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NY-based Guyanese rally against closing of Richmond Hill HS annex
BY VISHNU BISRAM Guyanese-American parents and students in the greater Richmond Hill community of Queens are opposing the New York City Department of Education (DoE) plan to close an annex for incoming freshmen (students) of the Richmond Hill High School. The school is located at … [Read More...]
Justice Kennard says Bourda proposal should be pursued
BY MICHAEL YOUNGE Former Chancellor of the judiciary and sport administrator, Cecil Kennard said he would welcome any well thought out and structured attempt to create a Bourda sports academy and stadium at the facilities of the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and the Georgetown … [Read More...]
“We are going back to parliament with anti-money laundering bill” – Luncheon
Government will be re-tabling the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/ CFT) and the firearms amendment bills, among several pieces of legislation voted down by the combined opposition when the House meets again next Thursday. Speaking specifically on the AML/ CFT … [Read More...]
‘No record of U.S couple’s adoption application’ – Greene
An American couple in Knoxville, Tennessee have started a fundraising drive in their hometown to complete the adoption of a child from Guyana, but the Director of the Child Care and Protection Agency in Guyana, Ann Greene is maintaining that the agency which overlooks all adoptions has “absolutely … [Read More...]
News
Berbice sex worker ‘choked’ to death – autopsy
As investigations continue into the murder of Nandkumar Poonwassie, also called “Darshanie”, who was found dead on Tuesday at Port Mourant, Corentyne Berbice; B Division Commander Brian Joseph on Friday revealed that the police are hunting for a suspect. The commander added that based on reports … [Read More...]
Granger calls for ‘national approach’ to deal with city’s garbage crisis
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is calling on the government to implement a Solid Waste Management Plan to effectively deal with the gigantic garbage problem plaguing the entire nation, but especially the country’s capital city. The call was made by APNU’s leader David Granger on Friday … [Read More...]
Ministry undertaking major drainage works in city
The Public Works Ministry on Friday embarked on a major exercise designed to alleviate drainage problems in Georgetown, especially in the Lodge, Charlestown, Wortmanville, Albouystown and Queenstown areas. The clean-up entailed the clearing of blocked drains, and removal of vegetation and garbage … [Read More...]
Over 450 East Coast residents benefit from OLPF
Despite the heavy rainfall last Wednesday, residents of Buxton and surrounding communities gathered in large numbers at the Tipperary Hall, in Buxton to receive their laptops as the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) programme continued distribution in Region Four. More than 450 beneficiaries from … [Read More...]
Arts & Culture
Buxton Arts Theatre
A group of talented and vibrant dramatists, the Buxton Arts Theatre are adamant on showing that great talent can come out from a village that regularly faces stigmatization. The group of youths are … [Read More...]
History
Hermanus H Post and Plantation Le Resouvenir
Part III (Continued from July 7) The missionary John Wray’s arrival to fulfil Post’s desire to have the slaves taught religious education and to read and write brought much censure from other … [Read More...]
Fashion
Designer Holiday Wear
First Resort, a new line by Sonia Noel, depicts the easy, carefree and outgoing nature of Caribbean lifestyle, presented in breathing, eco-friendly and caressing textiles that capture the attitude of … [Read More...]
Sports
NEW GPC INC onboard with K& S football
As part of efforts to fulfill its corporate mandate, NEW GPC INC. on Tuesday aligned itself with the Kashif and Shanghai Secondary School football tournament, which is set for a grand kickoff shortly. NEW GPC INC., located at Farm, East Bank Demerara, has been onboard with Kashif and Shanghai for … [Read More...]
Canadian team Revamp, GCC Tigers and Hickers win DMW titles in Guyana
Canadian team Revamp Hockey Club completed their domination of the men’s division of the Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Hockey Festival in Guyana on Sunday evening by beating Trinidad’s Queen’s Park 4-0 in the final at the National Gymnasium, Georgetown. In addition, the vociferous … [Read More...]
Boxers ink contracts for historic ‘Linden Showdown’
All doubts have been removed and it’s now official. Professional boxers appearing on the Guyana Boxing Board of Control’s (GBBC) ProAm boxing card slated for Boxing Day (December 26), on Friday inked their contracts at the office of Abdool and Abdool Insurance Company in Georgetown. The card will … [Read More...]
Entertainment
Organic designs
Fashion designer Natasha David encapsulates the rich and vibrant culture of the indigenous people of Guyana in her newest collection. Natasha was born in Georgetown but grew up in a small village on the Venezuelan border called Imbotero where she received her primary school education. Her family … [Read More...]
Guyana creating waves at CARIFESTA celebrations
CARIFESTA XI picked up speed on Saturday with the start of the Grand Cultural Market where the participating countries set up booths in the literary, visual and culinary arts, and fashion displays. Guyana has the largest collection of booths. Other countries’ booths showcased displays of craft, … [Read More...]
Miss TT wins International Jamzone Pageant.
By Umadevi Bux - Trinidadian, Breige Wilson, 23, was early Wednesday morning crowned Miss Jamzone International after an exhilarating four-hour contest held at the National Cultural Centre. Meanwhile, Guyana’s Alicia Bess, 23, came in as first runner-up; Curacao’s Marvia Laurence, 28, as the … [Read More...]
Features
St. Peter’s Church Leguan
St. Peter’s Church was originally constructed December 9, 1827. However, it was replaced by the present structure on June 29, 1855, St. Peter’s Day. Prior to the erection of the first church, services were held under a clump of bamboo trees. On November 25, 1826 as recorded by the pencil minute … [Read More...]
Blending heritages
Singer, arranger and composer, U.S.-based Guyanese Radha Singh is a music maestro who, embracing many heritages, also stays true to her own Radha Singh was born into the world of theatre. She began performing at just three years old, and was a member of the Messenger Group, a music, poetry and … [Read More...]
White Chapel on a Hill
In Santa Rosa stands the well-known Santa Rosa Mission, also known as “White Chapel on a Hill”. It serves now for more than 100 years not only as a religious building but as a significant part of the Santa Rosa community, keeping it together. In an interview with Jean Rodrigues, a resident of … [Read More...]
Travel & Tourism
Experience Jordan Falls
At some 900 ft, the rarely-visited Jordan Falls is a spectacular sight to see. It is not a single- drop falls but cascades down a series of steep steps. Located some eight miles from the Maipaima Eco-Lodge in Nappi, the falls are not easily accessed. The arduous hike takes roughly five hours; … [Read More...]
Guyana – A place to visit in 2014
National Geographic Traveller magazine announced this month its annual ‘Best of the World’ list, featuring 20 destinations plus a bonus readers’ choice destination to visit in 2014. The list reflects what’s authentic, culturally rich, sustainable and superlative in the world of travel … [Read More...]
Welcome to Shulinab
Shulinab is an Amerindian community in South Central Rupununi, Region Nine. Also known as Macushi Village, Shulinab is located on the main South Savannah road about 35 miles south of Lethem and about 12 miles southeast of Parikwarinawa village. Shulinab has a population of approximately 500 … [Read More...]
