Year: 2012

First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar last Friday launched a garden project at her husband’s official residence, State House, aimed at promoting agriculture amongst young people. The project; “Garden for the Children of Guyana” was chosen to coincide with International Children’s Day. “I wish to honour the children of Guyana in a practical way by involving them in an activity that would produce tangible results,” said First Lady Ramotar. Garden for the Children of Guyana utilises three methods of cultivation. It exposes young people to traditional gardening, hydroponics and raised bed gardening.…

BY VAHNU MANIKCHAND Residents of the neighbouring villages of Tucville and Lodge, Georgetown, on Monday afternoon participated in a clean-up exercise, as part of the diplomatic community-led Guyana Shines initiative. Guyana Shines is an initiative by members of the diplomatic and civil society, including the United States Embassy, the British High Commission, the Canadian High Commission, the European Union Delegation in Guyana, Conservation International, and Youth Challenge. On Monday, volunteers gathered on the lawns of the National Gymnasium before dispersing into the field. The volunteers comprised members/staff from the diplomatic…

Dozens of school children last Friday used chalk to express themselves in a drawing competition organised by the Russian embassy to mark International Child Protection Day. The competition was held on the tarmac of the Burrowes School of Art, Carifesta Avenue, under the theme “May there always be sunshine”. The competition was a collaborative effort between the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry, the Russian embassy and the Russian business community. More than 40 children from schools in Georgetown, Kwakwani, Kuru Kuru and Aroaima participated. Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Dr…

– Webster announces plans for national conversations on domestic violence By Michael Younge Government is moving to convene national conversations on domestic violence following the recent upsurge in the social scourge which saw at least nine women losing their lives at the hands of abusive spouses and partners. The talks will aim to come up with more solutions and new avenues through which government, the private sector, and non-governmental organisations can work towards eliminating or reducing the scourge. Human Services Minister Jenifer Webster made the announcement during an interview with…