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President extends ‘olive branch’ on 47th Independence Anniversary : …in nation’s best interest

Pull Quote: ‘We should all feel justly elated over what we have accomplished…We have planned prudently, and we have carefully but boldly executed these plans’
“NOW is the time for us to show more maturity in our body politic; it is a time to put Guyana first; nothing should be done to jeopardize the welfare of our people and country.”This was the clarion call made by Head of State, Donald Ramotar, in his address to the nation last nigh

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At the National Park… : Colourful cultural programme sets tone to Independence Anniversary celebrations

THE Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport last night staged a memorable programme of cultural activities in celebration of Guyana’s 47th Independence Anniversary at the National Park, before thousands gathered to view events live and those viewing by television in their homes and other places.

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Windies carrying World T20vconfidence to Champions Trophy-Gibson

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC)-West Indies head coach Otis Gibson says the Caribbean cricketers will arrive in England for the Champions Trophy full of confidence on the strength of their triumph at the ICC T20 tournament last year.Gibson, playing down suggestions that the Windies could be under pressure to perform, says the success in Sri Lanka late last year, could instead provide a fillip. The Windies head coach was speaking at a news conference in Bridgetown yesterday afternoon as the squad

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Guyana comes first

I may not be around the next time we will be celebrating ‘it’. I am now 72 years of age and have had the privilege to be there 47 years ago (May 26, 1966) at the National Park when the British flag, the Union Jack was removed and our Golden Arrow Head was hoisted. And they embraced, yes, Cheddi and Forbes (ODO) hugged each other because at last we were free of the yoke of colonialism and imperialism.
At that time I was young, black, at 25

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Editorial

  • Time for better politics
    25.05.13 Letters >> Editorial

    As this nation marks its 47th  Independence Anniversary today, the  Government,

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WEATHER

Updated: 3:48 PM GYT on May 25, 2013
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