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Businessman, Dexter ‘Bushman’ supports Kishan Silas ahead of GCB U15 Inter-County – Read Full Story

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On Monday, the Guyana Cricket Board announced the start of its U-15 Inter-County Super50 One-Day tournament with two matches in Demerara bowling off yesterday.

At the Everest Cricket Club ground, Berbice will take on the GCB Select XI while Demerara will battle Essequibo at the Enmore Community Centre Cricket Club ground.

This year, the tournament will be played for the first time in coloured clothing with a white ball.

Businessman and sports enthusiast, Dexter ‘Bushman’ Garnett, will be backing youth batting sensation Kishan Silas.

Silas was named on the GCB XI and was in action against Berbice at the Everest Ground, and Garnett, through his Bushman Pawnshop and Money Lending business, will be offering $1,000 to Silas for every run scored in the Inter-County Championship.

Silas enjoyed an exceptional outing at the crease for Georgetown during the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Inter-Association U15 tournaments.

The nifty right-handed batter had several top-scoring innings while playing a pivotal role in seeing his side over the line in many matches.

The Charlestown Secondary School student is patient at the wicket and can score in bunches whenever he’s asked.

“He’s a promising player, and I like seeing youths excelling at something they love and are good at, especially those that need as much support possible to keep them in the sport,” Garnett said.

According to the businessman, his support will go towards the Charlestown resident’s purchasing of equipment and cricket gear and to assist in his travel to training and matches.

“I didn’t just want to give him the money but put it as an incentive to motivate him to do well for the team. In other words, I wanted him to work for it and know that through hard work, he’s going to be rewarded,” Garnett said.

He added, “This support is to also ensure that young Silas stays the course in the sport and be a role model for youths in the Charlestown community and to show that sport can be used to elevate their lives.”

Garnett is known for his support for many budding talents in the disciplines of basketball, football and tennis, while also assisting several Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

After facing Berbice, Silas and his GCB XI team will play Essequibo today, followed by a mouth-watering encounter with Demerara.

Matches will be played at Enmore, Everest, and the Georgetown Cricket Club Ground (GCC). First-ball time is 9:300 am at each venue.

Singer Edmond Montague Grant (Eddy Grant) is the most famous Guyanese in the world – check full story

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Edmond Montague Grant (born 5 March 1948) is a Guyanese-British singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known for his genre-blending sound.his music has blended elements of pop, British rock, soul, funk, reggae, electronic music, African polyrhythms, and Latin music genres such as samba, among many others.

his music has blended elements of pop, British rock, soul, funk, reggae, electronic music, African polyrhythms, and Latin music genres such as samba, among many others.

Eddy is the older brother of Rudy and Alpine Grant. Brother Rudy, though not as musically accomplished as Eddy, has given Guyana that ever-green patriotic song, “Mash in Guyana” which will most likely be around for decades and decades to come.

Meanwhile, the youngest brother, Alpine, is doing extremely well as a successful businessman. There is so much to learn about family, love and togetherness from the Grant brothers.

It is most likely that no one will find it surprising to learn that Guyanese-born, Plaisance-native, and international entertainer, Eddy Grant, is regarded as the most well-known Guyanese internationally.

The talented songwriter and singing superstar is well-known all around the world, from America to Australia; Britain to Brazil; Canada to Cambodia.

Eddy Grant is also a household name in Zambia and Zimbabwe. No wonder Eddy saluted the African continent with his up-beat song of brotherly greetings, “Hello Africa. How You do Africa?.” He even respectfully includes some Swahili sentences in the song – “Hey, jambo wana wa Africa.” So beautiful.

Eddy Grant is a singing superstar and an ambassador in the Performing Arts. Another one of his songs, “Gimme Hope Jo’Anna”, throws the spotlight on (then) Apartheid South Africa, which many of his fans as well as political and social analysts, are of the view, that Eddy’s song helped in a great way, in the struggle to dismantle the evil system of apartheid in South Africa.

Eddy Grant has since done extremely successful shows in Cape Town, South Africa, and has been close to President Nelson Mandela.

“Living on the Frontline”, “Romancing the Stone” and “Walking on Sunshine” are also songs by Eddy Grant that have all remained popular over the years.

However, after over 40 years, his most popular composition, “Electric Avenue” does not have a single ‘pothole’ – so to speak – and gives listeners and dancers alike a smooth ‘ride’ every time.

In my opinion, his song in tribute to young ladies of our Capital city, “Georgetown Girl” needs to be given much more ‘Air Time’ by our local Disc Jockeys.

When “Electric Avenue” was first released in 1982, I was residing in England, and I made it my duty to go and see the famous street.

I have to admit that I was somewhat disappointed. I had expected to see a six-lane thoroughfare with heavy traffic going by in both directions; instead, it is a tiny street at the side of the Brixton market – somewhat like our Bourda Street in Georgetown, which is at the western side of the Bourda market.

However, similar to our Bourda Street, there is an extremely wide range of household and everyday merchandise on sale at reasonably good prices.

As such, people “Rock down to Electric Avenue” and make purchases for which their meager budgets can readily manage.

Incidentally, “Electric Avenue” got that name because it was the first street in that area to have received electricity, way back in 1880.

It has since been made known internationally by the Eddy Grant song that bares its name. In those early years, after he broke away from his Group “The Equals”, every song that Eddy Grant released, shot to the top of the British Hit Parade.

Indeed, Eddy Grant was “Walking on Sunshine” all the way to the Bank. What a successful Guyanese and International entertainer! More recently, in 2016, Eddy Grant was invited to switch on electricity on a new illuminated street sign in Brixton, England, bearing the name “Electric Avenue.”

McGarrell who from Zeelugt turns 100! She thankful to those who wish her – check full story

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McGarrell, who hails from Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, was described as a determined fighter who has persevered through many situations to make it to her 100th birthday.

family, friends and well-wishers, Ms Veronica McGarrell on Sunday celebrated her 100th birthday.

The centenarian was all smiles and was decked out in her crown and sash as she walked into the celebration which was held at the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara.

The woman spent most of her younger life residing in Zeelugt and later moved to Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, with her then seven children– all boys. Two of her sons eventually passed away.

The centenarian worked as a seamstress for most of her life, plying this trade to take care of her family.

She only stopped when her children became much older. McGarrell’s eldest son Arnold, recalled that his mother would sometimes be up late at nights on the sewing machine perfecting her craft.

“I remember as a kid she would be sewing all night to make ends meet. We were little and you could hear the machine going all night,” he recalled.

McGarrell, a dedicated Christian, still keeps active as she regularly attends church and is still able to read her bible without the assistance of spectacles.

With a bright smile on her face and enjoying her celebration, McGarrell was thankful to have made it to see 100 years and grateful to be surrounded by her loved ones on such a special day.

Meanwhile, speaking at the celebration, McGarrell’s youngest son Ruben, said

“If you are going to make it to the age of my mother, you have got to decide to… She has made it to 100 years because she is a good fighter,” he said, as he urged persons to follow her example if they too would want to make it to his mother’s age – source Guyana Chronicle

Guyana rice researcher Dr. Mahendra Persaud to get prestigious regional science award – Check more Details

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Gaynese agri-researcher, Dr. Mahendra Persaud, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Anthony N. Sabga Award, Caribbean Excellence for Science & Technology.

AS announced on Wednesday in Port of Spain by Awards’ Program Director Maria Neilson, Dr. Persaud and two other 2023 Laureates (women’s health doctor, Dr.)

He is a respected academic who has published widely in his field.

“As Chief Scientist at the Rice Research Station at Burma, Persaud has developed high-yielding, disease resistant strains of rice that emerge well under flooded conditions. Under his leadership, Guyana’s rice yields are said to have risen from a national average of four tonnes per hectare to six tonnes per hectare – second only to top global rice producer, China,” a press release stated.

In 2016, he received Guyana’s fourth highest national award, the Golden Arrow of Achievement, “for outstanding research as a scientist in the rice industry, resulting in high-yielding varieties with consequential increased rice production.”

He and his team are currently beginning research into the cultivation of wheat in Guyana, which could result in major benefits for regional food security.

Corentyne Woman seeks public help for her birthday dream ‘new home’ to be realized – Read More Details

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A woman who is about to celebrate her 76th birthday is hoping to get the public’s support for her birthday dream, which is to get a new home as her current players have collapsed.

Baboonarne lives at Lot E1 Ramphal Street, Williamsburg, Corentyne in a building where more than 20 percent of the external wall boards are missing and the roof is punctuated with holes.

Parbatie Baboonarine called ‘Celia’ was born on March 8, 1947.

“I am 75 and next week Wednesday I am going to be 76,” she said proudly during an interview with this publication.

“I am living here since I was small and then I get married and I moved, then I come back and live here,” she explained as she stood under the shaky house.

The elderly woman says the building trembles with the wind and when heavy lorries are passing on the street. She uses plastic and cardboard to keep out the rain but those are not as effective as she would wish.

“I does frighten,” she said. “The rain does come in when the breeze blow; all over I put cardboard and at the top I put plastic so the water can’t come through.”

Her dream is to have a comfortable home for her birthday. The house had belonged to her parents who have since passed. Her two siblings have also passed.

She has four children. Her three daughters are married.

“I don’t want to go and live with no son-in-law,” she said.

“My son, I can’t count on him. He drink rum and living his own life. When he come, he want to cuss so I don’t count on him. The one from Chesney she does come and she would help me,” she added.

“Nobody [else] does help me.”

“I want a new house and I will thank God if I can live and enjoy it,” she expressed.

“I tell you the truth,” she continued as the previous smile faded and tears settled in her eyes and slowly rolled down her cheeks as she spoke.

“Sometimes I would sit down and cry because I have nobody to help me. I would cry and say ‘Oh God, when I can get a small nice house so I can enjoy.’ I don’t want nothing more. I am not asking for riches, gold or diamond; I am asking for just a small house.”

The pensioner was hospitalised between December and January and initially could not walk but was determined to get back on her feet.

“People use to hold me to walk and then ah started to walk with a stick and then I decide to try to walk by myself and by the grace of God I prayed and now I can walk.”

Despite this small amount, Baboonarne ensures that it is sufficient for her as she related another sad part of her story.

“I does manage it because if me nah know how to buy; because everything raise – cost of living very high. I don’t like to ask people for anything. Even if it is salt and rice I have to eat, I am content. I does have to buy thing to eat and pay for electricity. At present I don’t pay for water because I am a pensioner,” the woman explained.

“I want to be an astrophysicist” – 9-year-old David is among the world’s youngest ever high school graduates

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Nine-year-old David from Pennsylvania, who loves science and computer programming, has become the youngest high school graduate ever, and he’s already started racking up some credits toward his college degree.

David Balogun recently earned a diploma from Reach Cyber ​​Charter School in his state capital, Harrisburg — after taking classes remotely from his family’s home in the Philadelphia suburb of Bensalem, local TV station WGAL reported Saturday.

The achievement makes David one of the youngest children to ever graduate from high school, according to a list compiled by the History and Culture website.

The only person younger than David on that list is Michael Kearney, who still holds the Guinness World Record for youngest high school graduate, which he set in 1990 at age 6.

David would top 11-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow when he graduated high school on that list.

Joining WGAL, he said he already knows what it takes to make a career after completing his studies.

“I want to be an astrophysicist, and I want to study black holes and supernovas.”

Both David’s parents are graduates and they spoke about this,

“I had to get outside of the box.” David’s mother, Ronya, said to the outlet.

“Playing pillow fights when you’re not supposed to, throwing the balls in the house. He’s a nine-year-old with a brain that has the capacity to understand and comprehend a lot of concepts beyond his years and sometimes beyond my understanding.”

Little David further addressed the WGAL and said of his teachers,

“They didn’t bog me down. They … advocated for me, saying, ‘He can do this. He can do that.”

One instructor said,

“We’re just proud that we [were] able to individualize his instruction.”

Cody Durr, David’s science teacher, said,

“David was an inspirational kid, definitely one who changes the way you think about teaching.”

David, a member of the Mensa High IQ Club, has spent one semester at Bucks State Community College after graduating from the REACH Charter. In addition, he pursues a black belt in martial arts and is a tomboy who enjoys other sports and playing the piano.

“Am I going to throw my nine-year-old into Harvard while I’m living in [Pennsylvania]?” David’s father, Henry, said of the family’s college search.“No.”

Information: (The Guardian)

‘This was my dream’- says Anna Regina after achieving his aim to be most outstanding CSEC student

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Almost three years after Anna Regina Multilateral School (ARMS) was named the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) School of the year, Outam Heeralall was determined to reclaim the title for the school.

Heeralal scored 25 first-class passes, earning him the title of Outstanding Overall and Outstanding Student in Technical Vocational Education. Speaking to the press on Thursday after the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) 2022 Awards, he said,

“This has been one of my dreams. I actually dreamt of this…when Anna Regina secondary topped the Caribbean in 2019, that is what motivated me to be here tonight. To work to be here and finally I am here.”

Speaking further, the young man urged his peers and future aspirants to follow their dreams.

“Be yourself and most importantly be motivated. I always preach this. Once you believe, you can achieve it.”

At Anna Regina Multilateral School, head teacher Laljeet Ruplal bagged the CSEC School of the Year award. Arrangements are being made to hold a celebration event at the college on Friday to further recognize the achievement.

Meanwhile, some other awards at the Guyana CSEC level were earned by Queen’s College students Sheridan Dyal and Saskia Twahir. Dial was an outstanding student of science; She passed standard 15 and second standard. She said that the efforts made in the last five years have paid off.

“I’m glad that all the effort that I put in the last five years has turned out to be very fruitful.”

Dyal is currently studying for her CAPE and plans to go on to university. Furthermore, Twahir was recognized for her outstanding performance in the field of humanities and business. She secured 24 grades and three-second grades. She commented.

“It’s very humbling. Take everything in stride. Pace yourself and ensure that you prioritize your mental health and give it your best shot.”

“Being a female welder isn’t easy” – Bartician Terryka Joseph breaks barriers

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For many people, having a second chance at life is a blessing. After dropping out of school because of circumstances beyond her control, Terryka Joseph was determined to make her life better one way or another.

Terryka Joseph gets her blowtorch into welding mode

As such, she enrolled in a welding class at the Kuru Kuru College on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway and today, she has advanced in the field to such lengths that she can be described as one of Guyana’s better female arc welders.

Joseph, who hails from the mining town of Bartica, has been a welder for more than 18 years. Fondly called “TJ” by her peers, she started in the field around 2003 when personnel from the Kuru Kuru college visited Bartica.

“They were looking for people who could have enrolled in the college to do the different courses,” she told this publication.

“I was a school dropout,” she said, noting that she left secondary school in the First Form.

She said after she completed the form to attend Kuru Kuru College, she wrote an exam and managed to attain good scores to gain admission to the college.

Terryka Joseph

Joseph said she chose welding as the program she wanted to study and she noted that she had no clue what it entailed.

“I just knew I had to do something,” she said. She said she was the only female on the batch at the time.

She spent 10 months at the college and during that time, she completed her work-study attachment at the Guyana National Industrial Cooperation.

Joseph said she started working at the now-defunct Guyana Sawmills which was at Bartica at the time. “When I went to Kuru Kuru College I had no idea what I was getting into,” she reiterated.

Joseph, who is the 5th of 8 children, said that over the years she has managed to perfect the art of welding.

She said she can weld anything with her blowtorch; she makes barbeque grills, computer desks, and grills for securing homes.

In addition, she also welds large-capacity structures such as excavator buckets.

At the moment, Joseph works on projects for hire and some of the projects see her traveling into the hinterland to weld.

Joseph said her mother is her biggest inspiration and she noted that one must always honor their parents. In addition, she said she believes anyone can succeed in life.

“You can become anything you want to become. Just follow your dreams, blank out the negativity, you will have struggles, but keep your chin up, be focused and follow your dreams.”

‘Work for the betterment of our country’ – Guyana-born movie star Letitia Wright encouraged Members of Parliament

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Letitia Wright visited the National Assembly on Monday and encouraged Parliamentarians to strive towards peace and love as they continued working for the betterment of Guyana.

“I just want to thank everyone that has invited me to return home and just encourage you all, I don’t know the ins and outs of politics, I just care more about children and the betterment of young people.

“But as you all come together to make decisions for the country, I encourage both sides, both parties; I encourage peace, I encourage love. I am of peace, I am of love and I’m just proud of you both and everybody that’s working together for the betterment and empowerment of our country,” the 29-year-old Guyanese-British movie star said in her brief speech.

Wright, who 20 ago left her home at Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara, for the United Kingdom to pursue a dream she hoped would one day be a reality, is now a role model for many young Guyanese.

She was extended an invitation by the President of Guyana Dr. Irfaan Ali back in November 2022, to visit her homeland.

Wright landed Friday night when she received a hearty welcome from the First Lady of Guyana, Mrs. Arya Ali, the Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond and her relatives.

The Black Panther star arrived in Guyana on Friday last and has already conducted a number of activities. She is slated to meet with President Dr. Irfaan Ali later.

Watch; Black Panther actress Letitia Wright visits Kaieteur Falls

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Guyanese-born actress Letitia Wright continued her tour of Guyana on Sunday with a trip to the iconic Kaieteur Falls.

The Protected Areas Commission in Guyana posted: “We were extremely happy to host our very own Black Panther star, Ms. Letitia Wright at Kaieteur National Park….🥰🇬🇾🇬🇾 ”

The majestic waterfall is a must-see attraction in Guyana which draws visitors from around the world.

It is known as one of South America’s natural wonders and is the largest single-drop waterfall in the world. Kaieteur Falls is almost five times higher than Niagara Falls.

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