Entries from January 01-03, 2021
VIDEO: BUSINESS: The world’s Largest Exporters – View the changes from1970 to 2019
- This is a very interesting video.
- It highlights the changing trade patterns over the last 50 years. See the rapid rise of China over the last 15 years.
- China’s ascendancy as the MOST POWERFUL TRADING NATION has been a shock to the USA and European countries.
- It will be interesting to see the statistics for 2000 and onwards as the COVID-19 Pandemic affects all nations.
- Pause and examine the video carefully to see when the major changes occur.
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OPINION: Living Without CITGO: Why Venezuela May Lose Its Crown Jewel
The decision of renewing the license that would save the company from falling into the hands of its creditors depends on one man. That man has his mind on other issues, and his name is Donald Trump
Pilar Navarro | Caracas Chronicles
On October, 16th, judge Katherine Polk Failla of the U.S. District Court Southern District Of New York, issued a decision declaring that the PDVSA 20 bond is legal, valid, and enforceable, which means holders can pursue recovery against the 50.1% of the CITGO Holding shares committed as collateral. This is an important step in the creditors’ long race to obtain the Venezuelan crown jewel: CITGO. Continue reading →
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Linden Fund (LFU) Welcomes Cohort 3 in its Scholarship for Success Program
LFU Welcomes Cohort 3 in its Scholarship for Success Program
Earlier in December 2020, LFU welcomed its 3rd Cohort (2020-2021) of seven incoming students to its Scholarship for Success program, which was renamed in honor of our late founding member and longtime Board member, Eustace “Sammy” David in 2020.
The scholarship program, which began in the 2018-2019 school year, supports one deserving student, starting from Grade 7, from each of the seven secondary schools in Linden and Kwakwani for their five years in high school.
READ MORE: Cohort 3 – 2020-2021 SfS program COLLAGE
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GUYANA: WEATHER: High waves with above normal high tides expected
Synopsis: 8 m/s to 12 m/s winds are currently being observed in the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Guyana’s coast. These windy conditions are expected to continue through Monday 4 
January, 2021.
Associated conditions: These high winds are generating north-easterly to easterly waves with heights in excess of 3.0 m in open waters and with periods between 9 s and 12 s. The highest waves, in excess of 3.5 m (9 ft – 11 ft), are expected beginning tonight through Sunday afternoon. Continue reading →
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OPINION: My Favourite Photographs of 2020 – By Francis Quamina Farrier
Walking southward on the pavement of the Avenue of the Republic in Georgetown, I observed this English tourist taking a photograph of the statue of Queen Victoria which is in the forecourt of the High Court. That was a perfect scenario for me. Click, and this moment is forever frozen in time, which no doubt will please the hearts of members of the Guyana Tourism Authority. (Photo by Francis Q. Farrier)
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OPINION: The Guardian View of Brexit: A Tragic National Error
Editorial | The Guardian UK
Britain is now out of the EU. But this is a day of sadness, not of glory, for we shall always be part of Europe
“And The Answer Is – We’re Out.” Four and a half years have passed since the BBC’s David Dimbleby pronounced the result of Britain’s EU referendum. At 11pm on 31 December, his words became finally and fatefully true. The United Kingdom is now no longer part of the European Union or subject to its rules. We have closed the door and walked away. We are on our own. We’re out. Continue reading →
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CUISINE: What’s cooking this holiday? – By Cynthia Nelson
By Cynthia Nelson – Stabroek News – December 5, 2020
Editor’s Note: A bit late for Christmas but I thought you would like what Cynthia wrote about a month ago, and also view some of her previous cuisine articles at the end of this entry.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve stumbled into December trying to keep my balance. In many ways, this year is like me being outdoors in a wide open space, standing still, the world whizzing by in big blurry images. Continue reading →
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MUSIC VIDEO: Reggae EverLasting Love Songs – Mixtape Mix by djeasy
100% Reggae EverLasting Love Songs Mixtape – mix by djeasy
Two Hours of Non-stop Reggae Love Songs…. ENJOY THE MEMORIES
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VIDEO: The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
VIDEO: The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
The World in 2021 will start to look beyond covid-19: to the launch of an asteroid-smashing space probe, the next step in the fight against climate change and China’s supremacy at the box office. Here are five stories to watch out for listed below: . Continue reading →
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MUSIC VIDEO: Auld Lang Syne with Sing Along Lyrics | Happy New Year Song
MUSIC VIDEO:
Auld Lang Syne with Sing Along Lyrics | Happy New Year Song
MUSIC VIDEO:
Auld Lang Syne with Sing Along Lyrics | Happy New Year Song
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Also check out the RECIPES on Guyanese Online.. Here are some links:
1. Cuisine: Recipes for Some Guyanese delicacies for the Christmas season
2. RECIPES From Guyana and the Caribbean – From Guyana Outpost archive
3. Guyana Recipes by Zorinaspice – 43 videos – autoplay