The NYPD does not understand Guyanese culture. They cannot understand why someone would stash their life savings at home. Yet many Americans are doing just that in this new economic downturn. This leads to a double crime, an almost perfect crime where the victim gives their money away instead of being robbed. Then comes insult to injury. The callous NYPD cops that call the victim a liar, because they do not believe them and refuse to investigate because, of course, the victim just another immigrant.

"SLINGSHOT" – A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS A Short Biography by Dr. Parbudyal Singh

Professional Guyanese accountant, Amy Ramdass, who lives in Canada, recently published a hefty book of poetry.<br /> <br />

Preserving our literary heritage Janet Almelu Naidu by Petamber Persaud

.JANET Naidu’s first book of poems, WINGED HEART, published in 1999 was short-listed in the 2000 Guyana Prize for Literature competition. At that time, the shortlist in that category comprised of three entries only with John Agard winning in the best book of poetry category and Maggie Harris the best first book of poetry.