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Submitted by Maggie Reece on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 07:29

Guyanese in Manitoba Canada converts grain bin into livable home

After four years of planning, building and improvising, one Manitoba man has finally seen his dream of converting a grain silo into a livable home become a reality.

Suraj Persaud moved to Manitoba from Guyana more than 20 years ago, and in 2009 was inspired by his friends to build the unique home.

World

Submitted by Maggie Reece on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 15:06

Alissa Trotz receives President's Teaching Award - By Gavin Au-Yeung

Alissa Trotz is one of three recipients of the 2013 President's Teaching Awards

Alissa Trotz was named one of three recipients of the University of Toronto’s President’s Teaching Awards last week in recognition for her work with students at the Women and Gender Studies Institute and in the Caribbean Studies program.

Guyanese in Edutainment

Submitted by Pamela Snow on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:16

U.S. Peace Corps Guyana reunion

U.S. Peace Corps Guyana had a reunion for volunteers who served in Guyana from 1966 to 1968. The turnout was huge and there was a display of souvenirs that were collected during that era. The attendees were treated to a 50th anniversary video that was made in-country.

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Submitted by Pamela Snow on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:39

Gold price falls below $1,410: Will it re-test $1,350 this month?

Sell in May and go away. Gold investors seem have taken this financial maxim to heart, and have been dumping gold like never before.

Last month’s panic-selling saw the yellow metal crash through several support levels and crash-land at $1,335 per troy ounce on Tuesday, April 16.

Business

Submitted by Pamela Snow on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:52

The Public Interest with the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. David Granger

Hon. David Granger with Ms. Malika Ramsey

The Public Interest - Friday 10th May 2013.
Hon. David Granger leader of the Opposition Party the APNU speaks with Ms. Malika Ramsey.

This week's discussion focuses on the Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, his contribution to the struggles of the liberation movements in Southern Africa, and the Oliver Tambo Award.

Government & Politics

Submitted by Pamela Snow on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:20

First A350 XWB painting completed in Toulouse

Painting of the first A350 XWB “MSN001” was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on its route to first flight.