In 1872 at plantation Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast, colonial police shot and killed five workers who were protesting for more pay. But before that fatal day, the workers had asked the District Magistrate to intervene in their dispute with the plantation management. [A] What's the name of that District Magistrate? [B] In most Guyanese history books, what is the name given to the entire protest action?

Gilbakka posted:

In 1872 at plantation Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast, colonial police shot and killed five workers who were protesting for more pay. But before that fatal day, the workers had asked the District Magistrate to intervene in their dispute with the plantation management. [A] What's the name of that District Magistrate? [B] In most Guyanese history books, what is the name given to the entire protest action?

ANSWERS: [A] Mr Loughran. [B] 1872 Devonshire Castle Riot.

NOTICE: It is clear to me that interest in this thread has waned considerably. I cannot keep it up with Django's participation only. Not worth the time I spend searching for questions. Therefore, I am retiring this thread today. My decision is final.

Gilbakka posted:

Gilbakka posted:

In 1872 at plantation Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast, colonial police shot and killed five workers who were protesting for more pay. But before that fatal day, the workers had asked the District Magistrate to intervene in their dispute with the plantation management. [A] What's the name of that District Magistrate? [B] In most Guyanese history books, what is the name given to the entire protest action?

ANSWERS: [A] Mr Loughran. [B] 1872 Devonshire Castle Riot.

NOTICE: It is clear to me that interest in this thread has waned considerably. I cannot keep it up with Django's participation only. Not worth the time I spend searching for questions. Therefore, I am retiring this thread today. My decision is final.

And I bet you are unanimous in your decision. It was a good thing while it lasted. I did not participate because I never left Skeldon during my years in Guyana. So most of the time I did not know what on earth you askin'.

Tola posted:

In 1970, who said 'Just watch me'?

Unfortunately, I was not in the country, but roaming the seas.  

Pierre Trudeau said that .

Gilbakka posted:

Originally Posted by Tola:

Another sad question.

While British Guiana was struggling for independence.

A force wanted the British to leave  and tried many violent strategies.

At Enmore,  a bomb was thrown in the  school bus carrying  manager's children.

What was the name of the child  killed ?   

GODFREY TEIXEIRA

I was on that bus and Godfrey Teixeira was my best friend.  I am now 63 years old and live in Scotland.  My name is Ian McRobert. My email address is. imcr2@aol.com.  I would be glad to hear from anyone who knows anything about the bus being bombed.

Regards.  Ian.

Ian McRobert posted:

Gilbakka posted:

Originally Posted by Tola:

Another sad question.

While British Guiana was struggling for independence.

A force wanted the British to leave  and tried many violent strategies.

At Enmore,  a bomb was thrown in the  school bus carrying  manager's children.

What was the name of the child  killed ?   

GODFREY TEIXEIRA

I was on that bus and Godfrey Teixeira was my best friend.  I am now 63 years old and live in Scotland.  My name is Ian McRobert. My email address is. imcr2@aol.com.  I would be glad to hear from anyone who knows anything about the bus being bombed.

Regards.  Ian.

Hello Ian, 

Please check your email for a lengthy reply.         

Tola posted:

Ian McRobert posted:

Gilbakka posted:

Originally Posted by Tola:

Another sad question.

While British Guiana was struggling for independence.

A force wanted the British to leave  and tried many violent strategies.

At Enmore,  a bomb was thrown in the  school bus carrying  manager's children.

What was the name of the child  killed ?   

GODFREY TEIXEIRA

I was on that bus and Godfrey Teixeira was my best friend.  I am now 63 years old and live in Scotland.  My name is Ian McRobert. My email address is. imcr2@aol.com.  I would be glad to hear from anyone who knows anything about the bus being bombed.

Regards.  Ian.

Hello Ian, 

Please check your email for a lengthy reply.         

  

 

THE WONDERS OF GNI...

 

I replied to Ian Mcrobert request for information  about the Enmore school bus bombing in the 1960’s, that killed his best friend Godfrey Teixeira and the following unfolded.

 

I mentioned that a person from the UK post on GNI. Recognizing the last name, they asked whether this family once lived on WCD, who looked after Ian as a child, when his parents were away.

The GNI poster confirmed that it was their family who looked after Ian and they have a photograph of him and their family.

 

When the Mcrobert  family  lived at Enmore estate in the 1960s, their children  have many fond memories of a house-keeper, who looked  after them, as her own children.

She made quite a positive impression on the family and for the past 50+ years they were trying to make contact with her.

Working  at Albion estate, I knew some of the other sugar estate clerks, including a friend at Enmore, now living in NY city.

With the help of his sister in Ontario, we set out to find the Mcrobert  house-keeper.

Also, my Enmore friend's wife worked for the Teixeira family.

 

Our investigation revealed that the house-keeper is involved with Mandirs  and she is known to its members.

Someone mentioned that she might be living in Ontario and another person said she was visiting relatives in Florida.

After  days of going back and forth with a group chat mail,  we identify her being in  Florida.

 

It was confirmed that the house-keeper returned to her home in New York City  and my Enmore friend obtained her telephone number.

After speaking with her, her  phone number  was given to Ian in Scotland and his family in New Zealand.

 

During this process, Ian found more information about the school bus bombing to cope with what he witnessed that day, when Godfrey was killed.  Riding in the same bus, Ian  is lucky to have survived  with minor physical injuries.

Another Albion friend in Ontario was a prison officer at Mazaruni and knew the person convicted of the bus bombing  I was told he was executed by hanging.

 

Today, Ian’s family in New Zealand  and Scotland spoke with the house-keeper in NY City, after  more than 50 years.

The house-keeper also called myself and my Enmore friend  saying, she was extremely happy for making contact with the Mcrobert family.

A  reunion  is planned for the house-keeper  and  the Mcroberts  from Scotland, New Zealand and US West Coast.

Maybe to take place in New York City, where they can meet my Enmore friend  who also knew the late Ian Mcrobert Senior.  And also  meeting  his wife, who worked for the Teixeira family.   

 

This process was a group effort, including GNI and credit should not go to any one person. 

But,  special curry to Gilbakka, fa gettin people to tickle dem brain, pan GNI Social.

Wow excellent work Tola.

Double wow! 

Awesome guys!

Triple Wow!!

very impressive networking Tola!!!

Tola posted:

Tola posted:

Ian McRobert posted:

Gilbakka posted:

Originally Posted by Tola:

Another sad question.

While British Guiana was struggling for independence.

A force wanted the British to leave  and tried many violent strategies.

At Enmore,  a bomb was thrown in the  school bus carrying  manager's children.

What was the name of the child  killed ?   

GODFREY TEIXEIRA

I was on that bus and Godfrey Teixeira was my best friend.  I am now 63 years old and live in Scotland.  My name is Ian McRobert. My email address is. imcr2@aol.com.  I would be glad to hear from anyone who knows anything about the bus being bombed.

Regards.  Ian.

Hello Ian, 

Please check your email for a lengthy reply.         

  

 

THE WONDERS OF GNI...

 

I replied to Ian Mcrobert request for information  about the Enmore school bus bombing in the 1960’s, that killed his best friend Godfrey Teixeira and the following unfolded.

 

I mentioned that a person from the UK post on GNI. Recognizing the last name, they asked whether this family once lived on WCD, who looked after Ian as a child, when his parents were away.

The GNI poster confirmed that it was their family who looked after Ian and they have a photograph of him and their family.

 

When the Mcrobert  family  lived at Enmore estate in the 1960s, their children  have many fond memories of a house-keeper, who looked  after them, as her own children.

She made quite a positive impression on the family and for the past 50+ years they were trying to make contact with her.

Working  at Albion estate, I knew some of the other sugar estate clerks, including a friend at Enmore, now living in NY city.

With the help of his sister in Ontario, we set out to find the Mcrobert  house-keeper.

Also, my Enmore friend's wife worked for the Teixeira family.

 

Our investigation revealed that the house-keeper is involved with Mandirs  and she is known to its members.

Someone mentioned that she might be living in Ontario and another person said she was visiting relatives in Florida.

After  days of going back and forth with a group chat mail,  we identify her being in  Florida.

 

It was confirmed that the house-keeper returned to her home in New York City  and my Enmore friend obtained her telephone number.

After speaking with her, her  phone number  was given to Ian in Scotland and his family in New Zealand.

 

During this process, Ian found more information about the school bus bombing to cope with what he witnessed that day, when Godfrey was killed.  Riding in the same bus, Ian  is lucky to have survived  with minor physical injuries.

Another Albion friend in Ontario was a prison officer at Mazaruni and knew the person convicted of the bus bombing  I was told he was executed by hanging.

 

Today, Ian’s family in New Zealand  and Scotland spoke with the house-keeper in NY City, after  more than 50 years.

The house-keeper also called myself and my Enmore friend  saying, she was extremely happy for making contact with the Mcrobert family.

A  reunion  is planned for the house-keeper  and  the Mcroberts  from Scotland, New Zealand and US West Coast.

Maybe to take place in New York City, where they can meet my Enmore friend  who also knew the late Ian Mcrobert Senior.  And also  meeting  his wife, who worked for the Teixeira family.   

 

This process was a group effort, including GNI and credit should not go to any one person. 

But,  special curry to Gilbakka, fa gettin people to tickle dem brain, pan GNI Social.

 

This story continues in New York City on August 9, 2017.

The Mc Robert children, now adults with families,  will be travelling from Scotland and New Zealand and staying for a week with  their house keeper in the 1960s, Guitree from Enmore, after 50+ years, with not contacting each other.

The motivation of these 'children'  [at one time],  to see this special lady has been an honour for me to be part of the process for them to meet again. I can only imagine the excitement, tears and stories that will be told. Including a sad part of their history, when their friend Godfrey Teixeira was killed in the school bus bombing and the tense atmosphere at Enmore manager's compound.   

Ian, sister Jean and another sister, including Guitree have special thanks to Gilbakka with extreme gratitude, for initiating this process for them to meet again.

Also, from me Gilly, thanks.  Among all the negativism on GNI, this is a good feeling story. Please come back and 'tickle abie brain', because GNI has not been the same without you.

Tola posted:

Tola posted:

Tola posted:

Ian McRobert posted:

Gilbakka posted:

Originally Posted by Tola:

Another sad question.

While British Guiana was struggling for independence.

A force wanted the British to leave  and tried many violent strategies.

At Enmore,  a bomb was thrown in the  school bus carrying  manager's children.

What was the name of the child  killed ?   

GODFREY TEIXEIRA

I was on that bus and Godfrey Teixeira was my best friend.  I am now 63 years old and live in Scotland.  My name is Ian McRobert. My email address is. imcr2@aol.com.  I would be glad to hear from anyone who knows anything about the bus being bombed.

Regards.  Ian.

Hello Ian, 

Please check your email for a lengthy reply.         

  

 

THE WONDERS OF GNI...

 

I replied to Ian Mcrobert request for information  about the Enmore school bus bombing in the 1960’s, that killed his best friend Godfrey Teixeira and the following unfolded.

 

I mentioned that a person from the UK post on GNI. Recognizing the last name, they asked whether this family once lived on WCD, who looked after Ian as a child, when his parents were away.

The GNI poster confirmed that it was their family who looked after Ian and they have a photograph of him and their family.

 

When the Mcrobert  family  lived at Enmore estate in the 1960s, their children  have many fond memories of a house-keeper, who looked  after them, as her own children.

She made quite a positive impression on the family and for the past 50+ years they were trying to make contact with her.

Working  at Albion estate, I knew some of the other sugar estate clerks, including a friend at Enmore, now living in NY city.

With the help of his sister in Ontario, we set out to find the Mcrobert  house-keeper.

Also, my Enmore friend's wife worked for the Teixeira family.

 

Our investigation revealed that the house-keeper is involved with Mandirs  and she is known to its members.

Someone mentioned that she might be living in Ontario and another person said she was visiting relatives in Florida.

After  days of going back and forth with a group chat mail,  we identify her being in  Florida.

 

It was confirmed that the house-keeper returned to her home in New York City  and my Enmore friend obtained her telephone number.

After speaking with her, her  phone number  was given to Ian in Scotland and his family in New Zealand.

 

During this process, Ian found more information about the school bus bombing to cope with what he witnessed that day, when Godfrey was killed.  Riding in the same bus, Ian  is lucky to have survived  with minor physical injuries.

Another Albion friend in Ontario was a prison officer at Mazaruni and knew the person convicted of the bus bombing  I was told he was executed by hanging.

 

Today, Ian’s family in New Zealand  and Scotland spoke with the house-keeper in NY City, after  more than 50 years.

The house-keeper also called myself and my Enmore friend  saying, she was extremely happy for making contact with the Mcrobert family.

A  reunion  is planned for the house-keeper  and  the Mcroberts  from Scotland, New Zealand and US West Coast.

Maybe to take place in New York City, where they can meet my Enmore friend  who also knew the late Ian Mcrobert Senior.  And also  meeting  his wife, who worked for the Teixeira family.   

 

This process was a group effort, including GNI and credit should not go to any one person. 

But,  special curry to Gilbakka, fa gettin people to tickle dem brain, pan GNI Social.

 

This story continues in New York City on August 9, 2017.

The Mc Robert children, now adults with families,  will be travelling from Scotland and New Zealand and staying for a week with  their house keeper in the 1960s, Guitree from Enmore, after 50+ years, with not contacting each other.

The motivation of these 'children'  [at one time],  to see this special lady has been an honour for me to be part of the process for them to meet again. I can only imagine the excitement, tears and stories that will be told. Including a sad part of their history, when their friend Godfrey Teixeira was killed in the school bus bombing and the tense atmosphere at Enmore manager's compound.   

Ian, sister Jean and another sister, including Guitree have special thanks to Gilbakka with extreme gratitude, for initiating this process for them to meet again.

Also, from me Gilly, thanks.  Among all the negativism on GNI, this is a good feeling story. Please come back and 'tickle abie brain', because GNI has not been the same without you.

hats off to you my friend this is a wonderful quest big respect 

skeldon_man posted:

Gilbakka posted:

Gilbakka posted:

In 1872 at plantation Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast, colonial police shot and killed five workers who were protesting for more pay. But before that fatal day, the workers had asked the District Magistrate to intervene in their dispute with the plantation management. [A] What's the name of that District Magistrate? [B] In most Guyanese history books, what is the name given to the entire protest action?

ANSWERS: [A] Mr Loughran. [B] 1872 Devonshire Castle Riot.

NOTICE: It is clear to me that interest in this thread has waned considerably. I cannot keep it up with Django's participation only. Not worth the time I spend searching for questions. Therefore, I am retiring this thread today. My decision is final.

And I bet you are unanimous in your decision. It was a good thing while it lasted. I did not participate because I never left Skeldon during my years in Guyana. So most of the time I did not know what on earth you askin'.

now if you was not swimming in that shit water and na hide under your bed every time you see a black man you might a grow up more social 

This is indeed a very heart-warming story. Congratulations to Gilbakka for leading the way to a reunion by members of the McRoberts Family who, after so many years, yearned for knowledge of their kind house-keeper, Guitree. That meeting, in a few days' time will be most rewarding and memorable for everyone, especially Guitree. It will be wonderful if a pic of this meeting can be shown - tears of joy and exultation.

Keep on tickling the brain, Gilly. Many of us need some refreshers esp of good deeds and pleasant memories of dear GY. God Bless "Gilly" and GNI. 

Beautiful!

Former Member posted:

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

Next quiz.

Who was the first person to officially propose that British Guiana be renamed Guyana?

I told Django to think about a cane. [pun]

I told Mars to think about an angel. [pun]

Anjali [angel] answered: either Claude Christian or Brindley Benn. [50-50]

Cain [cane] answered: "I really believe is dat Brindley chap." [100% sure]

Indeed, Brindley Horatio Benn was Minister of Community Development and Education in the 1957-61 PPP government. The PPP was expecting independence in 1962, so they were preparing beforehand. Mr Benn proposed a motion in the House of Assembly that upon the granting of independence, the name BRITISH GUIANA should be changed to GUYANA.

As opposition leader Forbes Burnham didn't object, the motion was passed.

In introducing that important motion in the legislature, Brindley Benn became the first person to officially propose the name change.

Cain is the winner.

Anjali gets consolation prize.

Congrats!!

New biography of Brindley Benn:

https://danielplatt.medium.com...tell-me-7d6a65f42236

Oh rant I jus notice Iman win a prize an I din get it. I gaffa try an find Gilly, maybe he tiefed it.

I miss Gillibaka...that old star pack up his grip and leff dis old brukdown house

He deh ah backdam. Cham, do u remember my young cous who was killed a number of years ago, ( I remember you told me you met him in a mall )..I hooked up Gilly with his older brother a few years ago, they had worked together.

@cain posted:

He deh ah backdam. Cham, do u remember my young cous who was killed a number of years ago, ( I remember you told me you met him in a mall )..I hooked up Gilly with his older brother a few years ago, they had worked together.

Yes cain, I do remember him. He was sitting across from the flower shop waiting for his lady who was in the salon.

The old GNI was such an awfully fun place...so much  cusing out, meeting up, hooking up, linking ppl up etc etc

this thread has tons of knowledge. let's try to resurrect it

what year did Guyana achieve Independence from United Kingdom?

where were you and what were you doing on that great day? 

May 26, 1966

i was in Std 2!  I was prob playing marble or bat and ball with all my boy ‘cousins’ who treated me like an egg

Any thread started by Honourable Sir Bookstah ( I mean Gilly) is worth reading over and over.

I chkd dat other side just to see he is still there every now and then.
He is a good soul ( what I know of him via GNI)

i resurrected this thread to honor the Gilbakka man. hope he's doing well

next question:  name Guyana's first President, and his term in office (from when to when)?

@Former Member posted:

i resurrected this thread to honor the Gilbakka man. hope he's doing well

[]

Thank you. I hope that he is healthy and enjoying life

@Former Member posted:

i resurrected this thread to honor the Gilbakka man. hope he's doing well

next question:  name Guyana's first President, and his term in office (from when to when)?

I gaffa call a friend...he name Google.

@Wildflower posted:

Thank you. I hope that he is healthy and enjoying life

As usually said, dis world small. I always meet folk who know someone I know and not through the same circumstances, it could be they are neighbours or happened to have been involved in something that I am also involved with. This also happens in other cities, even happens on GNI.

Wildflower, I got my cousin and Gillyman hooked up before my cous passed away (he was the brother of the one you met in the mall)

@cain posted:

I gaffa call a friend...he name Google.

from reading this place, me see you are a Portuguese high society g/town man. you should have de answer at you finger tips   

@Former Member posted:

from reading this place, me see you are a Portuguese high society g/town man. you should have de answer at you finger tips   

Arthur Chungski.

I'm all but the high society part. Unless you mean being high around others.

@cain posted:

As usually said, dis world small. I always meet folk who know someone I know and not through the same circumstances, it could be they are neighbours or happened to have been involved in something that I am also involved with. This also happens in other cities, even happens on GNI.

Wildflower, I got my cousin and Gillyman hooked up before my cous passed away (he was the brother of the one you met in the mall)

👍🏽Small world indeed cainstah

too bad we have no way of knowing how Sir Bookstah doing ….I mean Gilly