Warapana, located in the Upper Pomeroon River, is noted for its pristine beauty. There are serene watery trails and freshwater springs. Life in Warapana is quiet, and villagers, whose main activity is farming, enjoy the simplicities of village life. (Photos by Marco Basir)
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There was a spectacular display of Amerindian arts, craft and culture at the Sophia Exhibition Centre in celebration of Amerindian Heritage Month, which showcases the vast potential of Guyana’s indigenous peoples. At the exhibition, which ran from September 2 to 5, an array of colourful slippers, baskets and fashion accessories made from tibisiri were on display. Women’s groups from Morokabai, Leguan, Pomeroon, Santa Mission, St. Cuthbert’s Mission and other Amerindian villages showcased their craft products. Guyana Times Sunday Magazine interviewed some of the exhibitors who expressed concerns with getting markets…
Read MoreSustainable indigenous practices survive over the years to prove beneficial for today’s world While ancient farming, hunting and social traditions remain in use among indigenous tribes of Guyana, for many years they were ignored by the wider society and often dismissed as primitive practices. With more focus being paid today on sustainable environmental practices however, the world has turned to ancient indigenous traditions to learn about the natural environment as well as develop natural medicines. Fishing traditions According to barima.com, the fact that some of the plants Amerindians use for…
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Naomie Samuels, 26, from Santa Aratack Mission in Region Three, has aptly represented her indigenous heritage for the past year after winning the 2011 Amerindian Heritage Pageant crown, beating out nine other contestants. She holds this crown until 2013. Last year, the Amerindian Heritage Pageant pertinently conveyed the fusion of diverse culture that is the Amerindian way of life. It was the platform interview segment that determined the evening’s outcome and separated Naomie from the other nine contestants. The young queen skillfully handled the platform interview questions that were asked.…
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A new 12-man governing board for the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) was on last week Thursday installed before Health Minister Dr Bheri Ramsaran at a ceremony in the boardroom of the hospital complex at Watooka, Linden, Region 10. Also present was Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Joseph Hamilton and LHC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Farook Riyasat. In congratulating the members of the new board, Minister Ramsaran cautioned that they work within the parameters of its operation and seek not to infringe on what should be the responsibilities and functions of…
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President Donald Ramotar was selected to be a member of the United Nations (UN) Steering Committee to examine the world’s education system and make recommendations for its improvement. He is expected to attend the first meeting on September 26. The announcement was made by Education Minister Priya Manickchand during her address following the “Education Walk” on Friday, as part of the activities planned for Education Month under the theme “Transforming the nation, through inclusive education”. “The United Nations has convened under Secretary General Ban- Ki- Moon an entire body to…
Read MoreThere are 32 million young people in Latin America and the Caribbean — one in every five youth aged 15-29 — that neither work nor study. In order to prepare these young people for workplace success, job training programmes need to go beyond technical instruction and teach “life skills”, such as communication, reliability, and teamwork. This is one of the main findings of the report, “Give Youth a Chance: An Agenda for Action”, published by the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), a member of the Inter-American Development Group. The report looks…
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With just a few more days to go, preparations are well underway and it is expected that GuyExpo 2012 will be the biggest ever, with a lot of new additional attractions and upgraded facilities. The exhibition will commence on September 27 and conclude on September 30. It will be held at the Sophia Exhibition Centre under the theme, “Strengthening the traditional, Embracing the new”. During a walkthrough on Friday, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Indranauth Haralsingh noted that this year’s GuyExpo is expected to be the biggest because…
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The International Muslim Organisation of Canada (IMO), one of the largest Muslim institutions for people of Guyanese origin, located in Toronto, Canada, recently made a donation of Gy$ 400,000 to the Shaheed Boys and Girls orphanages. The presentation was made by IMO President Omar Farouk, who expressed pleasure at the efforts of the board of the orphanages in providing quality programmes, activities and facilities for the children of these institutions. He explained that the IMO has been a regular contributor to the institutions for several years, though on a smaller…
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“Chase-Green is out my league” – Carol Sooba Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba has taken umbrage at comments made by Deputy Mayor Patricia Chase-Green that she is not qualified for the post, noting that she would not be too bothered by the remarks as it is coming from someone who should have been a nurse. Sooba told Guyana Times International on Saturday that Chase-Green is out of her league to pronounce on her competence, and from all appearances, has joined the group to frustrate her from executing her duties. The…
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