Month: December 2012

Alpha, Pele, Western and Buxton record wins in latest Super League action

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Defending champions, Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United, racked up another three points, as did Buxton United Sports Club, Pele and Western Tigers when play in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Super League continued last Sunday at three venues. Suffering at the hands of Alpha United at the Buxton Community Centre ground in the feature game were Upper Demerara’s Milerock FC. Manasseh Primo led the victory charge with a brace; one goal each came from the consistent Anthony ‘Awo’ Abrams and Marvin Joseph, who opened the scoring in the 37th minute. The…

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FIFA responds to Lumumba

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Recognises GFF as sole Association responsible for organising and supervising football in Guyana The world governing body for football FIFA has responded to a letter by Odinga Lumumba, president of Alpha United FC and Presidential Advisor to the Government on Empowerment. The letter, which was copied to the CONCACAF, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and Georgetown Football Association (GFA), was sent by FIFA Deputy General Secretary, Markus Kattner. Lumumba embarked on a petition drive last month against the ongoing feud between the GFF and GFA. Lumumba had written to FIFA,…

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Jamaican Dominique Jones living her dream as a karateka in Canada

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By Ravendra Madholall Dominque Jones striving to be at the top of her game At 23, Jamaican Dominique Jones already has an undying passion for the sport of karate and in the next five years, she plans to make a big entrance and dominate the international arena. She took up the sport at age 12 and is currently ranked Nidan, Second Dan. Now, she is even more motivated to climb higher. In an interview with Guyana Times International, Jones reflected on the highs and lows of her career, during which…

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The Demerara Harbour Bridge: A floating wonder

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By Danielle Campbell The Demerara Harbour Bridge Though taken for granted by many, the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) is a basic necessity for thousands of commuters on any given day. Spanning Peter’s Hall on its eastern edge and Schoonard/ La Grange on the western edge, the bridge is a vital, linking spanning the east and west banks of the Demerara River. Persons living in the Essequibo communities and beyond also utilise the bridge to access the capital city and other areas in eastern Guyana. Considered one of the world’s longest…

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Promoting Guyanese skills, talents

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Guyana Arts and Craft Producers Association The Guyana Arts and Craft Producers Association (GACPA) was incorporated in 2008 to support producers through marketing activities, training programmes, networking and advocacy. The purpose of the association is to showcase the work of local artists, to help others find, enjoy and buy quality Guyanese art and crafts at fair prices, and to connect its members and assist them develop artistically and commercially, according to their own aspirations. The link between the artists and artisans of Guyana is very strong, and the association seeks…

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A unique resort for nature lovers

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Adel’s Rainforest Resort is located on 60 acres of fertile land in the North-West section of Guyana. It is about 15 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Akawini Creek of the Pomeroon River, in the heart of Amerindian lands. The Akawini region is primarily raw, pristine jungle. Only two per cent is cultivated land. This paradise is abundant with exotic wildlife, rich fishing and a variety of tropical flowering plants, vines and fruit trees. The landscape ranges for miles; transforming from lush rainforest to open savannah…

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Mariska’s Designs amazes at ‘Strut for a Cause’ in St. Lucia

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Mariska’s Designs by Sonia Noel received accolades at the annual charity fashion show ‘Strut for a Cause’ held at Sandal Grande, St. Lucia, on November 24. The trendy collections created quite a stir on the runway. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, the designer said ‘Strut for a Cause’ represented ‘Faces of Cancer’ this year, and she was very privileged to have been part of such a worthy cause. At the event, Mariska’s Designs was worn by Emma Hippolyte, a minister of commerce, business development, investment and consumer…

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The Mahabharata retold as ‘Sons of Gods’

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The Shaping of Guyanese Literature By Petamber Persaud (An extract from an interview  with Sharon Maas, who talked about her most recent novel “Sons of Gods”, November 2012 in Georgetown, Guyana. Her other novels include “Of Marriageable Age”, set in India and Guyana, “Peacocks Dancing” set in Guyana and India, and “The Speech of Angels” set in India and Europe). Author Sharon Maas writing as Aruna Sharan PP: The first set of Indians that were brought to Guyana came with their traditions in their heart and their head. But they…

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Showcasing artistic talents of Guyanese on the international stage

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Raised in Guyana, educated and living in London, and travelling across Europe, North America and Africa at an early age gave birth to overseas-based Guyanese artiste Khadijatou Doyneh’s ‘lifetime travel-bug’ and wish to contribute to creative culture. Khadijatou grabbed her earliest opportunities to leave England to travel out, meeting different kinds of people, learning first hand, observing life, cultures, traditions and diverse relationships. From her late teens she regularly travelled across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and South America. Singer-songwriter, author, spoken word poet, musician, and dancer, Khadijatou is…

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Do-It-Yourself – Safety and Christmas lights

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By: K. Anthony Bissoon You are probably busy now decorating your home for the holidays, most likely a good part of your decorations will be of the electrical kind whether it be lights or otherwise. Although Christmas decorations add to the cheer and atmosphere of the season and sets the scene for enjoyment with your family, it would be prudent to remind yourself of the potential dangers associated with these kinds of decorations. More so than before, the market has been flooded by mass produced, inferior quality, non-certified and non-standard…

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