Georgetown or call 592 227 0653/592 225 0658 to register, stating the preferred session.

Please note that persons need only attend one session.

Deadline for Registration is Friday, November 17th, 2017.

Chief Executive Officer
Guyana Office for Investment
190 Camp and Church Streets
Georgetown, Guyana

Download document: Ad for Joint Venture Seminar

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