US announces permanent expedited entry program for international travellers

WASHINGTON, USA — US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano on Monday announced the publication of a final rule that would establish Global Entry — a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) voluntary initiative, which allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers to streamline the international arrivals and admission process at airports for [...]

Trinidad: Carnival 2012, bigger and better than ever

$43.5 Million has already been given to the various interest groups for Carnival 2012 and another $53 million was approved by Cabinet to cover additional expenses to ensure masqueraders, performers and audiences have the best experience. Minister Peters also advised that Caribbean Airlines has confirmed 220,000 visitors expected for 2012.

Guyanese American Author Christopher Persaud Publishes Novel, Refutes The Da Vinci Code

Xlibris author Christopher Persaud is a man of conviction whose book refuting the theories put forward by Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, won the 2010 Christian Choice Book Awards. The public’s reaction to Persaud’s book The Da Vinci Code Revisited: A Conclusive Refutation of the Widespread, Sinister Lie, has been encouraging and he continues [...]

The Forgotten Body Parts that Show your True Age

When plotting out our daily beauty routine, most of us will focus a majority of our efforts on the face. And rightfully so, because it is our face that is the first thing people notice when looking at us and judging our age and status in society. Meaning, if your face is worn and weathered, [...]

Keeping Moisturized Through The Winter

As winter hits and we find ourselves spending more hours indoors, there are certain changes we can make in our health and beauty routine to keep our skin in tip top shape. With plummeting temperatures and humidity levels, we all realize the increased need for additional moisturizers for our skin and lips. Most of us [...]

Stella Ramsaroop introduces the S4 Foundation An organization to promote Sisterhood in Guyana

Georgetown, Guyana, January 08, 2012:Stella Ramsaroop, women’s issues columnist for Stabroek News, would like to introduce her new project, Stella’s Sisterhood of Support and Service (S4) Foundation. It is Stella’s aspiration to promote the continued development of Sisterhood in Guyana through the S4 Foundation to create a network of women who are committed to helping [...]

USA repeatedly shipped arms supplies to Egyptian security forces

Data obtained by Amnesty International shows that the US has repeatedly transferred ammunition to Egypt despite security forces’ violent crackdown on protesters. A shipment for the Egyptian Ministry of Interior arrived from the US on 26 November carrying at least seven tons of “ammunition smoke” – which includes chemical irritants and riot control agents such [...]

London 2012 organizers must not forget Bhopal disaster

Amnesty International has urged London’s Olympic organizers not to forget the victims of the Bhopal disaster as they award a lucrative contract for the Games to the Dow Chemical Company. Dow owns Union Carbide Corporation (UCC), the company that held a majority share in the Indian subsidiary that owned and operated the UCC plant responsible [...]

Dr Michael Abboud MD Brooklyn OBGYN Launches New Website.

Michael Abboud MD is a practicing OBGYN in Brighton Beach Brooklyn. His practice is dedicated to G-Spot Enhancement, vaginal rejuvenation, laser hair removal, stretch marks & scar management, chemical peels, rosecea, facial fillers, liposuction, cellulite reduction, weight loss, vein removal and osteopathic manipulation. To accommodate his patient’s multilingual needs, Dr Abboud is fluent in Russian [...]

34-24-36 Delivers the Perfect Fit Clothing for Women

34-24-36 is the old Hollywood glamour era revisited, with a modern flair for today’s women. In December 2010 Guyanese/American fashion designer, Sarah Bacchus launched 34-24-36, a sophisticated line of clothing for women. The 34-24-36 brand is made up of designs that are carefully considered and passionately made by artisans, with a distinctive goal, to give [...]

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