— GuyanaWorx launched and ready
The Washington based Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) recently launched a report on “The Guyanese Diaspora”
Its “Key Recommendation” is “to work collectively and deliberately to establish broader communications, engagement, and collaboration between Guyana and the diaspora… this initiative should be based on a comprehensive digital strategy to harness the human capital within the Guyanese diaspora as a resource to be tapped in Guyana’s development.”
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PROSPECTS FOR GUYANA – By Leslie S. Chin
In his keynote address at the Thank You gala reception on September 12, 2015 in Toronto, President David Granger appealed to the Guyanese Diaspora in Canada to come home to help redevelop the country. I had compiled the attached report entitled “Prospects for Guyana” as a roadmap for the development of Guyana. The report is timely in view of President Granger’s remarks. I would appreciate it if the report can be distributed to interested parties in Guyana.
This report is intended to serve as a roadmap for the development of Guyana. It is a compilation of ideas from my archives and from blog postings on the Guyanese Online newsletters which are gratefully acknowledged. I plan to submit the report to the Guyana government with the recommendation that they tap into the Guyanese Diaspora for experience, expertise and investment. They can start by establishing a liaison office to facilitate communication between and the Diaspora and Guyana. Continue reading →
CANE ROVERS by Trev Sue-A- Quan 
Cane Rovers is the third book in the series describing the experiences of the Chinese associated with Guyana. It is a collection of stories describing the experiences of the Chinese-Guyana as migrants to other countries .
Cane Rovers is a 352-page book with 135 illustrations, published by Cane Press.
Odeen Ishmael, Ambassador of Guyana to the State of Kuwait and formerly Ambassador to the USA, the OAS and Venezuela writes:
Anyone following Trev Sue-A-Quan’s research into the history of his Chinese ancestors and compatriots as they migrated from China to Guyana, and later to other lands, will be profoundly astounded by the voluminous facts he has accumulated and woven together to produce the most valuable accounts that have enriched our knowledge and culture. At the same time, they have instilled in us a spirit of determination that anyone can succeed in any enterprise or challenge that may arise in life.
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GUYANA – “Festival of Colours” launched to boost tourism
It’s the first of a series of tourism packages aimed at the Guyanese Diaspora.
Sunday, 29 January 2012 –
The government of Guyana has launched a new initiative to boost tourism by about 20 per cent. It’s sponsoring a special package themed “Festival of Colours” from March 2 – 9, 2012 to coincide with the annual Holi/Phagwah festival, which was brought to the country in the 19th century by Indian indentured labourers.
The aim of the project is to get Guyanese living abroad to come home for the week and rediscover ‘home’. It’s the first of a series of tourism packages aimed at the Guyanese Diaspora.
Minister of Housing and Water Irfaan Ali told local media, “We are targeting overseas based Guyanese directly, to come home to rediscover and enjoy the cultural activities in their home.” He added that “there will be a package available for the week-long activities.” Continue reading →
FAMILY, FEARS, FEUDS AND FEASTS – Thanksgiving
By Waltie Ainsworth 11 21 2011
Gratitude is the foundation of families and this year’s thanksgiving feast, will be both awkward and stressful as immigrant comrades and cells from the Caribbean try to redefine and re-identify themselves as America reboots in the midst of a financial crisis. Traditionally, thanksgiving is about the jert (food) and finding a seat at the communal table but the reality dictates a certain inner strength and willpower. We have seen more difficult times and this is just another as we network and show our network by communing together. Continue reading →
Guyanese poet Maggie Harris publishes autobiography
By Steve Knight, chief county reporter Saturday, September 10, 2011
Kent News – kentnews.co.uk – source link here
Maggie Harris Home page http://www.maggieharris.co.uk/index.html
An award-winning poet who grew up in Guyana says she hopes her new autobiography will help promote better cultural understanding.
Maggie Harris, 57, who immigrated to England in 1971 and now lives in Broadstairs, has published her memoir ‘Kiskadee Girl’ thanks in part to a £6,000 grant from Arts Council England.
The book explores Caribbean culture as well as the influences relatives from other backgrounds had on her early life.
“As an adult in the UK, my growing up in Guyana played a surreal role in my mind,” said Maggie. “But it also seemed to have no significance for my children and I began to wonder how many children of migrant parents were losing out on their ancestral culture. Continue reading →
Where Are You From? I hear an accent! – By Lear Matthews + 4 videos
Where Are You From? I hear an accent! – By Lear Matthews
The question, “where are you from? You have an accent” is one that is quite familiar to immigrants. The stimulus for such a query is usually based on one’s speech pattern, accent or other linguistic attributes that appear to be different or “foreign.” A good friend told me that his initial inclination is to respond by saying “Earth! Where are you from?” when asked this question. But he quickly declared that because he was raised to be polite, he exercises self restraint, empathy and diplomacy.
He further stated that his response may be followed by pointing out to the questioner that she/he too has an “accent”. Continue reading →
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