Month: April 2013

Mitchell bags Guyana’s first 200m medal in Carifta Games history – George takes silver in 800 metres

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Local sprint star Tirana Mitchell made history by becoming the first Guyanese to medal in a 200 metre final at the Junior Carifta Games in The Bahamas on Monday. After finishing sixth in the final of the under-17 100 metre on the first day of the competition, Mitchell returned to cop a bronze medal in the final of the under-17 female 200 metre with a time of 24.05s, finishing just behind Natalliah Whyte 23.65s (Jamaica) and Jenae Ambrose 24.04s (The Bahamas) respectively. Earlier in the day, rising distance star Cassey…

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GAPF names strong team for triple championships

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The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) has named a strong team of lifters to commence preparations for participation in three international events, which will be held simultaneously later this year. From July 1-7 in Orlando, Florida, USA, the 14th annual IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan American Regional championships, the 11th annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional championships and the seventh annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean championships will be staged. The new format will see one lift in each category being equivalent to three titles, meaning a title for each championship with one lift. The GAPF, in…

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A charity for the less fortunate

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Surya Narayan Seva Outreach Sang was founded to provide medical, social, economic and academic assistance to the needy and less fortunate. The organisation has been an integral part of the work of Pandit Hardowar Panday, the founding father of Shri Surya Narayan Mandir (SSNM). It has always been a dream of his that in addition to teaching the values and morals of his religion, Sanatan Dharma (a native term used by academics and many practitioners to refer to Hinduism), members will be able to provide additional assistance to people in…

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My Guyana, El Dorado Our heritage of gold

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The discovery and colonization of Guyana, or “Guiana” as it was formerly spelled, had its genesis at the beginning of the 16th century in the European search for treasure, rumoured to be bountiful in the New World. While Christopher Columbus had explored sections of then unchartered territories believing he had reached parts of Old World Asia, later explorers realised they were in fact in New World territories. Returning from these journeys, the travellers told stories of strange, advanced civilizations and their immense wealth. Ships returning from these lands were often…

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A celebration of Caribbean style

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Zarinah Hameed’s collections are a celebration of the chemistry between various natural fibres, fabrics, colours, beads, seeds and paints, and the radiance of the Caribbean persona. The Guyanese designer has been in the business of fashion and fabric design for more than seven years, and has always been enthusiastic about creating unique pieces. She has made every effort to be part of as many local shows as possible, even if it meant working backstage with designers whose works she admires. This exposure has afforded her a new understanding of what…

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A Guyanese Easter tradition Inner Wheel Club’s hat show

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The Inner Wheel Club presents its annual hat show on April 6 at the Promenade Gardens. The event will see a flurry of colourful and thematic hats. The crowd will be entertained by the Guyana Police Force Band while they enjoy tea on the lawns in a breezy atmosphere. There will be added attractions such as a ‘Tea Shoppe’, face painting, and games for children. Hats will be judged in categories such as original, casual, comical and thematic. The club is advising persons who would like to register their hats…

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Self-expression through ‘great laundry’

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La Grande Lessive, French for “great laundry”, is a one-day international art event. It was born from the idea of hanging clothes after washing, thus opening the way to a new approach to art exhibition. This event has grown into an art phenomenon, which is conceived as a means to tighten social links and trigger an interest and a desire to create art. No professional skills are required. One mainly has to deem something he has drawn as worthwhile and which deserves to be displayed. On March 28, the event…

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Kite making then and now

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It is believed that the art of kite-flying originated in China before 1,000 B.C. Researchers speculate that kite-flying may have been introduced to Guyana by Chinese indentured immigrants in the mid-19th century. The kite is a vehicle for creativity. Apart from religious symbolism, the kite is linked to essential aspects of science, technology, engineering and math. Kite making also encourages concentration, mathematical and geometric precision. Many families today forego investing time and effort into making kites, instead purchasing imported plastic kites or locally made ones, ignoring the fact that kite-making…

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Developing artistic creativity

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Since its inception, the Kiskadee Kids Playgroup uses various avenues to develop children’s ability to be imaginative; preparing them to be academic achievers throughout their lives. One such project is its annual hat show, which was started in 2010. The playgroup, under the tutelage of founder Desiree Albert, has seen much success in developing the children’s creative abilities. Through various projects like the hat show, they encourage children to explore and build their artistic skills. “The parents and their children come up with their designs and showcase them at our…

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