September 2013 – Page 2 – Guyana Times International

Chaitram Singh, ‘The February 23rd Coup’

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Petamber Persaud shares a review done by Professor Emeritus Birbalsingh who is an anthologist and author of many scholarly publications, including “From Pillar to Post: The Indo Caribbean Diaspora”, “Passion and Exile: Essays in Caribbean Literature”, “The Rise of West Indian Cricket: From Colony to Nation”, and two anthologies of Indo-Caribbean writing “Jahaji” and “Jahaji Bhai”. Birbalsingh is an acknowledged book reviewer. Chaitram Singh won the 2012 Guyana Prize for Literature (awarded September 2013) in the category of Best First Book of Fiction with his first novel, “The Flour Convoy”.…

Fraser’s ‘Fresh’ collection sizzles in Suriname

September 27, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Guyanese designer Carol Fraser received accolades for her recent collection ‘Fresh’, displayed with great splendour at this year’s Carifesta XI in Suriname. The veteran designer showcased her collection on six occasions at the Grand Market. She was also responsible for expertly leading a team of local designers to the gala event in Suriname. “I was privileged to showcase two fashion lines. The collections caught the eyes and touched the hearts of many. My fashion and accessories received much applause from the audience. Even the former Foreign Affairs Minister of Haiti…

‘Mexico, Country of Colours’ photo exhibition at Castellani House

September 27, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Mexico, Country of Colours’, a photo exhibition by Ricardo Espinosa, opened Friday at the National Gallery, Vlissengen Road. Presented by the Embassy of Mexico in conjunction with the National Gallery, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico and the Mexican Agency for International Cooperation, the exhibition of 30 photographs celebrates the landscapes, people, architecture and cultural practices of Mexico, and marks the country’s celebration of its 203rd independence anniversary celebrated September 16 each year. The photographs, many of rich colour detailing indigenous and folk costumes, others…

CSEC, differently-abled students put on grand art show

September 27, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Rich artistic talent was evident in the recently concluded visual arts exhibition held at the National Library by the Ministry of Education as part of its activities for Education Month 2013. Under this year’s education month’s theme “Transforming classrooms for the 21st century”, the Allied Arts Unit of the Ministry of Education launched a four-day visual arts exhibition (September 17-20), exhibiting work by CSEC students and differently-abled children. The exhibition displayed a variety of visual art pieces in a range of media including printmaking, textile design and manipulation, painting and…

ADHD Awareness

September 27, 2013 TIMES INT'L

By Tisha Boston ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This developmental disorder falls into three major groups: inattentiveness in which the individual cannot remain focused, hyperactivity where the individual tends to be extremely active, and impulsivity which describes the individual’s inability to control his or her behavior. Some people may have symptoms related to just one of these groups of ADHD or they may have symptoms related to all three groups. Those with inattentive symptoms are said to have attention deficit disorder (ADD). Although ADHD is common in children,…

Breaking New Ground

September 27, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Hoping to develop local communities, the new, one-of-a-kind Shulinab Industrial Arts Centre in Rupununi is ready to tap into growing construction markets The recent establishment of the Shulinab Industrial Arts Centre, financed by the New Zealand government, focuses on carpentry and joinery at Shulinab in South Central Rupununi, and enables community members to tap into the construction industry and capitalise on the growing market at Lethem and in Brazil. The centre, formally presented to the community by the New Zealand High Commission Head of Mission Fund on July 4, boasts…

Bringing out the best in them

September 27, 2013 TIMES INT'L

St Ignatius Youth Activity Week a success A ‘Youth Activity Week’, a regular event organised by the Catholic Church in the village of St Ignatius, near Lethem, Rupununi, has become a vital programme for many youths as it offers vital skills for empowerment. During August 12-19, the event was attended by more than 20 boys and girls from ages 8 to 16. The activity week was organised by parish priest, Fr. Tim Curtis who, sadly, has since returned to the UK after completing his term of service. However, hands-on supervision…

A visit to the Maha Lakshmi Mandir in London

September 27, 2013 TIMES INT'L

By Vishnu Bisram I was in London last month and was privileged to visit the Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan (MLVB) temple led by Guyanese Bankim Gossai, brother of the late popular pandit, Prakash Goosai. One gets a heavenly, inspirational feeling when entering the mandir, a divine feeling that is hard to describe. Others who visited the mandir revealed similar experiences. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles were impressed with the mandir and its spiritual leader. They were intrigued about the mandir and wanted to know more about how such a…

Skills training for vulnerable women

September 27, 2013 TIMES INT'L

WPO general secretary Sheila Veerasammy talks about a program designed to help women gain financial independence, especially as the holiday season approaches Focused on empowerment, the Women Progressive Organisation (WPO) has held a vital training programme to equip women with necessary skills and the earning power to come out of poverty and get on the path of self-development. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Sheila Veerasammy, WPO’s general secretary, said a group of 25 women who are wives, mothers, single parents, teenage girls, and women, all victims and…

Making history relevant

September 27, 2013 TIMES INT'L

The Guyana Institute of Historical Research was founded to preserve and disseminate vital information on the history of Guyana, and to help with awareness of the importance of the country’s past. GIHR was founded in July 11, 1994 and formally commissioned Sept. 1, 2000, when an application for registration under the Funeral and Burials Act was submitted. The signatories were GIHR Director Hazel Woolford, Tota Mangar, Arlene Munroe, Cecelia McAlmont and Dr. Melissa Ifill. It was registered on February 8, 2010 and is managed by a board of directors. The…