GCA Awards Ceremony – Requests for Nominations 2021
The Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc. (GCA) presents its annual Awards Ceremony, virtually, on Sunday, November 21, 2021 newly titled:
GCA 2021 RECOGNITIONS: Awards and Prizes, under the theme Reconnecting Stronger and Better.
This Year, after a period of unprecedented pandemic uncertainties, we are reconnecting with our families and communities through stronger collaborative action better positioning GCA and the wider community to be prepared for new challenges, realities, possibilities and opportunities.
We will recognize individuals and organizations whose unselfish work have inspired many and gave solace while providing comfortable space and courage for others. Continue reading
GUYANA: The Myth of Food Security – By Akola Thompson
By
Akola Thompson –
Despite having the official label of being a food secure nation, it is no secret that Guyana is anything but. Large pockets of our population struggle with access to food and are undernourished.
Poverty stands as one of the main contributing factors towards food accessibility, but other things such as geography and the ever-increasing threat of climate change also have a significant role to play. This has become even more pronounced given the health, environmental and social circumstances that we are currently experiencing.
With coastal portions of Guyana lying approximately one meter below sea level at high tide, our nation has largely become expectant, if not accustomed, to flooding. While during May-June periods these floods come and go with little fanfare, this year – 2021 – has seen significant changes. Continue reading →
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