2012 – Page 197 – Guyana Times International

Turtle Mountain

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Turtle Mountain provides one of Iwokrama Forest’s signature vista, and visitors can now settle in for the night at the foot of the nearly 300m (950 ft.) tall mountain. The Turtle Mountain Base Camp offers accommodations for large groups or individuals who wish to stay in the heart of the rainforest, but with some conveniences. The facility augments other accommodations Iwokrama now offers its visitors, including tourists, researchers and youth and other groups. The 3 huts at the camp accommodate up to 10 guests each. There are hammocks, running water,…

Massive improvements for Deeds Registry – Attorney General

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall on Friday, February 3, visited the Ancient Country of Berbice where he interacted with the staff of the Deeds Registry, members of the Berbice Bar Association, and residents and informed them of government’s plans to transform the justice system. Addressing the staff of Deeds Registry, Minister Nandlall informed them that government is in the process of looking at a number of issues which will not only benefit them but will also see the registry being run efficiently and effectively. “I am aware…

Guyanese made feature film to debut in N.Y

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Vishnu Bisram Ek Chameli Mali Ke Liye or A Jasmine for a Gardner, a film made by Guyanese Mahadeo Shivraj and Chuaraumanie Bissoondyal, debuts this weekend in Queens. The movie is a merging of Hollywood and Bollywood approaches into a distinctive Caribbean genre. The film features the song-and-dance opera style of Bollywood movies copying the style of Kashmir Ki Kali, Sangam, and Devdas. Mahadeo Shivraj has been active in the theatre for the past 25 years as actor/ producer/director/ set-designer. He made his debut at the National Cultural Centre…

Guyana highlights importance of REDD+ at Rio discussions

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

A local delegation, headed by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud has engaged in intense discussions at the 18th meeting of Latin America and Caribbean Environmental Ministers held in Quito, Ecuador from January 31 to February 3, 2012. Representatives and environmental ministers from over 30 countries from Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) participated in the forum. Discussions have been primarily focused on the exchange of information and experiences of the LAC countries since the 1992 conference on sustainable development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the intention of crafting…

13 advance to Carib Soca Monarch final

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Bhisham Mohamed It was a spectacle of high-class and energetic performances as 18 semi-finalists took to the stage of the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground last Saturday evening to participate in the semi-finals of the Carib Soca Monarch competition with the aim of qualifying for the final on February 18 at the National Park. In the wee hours of Sunday, the 18 were reduced to 13 who will perform at the grand finale. The finalists were announced in no random order by the emcee of the evening, Leslyn Lashley, a…

Arti Cameron

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Biography: Born on December 14, 1988, Arti Angelita Cameron is a highly motivated 22-year- old with a passion for life. She is pursuing a career in medicine. Towards that end she has recently completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Sciences (a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry). Arti’s interest in medicine was sparked when she was nine years old after meeting her future role model and stepmother who was about to begin her medical studies at the University of the West Indies. As a teen, Arti Cameron was…

UK group thrills audience at CIOG cultural show

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

President Donald Ramotar last Sunday joined a large gathering of Muslims at the National Cultural Centre for a Youman Nabi cultural show that featured the United Kingdom’s premier Nasheed group, Aaashiq-Al Rasul. The group is well known for a repertoire of faith inspired music, ranging from the classical style Qawali, contemporary Nasheed, sung in Arabic, and was the main highlight of the presentation organised by the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG). Minutes after their inspiring and audience-participating performance, the five-member group greeted President Ramotar; Prime Minister Samuel Hinds; Culture,…

President, Cabinet fan out to flood affected areas

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Farmers in several low lying areas continue to be affected by an increase in rainfall brought on by La Nina weather conditions, and Cabinet members have been visiting communities to interact with affected residents and to make the necessary interventions to bring relief. As the rainfall continued on Monday, President Donald Ramotar and several ministers, including Minister within the Finance Ministry, Juan Edghill were out in the affected areas. During Edghill’s interaction with farmers of Canal Number One Polder, Region Three, he was told that some of their crops were…

Dog and the Bone

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Avarice and greed The story of the dog and his bone is a good old fashioned Aesop fable of unbridled greed. Already possessed of a hefty bone clenched between his jaws, the greedy dog spied his reflection in a river. Thinking that it was another dog with a bone, he opened his mouth to grab it but his own bone fell into the water. The moral, of course, is that when you’re greedy and avaricious there’s always a good chance you’ll end up losing ‘corn and husk’ – or in…

Man kills brother during row over jeans

February 9, 2012 TIMES INT'L

A 19-year-old man tragically lost his life early Tuesday morning, after being stabbed by his brother during a row over clothing. Sherwin Kennedy of A Field Sophia was allegedly stabbed by his 18-yearold brother, Leroy Kennedy on Tuesday at Lama Canal (Blacka) at the around 10: 00h. Sherwin’s girlfriend, Lisa Franker, who witnessed his murder, told the media that the row was over the use of a pair of jeans. According to Franker, a scuffle ensued between the two brothers, which led to Leroy hurling a knife at his brother.…