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Ramotar updates U.S.-based Guyanese
- says significant progress made in spite of challenges President Donald Ramotar’s first official visit to the United States included an address to US-based Guyanese at the Guyana Embassy, Washington D.C. last Sunday. The head of state pointed out that the country has moved forward in spite of … [Read More...]
N.Y. police searching for driver and car involved in hit and run accident
New York police are searching for the driver and car involved in a deadly hit-and-run accident in Richmond Hill in the wee hours of Sunday morning in which 47-year-old Rohan Singh, a Guyanese, was killed. Sources say that the hit and run accident occurred on Liberty Avenue and 108th Street in … [Read More...]
Poverty greatest threat to security
President Donald Ramotar on Tuesday called on governments to do more to "reduce poverty and inequality" because they pose "the greatest threat to democracy and security" in the region, and "can only be addressed through hemispheric cooperation", during an address to the Permanent Council of the … [Read More...]
News
QC student wins prestigious scholarship to study in Canada
Glinton Hanover, a student of Queen’s College has won a two-year, Cdn$ 80,000 ($ 16.5 million) scholarship to study at the Lester B Pearson College, Canada. In a release from the college, Hanover was among 15 Guyanese students who were interviewed in March for the one position available to a … [Read More...]
Relatives of TT murder suspect complain of harassment
– mother has no clue about son’s whereabouts By Bhisham Mohamed Three weeks have now elapsed since Ramesh Sookram, called Alvin, has been listed as a wanted man for the murder of 18-year-old Trinidadian Nikita Ramischand. But there has been no trace of the man who is said to have fled back … [Read More...]
Book on Guyanese and West Indians to be launched on May 26
By North American Correspondent A novel, ‘Daughters of the Empire’ focusing on Guyanese and other West Indians will be launched on Saturday May 26, 7 (PM) at the Faith Assembly Hall, 120-13 101 Avenue, Richmond Hill. The event is being organised by the Association of Artists and Writers … [Read More...]
Texila American University hoping to expand operations in Guyana
Texila American University (TAU) has plans to expand its services here even as it as promotes "education tourism". With an aim of 3000 students in five years, CEO Saju Bhaskar believes that Guyana’s economy could benefit significantly. The medical school which was established in September 2010 … [Read More...]
Sports
Regal XI dethrone Wolf’s Warriors
By: Melinda Bishundyal Regal XI evicted the mighty Wolf’s Warriors from their throne when they thrashed them by six wickets in the final of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company’s 10/ 10 Softball Competition at the National Stadium last Saturday night. In a jubilant atmosphere in … [Read More...]
Burnett ready for President/Jefford’s Track and Field Classic
International middle distance track star, Marian Burnett, arrived in Guyana from Florida late Monday night ready to represent her home turf where she started her illustrious career in the early 1990s at the President’s/Jefford Classic on Sunday. Burnett is familiar with the Mackenzie Sports Club … [Read More...]
Guyana’s third round World Cup Qualifiers launched
-Shabazz pleads for unity among Guyanese By Melinda Bishundyal The Golden Jaguars third round World Cup qualifying matches against Costa Rica, El Salvador and the powerful Mexico, was launched yesterday at the Princess Hotel with an intriguing ceremony. The ceremony was graced by several … [Read More...]
Entertainment
Elton ‘Coolie Bully’ Dharry
Elton ‘Coolie Bully’ Dharry came from humble beginnings and developed to the pinnacle of international boxing fame. The boxer was born in Essequibo on the island of Leguan on December 1, 1985. He … [Read More...]
Sonu Nigam thrills Guyanese fans at mega concert
Bollywood star Sonu Nigam rocked the National Stadium last Saturday night with his melodious voice, as he belted out songs his fans have come to know and love. The audience was treated to over three … [Read More...]
Prince JP
Joel Pharous, popularly known by his stage name ‘Prince Jp’, is a 23-year-old singing sensation and a talented songwriter. Born December 30, Joel grew up in West Ruimveldt but later moved to … [Read More...]
Features
Inspired by his homeland
U.S. based-Guyanese fine artist Dudley Charles’ work is an expression of events and images encountered in his life, reflecting the multicultural, multiracial society of the old and new world. It is his practice to work loosely on a floor, cutting and re-arranging materials on his canvas. Using … [Read More...]
The journey across the kala pani
Frightful shipwreck of coolies; two hundred and sixty lives lost (From the Friend of India, August 31, 1865) If any other argument were wanted to prove the necessity of the Indian government giving earnest attention to the coolie emigration trade, it is to be found in the tale of horrors with … [Read More...]
A history of exclusion and domination
Background We can begin to appreciate the pivotal role of the Police Force – which is today the most visible and ubiquitous symbol of the state - when we consider that this institution typically, has the sole authority to use force against the citizens of a country. The Indians that … [Read More...]
Travel & Tourism
A different adventure
Experienced guide and ‘old’ Lindener, Kenneth W. Simmons, is waiting to show you around the mining town of Linden. You would not only visit Linden’s historic symbol, the water wheel, but many … [Read More...]
Oases along the Linden highway
Guyana is known for its refreshing black water creeks along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, and many flock to the creeks on holidays or scorching, sunny weekends, just to spend time with family and … [Read More...]
An amazing piece of paradise
To the peach-coloured sand add a splash of Essequibo River copper brown, and then a dab of green for the shading trees, and you have a palette that is Baganara Island. A resort where you go to rest, … [Read More...]
