Guyana's Own Erica Sember Releases Her Second Single "Mean It”
Guyanese-born singer/songwriter Erica Sember landed on the scene last year with the release of her debut single “Trust Me”, Sember introduced herself to the tune of a chilled-out R’n’B cut reminiscent of 2000’s era Jhene Aiko.
Soup’s On at German's Restaurant - Guyana
For over 50 years I have been hearing that the best soup is made at German's, a restaurant that was begun in a modest shop in the Tiger Bay, Georgetown neighborhood in 1960 by its Hubert "German" Urling. Urling created flavorful and unique recipes from local Guyanese dishes.
Vacancy for Vice-Chancellor/Principal University of Guyana
The University of Guyana is seeking submissions for the following vacancy: Vice-Chancellor/Principal.
Please see attachment for official information, below is the text.
Vacancy
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
University of Guyana
Youth Leadership Programme Introduced at Nations
Over the past few months the media has been full of reports of crime, drugs, bullying and violence. School of Nations is introducing a youth leadership programme called, Youth Can Move the World (YCMTW), to respond to some of these challenges. The one year programme will be offered free of charge to persons of all backgrounds at School of Nations for youths aged between 15 and 30.
New York Senators Persaud and Sanders, Congresswoman Clarke, Consul General Atherly, will attend the Diaspora Dinner and Dance on June 8 in New York
May31-Apollo Beach FL - New York Senators, Roxanne Persaud and James Sanders, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and Guyana’s Consul General Barbara Atherly will attend the Official Launch - Dinner and Dance on Saturday June 8, 2019 in New York at the Royal Empress Hall located at 122-21 Rockaway Blvd, South Ozone Park, New York.
One Million Dollar Reward Offered for Arrest in the Shooting the Head of Nations University
Since the January 27, 2019 shooting of Dr. Brian O’Toole the head of Nations School, there has been little progress in bringing the assailant(s) to justice. Frustrated with the lack of progress the victim, Dr. O’Toole is offering G$1M reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.
Cheddi Jagan II to speak at Diaspora Organization Launch in New York on June 8, 2019
Apollo Beach, FL- Cheddi B. Jagan II, Esq., the grandson of former President of Guyana Dr.Cheddi Jagan, will speak at the United Guyanese Diaspora Global Network Official Launch and Fundraiser. This inaugural event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM at the Royal Empress Hall, located at 122-21 Rockaway Blvd, South Ozone Blvd, New York.
University of Guyana Vice Chancellor speaks out about "misinformation, outright fabrications" in the press
April 23, 2019 - Dear editor, For some time now I have been silent as misinformation, outright fabrications, and innuendo have been published as journalism products and facilitated as letters to the editor.
Author, Dr. Frank Douglas: Excellence With a Mission
At the 2010 Cambridge Academy Alumni Association International (CAAAI) reunion celebration in Brooklyn NY, Dr. Frank Douglas was a recipient of the prestigious Robert A. Pinkerton’s award for Humanitarian Services. We all listened attentively to his acceptance speech as he told his story of how he mastered the German language.
Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) Caribbean American Heritage Awards Gala - Washington D.C
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) Caribbean American Heritage Awards Gala was held on November 17, in Washington, DC at the JW Marriott hotel.
The event was attended by over 200 people from across the country who started the evening by sipping cocktails at the receptions immediately preceding the awards dinner.