Agriculture Ministry launches Mash camp … under theme “Go Green and Grow-Keeping Innovation Alive”
GINA, Georgetown, February 21, 2012
Source - GINA
Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, Minister of Agriculture, Dr Leslie Ramsammy and Designer Carol Fraser with members of the band.
Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy and Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony on Monday launched the Ministry of Agriculture’s 2012 Mashramani camp under the theme “Go Green and Grow-Keeping Innovation Alive”.
Minister Ramsammy said that the quality of the costumes and the level of participation among staff are very impressive, hence his Ministry is ready to take to the streets and celebrate the success of the country.
He stated that Mash is a Guyanese celebration whether one group or an individual wins; it will be Guyanese celebrating Guyana’s Republic status, which must not be forgotten.
“We have many good reasons to celebrate with pride keeping innovation alive, whenever we celebrate our pride, what our ancestors have given us we are making good use of the sacrifices, the blood, sweat and the pain, so in celebrating on Mash Day, we will be showing our pride in what we have achieved,” Minister Ramsammy said.
He also urged persons to come out and join the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport in celebrating the 42nd Republic anniversary on February 23.
Minister Anthony stated that he particularly likes this year’s Mash theme since people view going on the road and celebrating as just having fun. “The message is a very pertinent one, and it is good that the Ministry is not only using this occasion to celebrate but to educate the people on what they have been doing,” Minister Anthony said.
He noted that the Ministry of Agriculture was the first to launch its band and he encouraged the staff to do their best in the celebrations because they are in for a stiff competition since there are over 30 other bands that would participating in the road parade.
Members of Ministry of Agriculture band showcasing their costumes.
Carol Fraser who was selected as the 2012 designer for the band, mentioned that the theme is in keeping with raising awareness of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development vision; grow more food economic diversification and the Guyana Competitiveness Strategy paper.
She explained that the theme is built on the belief that with enhanced awareness of these national development initiatives, there will be a forging of collective interest among entrepreneurs and innovation and, they will take action in the interest of all Guyanese.
The global green innovation industry generates billions of dollars, in the production of apparel, kitchen, domestic utensils and building fittings. These industries have strong influence on job creation and poverty reduction and have positive impact on economic diversification in alignment with environmental practices. This, in a nut shell, captures the story behind the theme “Go Green and Grow-Keeping Innovation Alive”.
GINA, Georgetown, February 21, 2012
Source - GINA
Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, Minister of Agriculture, Dr Leslie Ramsammy and Designer Carol Fraser with members of the band.Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy and Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony on Monday launched the Ministry of Agriculture’s 2012 Mashramani camp under the theme “Go Green and Grow-Keeping Innovation Alive”.
Minister Ramsammy said that the quality of the costumes and the level of participation among staff are very impressive, hence his Ministry is ready to take to the streets and celebrate the success of the country.
He stated that Mash is a Guyanese celebration whether one group or an individual wins; it will be Guyanese celebrating Guyana’s Republic status, which must not be forgotten.
“We have many good reasons to celebrate with pride keeping innovation alive, whenever we celebrate our pride, what our ancestors have given us we are making good use of the sacrifices, the blood, sweat and the pain, so in celebrating on Mash Day, we will be showing our pride in what we have achieved,” Minister Ramsammy said.
He also urged persons to come out and join the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport in celebrating the 42nd Republic anniversary on February 23.
Minister Anthony stated that he particularly likes this year’s Mash theme since people view going on the road and celebrating as just having fun. “The message is a very pertinent one, and it is good that the Ministry is not only using this occasion to celebrate but to educate the people on what they have been doing,” Minister Anthony said.
He noted that the Ministry of Agriculture was the first to launch its band and he encouraged the staff to do their best in the celebrations because they are in for a stiff competition since there are over 30 other bands that would participating in the road parade.
Members of Ministry of Agriculture band showcasing their costumes.Carol Fraser who was selected as the 2012 designer for the band, mentioned that the theme is in keeping with raising awareness of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development vision; grow more food economic diversification and the Guyana Competitiveness Strategy paper.
She explained that the theme is built on the belief that with enhanced awareness of these national development initiatives, there will be a forging of collective interest among entrepreneurs and innovation and, they will take action in the interest of all Guyanese.
The global green innovation industry generates billions of dollars, in the production of apparel, kitchen, domestic utensils and building fittings. These industries have strong influence on job creation and poverty reduction and have positive impact on economic diversification in alignment with environmental practices. This, in a nut shell, captures the story behind the theme “Go Green and Grow-Keeping Innovation Alive”.