2012 – Page 24 – Guyana Times International

Recalling a life lived humbly

November 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Utamu Belle They say that knowledge teaches wisdom, and age also comes along with it; for 101-year-old Agatha Campbell, wisdom comes naturally. Born to Rosaline and Charles Jones, on Sept 19, 1911, “Miss Gathy” or “Mother Gathy”, as she is often called by persons living in her Burnham Drive, Wismar, Linden community, is the lone survivor of a family of eight brothers and one sister. Despite the fact that her memory is now failing due to Alzheimer’s disease, Miss Gathy reflected in an interview on the years gone by,…

Guyanese women excel overseas

November 23, 2012November 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Kelly-Ann Gibbs Cartwright Awarded for outstanding academic performance and being distinctly exemplary in their careers, Dr Paulianda Jones and Kelly-Ann Gibbs Cartwright, both born in Guyana, are setting the pace of excellence internationally, ably representing their country of birth. Groundbreaking scientist A scientist, Paulianda Jones has been noted for her neuro-pharmacological research, focusing on the discovery of possible treatments for Parkinson’s disease and anxiety disorders. A post-doctoral research fellow at Vanderbilt School of Medicine, she is regarded as a “brilliant chemist.” Paulianda was born to Andrew Griffith and Paulette Griffith…

Unwind on Sloth Island

November 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Sloth Island is one of the few islands on the Essequibo River that was reportedly given a name by the British colonial authorities. With an area of 155 acres, it is believed that the island owes its name to the large population and variety of sloths that were found and can still be seen on the island. This pristine forest-covered island sits a mere five minutes from Bartica on the Essequibo River: between Bartica and the east bank of the Essequibo River. The island and river surroundings teem with a…

The Life and Work of Denis Williams (1923 – 1998)

November 23, 2012December 14, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The Shaping of Guyanese Literature By Petamber Persaud “I like to strip my mental clothes and let my thoughts walk around naked.” (from “Other Leopards”) Artist, art historian, archaeologist, anthropologist, biographer and novelist, Denis Williams was born Feb 1, 1923 in Georgetown, Guyana. He lived on three continents at crucial times – times of intellectual upsurge, times of political ferment and times of creativity in arts. Williams was caught up in the action wherever he went, sharpening his perception of the living and the past as reflected in the innovations…

Cenotaph

November 23, 2012January 21, 2013 TIMES INT'L

In the month of November, we commemorate Remembrance Day also known as Armistice Day. This is a day set aside to pay homage to, and remember the contribution of, the soldiers who fought and died in combat in France, Egypt, Belgium, East Africa and elsewhere during World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1345). Annually on November 11, a wreath-laying ceremony is conducted to honour these soldiers who so gallantly served their country. The Cenotaph, located at the southern end of Main Street where a majestic fountain once stood,…

Timeka Marshall crossing borders in Caribbean’s music industry

November 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

During the past years, music lovers have seen and heard Guyanese Timeka Marshall solo and in duets with other regional acts. She has now teamed up with Jamaican dancehall sensation Konshens and the combination is electrifying. Their song, which is produced by the Subkonshus label, tells the story of a woman tired of being the best kept secret while the video portrays a heartbroken exotic dancer … the rest is to be seen in the prequel coming soon. The video shoot is set for Marshall’s return to Jamaica. The director…

Sweet, edible art

November 23, 2012January 21, 2013 TIMES INT'L

By Venessa Deosaran Guyanese cake artist extraordinaire Corrie Bacchus is combining your ideas with her ability to magically transform sugars and spices into truly unique cakes, edible art sculptures and desserts. Hand-sculpted cake art gives evidence of her passion for creating savoury slices of heaven. Bacchus said since childhood she has been fascinated with baking. Her mother baked every Saturday, and Bacchus always helped in the kitchen, observing her mother’s techniques. Through her business, Corries Creative Cakes, Bacchus hopes to share her sweet creations with the world. “My brothers were…

Exercise caution when purchasing Real Estate

November 23, 2012November 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Richard Kistnen, Esq. A recent article indicated that in October 2012, home building has reached its highest level in almost four years. Many of these projects may be new projects, while a number may be projects that were deferred due to the recession. As lines of credit are slowly beginning to flow again, individuals may be tempted to take advantage of low interest rates that are in effect today. This article is not concerned with the ability to obtain financing for real estate purchases. What this article does is,…

Do-It-Yourself – Fridge and Freezer Maintenance

November 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Anticipating that coming around the Christmas season now and you will probably be stocking up the fridge and/or freezer with all sorts of foodstuff, I figured a good idea will be to look at maintenance of these critical pieces of kitchen appliances, cause lets’ face it…where would we be without our fridge? Basically, a fridge is a heat exchanger, meaning; it constantly tries to extract heat from inside the refridgerated space and dump it outside. It achieves this feat through the use of a refridgerant. The refrigerant starts off as…

Exclusive designs from Guyanese Rishma Persaud

November 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Guyanese designer Rishma Persaud has finally fulfilled her dreams of showcasing her one-of-a-kind pieces. Her newly opened boutique, R.P Couture, is a showroom filled with the designer’s chic couture collections. The style icon has been designing for the last 12 years, a childhood passion she could never give up. She has launched more than ten collections so far, and participated in the 2009 Guyana Fashion Weekend. She also presented her ‘Caribbean Trend’ collection at Carifesta in 2008; a collection that featured eye catching, body hugging evening gowns with elaborate prints…