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interguiana cultural festival 2011
check this link :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inJFhdHr4RI
By herdul
Sunday, January 15, 2012

guyana is going mam
we are bless in guyana with so many thing {1} rice and you know it all.we guyana have to thing to do now how win we will have to work and hard
By amit
Thursday, December 08, 2011

Guyana
How is life in linden, meaning political wise, all the things Im hearing in the news, is less than positive, about the political system and the law dogs are equally worthless. I left Guyana at a very young age, came home once, and currently traveling the world, protecting the American way of life and really enjoying what I do. But I'm curious about the way of people life.
By logan78
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

RE: Whats happening in Guyana
@Logan78, I think Linden is still relatively safe..rise of crime is not isolated to the Linden area
By Lindener
Monday, August 08, 2011

Whats happening in Guyana
First time on this site, and it really nice to see pics of home, haven't being home in so long, its nice to see a few things changes. Whatever to Regma, and Kara Kara schools man it has being a long time. Anyway, im reading a lot on whats going on in Guyana, and the happening in Linden, and seriously bloggers, whats going on with the today life styles in Linden. crimes, drugs, guns, accidents, corruption, families killing each other dominate headlines. The question is where did we go wrong as a proud society of people.
By logan78
Monday, August 08, 2011

mew misic free dwn load
http://music.blackplanet.com/taulmann/
By TAULMANNA
Friday, July 22, 2011

superero
Do you ever get the feeling that Guyana is a lost cause?
By denobrega
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

YOUR FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS

Please call your Relatives and Friends in Guyana

IF YOU TRULY WANT TO SEE CHANGE IN GUYANA

GET AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN REGISTERED TO VOTE
......
YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS in Guyana
LET YOUR VOICE /S BE HEARD, Call your Relatives and Friends in Guyana and encourage them to register and Pick up their ID Cards.

AND BE INSTRUMENTAL IN BRINGING ABOUT THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN GUYANA
By supererro
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

new music take over
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By TAULMANNA
Sunday, July 17, 2011

sneek peek of new music
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Du2QpPMNN1G8%26feature%3Dshare&h=QAQAc3ppT
By TAULMANNA
Sunday, July 10, 2011

new music
ian mccloud from linden new tune coming soon
By TAULMANNA
Saturday, July 09, 2011

are there any Alliance For Change supporters on this forum?
If so, what is being done by Guyanese in the diaspora to influence the electorate in Guyana to vote for a change.
By denobrega
Thursday, June 30, 2011

IS JAFFAR BEING BOUGHT????
The PPPC record in Linden is appalling

June 7, 2011 | By KNews | Filed Under Letters

The Editor,
Amazement, dismay and a deep sense of betrayal were some of the emotions that I am sure came to the youths of Linden who would have read the article in Monday’s Stabroek News.
That article quoted ‘Jaffar’ Mohamed as working to handover their future to the PPPC regime after 19 years of providing absolutely NOTHING to Linden apart from token improvements to allow their supporters to reap millions of dollars. But these supporters provided Lindeners continuously with poor quality work!
I am reminded here of the government’s promise to upgrade the Mackenzie Sports Club Hardcourt, with its millions of dollars spent to prepare a surface that no basketball could be played on, but a known PPP/C supporter/contractor boldly faced the media to say that ‘de wuk done’.
While I am not against any individual having a unique political view, this gentleman purports to represent a faith that very recently came forcibly face to face with the realities of dealing with a repressive government bent on suppressing the very things our Constitution guarantees.
One is only left to wonder if his ‘brothers’ have come under attack by this very regime, have been incarcerated and prevented from speaking out at forums he himself had promoted here in Linden.
What could possibly be his motive for working towards leading the gullible to a similar fate?
I forcibly restrained myself from quoting the nonsense recorded there, in favour of pointing out the many inconsistencies apparent to all. I will leave the public to be the judge of the content, character and motives of this Lindener.
1. After stating, according to the report, that his new ‘group’ would work towards the PPP/C winning Region Ten, and that Linden would be “better off” with the PPP/C at the helm, the reality of life in Linden forced Jaffar to immediately point to the need to appoint ‘shadow ministers’ to ensure the representation of the interest of Lindeners at the government level.
But this same government that he supports holds a Parliamentary seat for Region Ten, held by no lesser person than the Prime Minister himself. Is Jaffar then saying that the PPP/C Prime Minister has not represented the interests of Region Ten for the five years that he has held this seat?
Or is it that the government he supports refuses to include Linden and Region Ten in the development of Guyana because they cannot ‘control’ us?
Jaffar stated that the PPP/C had “proven that it has the capacity to take Guyana forward”. My question to him is, where do I live Sir? In Rwanda? If taking Guyana forward means an improvement in the lives of its citizens, I dare him to apply this to the reality being faced by any 18 to 40 year old living in Linden. And ask them if, after 19 years of the PPP/C, their life is truly “better”.
The targets of this group are first time voters and youths as stated. However, these same young people would have just been BORN when the PPP/C went into government, and this Party would have had ALL OF THEIR LIFETIME to make things better for them. Are these youths better off than their parents? Do they own their own homes? Do they have stable, well paying jobs? Do they have sporting facilities to occupy the huge amount of free time their unemployed status leaves them? Do they have organized sports the likes of the GUYMINE/GUYSTAC Games to hone their athletic talents?
Can they afford to support a family if they choose to get married? IS their life truly better after 20 years of the PPP/C?
While no government can create jobs for all of its people, EVERY government is tasked with creating the climate for investment and opportunities to ensure that all its citizens could be gainfully employed.
Low employment levels are the bane of President Obama at this very moment. Indeed, in an effort to guarantee stability in society and lower crime levels, high employment levels rank as maybe the single greatest contributor to that guarantee. With 19 years to bring employment to Region Ten, this government has surely failed totally on this score, and on the basis of this alone the support of this organization for failure should make Lindeners shun them.
My amazement quickly turned to pity, however, when I turned the page and saw all of the Executives of this ‘group’ in the “What Lindeners Say” column (lol). These same persons who ‘support’ the PPPC government, joined ALL of the other Lindeners on that page in highlighting my last point, the dismal failure of the PPP/C to provide employment for residents of Region Ten.
Their conscience spoke, and they rattled off concern over infrastructure, sports facilities, inputs in the health sector, water, roads and the quality of work being accepted by this government who always boasts of millions and billions spent, when we live with the potholes and water that is undrinkable.
I am therefore going to leave it up to my fellow residents to determine if Jaffar is worthy of their ‘support’, or if he is only another of the minority who will wander over to seek to benefit from the government’s concept of “money spent, NO work done”.
Vanessa Kissoon M.P.
Region Ten

By supererro
Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Results - 2nd Semifinal Round, Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 14)
Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament (Matchday 14)

Today saw the playing of the second semifinal leg of the 2011 tournament, and the finalists have been decided. This year's final will see a new champion since both the inaugural and Defending Champions failed in their respective bids to amass the better aggregate goals necessary to advance to the Finals. Can two time runners up C/Burg-Wismar Secondary capture that elusive trophy, or will Knockout stage debutantes, Harmony Secondary, make them 'second best' for a third consecutive year. All these questions, and more, will be answered on Tuesday 3rd May, 2011, from 13:30 Hrs at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground. Here are today's results.

GAME 1 Wisburg Secondary 0 v/s 1 Christianburg-Wismar Secondary
SCORER
Dorwayne Luke (CWSS) - 60th Min.
Christianburg-Wismar Secondary advances to the Grand Finale with a 4 - 1 aggregate score while Wisburg Secondary will contest the Third Place playoff.

GAME 2 Linden Foundation Secondary 2 v/s 2 Harmony Secondary
SCORERS
Nathaniel Duke (LFSS) - 43rd Min.
Joshawn Freeman (HSS) - 55th Min.
Andrew Breedy (LFSS) - 60th Min.
Colwin Davids (HSS) - 63rd Min.
Harmony Secondary advances to the Grand Finale with a 7 - 3 aggregate score while Linden Foundation Secondary will contest the Third Place playoff.

Harmony Secondary's Colwyn Davids seems the frontrunner for this year's Most Goals Scorer award, compliments of Fantasia Comfort Zone Taxi Service, with an unofficial count of 5 goals. Can he add to this total in the finals?

By douglakid2002
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Results - 1st Semifinal Round, Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 13)
Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament.

Today two exciting matches were played at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground as the first Semifinal Leg was contested. Both the defending champions (Wisburg Secondary) and Inagural Champions (Linden Foundation Secondary) suffered heavy defeats by two times runners up C.W.S.S. and breakthrough talent Harmony Secondary respectively. Here's how it happened.

GAME 1 Christianburg-Wismar Secondary 3 v/s 1 Wisburg Secondary
SCORERS
SHAWN ALLICOCK (W.S.S.) - 12th Min.
KWESI QUINTIN (C.W.S.S.) - 25th Min.
ALLAN HALLEY (C.W.S.S.) - 55th Min., 67th Min.
Due to instances of indiscipline both Jamal Mc Kenzie (W.S.S.) and Jermaine Batson (C.W.S.S.) were debarred from any further participation in this year's tournament.

GAME 2 - Harmony Secondary 5 v/s 1 Linden Foundation Secondary
SCORERS
PAUL TROTMAN (L.F.S.S.) - 13th Min.
COLWYN DAVIDS (H.S.S.) - 18th Min., 28th Min., 37th Min.
KWESI MARTIN (H.S.S.) - 21st Min.
VOWAYNE HAMILTON - 29th Min.

The second Semifinal round is scheduled to be played on Thursday 21st April, 2011 at the same venue, where both defeated teams will try to better their opponents and grab a qualifying spot, through the aggregate goal system being used, for the Grand Finale on Tuesday 3rd May, 2011 at the MSC Ground.

By douglakid2002
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 12)
Results - Matchday 12

The final day of the group stage of this year's tournament saw only one game being played.
RESULTS
New Silvercity Secondary 1 v/s 1 Wisburg Secondary School
Scorers
Romel Pickering (WSS)
Jonathan Fredericks (NSSS)

The second game which was rescheduled to Friday will no longer be played, on agreement by the teams, since it has no real impact on the final standings of Group 2

Below is the final standings of Groups 1 and 2.

EDWARD RICHMOND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 - SUMMARY TABLE

NAME OF SCHOOL - GROUP A P W D L GF GA GD PTS.
HARMONY SECONDARY SCHOOL 6 4 1 1 4 4 0 13
WISBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL 6 3 1 1 9 5 4 10
NEW SILVERCITY SECONDARY SCHOOL 6 2 2 2 6 4 2 8
LINDEN SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 6 0 1 5 0 8 -8 1

NAME OF SCHOOL - GROUP B P W D L GF GA GD PTS.
CHRISTIANBURG-WISMAR SECONDARY SCHOOL 6 5 0 1 15 5 10 15
LINDEN FOUNDATION SECONDARY SCHOOL 5 4 0 1 13 5 8 12
MACKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL 5 2 0 3 10 6 4 6
MARCIA CRAIG'S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE 6 0 0 6 0 22 -22 0

The Semifinal matchups are as follow
SEMIFINAL LEG 1 - Tuesday 19th April, 2011 (M.S.C. Ground; 13:30 hrs)
GAME 1 - H.S.S. v/s L.F.S.S.
GAME 2 - C.W.S.S. v/s W.S.S.

SEMIFINAL LEG 2 - Thursday 21st April, 2011 (M.S.C. Ground; 13:30 hrs)
GAME 1 - W.S.S. v/s C.W.S.S.
GAME 2 - L.F.S.S.v/s H.S.S.

The aggregate winners of the Semifinal legs will play for the Championship on Tuesday 3rd April, 2011 at the M.S.C. Ground from 13:30 hrs

By douglakid2002
Friday, April 15, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchdays 10 & 11)
Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament (Matchday 10 – Rescheduled Match)

Linden School of Excellence 0 v/s 1 New Silvercity Secondary (Walkover Win)

Results – Edward Richmond Football Tournament (Matchday 11)

Harmony Secondary School 1 v/s 0 Linden School of Excellence (Walkover Win)

Marcia Craig Educational Institute 0 v/s 1 Christianburg-Wismar Secondary (Walkover Win)

GROUP A
Harmony Secondary School has booked their place in the Semifinal rounds of this year’s tournament, having emerged top of the group, possibly temporarily, with 13 points from 6 games (W = 4; d = 1; L = 1). Thursday’s match has a lot of implications for this group, since Wisburg is on 10 points from 5 games and New Silvercity Secondary with 7 points from 5 games. Silvercity will have to win by at least three clear goals to advance to the semifinal round since Wisburg has a +2 goal-difference advantage. Wisburg can also claim the top spot in Group A should they win their match on Thursday and concede no goals.

GROUP B
Both Christianburg-Wismar Secondary and Linden Foundation Secondary Schools have booked their place in the semis but Matchday 12 will determine who goes through at the top of the group. Linden Foundation, with a win on Thursday, will share similar points with C/Burg- Wismar Secondary but they will have to score four goals to edge CWSS from the top since CWSS has a +3 goal difference advantage. Thursday is indeed set to be an exciting day of football.

By douglakid2002
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 10)
Matchday 10 – Edward Richmond Football Tournament.

RESULTS

Christianburg-Wismar Secondary 3 v/s 1 Mackenzie High School

SCORERS

Qwesi Quintin (CWSS) – 20th Min.

Ezekiell Dow (CWSS) – 28th Min., 31st Min.

Akeem Singh (MHS) – 33rd Min.

Linden School of Excellence v/s New Silvercity Secondary

Rescheduled to Monday 11th April, 2011.

By douglakid2002
Thursday, April 07, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 9)
Matchday 9 – Edward Richmond Football Tournament

RESULTS

Wisburg Secondary School 1 v/s 1 Harmony Secondary School

Linden Foundation Secondary 1 – 0 Marcia Craig’s Educational Institute

Walkover awarded to LFSS since MCEI indicated their inability to participate on this gameday.

By douglakid2002
Thursday, April 07, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 7's Rescheduled Match)
Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament (Delayed Game From Matchday 7)

The game which was scheduled to be played on Tuesday 29th March, but wasn't because one of the teams was delayed getting to the venue of play due to two trucks blocking the Mackenzie-Wismar bridge, was played today at the L. T. I. Ground. Here is the result:

Linden School of Excellence 0 v/s 2 Wisburg Secondary School
SCORER
Devon Miller (WSS) - 38th Min., 49th Min.

Teams will be looking to win their remaining games over the next two weeks to assure a spot in the semifinal rounds, scheduled for the 19th and 21st April 2011, from 13:30 hrs at the M.S.C. Ground.

By douglakid2002
Friday, April 01, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 8)
Matchday 8 - Edward Richmond Football Tournament
The two matches scheduled for today were played at The L.T.I. ground and the Linden Foundation School Ground. The results are as follows:
RESULTS
New Silvercity Secondary 0 v/s 0 Linden School of Excellence (L.T.I. Ground)

Marcia Craig's Educational Institute 0 v/s 7 Mackenzie High School
SCORERS
Alando Lewis (MHS) - 4th Min, 6th Min.
Kellon Primo (MHS) - 12th Min.
Kevin Kennedy(MHS) - 22nd Min.
Damion Williams (MHS) - 27th Min.
Jomane Samuels (MHS) - 46th Min. 55th Min.

The game that was not played on tuesday between Linden School of Excellence and Wisburg Secondary will be played tomorrow at the L. T. I. Ground.

By douglakid2002
Thursday, March 31, 2011

FOR TOO LONG NOW..............
Concern Guyanese,

Martin Luther King Jr. in his famous ‘Mountaintop speech’ said, “The masses of people are rising up. And wherever they are assembled today, whether they are in Johannesburg, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana; New York City; Atlanta, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi; or Memphis, Tennessee -- the cry is always the same: "We want to be free." It is the same cry we hear today in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Iran and Libya; “we want to be free.” In Guyana for too long now, “we want to be free.”

Our people must free themselves from almost two decades of corruption, marginalization, starvation, homelessness, rape, murder, joblessness and lies. Enough is enough, and today mark the beginning of the end to racism and poor governance. We must be free of the fear that stark the land, the fear that prevent the opposition from fighting back; the fear that prevents the army and police force from adhering to the rule of law; the fear that prevents the judiciary from administering Justice. For too long now, “we want to be free.”

In this period of history it means that we must unite as one. The story is told of “whenever Pharaoh wanted to prolong the period of slavery in Egypt, he had a favorite, favorite formula for doing it. He kept the slaves fighting among themselves. But whenever the slaves get together, something happens in Pharaoh's court, and he cannot hold the slaves in slavery. When the slaves get together, that's the beginning of getting out of slavery.” Now let us maintain unity. By uniting we will have the strength to deliver us from this evil we face for too long now.

We are a people in a quandary for too long now. We are a people in search of our future. We are a people in search of a national community. We are a people trying not only to solve the problems of today, but we are attempting on a larger scale to fulfill the promise of freedom. We are attempting to fulfill our national purpose of one people, one nation, and one destiny, to create and sustain a society in which all of us are equal; not just a few. For too long now we have been bamboozled and denied our very right to protest and dissent.

What we need in Guyana today is leadership with a vision we can depend on. “Only leadership -- that intangible combination of gifts, the discipline, information, circumstance, courage, timing, will and divine inspiration -- can lead us out of the crisis in which we find ourselves today. Leadership can mitigate the misery of our nation. Leadership can part the waters and lead our nation in the direction of the Promised Land. Leadership can lift the boats stuck at the bottom.” Leadership and security is what the PNCR and David Granger is offering the Guyanese masses today. Leadership and a life good for all Guyanese!

Finally, we must register to vote and turn out Election Day to make absolute sure that the ruling cabal is given the send off they deserve for too long now.

Errol Lewis

By supererro
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 7)
Matchday 7 - Edward Richmond Football Tournament.

Matchday 7 saw the playing of only one of the scheduled games.

RESULT
Linden Foundation Secondary 1 v/s 2 Christianburg-Wismar Secondary
SCORERS
Kwesi Quintin (CWSS) - 23rd Min.
Devon Luke (LFSS) - 59th Min.
Mario Batson (CWSS) - 68th Min.
By douglakid2002
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 6)
RESULTS – Edward Richmond Football Tournament.

Matchday 6’s games, rescheduled from Thursday 24th March, were played today (Monday 28th March) and signaled the halfway stage of this year’s group stage of the tournament. Here are some quick facts and stats about the group stages thus far in Edward Richmond 2011:
Total matches Played so far – 12
Total goals scored so far – 35
Number Of Different Scorers so far – 25
Highest goal scorer so far – Marley Davidson (CWSS) and Jermaine Batson (CWSS) with 3 each
Standings by group – Group A - Harmony Secondary School (P = 4; W = 3; PTS = 9) Harmony is a game ahead of all other teams in the group with Linden School of Excellence on 2.
Group B – Linden Foundation Secondary (P = 3; W = 3; PTS = 9)All teams in this group are on three games each.

MATCHDAY 6 – RESULTS
Mackenzie High School 1 v/s 0 Marcia Craig’s Educational Institute
SCORER
Akeem Singh (MHS) – 63rd Min.

Harmony Secondary School 1 v/s 0 New Silvercity Secondary School
SCORER
Joshua Freeman (WSS) – 59th Min.
Games continue as per normal tomorrow with Matchday 7.

By douglakid2002
Monday, March 28, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 5)
Inaugural Champions Linden Foundation Secondary remains unbeaten so far in this year's tournament with 3 wins in as many games. Also, defending champions Wisburg Secondary seems to be on the rise with two consecutive wins in three games. here is Matchday 5's results:

Wisburg Secondary School 3 v/s 0 Linden School of Excellence (Bayroc Ground)

SCORERS
Clairmont Fields (WSS) - 9th Min.
Romel Pickering (WSS) - 27th Min.
Travis Mc Kenzie (WSS) - 42nd Min.

Christianburg-Wismar Secondary 2 v/s 3 Linden Foundation Secondary

SCORERS
Lancelot Massiah (LFSS) - 21st Min.
Andrew Breedy (LFSS) - 25th Min.
Dorwayne Luke (CWSS) - 43rd Min.
Gavin Morsen (CWSS) - 50th Min.
Ricardo Estwick (LFSS) - 53rd Min.
By douglakid2002
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 3 Cont'd & Matchday 4)
MATCHDAY 3 (CONTINUED)
The second game on Matchday 3 which was postponed was played at the Bayroc ground on Wednesday 16th March. The results are as follow:
RESULT

New Silvercity Secondary 0 v/s 1 Harmony Secondary
SCORERS
Vowayne Hamlton (HSS) – 50th Min. (penalty)

MATCHDAY 4
Matchday 4 saw the first win of defending champions Wisburg Secondary and the second successive win for C/Burg-Wismar Secondary. The results are as follow:
RESULTS

Harmony Secondary 1 v/s 3 Wisburg Secondary
SCORERS
Romel Pickering (WSS) – 17th min.
Vowayne Hamilton (HSS) – 42nd min.
Leonard Wilson (WSS) – 51 min.
Shawn Allicock (WSS) – 56th min.

Mackenzie High School 0 v/s 1 C/Burg-Wismar Secondary
SCORERS
Kwesi Quintin (CWSS) – 14th min.

By douglakid2002
Monday, March 21, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 3)
Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011

MATCHDAY 3

It has been raining constantly since Sunday here in Linden. Thus, the game scheduled to be played at Bayroc Ground, between New Silvercity Secondary and Harmony Secondary, was postponed to tomorrow due to waterlogging. However, the M. C's Educational Institute - Linden foundation Secondary game went ahead as scheduled albeit, in rain for most of the first half.
RESULTS
Marcia Craig's Educational Institute 0 v/s 6 Linden Foundation Secondary
SCORERS
1. Royan Ferrier (LFSS) - 15th min, 29th min.
2. Ravin Gibbons (LFSS) - 17th min, 22nd min.
3. Paul Trotman (LFSS) - 35th min.
4. Ricardo Estwick (LFSS) - 49th min (Penalty)

CAUTIONS
1. Andrew Breedy (LFSS) - 55th min. (Yellow)

By douglakid2002
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 (Matchday 2)
EDWARD RICHMOND MEMORIAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
MATCHDAY 2

An overcast and at times rainy day which saw two matches being played simultaneously at the Linden Foundation and Bayroc Commulity Center grounds.

Linden Foundation Secondary 2 v/s 1 Mackenzie High School (LFSS Ground)
SCORERS - JAMAL CROAL (MHS) – 18TH Min.
- MASSIAH JOSEPH (LFSS) 34TH Min.
- BENEAKAMAN SMARTT (LFSS) 52ND Min.
CAUTIONS - AKEEM SINGH (MHS) – 3RD Min.
- RICARDO ESTWICK (LFSS) – 8TH Min.
- DAMIAN WILLIAMS (MHS) – 32ND Min.
- EARL JOSEPH – (LFSS) – 70TH Min.
Linden Foundation had never defeated Mackenzie High School before today.

Linden School of Excellence 0 v/s 1 Harmony Secondary School (BAYROC Ground)
SCORERS – JOSHAUN FREEMAN (HSS) – 55TH Min.
CAUTIONS – YANNICK BRAITHWAITE (SOE) – 59TH Min.

By douglakid2002
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Results - Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011
The Edward Richmond Football Tournament 2011 has officially begun. A donation of one football per school was also made on behalf of James 'Gads' Dennis, by Darty Francis and Gads's granddaughter. Darty also pledged a donation of a trophy for the top goal scorer of this year's tournament, on behalf of his business, Comfort Zone Taxi Service. The two official matches for Matchday 1 were also played. The results are as follow:

Game 1 - C/burg Wismar Secondary 6 - 0 Marcia Craig Educational Institute

SCORERS Marley Davidson - (CWSS) 9th, 18th, 21st mins.
Jermaine Batson - (CWSS) 27th, 38th, 59th mins

Game 2 - Wisburg Secondary 0 - 3 New Silvercity Secondary

SCORERS Akeem Green - (NSSS) 5th Min.
Mortimer Wills - (NSSS) 39th Min.
Quincy Blackman - (NSSS) 57th Min.

Keep it locked right here for updates at the conclusion of every Matchday
By douglakid2002
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

LINDEN 2011 TOWN WEEK
WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE TOWN WEEK . WE OVERSEAS NEED TO SEE IT POSTED SO WE CAN BOOK OUR FLIGHTS AND GET OUR SELVES TO GETHER FOR THIS TOWN WEEK, YOU ALL KNOW OVERSEAS GUYANESE SUPPORT THIS THING A LOT SO WE NEED EARLY NOTICE. PLEASE POST BY NEXT WEEK. AND ANOTHER THING WHY ALL THOSE RECENT FLYERS STUCK IN THE FORUM REMOVE THE OLDS ONES FROM THE EVENTS AND POST THE NEW ONES.
THANKS
By sexygoldie
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

DO YOU REMEMBER
DO YOU REMEMBER

(1) Buying groceries at the Chinese grocery store and you pay your bill, leave the goods as we used to call it and a delivery buy brings it to your house on a carry bike? Then your mother gives him a 25 cents tip and he was the happiest person in the world?
(2) You hear the whistle blow and it’s the shaved ice man?
(3) Every Saturday the black pudding woman used to pass with black pudding in a purple aluminum pot? Only purple (why?)
(4) Another woman will pass by with a basket of salara cake and buns?
(5) Jacking from school?
(6) Listening to the only media we had. Radio?
(7) Drinking water at the school stand pipe without washing your hands and don’t get sick?
(8) Playing sports like cricket, your street against another and you feel shame when you made duck and your girlfriend watching?
(9) Your father and his friends used to visit each other house on Boxing Day and when they leave, you will drain the sweet drink bottle?
(10) Buying fluty and icicle, bara, poloury and hard channa wrapped in a little piece of a brown paper bag after school?
(11) Only Christmas time you can’t see the light in the fridge because that’s when your parents stock up?
(12) Girls used to sit on their berets on the chair in school to keep it flat?
(13) Going home from school on Friday afternoon and look for a pool of water to walk in?
(14) Catching fish with a safety pin and soap?
(15) Buying Chinese food and ask for dampa?
(16) Getting free dog and pig food from the restaurants?
(17) Pelting bricks on your neighbor’s house top?
(18) Going to school late and the headmaster at the gate with a cane?
(19) Playing telephone with two half tin cups and a string?
(20) Being at home with your windows and front wide open?
(21) Your parents’ friends used to beat you on the street when you do wrong?
(22) When you attended Trade School in Linden in the 70’s and you walk the street, you were well respected?
(23) Helping a female classmate you like to fetch her books?
(24) Playing games with your friends e.g. drop it Peter boy, Hop Scotch, Saul, dolly house, 1 2 3 red light, duck and the drake, Oliver twist, cowboy with your Christmas gun, playing marbles ! Any ta any hole no down ta, making go-carts and scooter from bearings?
(25) Walking behind the masquerade and you got lost?
(26) Pelting dogs and run?
(27) Your mother made Kool-Aid and you stole some and pour water to make it up?
(28) Worst time for a thief to run from the police is when school over?
(29) When you first wear long pants, you want the girls to see you?
(30) When you get in your teens, you’re proud to say when it’s your birthday and how old you will be?
(31) Cutting photographs from the newspaper of famous cricketers and pasting them in your exercise book?
(32) Your mother used to give you Seven Seas Cod-liver oil and senna pods?
(33) Running across the trestle before the train comes?
(34) Finding a rusty twenty-five cent and you put sand on it and shine it with the ball of your heel in the ground then go spend it?
(35) Going to Georgetown, or on a plane we used to dress up?
(36) Eating milk powder and sugar?
(37) Eating ice apples, grapes and walnuts only at Christmas time?
(38) Putting nail on the train line for the train to mash it and it becomes a knife?
(39) Going to school tour on the big bus and your parents prepare a basket for you?
(40) Twenty-five cents to see the film show or magic man on Friday in the school auditorium?
(41) Using rubber band as an eraser?
(42) Putting the green leaf of life (bright leaf) between your schoolbook to become bright?
(43) Waiting till Friday after school to fight?
(44) End of school Christmas party and you get a small brown paper bag with nuts and other goodies to take home?
(45) Afraid to take home your school report because you failed?
(46) Your mother used to put a match stick in the baby hair?
(47) You have to bite your fingers if you point to a tomb in the cemetery?
(48) We call cemetery burying ground?
(49) You don’t know your friend’s (Mark) mother name and you shout out Mark mother?
(50) Getting licks from your mother and later when your father comes home from work, you get more?

By Shrimpy
Sunday, February 27, 2011

BEYOND THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT.........
David Granger should be the PNC presidential candidate
Posted By Stabroek staff On February 19, 2011
Dear Editor,
Beyond the shadow of doubt mediocrity rests firmly in the flaked and tarnished cup of the PPP. The posture of the AFC with its short but telling history of deceptive politics will most likely follow the similar opportunistic behaviour of Manzoor Nadir’s The United Force, and become an auxiliary of the PPP for several obvious reasons, and the reality is that the intellectual pool of the PNC leaves little room for infiltration at a substantial level.
The question is, will Raphael Trotman and a few others whom I am concerned about, like the Dragoons and Hussars of Cardigan’s Light Brigade, charge into the cannon of obliviousness, or with some rendezvous at the National Park, embrace an ignoble pact. Or will they choose the last and difficult choice, to seek the collective liberation of the masses they so often profess concern about. We can only wait.
At the Mocha 5th Commemoration of the assassination of Ronald Waddell, Jonathan Adams raised the question of why the PNC presidential candidates did not rally around a specific choice and consolidate all efforts towards the struggle before us. He was addressing the two candidates present, Brigadier (rtd) David Granger and lawyer Basil Williams. The PNC candidates represent an array of needed talents in crucial areas that would constitute the expertise capable of arresting the laughable and deplorable external and internal condition of Guyana in 2011. Recently Harry Gill, a frequent political commentator of late, asserted that David Granger is too loyal a soldier to make a good president. How does one arrive at such a statement when almost every colonial governor of Guyana was a veteran military commander; President Kennedy and Churchill, among others, were all former good soldiers who are historical icons.
The advantage the former Commander has is that a) he understands the necessity and functions of a line of command; b) he recognizes that merit comes first, unlike the politician or bureaucrat who assigns duties to the one who flatters and strokes the ego, while the good commander has to assign the gun to the trooper who can carry and effectively deploy that weapon even in unconventional terrain; c) for unbecoming conduct there is no ‘Oh me gosh’ fallback, which politicians have used in relation to many of the people who got away with crimes in the police force, the trade unions, religion and the public service.
Today, with their compromised values, they have contributed to the culture of lawlessness which is instructing our youth. That it’s not skills training, education and standards that count, but instead drug running, political connections and ‘who yuh know’ that matters in the present style of governance.
The situation in Guyana today requires tremendous work to rise above the narcotics trade, functional corruption, tragic political leadership, and being the second poorest country in the region, David Granger must lead that team; he has the discipline, humanity and administrative confidence to formulate a formidable battle strategy, because Guyana has to rise from this period of retrogression and public waste.
Yours faithfully,
Barrington Braithwaite

By supererro
Saturday, February 19, 2011

PNC, fact vs fiction, making of a presidential candidate?
Dear all:

The arguments being put forward for the presidential candidates make very interesting reading and a testimony to the calibre of people attracted to and are members of the party. Having said that there is no magic bullet to first winning the nomination and second the presidency. Politics is about power, and those who understand how to pursue it, and what systems to put in place to ensure it, will succeed. It is also opportune to remember that as efforts are made to highlight/magnify the candidate’s differences, such should not fall prey to character assassination/fiction/disrespect and spreading the PPP lies. The PNC is a unit and the parts equal the whole and if a part is broken it negatively impacts the whole, so even as the campaign heightens up, avoid the pitfalls, since at the end of the day the common enemy is the PPP; the common goal is saving Guyana and offering Guyanese a brighter future. To win is to stay the course!

Concerns are:

Carl Greenidge

“mishandled Guyana’s economy with poor planning, excessive borrowing, and lack of proper oversight and accountability. Older voters will not forget the dark days of shortages and long lines and Mr Greenidge’s association with that era.” There is no evidence the economy was mismanaged; actually there is evidence the economy grew. On demitting office in 1992, the PNC left in place a sound economic policy that delivered positive growth until 1997. One recalls Asgar Ally telling Cheddie to stay the course and even shamelessly taking credit for the growth. Jagdeo’s intellectual bankruptcy and his penchant for the illegal and easy has resulted in an economic policy that gives the drugs lords 50-60 percent control of the economy, and forced migration to boast of a 40 percent remittances to the GDP, all of which are recipes for anarchy and mendicancy. On the “dark days of shortages and long lines,” contextually it happened during the oil crisis of the 70-80s that crushed the world economies, including the USA that also had food shortages and gas lines. Guyana also had to deal with prudent foreign exchange management, strikes and burning of young sugar canes, etc that add further burden on the economy. What becomes most important in such an environment is was the PNC did, inspite of the challenges, to overcome an economic downturn, which moved the economy into one of positive growth that was sustained until 1997! The PPP is still to match this record.

On his confrontational style, if it exists, it is a big plus! It is time an economic authority takes on the PPP and exposes them for who they are and what they have done to this country. Politics and the business of this nation are not for the timid or faint at heart and the mess this government sunk this country into ‘bout time someone tell it like it is. I’d say let the PPP bring it on.

David Granger

“rightly or wrongly linked to election deaths in Indian communities.” The fact is he was not associated with these deaths. Granger has already exposed this lie. Believers in the truth, supporters of Granger and the party must be able to boldly say it is a lie. The question also arises why the PPP used children (minors) to participate in activities they had no legal right to? I addition to not being within legal age to be at the polling stations they were not the polling offices who are the ones legally assigned to handling ballot boxes. Not condoning the death of any, the question still remains and should be asked, why did the PPP expose children to harm, knowing full well that if they break the law there will be consequences? What kind of party and manner of leader (Jagans) will do this to children? As to the army they had a responsibility to maintain security and at that time such was being threatened. If persons care to delve further on the matter, call for an inquiry, not regurgitate the PPP’s diversionary tactics.
The alleged Indian fear of the military under a Granger government has no factual basis. Granger has distinguished himself as a soldier; has been in leadership roles when Guyana faced too external threats-averting the Suriname/Ankoka crisis in the 1960s and potential threat Venezuela posed in the 1980s. These sacrifices were not made for Africans, they were made for all Guyana, including the Jagans, PPP boys and their supporters. Those were the days when the army had a reputation as a serious outfit consistent with its legitimate role. Under his stewardship too our borders were more secured, the prevalence of illegal airports and drugs/fuel smuggling/pirates were not runaway trains as happening now. He was also part of the Disciplined Force Commission that prepared and submitted a comprehensive report to the PPP to improve and make more effective security and crime fighting, which the PPP had the audacity to say it is not bound by the entire report. Given this record who seems more committed to security for all, including Indians, Granger or the PPP?

Anyone who doesn’t want a return to law, order and security is either in denial or criminal minded like the PPP, neither of which is good for the country!

Dr. Faith Harding

In Guyana’s law women have equal rights and over the years have distinguished themselves equally capable at management. The constitution also gives a woman the RIGHT to run for the nation’s highest office. Gentlemen, respect due, the right was not given, it was fought for, so don't go there. Dr. Harding has a distinguished career and none in the PPP can put their toes in her shoes. That she was part of the Hoyte Administration that advanced the effectiveness and efficiency of the public service sector, comparatively to what currently exist, she stands tall! An efficient and effective public service is critical to the nation’s stability and people’s development, and Dr. Harding has proven she knows how to do that. Guyana’s nursery/early childhood education program also benefitted from her influenced, a feat that distinguishes us, since neither Trinidad, the USA, among other Caribbean countries, has such an early age (3.9 years) start to universal formal education.

Basil Williams and James Bond

Though their so-called weaknesses have not been specifically outlined they too have distinguished themselves. Williams’ resume was circulated and Bond’s youthfulness and desire to play a leading role to change Guyana for the better on the PNC’s platform says a lot of his courage and passion.

AFC

On the AFC “making a clean sweep of independent and first time voters,” there exists no evidence to support that claim. GECOM statistics revealed the AFC votes came from traditional PNC stronghold.

Frank Anthony

“However, given the current field of opposition candidates, a Frank Anthony will be hard to beat...” What makes Anthony hard to beat? Where are his credentials to prove he is better/more competitive than the PNC candidate?

On charisma, charm and such personality traits, though the likes of LFSB are not present, let’s not forget the likes of Jagdeo are the new standard bearer, of which every PNC presidential candidate is much, much better than. His 'charm' of naked bullyism, and 'charisma' of "if you cuss me I gun cuss you back," coupled with the 'strengths' of the PPP criminal and discriminatory stewardship of the country, the quality and conduct of ministers and insipid parliamentary debates are not qualities there are undesirables and must be shunned. This is not to say there isn't room for improvement among the PNC candidates and persons should not study/emulate best practices of other successful politicians and surround themselves with good strategists, but it makes the point that comparatively the PPP is not better than the PNC in this department, either.

The PNC still remains Guyana’s best choice! To date, none, I repeat, none, in the PPP or any opposition outfit has best the Party. It has the best cadre of leaders and all should be proud of them, even as supporters rightly promote their candidate as the best, and only one will secure the nomination. Make no mistake, from the PPP’s perspective all in the PNC are no good to lead Guyana. For the PPP, Guyana is theirs alone by birthright to lead. Looking at the hard facts, from 1953 to now, the PNC is the ONLY party that has crafted nation building, security, social justice, equity, respect and peaceful co-existence around all the ethnic groups-race, gender, youth, workers, creed, aged, etc. The PPP can make no such claim and they must be exposed for who they are. The PPP have more to lose if the truth be told, hence they are trying to divert attention to make this election about personalities and lies and not on record/performance. Beware, avoid falling prey to the personality trap, and expose them at every opportunity!

To succeed it becomes important to stay focus and guard against rumours and PPP talking points to highlight the difference of other candidate(s). All ah we ah one family. The PNC is the party of LFSB, who nurtured the unity/singleness of purpose, was a shrewd politician, encouraged substantive debates, never believed in being subservient, or felt he could not achieve what he set his mind to. He believed in himself and the nation and inspired us to heights unimagined in that era. Now is not the time to depart from them! Can we do it...YES WE CAN!

Minette.

By supererro
Saturday, February 19, 2011

IT CANNOT CONTINUE TO BE BUSINESS AS USUAL

When Barack Obama ran for President of the United States, the Democratic Party felt energized and even those loyal to the Clintons abandoned ship for the skinny guy with a funny name, and a Political newcomer. The Clinton machinery is a powerful one and to walk away from Hillary (with her 18 million cracks in the ceiling) and Bill (understanding that we get two for the price of one) was not easy but the Democrats wanted to assure themselves of victory at the polls and they were convinced that Barack was the go to guy. They did the RIGHT THING!

Likewise, the Peoples National Congress delegates to the Special Congress need to forget about friendship and loyalty to individuals who would not make a difference period. This is not about who was in the Party from the cradle and have entitlements; this is about selecting the best candidate with the momentum to take the reins of power from Jagdeo and the PPP cabal.

Further, we must continue to appreciate and commend Mr. Corbin’s standing down (as a Presidential candidate) and agreeing to this process; however, it cannot be business as usual for Party Faithfull’s. We have been in the political wilderness for too long, and the 26th February is an opportunity to change the status quo; we cannot let the usual suspects get away with playing the politics of division and diversion any longer. They must not succeed!

Evidently, the usual suspects are not comfortable with a Granger candidacy and they are doing all they can to derail his nomination. It is said that Carl is one of the boys, and they feel more comfortable with him; hence, I am forced to ask, can the PNCR or joint opposition win with Carl Greenidge? This is where we should be looking and thinking. Do these people really want to be rid of the PPP? It doesn’t look that way. Rumors are flying around that some nominees are soliciting votes via cash; (if true) are we serious? Is this for the good of the Party, country or self?

The PPP is at its most vulnerable to date but that does not mean the opposition can field any candidate and defeat them. The argument of “it is the institution that matters & not the candidate” is baloney; for crying out loud the Peoples National Congress has lost four elections in a row (the last being the worst). There must be a candidate that resonates with the masses in Guyana to make a difference. Brigadier (retd) David Granger is that candidate, like it or not! He has the charisma, eloquence, INTEGRITY and DISCIPLINE to take Guyana forward. More importantly, he is not from the mould of the usual suspects. He is a leader who is respected by even those who do not like his quiet calm style.

It would be remiss of me not to echo Malcolm Harripaul sentiments "Guyana needs a special leader to take it out of its current morass by swiftly removing the drug lords and their machinery from society. This is the first prerequisite to restoring law and order and morality. And only Brig Granger can do it." This is someone who knows the Brigadier well. The same sentiments were expressed by ex soldiers who did not like him very much but they acknowledged that he is a tried and tested leader. What then is the debate about? Someone suggested (correctly) that the nominees should all rally around the Brigadier and save us from ourselves; we have always been our worst enemy. The things we usually do to get elected!

From the outset, the Brigadier stated clearly his vision for a new Guyana; he is someone we can take at his word; could we say the same for the others? Can the usual suspects explain publicly what is frightening of a Granger candidacy?

The NORTH AMERICA REGION has agreed to support Granger but some individuals are now hemming & hawing; have we not learnt anything from being almost nineteen years on the fence? Do we really care about all the sufferings of our people? Or is it that we are just interested in shared Governance? If we are claiming that the PPP are criminals and racists; for the life of me, why would anyone want to share governance with them? This cabal must be removed from office this election PERMANENTLY! IT IS TIME FOR THEM TO GO! The usual suspects on our side need to take heed of their deeds; IT CANNOT CONTINUE TO BE BUSINESS AS USUAL…………

Every delegate from North America must vote their CONSCIENCE! This is about our people’s future and not about us. In good old USA, both Parties field seven or eight candidates but at the end of the day they do their utmost to select the candidate who RESONATES WITH THE MASSES and more likely to WIN!

Are we not tired of reading daily the atrocities committed on the citizenry of Guyana? Let us stop playing hard ball and vote for change now. David Granger is definitely the go to guy.

Errol Lewis

By supererro
Saturday, February 19, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RANDOLPH ARRINDELL
happy birthday to the most wonderful brother in the world i love you and all i want to do is to wish you a happy birthday and may God bless and keep you that you may live to see many many more may God continue to bless and keep you happy birthday brother i love you from your loving
sister.

Wendy Arrindell
By wendy arrindell
Friday, February 11, 2011

faith harding for president
I've never been a fan of the PPP or the PNC but I think Faith Harding is who we need. Lady will hopefully lead Guyana foward...........................
By denobrega
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

LOST A DEAR FRIEND
I was so shocked and still can’t believe that I lost a dear friend. Troy Wilson well known as Burchmore passed away on Monday February 7. My condolences to his family and friends back home.
By Shrimpy
Tuesday, February 08, 2011

amenrata
All I can tell you is that he talks a very good game and puts on a very good facade. He is almost likable. However, the adjective that stands out most in my mind is "passive agressive." Yep he is very passive agressive.
I don't know whats truely in this man's heart but I would say he is disingenuous, as most leaders without a system of checks and balances would. I don't think he sets out to do bad but when a person's power isnt checked, more than likely he or she will be self serving...thats just human nature. Personally I found him to be quite personable. However he is sooooooo not presidential............not at all. He definately does not have a presence in fact I would say he is sort of medicore. I am not saying he isnt smart but he just doesnt come across as special and unique. Maybe thats just my bias...i dont know
By denobrega
Friday, January 28, 2011

Re: Jagdeo
Denobrega in other word you are saying that jagdeo isnt genuine is that correct?
By amen-ra-ta
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

President Jagdeo
Hello Room,
Got a chance to actually meet Jagdeo....what were the odds...I think that Jagdeo- definately suffers from "multiple personality disorder." He comes across as so sincere in trying to better Guyana. He can almost fool you if you are not careful. A seemingly nice and affable individual but the proof is in the pudding. Wake up folks!
By denobrega
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

bolo
it is sad to hear what happened to bolo my heart goes ou to all his kids
By willo303
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

RESPONGING TO THE MESSAGES ON GUEST BOOK
The comments below brought tears to my eyes. Thank you all so much. Another thing I remembered is: I was like an attorney with music, I made lots of people got married just by playing music and unite them and on the other hand, I brought couples who broke up back together through music. Example: A couple will break up and the male will be with his friends for comfort, same as the female on a separate table and I will find songs to index finger to them and they will know I'm sending a message, next thing you know, they dance together and joined tables and went home happily ever after. Most of you should know yourself of what I'm talking about. Once again, thanks everybody. See you tomorrow in Linden. Fyfee, I have a complimentary ticket for you and your better half for the karaoke competition on December 27. Come onnnnnn down.
By Shrimpy
Saturday, December 18, 2010

Responding to Slivertown Man
Man you made feel so good. Thanks for your warm comment, I remember meeting you in Linden and we had fun too. God bless you and your family for all the Christmases and years ahead. See you soon.
By Shrimpy
Friday, December 17, 2010

Shrimpy...
You should frame your response to Franks's piece also. Very well said!!!!
I have been and continue being an ardent fan of yours...goes way back to all those days and many of the places to which you alluded. You may recall that I stopped by your place at the carpark in Linden during August this year while we we were vacationing..I even played your music a bit...
Many happy returns for the holiday greetings and do have a safe and enjoyable time in Guyana.

Big Z..
By Silvertown Man
Wednesday, December 15, 2010

LINDEN HERE WE COME
Dear Editor,
I read the letter that was written by Mr. Frank Fyfee and it was so heart warming to read. I always watch the awards show on TV and always wish if one day I can get an award too but thanks to Mr. Fyfee for this award. I accept it with gratitude and I will frame your letter.
One thing I must say is, I normally hear if someone passes away, some say he or she WAS good but why wait until the person dies to say those words? Let them know while they are breathing. As I’m alive, I always hear from fans, he or she will say to me
“ Shrimpy yo bad for days, they can’t stop you” And I hear that anywhere I go it gives me the strength and encouragement to continue in the music world. That’s another award.

I always tell my wife “God forgive I go before you, bury me in Linden with CDs and a microphone, every Saturday night is party down Christianburg.”
Linden is where I was born and very proud of my country and home town, that’s why we come home so often. I enjoyed playing music all over Guyana and made numerous friends, you name it! Linden, Georgetown, New Amsterdam, Ituni, Kwakwani, East Bank, West Coast Berbice, Kawakawni , Bartica, Canje, Uitvlugt, Fyrish, Parika, and Corentyne at The Reno where I will be entertaining the fans on Old Years night this year.

What’s amazing is most people in Linden pass by when I’m in the country and hear the old funk, soca, oldies and old school music and they pop in say “Once I hear this kind of music, I know Shrimpy come” and I’m very proud of that. Thank you my fans. Talking about fans! One of my greatest fans is Eddie Grant as was mentioned by Mr. Fyfee.
Mr. Grant I met hundred of top artists’ worldwide like you and if you’re reading this letter I would like to meet you in person for the first time, I always play your music anywhere I play. If you can make it to Linden, come on down please. I’m sure that your fans in Linden will be happy to see you.

On December 26 I’m hosting a new karaoke contest as seen on TV here in the States “Don’t forget the lyrics” All you have to do is sing a song and I will stop the music at a certain part and black out the big screen and you tell me what’s the lyrics in the next line in the song. If you do that, I will give you a cash prize to enjoy your Christmas holiday. This will be held at Rigger’s bar (Former L&L) just opposite the Linden bus park.

I must mention that I got into music through my father Mr. Ashton Benjamin who bought a Greco stereo for the family in the early 70’s and my siblings and myself used to play the 45’s and LP’s and sing every song word for word. I remember I used to take off mommy’s lamp shade and used the stand as a microphone. Thank God they are still alive and healthy. I was also inspired by the late Pancho Carew, Matthew Allen and Mr. Gary Tim who is still alive and kicking who gave me a big chance to be on radio. Thanks to Mr. Percy Pantliz who gave me the break on TV to entertain the residents of Linden to host the program “Especially Yours” Oh! That was fun to do, especially reading requests for the toddlers and senior citizens. Not forgetting the late Doc Anderson proprietor of the Edge where we held the Soul Train Live on radio in the early 80’s, those were the good old days, I will never forget him. He was a grate boss, also Mr. Green and Roldon of Mahogany and Reno respectfully.
Once I’m alive, music must play on, especially old school.
A Merry Christmas to all my Guyanese fans. Especially Frank Fyfee.
SO LINDEN HERE WE COME.

Collie (Shrimpy) Allen

By Shrimpy
Sunday, December 12, 2010

Re: Johnson/silvercity secondary reunion
As a old silvercity secondary student i always thought about a reunion, now it's here i won't be able to make it, maybe next time around i hope you guys enjoy, and make sure to post the pictures on guymine so i can see if any of my old classmates made it.
By amen-ra-ta
Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Miss Guyana
i miss my man an baby girl I MISS YOU GUYANA!
By yaskme
Monday, December 06, 2010

"NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND" what nonsense?
Linden students protest in solidarity with Headteacher who refused to promote illiterates ; Teaching Service Commission summons him to hearing

Monday, 22 November 2010 15:00

Students of the Christiansburg-Wismar Secondary School, accompanied by their parents, on Monday defied police orders not to cross over to Mackenzie to protest the new system of automatic promotion of students even if they are poor performers.

The protest by the 500 persons was sparked off by a decision of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) to call the school’s Headmaster, Cleveland Thomas to a disciplinary hearing because he refused to promote 30 children. He said they could not read or write.

Announced last year, the system of ‘no child left behind’ is being implemented this year but parents say that is a recipe for life-long failure and escalation of crime.

“The automatic promotion already started with them because they are not doing anything and they are going over but at the end of the day we will get a bunch of thieves, prostitutes and murderers,” said a parent from the picket-line outside the TSC’s offices on Brickdam.

Under the watchful eyes of unarmed police, the estimated 100 parents and other supporters traveled to the city in solidarity with Thomas. They carried placards, reading “Stop automatic promotion,” “Automatic promotion is bad for our future,” “Promotion must be done by pass,” and “God don’t promote failures; why should we- No automatic promotion.

When Thomas emerged from the hearing into charges that he refused to execute a lawful duty assigned, amounting to the offence of “Neglect of Duty,” the defiant headmaster told reporters that he would rather face disciplinary action than sacrifice the principle of merit.

“I am willing to pay the price to make sure my kids don’t go through the cracks man,” he said. Taking out evidence from his brief-case, he noted that many of the students could not read or write and in some cases did not know the alphabet.

“I’ve been teaching for twenty-eight years and my conscience tells me that I cannot promote such students… Those students are actually operating at Grade One and Day Care Centre grades… These are guys and girls who do not know to read and write,” said Thomas, who is also a pastor.

Back in Linden, parents and students were blocked from marching across the river bridge, forcing them to resort to crossing over to Mackenzie by boat. On arrival, they converged outside the District Education Office, chanting slogans and insisting that no disciplinary action be taken against the Headmaster. While police told them that they had a right to protest, they were also advised that they needed permission and they should not disturb the traffic.

The parents, who returned from Georgetown, rejoined the protest in Linden. The Linden Parent Teachers Association was Monday afternoon due to discuss the issue.

Already, the parents and students have received solidarity from the Chairman of the Regional Democratic Council for Region 10 Mr. Mortimer Mingo.

By supererro
Monday, November 22, 2010

ivor leacock and business
dishonest i give too friends money to change not for me but for them selfs and they did not get what it was going for because i change somewhere eles the same day they got less in a bigway
By rasta
Sunday, November 21, 2010

JohnsonHigh/Silvercity Secondary StudentsTeachers Reunion Dec 27 2010
All old students and teachers are invited to attend our first eva reunion ball dec 27 2010,don,t let this once in lifetime opportunity pass u by get your invitation NOW!!!! invitations available at lifetime gife shop and s&j's cambio or u can contact us on facebook for more info
By Johnsonhigh silvercity secondary
Monday, November 08, 2010

KARAOKE WITH A DIFFERENCE

SHERILL AND SHRIMPY OF NEW YORK PRESENT

OLD SCHOOL DANCE PART 2
KARAOKE DON’T FORGET THE LYRICS COMPETETION FOR THE FIRST TIME IN GUYANA
AND DANCE TO MUSIC OF 60’S TO 90’S. BARE OLD SCHOOL REGGAE, FUNK, SOCA, SOUL AND OLDIES

IF YOU CAN SING A PART OF A KARAOKE SONG WITHOUT LOOKING AT THE SCREEN YOU WIN A CASH PRIZE MINIMUM $1000. ALSO SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS GIVE AWAY

SUNDAY DEC.26, 2010

359 POTARO RD (NEXT TO BURCHMORE) OPPOSITE THE LINDEN BUS PARK

BAR-B-QUE AND FOOD ON SALE.
COME HUNGRY TO EAT, SING AND DANCE
COMEPETITION FROM 11PM TO 12AM
MUSIC BY SHRIMPY
ADM. $300

By Shrimpy
Sunday, November 07, 2010

PAM PORTA SCHORSHIP PROGRAM
HI so wats the deal with the scholarship ceremony that guymine.com would usually have around this time? They're rumours dat there isnt goin to b one, i wana no if dats true. Our children look forward to this event very much and Widdon Sibdanny said it himself dat its gummo b on dis yr. Anybody got the buzz?
By me!
Monday, November 01, 2010

I know Denobrega...sorry Eon
Realized I made a mistake after posting my response. All's well anyway...
By Silvertown Man
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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