Gerald Roderick Stanislaus McKenzie: August 20, 1939 - August 26. 2013
Gerald Roderick Stanislaus McKenzie, popularly known as G Mac of 16 Durban Street, Wothmanville, Georgetown, former Personnel Officer of Telecoms, former Captain of the Guyana National Service, Former Admin Manager of Omai Gold Mines Limited and the Roraima Group of Companies
Son of: The late Garnet and Elaine McKenzie
Husband of: Lorna
Miss World Guyana 2013 Ruqayyah Boyer shows support for Global Shapers Community Georgetown Hub
Miss World Guyana 2013 Ruqayyah Boyer lends her assistance to the stationery drive by donating over 1500 pencils to the Global Shapers Community Georgetown Hub who is on a mission to supply school stationery to indigenous communities. The project is being carried out by The Global Shapers Community Georgetown Hub and is being spearheaded by Dr.
First ethanol plant commissioned in Guyana
The first ever biofuel ethanol plant in Guyana was started up and commissioned this August by President Donald Ramotar.
The impending Local Government Elections could ignite the beginning of a new politics
With the passage of the recent Local Government reform bills, there seems to be more interest in Local Government Elections. As I move around the country I sense a heightened interest in local democracy which should be nurtured.
There should be a Commission of Inquiry into the State of Education in Guyana
There have been lots of comments from politicians, educators and other concerned citizens since the announcement of the latest CXC results. As is to be expected, the government has tried to put the best spin on the results. No doubt, those students who excelled along with the teachers at those schools that did well should be commended.
Concerned Citizens Against Domestic Abuse "Fire and Ice" Dance
Concerned Citizens Against Domestic Abuse (CCADA) in support of Guyana's Help and Shelter invites you to their "Fire and Ice" Dance.
Date: Saturday September 07, 2013
Time: 7.30 pm -
Location: Burrows Hall
AFC accuses the PPP administration of using state resources to mislead the nation on the opposition's position on the Amaila Hydro Project issue
In a recent press release below, the Alliance for Change accuses the National Communications Network (NCN) Television Station, Channel 11 of deliberately misleading the nation on the political opposition's position on the Amaila Hydro Project issue
AFC Press Release:
Discovery Channel Show - Gold Rush: South America - Guyanese Gold"
In this episode of "Gold Rush" Todd Hoffman and crew are in Guyana searching for land that reaps $60/yd of gold compared to the $10/yd that was the norm in the Klondike which is in the Yukon area of north western Canada.
In Loving Memory of Winifred Beatrice Marcus
In Loving Memory of Winifred Beatrice Marcus of 88 Company Road, Buxton and Toronto, Canada, passed away on August 17, 2011
Though you are no longer here, the lessons you shared continue to inspire. The warmth, kindness, and goodness of your heart serve as fond memories that comfort us like your loving embrace. We are forever grateful for the time we had together, but feel your absence daily. It has been two years since your passing, may you know that you are always remembered, loved, and missed. You are forever in our hearts and poignant in our memories. Love, children and grandchildren.
CIMBUX Annual Family Fun Day Celebration
Even with grey skies dedicated Buxtonians, family, friends and supporters gathered at Sligo Park in Hyattsville, Maryland for their CIMBUX Annual Family Fun Day
CIMBUX, Committee for the Improvement of Buxton had prepared for an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship. As attendees climbed the stairs of the park into the pavilion they were literally taking a stroll down memory lane. Signs with notable Buxton street names were dotted along the way. Music from the DJ helped to set the mood with folks songs, calypso and soca tunes ringing through the afternoon.