By Venessa Deosaran The Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO) is said to be Guyana’s oldest youth organisation, which builds a sense of patriotism and volunteerism, equipping youths to be future leaders. This has been its mandate for more than six decades. Many of our effective ministers and presidents had their start with the PYO, and as such the organisation continues to build on its policies to produce future leaders of Guyana. The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) from the time of its formation, saw youth as a vital section of the population…
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Creating opportunities with bamboo
By Venessa Deosaran Bamboos are some of the fastest growing plants in the world. Knowing this, Donrad Correia from Kabakaburi, Pomeroon is skilfully utilizing bamboo growing in abundance in his area to produce functional craft and also teach others to use this avenue to generate income. Correia is a beneficiary of the Bamboo Technology Training conducted in Guyana by experts from China. He also attended a two-month training course in bamboo craft in China. He now uses his training and skills he developed using bamboo to help others to learn…
Read MoreThe picturesque Capoey Lake in Guyana
Capoey Lake is one of the three largest lakes on the Essequibo Coast. The Amerindian village is located near Anna Regina, Region Two, and is a very scenic and quiet area. The community is accessible by road and boat. One will have to travel along a two-mile long road which branches off from the Essequibo Public Road close to the village of Taymouth Manor, followed by boat across the Capoey Lake. It is said that Capoey was founded several decades ago when some families of Amerindian descent, mainly from the…
Read MoreEdible slices of art
By Venessa Deosaran Saralise Ming’s masterpieces are way more than a piece of cake, it’s an art. She talks to Guyana Times Sunday Magazine about telling fascinating stories through her cake creations. Sunday Magazine: Where did your interest in cake decorating begin? Saralise: Cake decorating has always been around me. My mother was a hobbyist cake decorator, and as a child I was surrounded by yummy cakes, cake decorating tools, cake magazines and recipe books. Religiously, I browsed her magazines and books. They never got old, no matter how many…
Read MoreA household name in Guyana
John Fernandes Ltd is one of the largest and well known companies in Guyana and around the world, including the Caribbean, which has, since its founding, branched into several other business ventures across the country. Already existing as a small shipping business on a Water Street pier rented by first chairman the late John Fernandes Snr in the 1940s, the company was formally established Oct. 15, 1959. Fernandes was also president of the St. Stanislaus College Association, and received the CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British…
Read MoreStar of the week: Feed The Flames
Feed The Flames, one of Guyana’s most famous rock bands, is igniting the passion for the rock genre locally. The band was officially started by Gavin Lee Persaud (vocals/bass) and Gavin Singh (lead/rhythm guitar) in 2008. Nicholas Chung (drummer), Quacy Cayasso (ex-member), Lee Fung-A-Fat (ex-member) Imran Baksh (ex-member) joined shortly afterwards. After encountering problems with a place to practice, the band was determined not to give up, and practiced anywhere they could. However, after much searching, they were able to rent a place in Sophia to practice and store their…
Read MoreRuqayyah Boyer crowned Miss Guyana Universe
Amid controversy at the Princess Hotel and Casino in the wee hours of Sunday, delegate number five, Suriname born Ruqayyah Boyer was crowned Miss Guyana Universe 2012 to the amusement of the hundreds who remained to the end. Boyer will be representing Guyana in The Dominican Republic later in the year. The newly-crowned queen immediately after winning the crown stated that she was ecstatic to have won the coveted title, and assured Guyanese that she will be representing Guyana with poise and grace at the international pageant in December. She…
Read MoreRoxanne King: A model entrepreneur with a resilient spirit
By Danielle Campbell Dancing and sewing are two of Roxanne King’s innermost passions. In fact, she is lucky enough to have her two favourite pastimes as the professions from which she earns her upkeep. King has had her fair share of good and bad experiences, but they have only served to fortify her resilient spirit and prepare her for life as a model entrepreneur. She is a fourth-generation seamstress who developed her innate skill to manufacture neatly-designed pieces. But King was not always successful. She started working at home as…
Read MoreLow-income earners to get building materials at wholesale prices
The Housing and Water Ministry and the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH& PA) last week signed an agreement with Toolsie Persaud Limited (TPL), a reputable private sector company, to benefit low and moderate income Guyanese. This agreement will see people who fall into the low and moderate income brackets and contractors who are working in partnership with the ministry and the financial institutions in the construction of “turn key” or revolving homes, enjoying wholesale prices on building materials and supplies. Ordinarily at hardware stores, wholesale prices are only offered…
Read MoreHomeless to benefit from skills training at Onverwagt centre
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry is working closely with the contractor of the Centre of Rehabilitation and Reintegration, located at Onverwagt, Region Five, to ensure optimum value of its investment and timely delivery. This Gy$ 402 million investment, a collaborative venture between the governments of Guyana and Venezuela will accommodate over 180 homeless persons. On Wednesday, Human Services and Social Security Minister Jenifer Webster; the ministry’s Permanent Secretary Loraine Baird and Senior Engineer Walter Willis met with Kares Engineering representatives at the centre to discuss the progress of…
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