2012 – Page 94 – Guyana Times International

Lawmen take control of Linden

August 16, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Utamu Belle The Linden community appears to be one step away from normalcy with the clearing of major roads and bridges in an organised campaign by members of the Joint Services, after being completely shut down by demonstrators protesting an electricity tariff increase since January 18. After two failed attempts, another removal campaign has resulted in roadblocks which had been set up at both Mackenzie and Wismar, including the Linden/ Soesdyke Highway, Amelia’s Ward, Kara Kara, the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge, the Winifred Gaskin Highway and One Mile being cleared. Ranks…

Positive reports on mining development in Guyana – Canada’s Foreign Minister

August 16, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The future of mining collaboration between Guyana and Canada was discussed when Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Diane Ablonczy met with Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud on Monday. Ablonczy, who was accompanied by Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana David Devine and other Canadian officials, applauded the government of Guyana for the effective systems that have been implemented to preserve the environment in its pursuit of a developed mining sector. “It is very impressive because I have seen countries where that is not…

Jamzone Masters Cup bowls off August 17 at Guyana National Stadium

August 11, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Rajiv Bisnauth Organisers of the second Hits and Jams Entertainment Jamzone Masters’ Cup Twenty20 two-day tournament have released the names of the four teams competing. The tournament bowls off on August 17 and concludes on August 19, at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Hits and Jams Spartans, Georgetown King’s XI, Hotel Tower New Line Cavaliers and defending champions Universal DVD Club Berbice Titans are the teams vying for the US$ 10,000 first place prize and trophy. This year’s event is expected to be packed with scintillating action, as a…

Citizens need to adapt a healthy lifestyle – Hugh Ross

August 11, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Guyana’s most decorated bodybuilder, Hugh Arlington Ross, has urged his fellow countrymen to adopt a healthy lifestyle, one that can be achieved by getting involved in the sport of bodybuilding. Ross, who won the Masters Over 50 title at the NABBA World Championships in Ireland last June, said anyone can get involved in bodybuilding, adding that there are tremendous benefits to be derived. He made the comments during an exclusive interview with this publication recently. According to Ross, bodybuilding promotes fitness, while it helps one to utilize a balanced nutritional…

Clash of the Champions

August 11, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Avenash RAmzan The September 2 boxing card, dubbed ‘The Conclusion’, has been finalised with Simeon ‘Candyman’ Hardy and Clive ‘Wonder Kid’ Atwell’s opponents confirmed for the five-fight event at the Banks DIH ground, Thirst Park. The unbeaten Hardy will take on Trinidad and Tobago-based Guyanese, Iwan Azore, in a 10-round welterweight rematch, while Atwell, fresh off two knockout wins, will challenge Mark Austin for the second time in an eight round junior welterweight bout. Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) matchmaker, Eion Jardine, on Tuesday made the disclosure, moments…

Preserving ancestral roots in Enmore

August 11, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Avenash Ramzan The Roman philosopher, politician and orator, Marcus Tulius Cicero, once said, “Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to be always a child. If no use is made of the labours of past ages, the world must remain always in the infancy of knowledge.” With this in mind, and embracing the fact that knowledge is power, a group of Enmore residents is working assiduously to ensure the younger generations of the East Coast Demerara village do not remain in a state of infancy…

A story of resilience

August 11, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Indrawattie Natram Women across the world have been the strength behind their families, and many are poor single parents who struggle daily to provide a decent way of life for their children while guiding them to their own future successes. Forty-year-old Devika Persaud of Mainstay Village on the Essequibo Coast is one such single mother of four girls, including triplets who were born Nov. 2, 1994. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Persaud said she remembers that day vividly, as it was raining that morning when, around…

An adventure on watery trails in Guyana

August 11, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The Mashabo Amerindian community, located several miles aback Huist T’Dieren village on the Essequibo Coast, is a small village rich in agriculture. Villagers clear once forested land to plant the area with bitter cassava. The village has become self-sufficient in the production of cassava bread and cassareep, and is also involved in chicken-rearing. The watery trails add to the adventure at Mashabo. A refreshing adventure for nature lovers. (Photos by Marco Basir)

‘Naya Zamana 17’ for Sept. 1 in Georgetown

August 11, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will next month host its annual dance and theatrical production, Naya Zamana, at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown. This year, the production which annually attracts sold-out audiences and is a fixture on Guyana’s cultural calendar, enters its 17th year and it promises to be an exciting one. The event will be held on September 1. Inspired by Bollywood films which have for generations entertained the world, Naya Zamana 17 takes the form of a theatrical spectacular, and is titled “Bollywood Dreams”. Packed with the…

Packed lineup for Jamzone’s International and Regional nights

August 11, 2012 TIMES INT'L

We’re just two weeks away from the staging of Guyana’s greatest entertainment festival! The artistes and entertainers are doing final rehearsals, stages and venues are being prepared and the organisers are working assiduously to ensure Jamzone celebrates its 12th birth anniversary in grand style. This week, the Jamzone updates are hot! One of Jamaica’s and Dancehall’s brightest stars, Elephant Man, will be joining Rick Ross, Spice and Macka Diamond on stage at the Jamzone 2012 International Night concert. This artiste, also known to fans as the ‘Energy God’, is the…