2011 – Page 137 – Guyana Times International

President, Trotman join hands, urge unity, God’s blessing for Guyana

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

At the National Park on the evening of April 03rd, President Bharrat Jagdeo took his plea for love and unity in Guyana, embracing Alliance For Change (AFC) leader Raphael Trotman at the mega gospel concert with guest recording artiste American William McDowell and his band. Local gospel artistes also participated in that concert, and a mammoth crowd was in attendance. After a brief chat with McDowell and his team during a courtesy visit at State House earlier in the day, the president delivered on his promise to attend the concert;…

“The Road – a Patamona dream” launched

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– highlights the beauty of Guyana, which lies in the interior – Jagdeo A book entitled “The Road – a Patamona dream” was launched on evening of Friday, April 01st, by Ministerial Advisor Harripersaud Nokta as a chronicle to capture and share his years of experience while travelling in the interior of Guyana. At the launching, which took place at the International Convention Centre at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, Nokta, a former Local Government and Regional Development Minister, said that the book, which is dedicated to the memory of the…

Man’s head crushed by tractor on Water Street

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

On Monday, April 04th, a 74-year-old man had his head crushed by a Mayor and City Council tractor as it headed to offload goods on Water Street, Georgetown. Eyewitnesses said that the man, identified by police as Compton Lacon, stumbled and fell alongside the tractor whilst the machine was still in motion, causing his demise. When Guyana Times International arrived on the scene, a crowd was gathered around the limp corpse, which lay covered under a polypropylene bag (salt bag). Beside him lay a bag of groceries that he was…

ICC confirms 10-team events for next two World Cups

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The ICC has confirmed that the next two World Cups will be 10-team events. The 2015 staging of the premier 50-Over tournament will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand; and the 2019 World Cup will be played in England. Haroon Lorgat, the ICC’s chief executive, hinted that the competition could revert to the 1992 format, wherein each team plays the other in a round-robin league, and the top four make it to the semi-finals. “We haven’t quite started on designing the format,” Lorgat said. “I seem to recall that,…

Bobby Valentino to perform at ‘Easter Fest’

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Among the list of reggae, soca, chutney and R&B artistes slated to perform at ‘Easter Fest,’ on April 23 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, is R&B singing sensation Bobby Wilson, aka “Bobby Valentino”. The other artistes who will be performing at Easter Fest include Spice, Beenie Man, Khago, Mahendra Ramkellawan, Terry Gajraj, and two other international artistes who are yet to be revealed to the public. The event is promoted by ‘L’ Brothers Entertainment out of New York. Who is Bobby Valentino? Bobby Wilson, aka Bobby Valentino, was born…

Events in NY & Guyana Pepperpot

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Events in NY Guyana Day Celebration: Sunday 15th May 2011 at 3.30 pm at the Performance Arts, Yorks College, QueensGT Paradise Dance: 23rd April 2011, at Rose Garden: 4224 Church AvenueFirst Class dance: Friday 15th April 2011 Let us know about your upcoming events: 718-849-2030 Recipe – Pepperpot Ingredients: Serves: 12 Yields: One (1) pot 1lb stewing beef or 1lb beef brisket 1lb pork trotters (or cow’s heels, optional) ½ lb pig’s tail (optional) ½ cup Amerindian seasoning (cassareep) 1 hot red pepper 1 cinnamon stick (1 inch…

UN says 1.6M people carry HIV in Latin America, Caribbean

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) says there are approximately 1.6 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean carrying the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that can cause the deadly disease AIDS. In releasing the findings of a new report for the state of HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS Regional Director Cesar Nunez said the region has not registered any improvement in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. He urged governments to increase efforts to combat the spread of HIV, suggesting that work should be focused on prevention among younger…

Grenada assumes OAS presidency

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Grenada has assumed the presidency of the Permanent Council of the Organisation of American States (OAS). Its acceptance speech has highlighted the need to maintain the integrity and stability of the region. Grenada’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Gillian Bristol, succeeded Carmen Lomellin of the United States. She will hold the position for the next three months. At a brief ceremony on Friday, the Grenadian diplomat made reference to the relation between development and security, asserting that “it is a happy coincidence that El Salvador has chosen the topic…

Barbados needs to explore and develop niche tourism

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

A lunchtime lecture was held recently at the headquarters of the Barbados Democratic Labour Party under the theme ‘Tourism Paradigm: Developing the Niche’. During that event, former Senator and Chief Executive Officer of Alternative Extreme Vacations Inc., Damien Griffith, delivered a passionate address. The main concern, he stressed, was that Barbados needed to explore and develop niche tourism areas, such as family, youth, spiritual interest, and baby boomers. Griffith said that Barbados was at a crossroads and needed to investigate these niche markets, because tourism was impacted by the recession.…

Regional researchers, scientists to meet in Guyana

April 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Caribbean researchers and scientists will present papers ranging from the HIV/AIDS pandemic to the effects of flooding, to respiratory illnesses, at a major health conference here this month, Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has confirmed. The Caribbean Health Research Council’s (CHRC) 56th Annual Research Conference will take place during April 14-16. CHRC Director Dr Donald Simeon said it provides opportunity to share research findings with persons who can actually use research. “The CHRC is about the promotion of evidence to guide policymakers, programme managers and care providers in terms of…