Cheddi ‘Joey’ Jagan poised to endorse Ramotar

Demerara Waves – October 24, 2011  – comments

Left to Right: Cheddi ‘Joey’ Jagan Jnr; PPPC spokesman, Robert Persaud and Cheddi Jagan III

Son of late President Dr. Cheddi Jagan on Monday appeared poised to endorse Donald Ramotar’s presidential candidacy for the governing Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) 2011 general election.

In a statement to a few media-houses, Joey Jagan attributed his decision to disunity in the opposition camps and his desire to carry on the legacy of his father who died in 1997 of a heart attack.          

Justice For All Party joins APNU

(Demerara Waves) October 24, 2011

The Justice For All Party (JFAP) has joined the opposition coalition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) but party leader CN Sharma will not be on the candidates’ list.

The APNU at its Monday news conference disclosed that the popular television station owner has signed a declaration committing his party’s support to the coalition.

A statement from the JFAP which was read at the briefing outlined that the party’s national executive decided to give its “unequivocal support” to APNU after discussing the coalition’s Declaration, Statement of Principles and Unity Charter.   

Band leader Edmundo Ros dies, 100

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Edmundo Ros introduced Latin beats to UK audiences

Band leader Edmundo Ros, the man credited with popularising Latin American music in the UK, has died at the age of 100.

His death was confirmed by showbusiness charity the Grand Order of Water Rats.

Secretary John Adrian said: “He died last night peacefully at his home in Spain, two months short of his 101st birthday”.

Ros received an OBE for services to entertainment in the New Year Honours of 2000.

Guyanese West Point Graduate Wins Literary Award

Guyanese West Point Graduate Wins Prestigious Literary Award 

ORLANDO, Florida – October 22, 2011 – A panel of judges chose PATH to FREEDOM: My Story of Perseverance to be a Second Place Winner in the Autobiography/Memoir category of the 2011 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition. The Florida Writers Association recognized the book during their Tenth Annual Conference last weekend. Guyanese-born Conrad Taylor accepted the honor at the Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet Saturday night(October 22, 2011). Then, the 1973 West Point graduate not only received a beautiful plaque, but the right to place an RPLA silver seal on his book covers.           

Not to debate is not an option – letter by Patrick Barker

Letter: Not to debate is not an option

To the Editor:

As was reported in the press, a week ago, a candidate’s refusal to debate is not acceptable to many Guyanese.

In the political arena it is best for the electorate to receive as much information on the candidate as possible.

Any candidate who refuses to debate is hiding an attribute, that if known, would exclude him from being elected President.

I don’t think that there is a valid reason for any candidate to recuse himself from joining a debate of equals.           

Guyana: National Awards List – 2011

The 2011 awardees are as follows:

Order of Excellence (OE) – Guyana’s highest National Award Prime Minister Samuel Hinds

Cacique Crown of Honour (CCH)

Bank of Guyana Governor, Lawrence Williams; Chief Statistician, Lennox Benjamin; Donna Yearwood; Clyde Roopchand; Acting Chief Justice, Ian Chang; GRA Commissioner-General, Khurshid Sattaur; Professors Nigel Harris and Clement Sankat; Malcolm Parris; Phillip Moore; Miles Fitzpatrick; and Clinton Collymore.                     

Moses Nagamootoo withdraws from PPP/C

OCTOBER 21, 2011 | BY KNEWS |  NEWS ITEM LINK

…says clique bulldozed him out of leadership  

Pull Quote: “I hold dearly his (Jagan) great ideals for a free and democratic Guyana where leaders ought to be judged by character, integrity and honesty,”

With Nomination Day drawing closer, it now seems as if the proverbial writing is on the wall as People’s Progressive Party (PPP) long time supporter and stalwart Moses Nagamootoo says that he is currently in the final stages of a complete withdrawal from the party he once called home.    

Tutorial High Alumni Assoc. (Toronto Chapter) slideshow

Hi thaatoronto@yahoogroups.com Tutorial High Alumni Assoc. (Toronto Chapter) shared their Flickr set with you.

2011 Gala Reunion Ball A set by Tutorial High Alumni Assoc. (Toronto Chapter) Saturday August 6, 2011 at the Grand Baccus Banquet Hall 2155 McNicoll Avenue Scarborough, Ontario, Canada – View  the slideshow by clicking the link below:

Gadhafi’s Death in Perspective

STRATFOR SPECIAL REPORT – October 20, 2011

Rebel fighter killed former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Oct. 20 outside the town of Sirte. His body was then brought back to Misurata, where it was filmed being dragged through the streets. Several close aides, including family members, have been reported killed or captured as well.

Gadhafi’s death is symbolically important for the rebels, but the fall of Sirte is even more significant for the effect it will have on the future stability of Libya. With the final holdout of the pro-Gadhafi resistance overtaken, the National Transitional Council (NTC) can now move to form a transitional government. 

Guyana cops Best Performer, three other awards at CSEC

By Kwesi Isles – Demerara Waves – October 21, 2011

Guyana’s Anuradha Dev has been declared this year’s Best Overall Performer at the region-wide Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.The 15-year-old Queen’s College (QC) girl also secured the Best Performing Student in Science award, Education Minister Shaik Baksh revealed at a news conference on October 21.