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Businessman Jagmohan donates fully-furnished house to Essequibo woman

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Latchmin Sookdeo, a 51-year-old resident of Lima, Region Two received a fully-furnished house on Christmas Day.

The house was handed over by Essequibo Businessman Joe Jagmohan, who is the Managing Director of International Imports and Supplies.

He did so in memory of his mother Chano Jagmohan, who passed away in 2020.

Sookdeo was overjoyed when she received the house.

She is currently unemployed and grapples with filaria and arthritis. Now, Sookdeo will be able to live a more comfortable life with the new house.

Jagmohan, who was Sookdeo’s former employer, also made the commitment to provide $100,000 monthly for the next 12 months to Sookdeo.

Latchmin Sookdeo, a 51-year-old resident of Lima, Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) received a fully-furnished house on Christmas Day from businessman Joe Jagmohan

He will also construct a shop for her, in hopes of her being able to earn for herself.

“This is what I love doing, giving back, serving my fellow Guyanese, and I am happy to bring joy to all the elders and Sookdeo on Christmas Day” Jagmohan said.

Two more houses will be constructed for two more Essequibians in 2023.

In addition to handing over the fully-furnished house to Sookdeo, 30 persons received grocery hampers while $10,000 cash and a meal were provided to elders from various communities in Region Two.

In 2019, the businessman also constructed and handed over a fully-furnished house to a family at Crabwood Creek, Berbice.

Pregnant mother of 6 Children to get house for Christmas – Check Full Story

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Works have begun on the plot of land at Bloomfield where the woman and her children will get their new house for Christmas

Last Week Media Publish a story pregnant mother of six children who was seeking help to make life more comfortable for Christmas.

This struggling family’s Christmas wish will now come through, following the intervention of President Dr Irfaan Ali who has ordered that a new house be built for them.

The story caught the attention of the Guyanese Head of State who has since ordered that the woman, Rominia Benedict of Rotterdam Village East Bank Berbice, Region Six, get a new house for Christmas.

By Monday, arrangements were made through the Housing Ministry for a house lot to be donated to the mother and by evening, a contractor was given the task the ensure that a completed two-bedroom house is built before Christmas morning.

Works have only begun on the structure at a plot at Bloomfield. Construction is expected to continue nonstop until the house is completed.

Watch! – Rihanna Shares First Look at Her Baby Boy with A$AP Rocky in Sweet TikTok Video

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The music icon, 34, shared the first official look at her baby boy, whom she welcomed with boyfriend A$AP Rocky in May 2022, on TikTok Saturday.

Seven months after welcoming their first child into the world, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky have finally shared photos of their baby boy.

Rihanna made her TikTok debut on Saturday morning with a clip of her son, who’s filmed while enjoying a ride in the car with his mom.

In the sweet video, the couple’s son can be seen cooing and smiling at his mother, who is heard in the background recording him. “You tryna get Mommy’s phone?” Rihanna asks her little guy.

Later in the clip, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s son, whose name has not yet been shared by the couple, sweetly yawns as he looks out a car window.

“Hacked,” Rihanna captioned the video, which marked her first post on the social media platform.

Watch the video below:

Rihanna also explained why she hadn’t yet revealed her son’s name or shared a photo. “We just didn’t get around to it yet really,” she said, “We’ve just been living.” She added that perhaps “there’s a certain freedom that comes with kind of just, like, getting it out there.”

Meanwhile, in another recent interview, with Access Hollywood, the pop star opened up about how she’s changed since becoming a mother.

“Life starts over when you become a parent. It’s life that you’ve never known before,” she said. “You look at him and he’s yours but he’s a stranger and you’re learning him as he’s learning you and learning the world. When he looks at me in my eyes, my whole soul…I can’t tell if it’s cold or hot.”

Internet users were quick to react to the video. “Baby Fenty-Rocky is the cutest!” wrote one Twitter user. “baby Fenty is a perfect mixture of Rihanna and rocky,” said another. A third commented, “Rihanna’s baby looks so adorable.” A fourth added, “All I see is Rihanna. The baby took her entire face.”

Rihanna first revealed in January that she was expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky. The couple then welcomed a baby boy together in May this year. Throughout her pregnancy, she showcased iconic maternity styles that often put her baby bump on display.

Henry Cavill announces he will not return as Superman in next film – Check details

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Actor Henry Cavill has been dropped from the role of Superman after new executives in charge of DC Studios decided they didn’t want to cast him as the iconic superhero in their next movie.

“I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill said.

“After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.”

He said there were no hard feelings.

“The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that,” he continued, in his Instagram post.

“James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.”

Gunn and Safran took over DC Studios in late October, just after Cavill made a surprise appearance as the Man of Steel during the credits of the Dwayne Johnson film Black Adam.

Actor Henry then posted a video telling fans: “I wanted to make it official, that I am back as Superman.” The Black Adam cameo was “just a very small taste of things to come”, he added.

Cavill played the legendary role in the 2013 Man Of Steel film, as well as in 2016’s Batman v Superman alongside Ben Affleck, and in Justice League the following year.

UG Valedictorian Sean Pemberton completes ‘Econs’ degree in just three years

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The 22-year-old Sean Pemberton, graduated as valedictorian of the University of Guyana this year and completed his first degree – a four-year program – in three years. He studied economics and is among 3,000 students graduating this year.

To achieve this, Pemberton had to double the course and this made his journey more challenging. In an interview with Newsroom, he talked about his victory.

“I am ecstatic and I am shocked and not shocked at the same time but I am relieved that I am graduating and I have a degree now and I am also the valedictorian, even though this isn’t the end of the journey, I am very happy [about] this accomplishment.”

“In doubling up [of courses], I would have faced clashes and a plethora of assignments and then there are these six-hour exams but, I made it.”

Speaking further, the young graduate said he hopes to pursue a Master’s degree in Economics and would like to see Guyana develop to the benefit of all.

“I would like to see my country develop; I would like to see my country having a situation of inclusive development where every single citizen is able to benefit from the development in this country.”

“In doing economics, there are many branches; there is development economics, transport economics, labour all of which our country has a need for.”

Before joining the university in 2019, he is a former student of Queen’s College and has always excelled in academics.

“At the university, I started in 2019, that is pre-pandemic period so I did most of my classes on campus and being a new university student, fresh out of high school, it was a bit challenging.”

Also, getting an education during the pandemic was very difficult and the young man praised the university for its quick adaptation. Pemberton continued in his graduation speech over the weekend,

“Today, I stand before you, not only as valedictorian but as a maker of history, for this is perhaps the first time ever that a valedictorian has been named from the Department of Economics.”

Business leaders, policy makers and university officials were urged to offer more job opportunities, internships and scholarships to UG graduates.

“Too often new graduates run into the brick wall that I call graduates’ dilemma. To get a job [that] commensurate with your education requires experience, but you cannot get that experience without first getting such a job. How are our new graduates expected to proceed under such circumstances?.”

“Never the star student in my class” – New attorney Pranita Seeraj says she was never a ‘star’ student

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Raised by a single mother, East Coast girl Pranitha Seeraj has a message about what she was able to accomplish. She persevered and is now a lawyer.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall presented her practical request before Mr. Justice Gino Persaud at the High Court.

Seeraj, 24, completed her LLB and Diploma in Public Management from the University of Guyana.

She was also elected president of the Hugh Woodin Law Student Association. Seeraj graduated from law school on September 16, 2022.

She is the first member of her family to have accomplished academic heights of this magnitude and is now attached at the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions. According to the AG, Seeraj has been deemed to be “well performing” by the office.

“I am privileged to be admitted to the bar. I intend to serve the Cooperative Republic of Guyana with great integrity.”

“The journey to my accomplishments has not been easy. I was never the star student in my class, yet despite not attaining any of the top schools or all CSEC distinctions, I have accomplished a successful tertiary education,” Seeraj said in her acceptance speech.

Guyana & Canada talks to establish visa free travel – check full details

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The Government of Guyana has expressed an interest in having visa-free travel to Canada and Canadian High Commissioner Mark Berman said that the two governments are discussing this.

This was disclosed by Canadian High Commissioner Mark Berman to members of the media last evening on the sidelines of a welcome reception for a Canadian trade delegation in Georgetown.

“It is something we are looking at and we will make a decision,” Berman said.

Additionally, several Canadian airlines are being engaged to offer service to Guyana. Currently, Caribbean Airlines is the only company with a direct service between Georgetown and Toronto.

Guyanese citizens have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 88 countries and territories.

The United Kingdom recently removed its visa requirement for Guyanese travelers wishing to stay in the country for up to six months once they meet specific requirements, which include having access to enough funds to support their stay.

Yesterday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Hilton Todd and Fabrizio Nicoletti, Non-resident Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Italy to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, held a talk regarding around removing the visa requirement for Guyanese.

Watch video; Richarlison scores a blinder as Brazil 2-0 win over Serbia – summary

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Brazil takes its first 3 points by defeating Serbia with Richarlison’s goals. The Brazilians are leaders for the moment in Group H. Serbia tried, but could not overcome the Brazilian attack. Neymar came off due to a knock.

Brazil, arguably one of the tournament favourites kick off their campaign against Serbia on Thursday evening. Serbia however are not a side to write off in any sense.

The South American giants will be a side that many fear ahead of their meetings with them. Brazil are widely regarded as the best squad at the tournament.

Tottenham’s Richarlison has just scored an early contender for goal of the tournament as Brazil take a 2-0 lead against Serbia.

Richarlison gave Brazil the lead in the game but has now scored a worldie of a goal to give his side an increased lead. The goal could easily be a Puskas nominee.

Watch the Richarlison goal below;

Brazil dominated possession for much of the first half but were unable to ask too many questions of a well-drilled Serbia defence.

Instead, they were left relying on moments of individual improvisation and inspiration, Neymar’s clever inswinging corner just clawed away by goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić.

Brazil came out for the second half at an increased tempo, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic having to deny Raphinha within seconds of the restart before Neymar sliced wide from Vinicius Junior’s cross.

Alex Sandro then smashed a long-range effort off the post on the hour, but two minutes later the South American side were in front.

Neymar made the initial foray into the area, the ball breaking for Vinicius Junior and, though Milinkovic-Savic kept out his low shot, Richarlison was on hand to turn in the rebound.

The Tottenham striker’s second goal was even more special, a flick into the air from Vinicius Junior’s low cross preceding a spectacular volley that made it nine goals in his last seven international appearances.

Brazil continued to pour forward in the closing stages, Casemiro curling against the crossbar, but the South American side had already secured a solid opening victory.

Players to watch for Brazil include a number of talent but Neymar, Casemiro, Allison stand out in particular. Serbia have their pick of players too, including Dusan Vlahovic and Filip Kostic.

Guyana crowned Men’s B-Division gold medallists at Pan Continental Curling in Canada

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The Guyana Curling Federation returned to competition last week after several years off due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the Guyana men’s team becoming B-Division gold medalists at the inaugural Pan Continental Curling Championships in Canada.

Rayad Husain (skip), Jason Perreira (third), Baul Persaud (second), Khemraj Goberdhan (captain), and Paul Madgett (coach) represented the team.

Despite the inactivity, the team quickly found their stride reeling off five straight round-robin victories against developing countries Saudi Arabia (15-3), Qatar (11-3), Kenya (15-1), Nigeria (14-3), and a hard-fought victory over a talented Indian team (6-5).

The last two matches of the preliminary round went against the Guyanese side losing to Kazakhstan (11-3) and pre-tournament favorites Hong Kong (8-5). Guyana’s 5-2 record after the round-robin placed them fourth amongst the eight teams in the division and earned them a rematch against undefeated Hong Kong in the semi-finals.

It should be noted that Guyana played the last three matches of the match with only three players after Gobardhan was injured after falling in the game against India.

Playing with just three men, Guyana beat India 7-6 and secured promotion to the next season in Group A. The Gold Medal Game started in India’s favor and in the 3rd end, Rayad Hussain took control of the game as he scored 2 points to lead 2-1.

Accordingly, at the end of the half, Guyana was ahead by 4 points. Leading until the end, Guyana won 8-5 to win a historic first gold medal for Guyana and South America at an international curling event.

Looking ahead, Husain said,

“This is a huge win for our country. Now everyone knows about Guyana and that we can curl at a high level. I can’t quite believe what we have accomplished, and I’m especially proud of how we dug in as a team as three players for the final games. It was just meant to be.”

Guyana is among the eight elite nations competing in next year’s Pan Continental Division A against superpowers Canada, USA, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Chinese Taipei.

Accordingly, the Top 5 in the A Division next year will earn a berth in the 2024 World Men’s Curling Championship at a venue still to be decided and will allow countries to earn valuable points towards Olympic qualification in 2026 in Milan Cortina.

Guyana’s next international is the World Mixed Doubles Qualifiers in Dumfries, Scotland from December 2-7.

Guyana’s Lennox Brathwaite top Grand Aggregate at West Indies Full Bore Shooting Championships

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Guyana’s Lennox Braithwaite won the individual event Grand Aggregate title at the 2022 West Indies Full Bore Shooting Championship on Thursday. The championship is being held at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, Jamaica.

Brathwaite, who regretted not being able to prepare well for the tournament due to the epidemic, won by scoring 467.39 points out of 480 points.

Guyana had five shooters in the top 10.

He defeated Emmanuel Gauvin and Avtar Nanrey of Canada as well as compatriots Sherwin Felicien and Ransford Goodluck, who finished in the top five. Guyana had five shooters in the top 10.

Jamaica’s national champion Dwayne Forde scored 449.30 to finish seventh while Karen Anderson was 17th.

Meanwhile, Barbados’ Jennifer Jordan-Cousins ​​scored 436.20 points to beat Anderson (435.25) to win the top shooter Amazon Cup.

The competition continued on Friday, October 28, with the team event which comprises a short-range and long-range components.

The long-range team match, for the Milex Cup, began on Friday and will be followed by the short-range (300m/500m/600m) team match for the Wogarth Cup.

Braithwaite is the defending champion. The short-range team match is Saturday, October 29.