Black Cake – A Must-Have Christmas Delicacy
Whether it’s the tantalizing scent of pepperpot engulfing the home and even the neighbourhood, or that mouth-watering garlic pork begging to be sampled again and again, among the many savoury dishes that must be had during this time of year is that luscious black cake. Although black cake has over the years made [...]
Through the eyes of a death row inmate… 19 Christmases behind bars…will it ever end?
Pull quote: “On Christmas morning waking up in prison is nothing easy, the first thing that comes to your mind is family and friends. The next thing is the joy you are missing out on when you are behind these four walls. To be punishing on death row and in prison so long is [...]
Should I break with tradition in this Christmas issue?
I have been a newspaper commentator since 1988. I have done a Christmas article every year since then in the Stabroek News, Catholic Standard and the Kaieteur News. There has been no break in the tradition. Maybe this year I should move away from that. Heavy on my mind is the fact that we must [...]
Lonely season for miners and loggers
By Rabindra Rooplall The customary hustle and bustle for presents, the thought of a variety of mini-feasts, and a reassuring sense of togetherness and companionship causes persons to forget those who are removed from townships, and have relocated to the savannas and dense jungles of the interior locations in Guyana. Such is the life [...]
Another place like home for the holidays
By Dale Andrews They call it the Spice Isle, and for some reason, there appears to be some connection with Christmas and all the spicy food that goes with the celebrations. Maybe that is why Guyanese Indarpal Anirhode prefers to spend his Christmas in Grenada, which is arguably one of the most scenic islands in [...]
The year we killed Santa Claus
By Michael Jordan It’s my sister who did it. Not that she shot or stabbed him or pushed him off the roof when he was climbing down the chimney or anything like that, but what she did brought an instant end to Santa. I know I’m being overly dramatic but it did shake me up. [...]
A happy holiday for a special group of women
Members of the Mangrove Reserve Women’s Agriculture Producer group have much to smile about this Christmas. Just two months into their existence as an agro-processing group, the women have already tapped into the market – thanks to Christmas, the season of giving and sharing. That became a reality through purchases made by Digicel, one [...]
If only Christmas was one day earlier!
By Sharmain Grainger The Christmas Season had already set in and Russell had made plans; in fact he had made elaborate plans to spend the holidays. His plans entailed visiting his mother and for the first time taking with him the love of his life. Russell had met his sweetheart, Jennifer, almost two years ago, [...]
The elderly will never be left out – Christmas at the Palms
By Zena Henry “The Palms Geriatric Home celebrates Christmas like any other care-providing organization. We cater for our occupants and hope to continually provide services – especially during the festive season – that would sincerely indicate our dedication and appreciation for our elderly community.” A notion expressed by Mrs. Irene Thomas, a social worker attached [...]
WHEN DIPLOMATS SPEAK, POLITICIANS RESPOND
A very Merry Christmas to all the readers of the Kaieteur News. Santa Claus is the one who brings the nice presents. I am the bearer of tidings of concerns which will disturb your quiet Christmas morning, but not in that obnoxious way as those protestors who are taking to coming in front [...]
Priority: Saving the Sugarcane Industry
(The politicians are prioritising their concerns for next year. We resubmit the following on sugar, reminding them that the sugarcane industry is still our largest investment and must be given top priority. For those that are still whingeing about the Skeldon Expansion, we remind them that the genesis of the industry’s fall was [...]
Ptolemy Reid Rehab Centre celebrates Xmas in fine style
By Zena Henry With its main emphasis on children, hence the mission statement “to provide a national service for all the children of Guyana who need long- term physical rehabilitative care,” the bright and joyous faces of Guyana’s disabled little ones were not a surprise to me. “Their Christmas is always special, shared with [...]
Maintaining a tradition of giving… Isn’t ‘Kris Kringle’ a ‘Special Person’?
Aside from the Christ Child, who according to biblical accounts was born to save the world from total damnation, the only other being that can easily be credited as the most giving during this time of year is the legendary Kris Kringle. You see although from time immemorial it was the birth of the Christ [...]
Where are my Christmas cards?
By Leonard Gildarie From ever since a little boy recalling anything of significance, there are a couple things that stood out like a sore thumb. I remembered Enmore, an East Coast Demerara village which back in the early ‘80s was truly a sugar estate, with the siren announcing the start of the work shifts and [...]
A First Christmas with new bundles of joy
By Kristen Macklingam Christmas is the season of peace, love and joy, where families and friends reunite once more and loved ones create memories to last their lifetime. As this year comes to an end, there are many who are looking forward to celebrating this festive season in various ways such as attending parties, [...]
Christmas in a Muslim home
By Rehana Ahamad While I am not sure what Christmas is like in a majority of Muslim homes; in mine, it is not very different from those of the Christians. Our day’s activities also include praying, cooking, and giving thanks to God (Allah). There are also some party activities like dancing and singing. Every year [...]
The Turtle Dove
Turtle Doves are featured in the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, as the gift “my true love gives to me” on the second day of Christmas. If added cumulatively, by the end of the song, the recipient has been given 22. Perhaps because of Biblical references (especially the well-known verse from the Song of [...]
Expectations of a Guyanese Christmas
By Sasha Schultz This year for the first time Mona will be spending Christmas in Guyana. She grew up hearing her mother and uncle talk about what Christmas was like for them as young children and it always filled her with such wonderment that she just knew she had to spend at least one [...]
Beware of Immigration Service Providers who are not Attorneys
By: Attorney Gail S. Seeram, First and foremost, Merry Christmas to you and your family! Our office wishes you joy, peace and prosperity for the New Year! Beware of immigration service providers. Many of these unauthorized practitioners mean well. However, all too many of them are out to rip you off. This is against [...]
Some people really made my Christmas great
Today is a day that almost all Guyana worked and waited for all year. I know that in the United States people simply live for Thanksgiving. In Guyana, people live for Christmas. Everyone seems to go berserk; spending as though there is no tomorrow. I happened to be in the heart of the city and [...]
Despite setbacks, orphans do enjoy Christmas
For many, Christmas is the best time of the year but for orphans, Christmas is just like an ordinary day, when they sit patiently at their respective homes waiting for persons to bring them gifts and goodies. Many orphans would dream of spending the Christmas season with family members just like many others [...]
The Baccoo Speaks
Madness is the order of the day. First there were the fires, many more than people expected. Then there were the robberies that ended in fatality. There are still the accidents, all of which could have been avoided. One is going to be caused by a drunk driver who would spoil the holidays for [...]
From the Diaspora…OF CHRISTMAS PAST
By Ralph Seeram The music woke me up; it’s one o’clock in the morning. I am lying in bed in Kitty, Georgetown; it is very difficult to sleep in Georgetown if you are not accustomed to it. It is either dogs barking (the neighbour has five)or someone playing music or television too loud or [...]
Lillian Elliot still farms at 103
Longevity is certainly a special gift and while only a few would be bestowed with many years, it is a rarity that many would have the opportunity of becoming a centenarian. 103-year-old Lillian Elliot, of Mashabo, an Amerindian Community on the Essequibo Coast is indeed special. Aunt Lillian credits her longevity to God. She [...]
Pomeroon River claims teenaged boat captain
Almost two days before Christmas, the mighty Pomeroon River has claimed another life. According to reports, 19-year-old, Mark Narine, of Jacklow, Upper Pomeroon River, died by drowning after the wooden ballahoo he and two others were travelling in encountered some problems. Reports are that Narine, a gold miner who also performed the duties of [...]
