Month: February 2018

Linden father of 6 fined for narco trafficking

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A 54-year-old of Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) was on Monday fined when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged for being in possession of a small quantity of cannabis. Nicholas Caesar admitted that he had the illegal substance in his possession when Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan read the charge to him. The charge alleged that on February 15, 2018, at Wismar, Linden, he had 4.4 grams of cannabis. Caesar, a father six, pleaded for leniency stating that he is sorry for what he had done and would…

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Over 300 revellers in Social Cohesion Ministry Mash band

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The Social Cohesion, Culture and Sport Department on Monday launched its Mash band for the 2018 float parade at the ER Burrowes School of Arts. Present at the event was Social Cohesion Minister, with responsibility with culture and sport, Dr George Norton. Speaking to the small gathering, the Minister expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming celebrations for Guyana’s 48th Republic Anniversary. “I’m looking forward to see what you have out there to display but not only that, I want to be a part of that which you will be displaying,…

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A Tribute to Renowned Guyanese- Chinese

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As one of the six ethnic groups, the Chinese community has contributed to an integral part of Guyana’s history. The Chinese who arrived as indentured immigrants to Guyana in 1853 have since made their mark in the medical field, commerce, mining, politics, music and education. For the entire period of 1853 to 1879, a total of 13,541 Chinese landed in Guyana. Engrained neatly in the fabric of the Guyanese Society are contributions by Chinese that include the tasty cuisine that continues to be popular in Guyana, folklore and the language…

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Guyana-China relations

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By Chevon Lin Guyana was the first English speaking Caribbean country to establish diplomatic relations with China, in 1972. One year later Guyana opened the doors to its Embassy in the capital city of Beijing. This year, China and Guyana will commemorate the 46th Anniversary of diplomatic relationship, which is considered milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. During this period, the two countries have fostered strengthened and have achieved new accomplishments. China is the second largest trading partner of Latin America and the Caribbean, which is also…

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Fixing…

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…or spinning wheels on Third Force There seems to be an effort to jump-start another “Third Force” in Guyana today; and former Speaker Ralph Ramkarran attempted to rationalise it in his column last Sunday. This Third Force idea’s been floated time and again as a way to break the debilitating stand-off between the PPP and PNC – parties which obtain their support from ethnic Indian and African voters, who are closely matched in size. The theory is simple but, unfortunately, also simplistic. It assumes there’s a bloc of voters who…

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Bunty Singh walks away with G$800,000. as new Chutney King

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The 2017 Chutney Queen, Vanita Willie was in the wee hours of Monday morning dethroned, following an exceptional performance by Berbician Bunty Singh who was crowned the new Guyana Chutney King. The competition was hosted at the Leonora Stynthetic Track, West Coast Demerara, which saw a small crowd cheering and supporting their favourite artistes. The competition which got underway almost three hours after the schedule time to commence saw 10 chutney singers trying to impress the judges and the audience, in their attempt to convince the judges that they are…

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Black History Month Series: part two

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By Petamber Persaud There are as many ways to celebrate as there are appropriate ways to celebrate. The tenor of Black History Month should be celebrated with books especially with books on the history of places, peoples and events. Starting with books on places, here’s a glimpse of three villages. The History of Victoria Village by William N. Arno, first published in 1966, reprinted by the Guyana Heritage Society 2000. The book, ‘History of Victoria Village’, a slim publication, written by William N. Arno, tells the inspiring story of how…

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Celebrating the year of the Dog

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Also known as the Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year in pre-modern times signalled to farmers in China to begin preparation for the sowing of their fields. At the Chinese New Year, people traditionally wear red clothes and give children “lucky money” concealed in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which, according to legend, can drive away bad luck. The fireworks that shower the festivities are rooted in a similar ancient custom. Long ago, people in China lit bamboo stalks, believing the crackling flames would frighten evil spirits. In Guyana, many…

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Guyana giving illegal foreign nationals opportunity to regularise status

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The Ministry of Citizenship in Guyana is granting temporary amnesty to illegal foreign national miners so that they can regularise their status in Guyana. “We are giving you a chance to come to the office in Georgetown with your passport and apply for your extension of stay. If you came to work and your initial visa was an employment visa you can have that extended as well as your work permit,” Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix assured foreign nationals working in the Mazaruni, Mining District Three on Monday, February 19.…

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‘AFC did the right thing’ – Dr Hinds

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The decision taken by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Alliance For Change (AFC) to consider joining with the coalition parties to contest the Local Government Elections (LGE) under one ticket has been described as a sensible position that could help the Government. Political analyst Dr David Hinds has said that the dynamics of the coalition meant that should the parties contest the elections separately, they would be fighting each other for the same voters. “And that could create bad blood among them, which would then make it difficult…

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