Year: 2014
American researchers found low education, low self esteem, frustration among major causes for suicide on Essequibo Coast
Low levels of education, low self-esteem and frustration were identified as some of the major factors contributing to the high incidence of suicide in Region Two, an American university-sponsored study has found. The university announced its findings of the research last week during a news conference. The research was part of the institution’s initiative to address mental health issues in Guyana. Focusing on the root causes of the issue, 11 psychology diploma students from the university and two professors departed on February 17 to conduct the survey in Region Two.…
Read MoreBecoming a Republic
As we recover from the Mash revelry after the long weekend, perchance we may turn our thoughts to what we can do to really make our republican dream of a self-reliant and self-assured people become real. Or of course, we may choose to begin planning for the next big bash, which we can market for tourists to watch how “the natives” cavort with great abandon. Much as the Trinidadians will be doing this coming weekend, with their Carnival extravaganza. But we should take note that even though one invited foreign…
Read MoreLimacol CPL provided US$105.6 million boost in 2013
Research carried out by Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), University of the West Indies (UWI) has found that the 2013 Limacol Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 (CPLT20) tournament generated a combined impact of US$105.6 million across the region. Limacol CPL was launched last year to sell-out crowds, with over 250,000 spectators attending matches across Antigua, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and St Lucia. Global stars including Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Ricky Ponting and Muttiah Muralitharan took part in the tournament, dubbed the “Biggest Party in Sport”, where franchise team shareholders…
Read MoreLimacol CPL bearing fruit
The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has been hailed by organisers and players as a “massive success”. The players have used the platform to make their presence felt, not only at the regional level, but also at the international stage. However, at least one player has had his presence felt on the international platform. Guyana’s Amazon Warriors and Jamaican medium fast bowler Krishmar Santokie is the only first-timer on a list of eight West Indians to be part of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament. Santokie was selected…
Read MoreYoung Chanderpaul stars again in Under-19 win against Canada
West Indies entered the quarter-finals of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2014, beating Canada by 63 runs in a Group C fixture at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium Nursery 1 in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (February 18). This was West Indies’s second win of the tournament, and it finished second behind South Africa in Group C. It was led by Tagenarine Chanderpaul, who followed his 84 not out in a 167-run win over Zimbabwe with a 127-ball 93 that laid the platform for an eventual total of 289 for 4…
Read MoreAGG in difficult times
– Fortune believes she deserves South American spot By Treiston Joseph A lot of controversy has arisen over the past few days, ranging from the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) questioning the competence of the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) at the AAG’s award ceremony on February 15, to well known distance coach blasting the president of the AAG. The warning came about due to Alika Morgan’s withdrawal from the South American Games in Chile, set for March, citing short notification of her selection and unpreparedness, when in fact the…
Read MoreActivities planned for Republic Day
Mashramani exhibition at National Museum to spread awareness of cultural history On Mashramani day, Guyanese of all races converge to celebrate Guyana’s being a Republic. It is not just a mere fete, but a significant facet of our history. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, in collaboration with the National Museum, recently launched its annual Mashramani exhibition as part of a series of activities to commemorate Guyana’s 44th Republic anniversary under the theme “Cultural Folklore, Celebrating 44”. At the launch, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr Frank Anthony,…
Read MoreUmana Yana, African Liberation Monument
Guyana is a nation that has a colourful history and is home to several cultures. For this reason, this richness and diversity of our past, it is critical to preserve our heritage. The relevant organisation, The National Trust of Guyana, is a government enterprise whose mandate propels its commitment to the preservation and conservation of historic buildings and sites in Guyana. Therefore we aim to enlighten the public about various events, aspects, symbols, landmarks and structures which has moulded our rich and diverse heritage. The Umana Yana, currently one…
Read MoreMoruca
In Moruca in Region One, there is a cluster of small Amerindian villages which, during the rainy season, become islands in the savannah. One such village is Santa Rosa. The village spreads out in the savannah wetlands along a 10-mile stretch of the Moruca River. In Santa Rosa, stands the well-known Santa Rosa Mission, also known as “White Chapel on a Hill”. It has been serving now for more than 100 years not only as a religious building but as a significant part of the Santa Rosa community, keeping it…
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