Month: June 2012

Congressional candidates jostle for votes in Tuesday’s Primary

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By North American Correspondent This Tuesday, June 26, is Primary Election day for those candidates seeking Congressional office.  Voting will be from 6:00am until 9:00pm in virtually all public schools and some libraries.  Observers are keenly watching the outcome of the 6th CD race that incorporates North Richmond Hill and parts of Jamaica where thousands of Guyanese are settled. Three candidates  – Rory Lancman (Jewish), Grace Meng (Chinese), and Elizabeth Crowley (Irish) – are vying for the open seat to replace retiring Congressman Gary Ackerman (Jewish). The candidates are jostling…

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APNU to table motion to reverse power hike in Linden

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The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) said before the hike in electricity tariff in Linden becomes reality, an effective programme for improving the economic conditions of the people of Region 10 must be undertaken by the government. The pronouncement by the coalition comes in wake of plans to table a motion in Parliament to reverse the increase in tariff hike. APNU parliamentary representatives of Region 10 are now drafting a motion to counteract the impending hike, which is scheduled for July 1. According to APNU Parliamentarian Renis Morian, “Our…

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More than 1075 get house lots in “One Stop Shop” exercise

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Hundreds of Guyanese families were on Thursday counting their good fortune as they moved one step closer to realising the dream of owning their homes through the Housing and Water Ministry’s ‘One Stop Shop’ exercise at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence. In his address to the beneficiaries, Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali said the process of building a brighter and better future for themselves and future generations was taken one step further. “It is a process that leads to strengthening of personal fulfillment and demonstrates the single most…

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Time to act

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Throw the rascals out The good citizens of Georgetown deserve better. The citizens of all Guyana deserve better. After all, this is our capital city, isn’t it? We’ve all seen Georgetown gradually sink into the “caddy and mud” from which it had been laboriously carved out – 200 years ago. Let’s not even mention that it had once earned the sobriquet “Garden City” – visitors might end up with such stitches from laughing, they might collapse.  That we have had the same mayor at City Hall since 1994 – Hamilton…

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Linden to pay more for power from July 1 – Dr Luncheon

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The Donald Ramotar administration will go ahead with its plans to hike electricity tariffs in Linden from July 1, Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon announced last Thursday. This latest announcement comes against the acrimonious fallout between the government and the combined opposition over several issues, some of which have landed them in court. The opposition had protested the increase when it was first announced back in March during the national budget and then there was a cooling-off period. It is unclear what moves the combined opposition will be making to…

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Soyini Fraser for Miss UN Pageant in Washington DC

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Twenty-two-year-old Soyini Fraser, who was crowned Miss Princess of the World 2011, will be representing Guyana in the upcoming Miss United Nations Pageant slated for Washington DC between July 5 and 8. During the event, Fraser will be involved in various photo shoots and the preliminary competitions. The coronation of the queen is set for July 7, followed by a dinner and farewell cocktail reception on July 8. Fraser expressed her excitement to be a part of the event and hopes to make Guyana proud. Her national costume is designed…

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12 to compete for Jamzone ‘Queen of the Crown’

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In about a month’s time, the new Miss Guyana Jamzone will be crowned. However, this ambassador will not be selected via conventional methods. Twelve local girls will share one mansion for a month and complete weekly challenges on the first “Queen of the Crown” reality show. This competition will be featured on national television. Before the first episode airs, Guyana Times International Entertainment is pleased to give you details of the lucky 12 who will battle for the crown and Gy$1,000,000 cash prize.

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Lelannie Persaud

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Lelannie Persaud is a talented and intelligent young woman who hails from Herstelling on the East Bank of Demerara, Lelannie attended the West Ruimveldt Primary and then graduated to Queen’s College. Her favourite subjects are Accounts and Mathematics. She is a prolific dancer since 2001 and has performed with the Indian Cultural Centre and local dance troupe, Apsara. She likes most types of dancing but prefers to perform Indian, classical and filmy variations. Lelannie’s aim is to pursue studies in accountancy. Her plan is to continue dancing and broaden her…

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The Enmore Martyrs’ Monument

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The Enmore Martyrs’ Monument was unveiled on June 16, 1977, almost 30 years after the tragedy, to honour the deaths of five labourers killed by colonial police while protesting the social conditions on the East Coast plantations in 1948. Designed by Guyanese artist Dennis Williams, the monument stands raised on a concrete base six feet high with five repetitive verticals each adorned with brass symbols reminiscent of cutlasses and inscribed with the names of the five martyrs. There is also a plaque designed by another Guyanese, Stanley Greaves. The five…

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Fathers are very special people

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My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. – Jim Valvano An article in the Washington Times titled, ‘Top 10 TV dads who broke the mould’ caught my eye, especially the dad who charted at number four… (Drum roll please!)… Homer Simpson! He certainly was a dad who broke the mould – he blew the mould to smithereens actually! We’ve all cracked up at Homer’s ridiculous and borderline insane behaviour, but I guess we all have moments where we glance at our…

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