Guyanese invited to meet President Ramotar
NOTICE
The Consulate General of the Republic of Guyana has the pleasure of inviting Guyanese Nationals to a meeting with His Excellency Donald Ramotar, President of the Republic of Guyana, 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, 20 May 2012, at the Amaryllis Beach Resort, Palm Beach, Hastings, Christ Church.
Please note attendees are required to be seated by 2:45 p.m.
Michael E. Brotherson Consul General Republic of GuyanaMay 26th, Independence Day – “In Guyana”
May 26, 1966 – Guyana’s Independence Day. GABI will be hosting Taste of Guyana on Sunday May 27 to celebrate our national day of independence at the Banks Sports Club ground, Wildey. Dave Martins will be there celebrating with Guyanese in Barbados on that day. Take a few moments to proudly enjoy the spectacular scenery from home as Dave leads you in reminiscing nostalgically “In Guyana”.
Birdman – first up at Taste of Guyana 2012
The live entertainment segment at Taste of Guyana 2012 is scheduled to kick-off at 4:00 p.m. with Bajan-based Guyanese artistes Nivin Singh and his group, John ‘Birdman’ Gibbons, Oswald Joe and a few others leading the way. Next at 6:00 p.m. it will be ‘chutney time’ as the dynamic Terry Gajraj takes to the ‘Taste’ stage. Then for a finale, at 7:00 p.m., the incomparable Dave Martins takes center stage! You can’t afford to miss Taste of Guyana this month!!!!!
But it will all start with the ‘Birdman’ being first up. John ‘Birdman’ Gibbons originally hails from Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, Guyana. He is truly amazing in his bird calls – really this will be a treat! Almost unbelievable!!!! Check out the clips below, as ‘Birdman, ‘gives a brief performance taken from the Caribbean Tales Film festival 2011. Then click on the second clip for some pleasant surprizes!
You can email Birdman at ahwebirdman1@yahoo.com if you need to book him for a performance…..but remember…….he will be first up at Taste of Guyana 2012 on May 27th, at the Banks Sports Club ground, Wildey. Grab your tickets now by calling any GABI Executive Committee member and get $5.00 off adult ticket!
The countdown is on!!!!!!
Price reduction on May 27th ToG tickets
Tickets for Taste of Guyana 2012 are now available. Children’s tickets are $10.00 while adult tickets cost $30.00. The GABI Executive Committee have decided to slash $5.00 off adult tickets. According First Vice President of GABI, Mr. Compton Hendy,
Adult tickets which are paid for by Monday 21st May will cost $25.00. That’s more than a whopping 16% savings! I would therefore encourage members, friends and fans of Dave Martins, Terry Gajraj, Navindra Singh, Ossie Joe and all other performers at ToG to grab their tickets now.
Mr. Hendy explained that tickets can be purchased by calling Executive Committee members:
- Compton Hendy: 253-1270
- Keith Arno: 238-0656
- Daniel Bovell: 251-0669
- Cyril Roberts: 243-7391
- Jerian Hamilton: 824-2878
- Sonia Cadogan: 262-0292
Tickets are also available at the Croton Inn: 428-7314
$5 off $30 Adult Tickets for “Taste of Guyana 2012″ once they are paid for by Monday 21st May
