Category: Features

Walter Roth proved to be a conscientious man though not without some controversy, and a man of his times. He arrived in British Guiana in 1907 as medical officer and government stipendiary magistrate, with the title Protector of Indians of the Pomeroon, North West district, having left Queensland, Australia in 1906 where he was first given the title Northern Protector of Aborigines in 1898 and later Chief Protector up to 1906. It was in Australia that Roth first came in for some criticism, facing increasing hostility from white settlers for…

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By Indrawattie Natram   It is often said that a single act of kindness can change someone’s world. This statement is indeed true, and has been displayed by Zara Realty Donor Team, an overseas-based Guyanese company that has indeed defined what serving humanity is about. The company, which comprises many Guyanese, has pooled its resources to help other Guyanese in the Information Technology field. Today, many persons from Essequibo, Berbice and Demerara are reaping the benefits. The company’s recent commitment to Guyana was the opening of its third state-of-the-art computer\video…

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The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) on Thursday launched the 2014 edition of the Explore Guyana magazine at Cara Lodge, Quamina Street, Georgetown. The magazine seeks to promote the local tourism sector. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, who addressed the gathering, spoke glowingly about the sector. “The biggest improvements in the future will come from the tourism sector and the new tourism sector is one identified by the government for great growth and contribution for our country.” Prime Minister Hinds said government has been collaborating with the private sector…

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Using art as a vehicle of self-expression, children from all walks of life recently converged at the Georgetown Seawall to speak out against violence, abuse and discrimination. The activity was held Nov 23 at the Georgetown Seawall between Pere Street and Vlissengen Road. It was hosted by the Guyana Equality Forum (GEF) in collaboration with the Guyana Girl Guides Association, Youths for Guyana, Youth Challenge Guyana, the interim Guyana National Youth Council and Society against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD). GEF is a network of civil society groups working cohesively to…

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Jewellery designer Kim Evelyn taps into her talents and finds her independence KC Creations, founded by Kim Evelyn started off as a challenge and ended up being a career, and is now well on its way to becoming a top fashion brand. KC Creations is an exquisite brand with an abundance of beautifully hand-crafted jewellery. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Evelyn recalled one of her daughters, who, after purchasing a beautiful pair of earrings, asked Evelyn if she could make one like it. Evelyn examined it and…

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Overseas-based Guyanese artist Enid Deserie Lorrimer relives her Guyanese experiences through her art Although artist Enid Deserie Lorrimer migrated to Canada many years ago, memories of growing up in Linden, along the Demerara River, burns brightly in her mind; through her art, she gets to relive those wonderful moments. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Lorrimer recalled that art was a subject offered to her at the G.C.E ‘O’ level examinations. Sporadically, after completing high school, Lorrimer recollected attempting to contribute to the world of acrylic painting and…

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BY VAHNU MANIKCHAND   The Tourism Ministry’s “Romancing the Fort” dinner saw an excellent turn out as couples, families, friends and even co-workers stepped out on an intriguing trip which they will remember for the rest of their lives. Romancing the Fort was held at Fort Island, the home of Fort Zeelandia in the Essequibo River, on the lawns of the Court of Policy on Saturday. The trip was inclusive of a tour of the island and performances by the Tradewinds, Dave Martins and Friends. Over 100 persons made the…

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It was a quiet Christmas Eve night with just the whispers of a light drizzle, when Old Joseph was called out to empty the garbage from several houses with his horse cart. He was the odd-job man of the small village. But Old Joseph didn’t mind, he was past 70 years old and needed the income, as meagre as it was. His horse was perhaps also a pensioner in horse years – neither old Joseph nor the villagers were sure. But the two were inseparable, always seen around the village…

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By Petamber Persaud   On Friday Nov 22, 2013, the book, “An Introduction to Guyanese Literature”, written by Petamber Persaud, was launched in a special room of the National Library. That room houses the IT Section and a number of book collections and artefacts. It was named in honour of the first librarian of the National Library, Ms Emily Murray, who served the institution from 1909 to 1940. It was a fitting place to launch such a book because the beginnings of the book started with the library which was…

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Moving away from the label, ‘ex-pageantry candidate,’ professional make-up artist Renee Chester-Thompson is working diligently to make a name for herself as a successful and strong entrepreneur. Renee first attended South Ruimveldt Primary then graduated from School of the Nations. Her range of activities covers dancing, poetry, drama, track and field events, basketball, singing, playing the drums for church, modelling, debating, gardening, photography and painting. She is an artistic and ambitious individual who is very proud of her achievements in poetry – her first love. She was awarded the second…

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