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Guyana’s Rich Culinary Tradition (Poem)

Guyana is known for its especially delicious and tasty foods. As someone who has traveled well, I can attest to the fact that Guyana boasts one of the world’s richest culinary blend. Our snacks are especially tasty and unrivaled in the world. On many occasions, when I spent a long time out of Guyana, I found myself craving for Guyanese snacks such as eggball, bara, poulourie, etc, and also Guyanese food such as dhal and rice which is not known in some parts of the world. In these cases, I had to make them on my own or teach my foreign friends how to make them for me. One time, I had to ask friends from Guyana to traffic a few bottles of casareep from Guyana to the south of Brazil for me.

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Guyana’s Tapestry (Poem)

The country of Guyana, South America has a rich history of cultural and ethnic diversity. Although the indigenous peoples were here first, it wasn’t until European settlement and colonization that Guyana started its journey as a civilized nation. Despite the brutal smear of slavery, British contribution to the development of Guyana and other Caribbean nations has paved the way for a bright future. Here is a poem written by Guyanese born author Patrick Carpen which elaborates on the theme of Guyana’s rich heritage forged through its tapestry of six ethnic groups united as one.

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The Real Reason Guyana Cannot be Hit by a Hurricane

To say “never” is a bold statement, and it is certainly not advisable. After all, we live in a world where anything is possible, and the bible reiterates that, “all things are possible with God.” Nevertheless, what I wish to express by this headline is that the chances of the populated areas of Guyana being hit by a hurricane is so infinitesimally small that we may very well consider it a near-impossibility. While nothing is impossible, we can say that it is highly improbable.

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Essequibo Belongs to Guyana: Here are the Facts

Under the Geneva Agreement, the following were pursued by Guyana and Venezuela: Four (4) years (1966-1970) of meeting through a Mixed Commission involving bilateral talks between Guyana and Venezuela, a twelve (12) year moratorium (with the purpose of allowing both governments to promote cooperation and understanding while the border claim was in abeyance) and twenty years (1989 – 2017) of the Good Offices Process, under the aegis of the United Nations Secretary General (a process that allowed for bilateral discussions on a resolution of the controversy in the presence of the Secretary General’s personal representative).

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Labor Day is Observed on May 1st Each Year

Guyana, like other countries around the world, dedicate the 1st of May each year to pay homage to the hard work of the citizens of the country. On May 1st, each year, all businesses, banks, schools, etc. are closed, and the President addresses the nation paying particular attention to the upbuilding of the working class and those who toil relentless to enrich this great land of ours.

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National Songs of Guyana

Here is a compilation of national songs of Guyana, as well as other patriotic songs or songs by famous Guyanese which are not necessarily classified as a national song. These include the National Anthem, Guyana the Free, on the banks of the Kako River, My Native Land, and A Poet’s Prayer.

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An Overview of the Country of Guyana

Guyana is a beautiful country located in the continent of South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the south, Suriname to the East, Venezuela to the west, and the Atlantic ocean to the north. It is the only country in South America with English as its official language. However, although English is the official language of Guyana, the Creolese dialect is more widely spoken than English in everyday conversations.