Category: Features

U.G. lecturer Michael Khan aims to rekindle appreciation for Guyanese folklore through the art of storytelling By Venessa Deosaran Michael Khan, who has an undying love for children and the arts, believes that in this industrialized age with high-tech computer gadgets traits of our cultural identity are constantly disappearing. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, he said that most of the youths nowadays have no understanding of their past and without understanding of Guyanese folklore their future will be emotionally limited. “Having an understanding of our folklores, oral…

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By Venessa Deosaran The Deaf Association of Guyana (DAG), formerly known as Deaf in Guyana, embraces their vision that members of the deaf community play a positive and integral role in national development. Speaking with the vice-president, Quincy Richards told Guyana Times Sunday Magazine that DAG’s mission is to help deaf persons achieve their full potential and to improve the socioeconomic well-being of members of the deaf community. DAG is a non-governmental organisation and was registered under the Friendly Societies Act in 2010. Its present office bearers are: Sabine McIntosh,…

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The Johanna Cecilia Learning Resource Centre in Essequibo has, for more than 10 years, empowered women by teaching them various life skills. This has led to their increased independence and ultimately, they have become breadwinners in their homes By Venessa Deosaran The Johanna Cecilia Learning Resource Centre was founded in 2000 by Doodnauth Singh, chairman, and his wife, coordinator, Parbittie. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Singh said he wanted to start a group in the Essequibo area for the development of his community and to teach a…

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By Venessa Deosaran Driven with a burning desire to serve and provide for the needs of others, the selfless ladies of the Inner Wheel Club of Georgetown work relentlessly to raise funds to fulfil their goals. In an interview with Maylene Davis, one of the founding presidents, she said the club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown and was formed by the wives of Rotarians. It now has been extended to include close relatives of club members. Inner Wheel was chartered March 16, 1985, but their first meeting…

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By Venessa Deosaran  La Grande Lessive, French for ‘great laundry’, is a one-day international art event. It was born from the idea of hanging out clothes after washing, thus opening the way to a new approach to art exhibition. This event has grown into an art phenomenon, which is conceived as a means to tighten social links and trigger an interest and a desire to create art. No professional skills are required. For the first time in Guyana, the event took place at the Georgetown International Academy Basketball Court located…

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The Kanuku Mountain Community Representative Group has responded to the call to be guardians of that area, protecting and preserving ancient indigenous traditions and the environment By Venessa Deosaran The natural resources of the Kanuku Mountains and the surrounding area have been used in a sustainable manner by the Wapishana and Macushi people for many years. These indigenous groups have been stewards of this area for hundreds of years, and their wise use of the resources have contributed to the maintenance of the rich natural heritage of this landscape. The…

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By Venessa Deosaran  Guyana-born international artist Frank Bowling is famous for his work, which reflects his love for abstract painting and also image fascination with colour, composition and scale. Bowling, born February 29, 1936 in British Guiana, moved to England in 1950 to complete his high school education. He had ambitions of becoming a writer and poet following his National Service obligations in the Royal Air Force, but he soon turned to art, receiving his art education at different art institutions in England. In 1959, he won a scholarship to…

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By Venessa Deosaran To preserve Guyana’s bird community and our natural heritage through stimulating an interest in the environmental field is Gajendra ‘Andy’ Narine’s mission. With this in mind, Andy founded the Guyana Amazon Tropical Bird Society (GATBS) in January, 2003. It was officially registered May 24, 2005 under the friendly societies act, to protect Guyana’s birds. The society is a charitable, non-governmental entity. “I’m a school dropout, and went to Bartica to learn to make jewellery. I returned to Georgetown after a few years and opened a jewellery shop.…

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By Venessa Deosaran Coconut bi-products, puppets made from recycled juice boxes, invisible ink, and students bedecked in white coats explaining their innovations, were all highlights at the Region Four Department of Education’s biannual ‘Science, Technology and Mathematics Fair’ held at Diamond Secondary School on the East Bank of Demerara. The two-day event opened on March 13 at the school, where more than 39 nursery, primary and secondary schools exhibited projects showcasing their concepts of the fair’s theme, “Science, Mathematics and Technology: Unlocking Potentials for Green Societies.” Various primary and secondary…

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By Venessa Deosaran Hard tackling, strategic footwork and upper-body strength are just a few features describing acclaimed Yamaha Caribs rugby champion MVP Grace Jarvis. The epitome of determination and perseverance, she has gracefully yet aggressively proven she has what it takes to be a champion. However, Grace’s introduction to rugby came as a surprise even to her, as she never viewed herself as a competitive woman. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Grace revealed that she hails from the north-west region village of Moruca where she was schooled,…

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