By Geoff Burrowes
When I was growing up I knew a mild mannered boy named Malcolm Rodrigues. His nickname was “Milky”. I later heard that he had become a Jesuit priest.
When many of us, decided that life under the heel of the Forbes Burnham regime was not supportable and emigrated to other countries to enjoy their freedoms, Malcolm continued to minister in Guyana. I recently read an article written by him about the martyrdom of Father Darke and realized that Malcolm had grown into a courageous priest who had stood up against the excesses of the politicians of the time. I guess that his Jesuit training and expectations were partially responsible for that growth. Continue reading
Cricket Great Clive Lloyd Knighted in New Year Honours List – by Joe Krishnan | Evening Standard + 2 Videos
Joe Krishnan | Evening Standard
Sir Clive Lloyd
West Indies cricket legend Clive Lloyd has been given a knighthood in the New Year Honours List.
The Guyana-born batsman, now 75, has been honoured for his service to the game.
Clive Lloyd heads a long list of names from West Indies cricket to receive the award, with the likes of Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Everton Weekes and Sir Viv Richards all honoured.
Although Lloyd received a CBE in 1993, the belated nature of Lloyd’s award might be explained by his hailing from Guyana, which became a republic in 1970.
Coincidentally, Guyana was granted independence in 1966, the year in which 22-year old, left-handed, middle-order batsman, Clive Lloyd made his Test debut against India. Continue reading →
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