Notable Guyanese who died in 2012
Posted By Staff Writer On January 1, 2013
While many were anxious to welcome this New Year, 2012 will be forever etched in the minds of those whose lives were touched in one way or the other by the Guyanese greats who passed away this year.
They included professionals, artistes and even the world’s oldest blogger at the time of his passing. Stabroek News reflects on the lives of 19 persons who have left indelible impressions on so many.
January 13: Legendary music and boxing promoter Cyril Shaw died at the age of 89. Shaw is best remembered for the invaluable contribution he made in launching and promoting the career of world renowned Calypso King, the Mighty Sparrow and local calypsonians such as Lord Canary, King Fighter, Lady Guymine and many others. Shaw, according to friends and business associates, was a sterling example of the promoter every artist or entertainer longed for since many times he left himself and family without to satisfy the needs of those who entrusted him with managing and promoting their career. Continue reading
News from Moray House Trust – Georgetown Guyana – videos
Moray House Trust
MORAY HOUSE NEWS
From: Isabelle de Caires Moray House Trust – www.morayhousetrust.com.
Moray House Trust, a legacy of the late David de Caires, is a cultural initiative to foster and preserve artistic expression and the diverse culture of Guyana.
Video … some of the recent presentations at Moray House Trust.
From the above you would have seen that we have had a busy programme of events so far this year at Moray House Trust. Highlights included:
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