September 30, 2012 The Newsletter and Blog for Guyanese Individuals, Associations and Groups Worldwide Blog: guyaneseonline.wordpress.com Entrance to the GUYEXPO held in Guyana from Septem- GUYEXPO-2012: Imitation buildings, some of which ber 27-30, 2012 represent historic buildings. GUYEXPO Trade Exposition - September 27-30, 2012 Prime Minister Samuel Hinds (left) Guyexpo is an occasion for celebrat- ing our achievements-PM “It is an occasion where nearly all of Georgetown, GINA, September 27, 2012 us find some pleasant surprises…we did not know that our people could Guyexpo is an occasion for celebrating our produce those goods with that quality achievements-PM and at good prices…Guyexpo is Thousands came out this evening at the Sophia Ex- therefore an occasion for celebrating our achieve- hibition Centre to witness the launch of Guyana’s ments,” Hinds said. renowned exposition and trade fair, Guyexpo 2012 held under the theme “Strengthening the traditional, He added that it is also an occasion that challenges and encourages persons to do even better, learning Embracing the New”. from each other, to compete in a friendly and produc- Patrons and exhibitors were mesmerised with the tive way. display of what promises to be the largest exposition “Guyexpo from one year to another challenges ever, with cultural performances from the Chinese us…we Guyanese over the last decades have been Association, the National Steel Orchestra and a col- able to provide better for ourselves each year through laborative dance troupe. our work…providing a greater amount of goods and Apart from the celebrations, former Ministers of services,” Mr Hinds said. Tourism were honoured for their stint in office during Read a number of complete reports on Guyexpo which they contributed significantly to the enhance- 2012 - from GINA < click here ment of Guyexpo, thereby laying the foundation for what it is today. GUYANESE ONLINE NEWSLETTERS Those recognised were: Shree Chand These newsletters are published on the last day of every (posthumously), Jeff Da Silva, Manzoor Nadir and month. Their main role is to advertise the events of vari- Manniram Prashad. ous Guyanese Associations worldwide. Added to this, the newsletter highlights some news items Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, performing the duties from Guyana and nearby CARICOM countries, that were of president said that Guyexpo offers an opportunity not featured in the Blog entries. Book reviews and other for one to learn about the goods and services that Arts and Culture events as well as Historical articles are are being produced locally, along with the range, the also featured. There are also scores of Blog entries diversity, the quality and the price. every month and these are also listed and accessible. The Newsletter and Blog for Guyanese Individuals, Associations and Groups Worldwide Blog: guyaneseonline.wordpress.com 2 EDITORIAL September 30, 2012 The Newsletter and Blog for Guyanese Individuals, Associations and Groups Worldwide Welcome to the Guyanese Online Newsletter Guyanese Online By: Cyril Bryan. Editor and Publisher The Guyanese Online Newsletter and the Guy- anese Online Blog Website are independent publi- This is the 30th edition of the Guyanese cations that are created, edited, produced and pub- Online Newsletter. It culminates 30 months lished by Cyril Bryan of publishing the Blog and monthly News- Guyanese organizations get FREE advertising. Adver- letters. Thanks for your support…… tising rates for commercial entities are reasonable. E-mail address: [email protected] Donations are accepted with THANKS. Editorial The Guyana Diaspora Project President Ramotar was in New York recently to The Major Anxieties of Guyanese launch his Guyana Diaspora Project (see video). In The major anxieties of Guyanese relate to its govern- his speech he stated that Guyanese have dispersed ance and the transparency of operations, as well as all over the world, especially in New York. He noted the level of corruption that pervades society, espe- that they have acquired skills and technology that cially in government departments and projects. Guy- could be extremely useful in the development of Guy- ana does not receive full value for Government ex- ana and that the Government was looking at ways to penditure and most people are concerned. establish a central database to tap into the invest- ment, managerial and professional expertise of per- Security is a major issue. This relates to governance sons who would like to help Guyana. and the proper funding of a professional police force and army. Guyanese will not return to danger. He acknowledged that persons and organizations worldwide were helping with remittances and in estab- Next is the availability of professional health ser- lishing alumni, village, and friendship groups that keep vices. The reports of garbage in the streets, mosqui- the connections to Guyana alive and expanding. The toes and related ailments do not present a positive people who have emigrated “have not forgotten Guy- picture for Guyanese in the Diaspora. ana”. The brain drain that existed before, he said, can Politicians fan racial slogans to get votes. However, it now help in developing Guyana. is becoming more obvious that Guyana’s population Repeat Performances is now”mixed” racially. Is President Ramotar or his wife “Indian”? Not really, based on biological facts. President Ramotar’s ideas are laudable, especially in The problems in Guyana are economic and govern- this digital age of instantaneous communications and mental. The assets of Guyana have to be protected social networks. However, his call for Guyanese to and used for all Guyanese and not just for a few. “come home and help Guyana” is not new. President There has to be transparency and accountability. Forbes Burnham made the same pleas. President Hoyte started the dismantling of the Socialist domi- Change? What Change? nated state, as directed by the IMF and other aid or- The elections of November 2011 heralded a minority ganizations. He also asked people to come back government, with a majority Parliament. People were home and rebuild Guyana. There were few takers as hoping for change but what they have is gridlock. the reality was that life was better outside of Guyana. Parliament is now in recess, but when they return they still have to resolve major issues relating to the The Cheddie and Janet Jagan administrations prom- management of the country. Until these are agreed ised change and also called on Guyanese to come upon there will be no real positive feelings by Guy- home. Many did, but most of them left after a few anese at home and overseas. All they will see is years - their experience of living in Guyana on a daily more of the same politically negative behavior. basis were negative. Is this still the case? Guyanese in the Diaspora want to help Guyana. The Jagdeo governments continued the call as well. However, many prefer to do so in a non-political way. However, investment and positive help is not usually Politics is divisive, and over the last 50+ years it has forthcoming in a society, which over the last 10 years, hindered the development of Guyana. Mr. Ramotar’s have had a lion’s share of drug lords and killings. ideas have to be in a non-political framework to Guyana has now become too politically polarized make them truly effective and sustainable. The Newsletter and Blog for Guyanese Individuals, Associations and Groups Worldwide Blog: guyaneseonline.wordpress.com September 30, 2012 3 BLOG ENTRIES BLOG ENTRIES - SEPTEMBER 2012 We entered many new items in September 2012. We 30. Special fly rates for Guy-Expo 2012 now have over 1900 items on various subjects 31. Pirated textbooks is “industrial issue” – Luncheon 32. Mark Benshop: APNU-PNC Incompetence – Note: Click on the item listed to read the articles or view the commentary videos on the Blog 33. Historic pictures of British Guiana (Guyana) – UK Archives 1. John Fernandes – A household name in Guyana 34. Four Reasons Why Romney Might Still Win 2. Fall can’t stop Sparrow – at Trinidad’s 35. Guyana Christian Charities Bake and Food Sale 50th anniversary – Toronto – October 28, 2012 3. Suriname seizes Guyanese and Venezuelan fish- 36. Our own tourists – commentary ing vessels 37. Cricket: WICB salutes Lara’s Hall of 4. Assistant Superintendent Todd testifies at Lin- Fame induction den Inquiry 38. OTIS REDDING – 100 songs and videos 5. Merlin Udho to succeed Kellawan Lall as Ambasa- 39. Spiritual Awakening – 2012 – 3 videos dor to Brazil 40. The Beatles: “Imagine” – “Let It Be” – “Hey Jude” 6. Private Wealth Public squalor – Sanjaya Baru – 3 videos 7. Guyana’s main exposition Guyexpo 2012 opens – 41. Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II video (morph sequence) 8. Guyana Diaspora Project – launch by President 42. African Tribe in India – Kenya TV – 4 videos Ramotar in NYC – video 43. Guyana: cowboys and Indians – John Gimlette 9. Guyana Medical Relief – Dinner Dance – October 44. Eusi Kwayana Toronto visit and brief Bio – by 13, 2012 Michael Parris 10. Amazing mind reader reveals his ‘gift’ 45. Raquayyah Boyer is Miss Guyana Universe 2012 11. Cricket: England v WI, World T20 2012, Su- 46. ICC World Twenty20, 2012/13 / Fixtures per Eights 47. And then …. It is winter! 12. President Donald Ramotar and wife at the 48. Miss Universe is in Guyana for 2012 Miss Guy- White House ana pageant 13. Pirated schoolbooks: The evil in post-colonial fail- 49. National Census 2012 prepares for lan- ure – commentary guage barriers 14. Barack Obama’s speech at the United Nations 50. Aubrey Gordon wins USA Masters Cycle 15. The Guyana Police Force: two commentaries Road Race 16. CCADA FIRE & ICE DANCE – Hollywood, FL – 51. Amerindian Month 2012 – “COUVADE” by Mi- Oct 6, 2012 chael Gilkes 17. Linden readies to begin operating TV station 52.