ESPNcricinfo. April, 29 2012
West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has regained the No.1 ranking for Test batsmen after nearly three years. Chanderpaul was the leading run-scorer in the recently concluded home Test series against Australia with 346 runs at an average of 86.50. Australia, after winning the series 2-0, moved up to No. 3 in the ICC Test rankings, replacing India.

"It feels good to be back in the top spot in Test cricket," Chanderpaul said. "I am batting well at the moment, and when things are going well for you at the crease, you try to keep going and building and look to make the most of every innings you play."

Australia began their tour of the West Indies on equal points with India. The win gave them a one-point lead over India.

sharing a toast at her Grandmother 's Birthday party in Brooklyn New York, Saturday. Rihanna looked very happy to be with family and didn't forgot her roots.

Rarely getting time to see her maternal grandparents Clara and Lionel, Rihanna looked thrilled to be with them, uploading a series of photos of them cuddling up on her Twitter page.

Clara and Lionel originally met in Guyana, where they married before moving to Barbados, where Rihanna famously grew up.

However, they moved to Brooklyn, New York several decades ago, with Rihanna as regular visitor when she was growing up.

Rihanna used to stay in her grandparents' apartment near Flatbush Avenue during the summer holidays as a child.
March, 17, 2012.  


Guyana celebrated its 42nd Republic  with a two day celebration of carnival know as Mashramani on Feburary 23, 2012.
Congratulations to all Guyanese abroad and at home.

Here are some results soca competition.

Carib Soca Monarch.
Winner:   Jumo Rubber Waist Primo.
Second:   Lindener George Anthony Abrams.
Third:      Adrian Dutchin.

Road March King:  Adrian Dutchin.

Click here for more pictures from Mashramani 2012.

President Donald Ramotar calls on Guyana Police to purge corruption.   
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- President Donald Ramotar on Thursday called for the elimination of all forms of corruption within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and for ranks to conduct their duties with greater professionalism; guarding against citizens’ human rights violation.

This, he said, will go a far way in not only removing the negative image that has clouded the force but will rebuild public confidence; thereby allowing for enhanced police-civilian relationships as investigations must be thorough and any arrests made, must be premised on justifiable grounds.

Ramotar said that the GPF, which is one of the country’s oldest institutions, has a strong and proud tradition of service to the people of Guyana and the ranks who are serving in the force today are the ones who will inherit such a proud track record, which places a great responsibility on them.

He pointed out that social and economic progress and security of a nation are closely correlated.

Cognisant of the importance of garnering the support of the public, the government has deliberately pursued a more vigorous policy in widening the network of community and neighbourhood policing, which now operates in collaboration with the GPF.

In an effort to modernise the operations of the force, the crime observatory was established; mapping crime trends within the society and compiling statistics that is used to inform policy making.The forensic laboratory, which is at present under construction within the precincts of the University of Guyana, will be another major boost to crime fighting in Guyana. The head of state said that, once this facility is completed and equipped, it will see some of the most advanced scientific tools at the disposal of the force, which will have a significant impact on the success in crime-solving and prosecution.

With regard to training, members of the force are constantly engaged in various training programmes including those held overseas, designed to improve their efficiency.

Ramotar said that “training has always been an integral part of our plans to build greater capacity within the GPF.”

He noted that, despite the successes, the force has faced many challenges; particularly with regards to the infiltration of drugs into the country, which remains a major issue, as it has spawned an unprecedented level of violence and criminal activities that have had a corrupting influence on the Guyanese society.

This, he said, has demanded much more from law enforcement agencies, especially the GPF.

“Guyana is a developing country with many problems to overcome and to deal with; we must therefore constantly look for ways of doing things better and with greater effectiveness, taking into consideration our resources,” the president said.He made reference to the recent attacks on fisher folks and miners and called on the security forces to pool their resources; noting that the joint approach offers a greater chance of success against criminal elements in the sectors.

The head of state took the opportunity to salute the officers who helped to put an end to the infamous crime wave that the country endured a few years ago.

“The police have to work closely with the communities; building trust and confidence is an important aspect of all types of crime fighting… it is the intention of the government to strengthen the institution of the GPF to provide it with the requisite and enabling legal framework with which to undertake its work and to engage with other stakeholders, both local and national, in advancing the cause of security in Guyana,” he said.

He added that much needs to be done to ensure that the judiciary can complement the work of the force in the fight against crime.

The president exhorted officers to strive to improve accountability and transparency and said that with the huge investments that are being made to better equip the force, government, on behalf of the people of Guyana, demands improved stewardship of the resources assigned to the force including vehicles, buildings, and other equipment.

“A few members of the Force have tarnished the good image of the organisation by their involvement in corrupt activities…I would like to see a greater commitment to simple things like courtesy and respect for citizens. The police should not be a law unto themselves, they are servants of the people and are expected to carry out their work without fear or favour,” Ramotar said.


Guyanese students learn the second most spoken language in the world.
Over 50 Guyanese graduated on Thursday at the Umana Yana from a Spanish language programme offered by the collaborative effort of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Venezuelan Institute for Culture and Cooperation (I.V.C.C).

According to the Director of the I.V.C.C, Ediclia Bastardo, it is a 27-month course ranging from beginners to three levels of intermediate courses. Intermediates range from Level One, Two and Three; the last level being exceptional command of the language.

The Spanish Language is the second most spoken language in the world. In South America, Guyana is the only English-speaking country. Most Spanish speakers are distributed throughout South America, Central America, America, Spain, Caribbean Islands and parts of Africa.
Diversity is growing quickly and to keep up with the ever changing job market mastery of a second language is a form of distinction from the rest.
Bastardo encouraged all graduates to continue their journey after graduation and to build upon the foundation.
Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana Dario Morandy said that “language unites us and does not separate us.”
           

Lillian Elliot still farms at 103.
Longevity is certainly a special gift and while only a few would be bestowed with many years, it is a rarity that many would have the opportunity of becoming a centenarian.

103-year-old Lillian Elliot, of Mashabo, an Amerindian Community on the Essequibo Coast is indeed special. Aunt Lillian credits her longevity to God. She additionally credits her long live to using a lot of cassava bread in her daily diet.
Aunt Lillian Elliot is a simple Amerindian woman. Born in Torurab Creek, an area in the Upper Pomeroon River on July 31, 1908.
Although farming is considered to be a tedious job, at her age, Aunt Lillian, is still active and continues to farm at Mashabo. On any given day, the centenarian, who still has all of her faculties, could be seen busy on her farm, cultivating cassava, one of many traditional Amerindian crops.
The fluent speaker also boasts about reaping the vegetable and does her own grating and sifting.

Although two of her six remaining children, Janet and Esther Elliot, try to persuade her to retire from what she says she likes doing best, the woman is one stubborn old lady.
On Sundays, Aunt Lillian attends church. She encourages young people in the Community to work hard, to be  honest and to acknowledge God in whatever they do.
In the Amerindian community of Mashabo, Aunt Lillian is highly respected. She is among the few centenarians residing on the Essequibo.
Relatives argued that given Aunt Lillian’s present state of fitness and her sound mind, she seems to have many more years ahead.
Another Essequibo centenarian is Aunt May Garraway. She is also from the Pomeroon, but now resides with one of her daughters in Richmond Village. Aunt May is also active and still has an amazing memory.

India to fund construction of speciality Hospital in Guyana.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr Roger Luncheon said on Wednesday that the EXIM Bank of India has approved and made available the funding at concessionary terms for the construction of a specialty hospital at Liliendaal in Guyana.

When completed, the hospital will provide services including cardio-related and cosmetic surgeries and organ transplant. Construction is anticipated to commence by the first quarter of 2012.

Last month, the Indian government indicated that its approval of the “soft loan” to fund the construction of this state-of-the-art facility will not only become part of what is being offered within the public health system, but will also allow Guyanese to access the best quality tertiary health care at an affordable cost because government will be entering a partnership with a management group that will deliver those services. 
            
           
A Breast Cancer Experience, breast cancer awareness.
Breast Cancer is a disease in which malignant (Cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.  It is considered a heterogeneous disease-differing by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves.

Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words “breast cancer” doesn’t always mean an end.  It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.

My mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer was October of 1996, where a malignant lump was founded in her right breast.  My mother had a lumpectomy (removes the breast lump), which was followed by radiation, and tamoxifen treatments.  
er second diagnosis with breast cancer was April of 2009, after 13 years of remission and being cancer free.  This time it was the left breast that was cancerous in several places.  Mother had a double mastectomy (removes all or part of the breast, and possible nearby structures) in May of 2009.  Mother made the difficult decision to remove the breasts because she did not wish to continue in her life to worry about if or when the cancer would return.  Mother did not have to receive any treatments after the mastectomy, and is currently living a cancer free life.  Mother did get fitted, and wear special bras that gives her fake breasts.  She said, “It is one of the best decision I have made in my lifetime.

I am a 39 year old black woman, who has had to have mammographies since the age of 35 year old.  Needless to say I was dreading to do so base on the stories I had heard.  My mother’s history speaks for itself, therefore I had no choice, but to have mammographies because I did inherit my mother’s breast type.  I have had a biopsy due to calcium deposits, and I have had surgery to remove tissues so that it could be further tested to ensured that I did not have breast cancer.  This is a disease that I could inherit from my mother, and that my daughter could inherit from me.  Am I scare, yes I am, not only for myself, but for my daughter as well.  My faith and belief in God is what keeps me living my life to the fullest.

In conclusion, it is very important that we as women know our family’s history, and take the necessary steps to ensure that we do not have the disease, e.g self examination, and mammography.  Although it is noted that breast cancer is heredity, in the United States about 230, 480 of women has new cases of breast cancer, and about 39, 520 women died from this disease.   Therefore women you are responsible to make  sure that you get a mammography at the age of 35 year old if it is in your family history, and 40 year old for those women who does not have the family history. 
 
 *Men be aware that in the United States 1600 men will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and an estimated 500 men will die from the disease.
Written by Omadeli. B          Octoberber 6, 2011.   


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