Year: 2013

Guyana’s wild scenery

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Guyana boasts an irresistible combination of fascinating and breathtaking natural beauty, pristine rainforests, immense waterfalls, and amazing wildlife, blended with a vibrant indigenous culture and diverse rich heritages. Matt Hallett, a graduate student of the Miami University’s Institute for the Environment and Sustainability (IES), considers himself very honoured to see this natural beauty on a daily basis. Matt is continuously researching and exploring Guyana’s biodiversity for many years. He is also an affiliate of the Rupununi Learners Inc. and has been volunteering his time and knowledge towards returning the favour…

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Our language heritage

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According to ‘Ethnologue, Languages of the World’, the number of individual languages listed for Guyana is 17. Of these, 14 are living and 3 are extinct. Of the living languages, 2 are institutional, 7 are in trouble, and 5 are dying. Guyana’s national language is English, the language used in education, work, mass media, and government at the national level – an inheritance of our British colonial history; while Guyanese Creole English, according to ‘Ethologue’, is the “De facto language of national identity”, spoken by 650,000 individuals of an estimated…

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Calabash art

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Artist Daniel Ramiah displays Guyana’s beauty on calabashes Walking along the pavement of Guyana Stores on Water Street, you will notice Guyanese artist Daniel Ramiah tirelessly engraving calabashes. Ramiah has been creating his artistic calabashes at the same location for more than 35 years now. When Guyana Times Sunday Magazine visited the artist in front of Guyana Stores, he was engrossed in engraving images of faces and Guyana’s beautiful wildlife, using his makeshift tools. The artist stated this is one aspect of his many artistic talents. He can also paint,…

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Comfortable casuals

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Guyanese designer Andrew Harris debuted his most comfortable casual collection, ‘AH Casuals’ at the recently-held elite fashion event, the Cayman Islands Fashion Week. The collection comprises eight new looks, which were fused with the designer’s ‘2013 Spring Summer Collection’, for a spectacular showcase on the event’s runway. Harris told Guyana Times Sunday Magazine that his collection “appeals to a younger audience and for those young at heart; it’s very modern, trendy and easy to wear, and dares men to be bold. “I will also launch the Andrew Harris Collection in…

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Multi-ethnic dolls to build self-esteem

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Guyanese-born businessman creates dolls that reflect a multi-ethnic world Noticing the obvious lack of dolls with various ethnic backgrounds in a market filled with blond-haired blue-eyed dolls at the time, U.S.-based Guyanese Percy Newsum embarked on a mission to provide a product that would exceed the expectations for the price, keeping in mind that its major role would be to give parents access to a product that would help build self-esteem in their children. Newsum was born and grew up in New Amsterdam. He attended Berbice High School, class of…

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Journalist traces horrific journey of Indian immigrants to Guyana

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Guyanese-American journalist Gautra Bahadur on Tuesday evening detailed the conditions endured by female indentured immigrants as she brought the curtains down on the Culture Ministry’s Commemorative Lecture Series on the arrival of Indians in Guyana. Before revealing the harsh conditions endured by Indian women who journeyed to Guyana, Bahadur said she has visited not only Guyana but India in a quest to excavate the truth on not only the conditions endured, but the significant roles played by women in the development of Guyana during this era. As she addressed the…

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Toronto-based Guyanese doctor, former boxing champ awarded UWI honours

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By Ravendra Madholall – The University of the West Indies (UWI) bestowed its prestigious annual Luminary Award on two outstanding Caribbean personalities at the recent gala fundraising event in Toronto. Both recipients, Guyanese Dr. Budhendra Doobay and former world boxing champ Lennox Lewis, expressed gratitude for the honour. Dr. Doobay is currently employed with the Niagara Health System as a surgeon, while Lewis is famed as a professional boxer. Elizabeth Buchanan-Hind, the Director of Advancement with the University, explained that the two awardees were recognised for their achievements and duly…

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Guyana’s forensic lab to be completed next month

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Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said last Friday that the forensic laboratory now under construction in Guyana is expected to be completed by June 17, while noting that the equipment for the lab has already arrived in the country. Speaking at the launching of the ‘ipaidabribe.gy’ initiative, Minister Rohee noted that the laboratory could not meet its May deadline; however, it will be completed in June. He noted that thus far there are at least 31 applications received for positions but only 21 positions, are available, and as such, an…

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Riverain communities share concerns, needs with Minister Whittaker

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Over the last weekend, several ministers of the Cabinet were in Region One with the intent of meeting and interacting with residents of several villages including those in the riverain areas. This outreach gave the residents the opportunity to hear about on-going developmental activities, while at the same time they were able to share their concerns. Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker visited St. Anselm, Lower Kaituma, Barima/ Koriabo, Savannah, Blackwater, Red Hill, Barabina and Unity Square. Similar concerns were raised at the meetings,…

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A gift of empowerment

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Christina Chung finds her calling in making beautiful cakes Overcoming years of self-doubt, cake maker Christina Chung has tapped into her natural talent to become one of newest professional cake decorators on the local scene. Although not having any formal artistic background or training, Christina is well on her way to becoming one of Guyana’s sought-after cake gurus. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Christina said she is passionate about creating fun and delicious cakes, which fuels her determination to be successful. “I just love baking. I have…

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