Annual Heritage Dinner receives tremendous support
Georgetown, GINA, October 3, 2011
Source - GINA
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai presents prize to top NGSA hinterland student Kieve Tacoordeen.
The annual Amerindian Heritage Dinner and Prize Giving Ceremony saw a huge turnout at Duke Lodge on September 30.
Among the gathering were Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Ministers of Agriculture Robert Persaud; Home Affairs Clement Rohee; and Minister within the Ministry of Health Dr. Berry Ramsaran and representatives of Amerindian organizations.
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai in her remarks reflected on the diverse Amerindian culture and that of Guyana that every Guyanese can enjoy. She expressed gratitude to patrons who have over the years been supportive of not only the annual heritage dinner but all the activities that marked Amerindian Heritage month.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud presents the first runner up prize to Treasure James.
She added that the Amerindian culture is only one of the rich and diverse cultures that intertwine to make up the Guyanese cultural fabric and it is highly appreciated among the Amerindian population.
A wide variety of indigenous foods and beverages was served buffet style, including indigenous cook-up rice, barbequed wild meats, cassava bread and pepperpot, fly and paiwari.
At the Prize Giving Ceremony, the Amerindian Heritage Pageant delegates received prizes according to their performance at the recently held Amerindian Heritage Pageant.
Winner, Naiomi Samuels, of Region Three took home the grand prize of a trip to Trinidad and Tobago with all expenses paid, a designer outfit, compliments of Sonia Noel and a trip to Kaieteur Falls compliments of Roraima Airways.
Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee presents the winner's trophy to Miss Amerindian Heritage 2011 Naiomi Samuels.
First runner-up Treasure James of Region One also received a laptop among other prizes, while the other contestants received cash prizes and beauty hampers.
The Ministry used the occasion also to recognise the top performers of the Hinterland Scholarship Programme at CSEC and the National Grade Six Assessment.
Darren Smith of Anna Regina Secondary received the prize for the top CSEC performer with passes in 11 subjects while Navita Obinbernauth and Romario Hastings of Region Seven took home prizes for the second and third prizes respectively.
Kieve Tacoordeen of St. Ignatius was the top NGSA performer with 517 marks.
Patrons at the Annual Amerindian Heritage Dinner at Duke Lodge.
The winners of the Art Competition in categories of nine to eighteen years were also presented with cash prizes and the Ministry presented tokens of appreciation for persons who have overtime supported its activities and programmes.
The proceeds from the dinner aid in facilitating medical treatment and other expenses for children from the hinterland regions who may require medical attention in Georgetown.
Georgetown, GINA, October 3, 2011
Source - GINA
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai presents prize to top NGSA hinterland student Kieve Tacoordeen.The annual Amerindian Heritage Dinner and Prize Giving Ceremony saw a huge turnout at Duke Lodge on September 30.
Among the gathering were Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Ministers of Agriculture Robert Persaud; Home Affairs Clement Rohee; and Minister within the Ministry of Health Dr. Berry Ramsaran and representatives of Amerindian organizations.
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai in her remarks reflected on the diverse Amerindian culture and that of Guyana that every Guyanese can enjoy. She expressed gratitude to patrons who have over the years been supportive of not only the annual heritage dinner but all the activities that marked Amerindian Heritage month.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud presents the first runner up prize to Treasure James.She added that the Amerindian culture is only one of the rich and diverse cultures that intertwine to make up the Guyanese cultural fabric and it is highly appreciated among the Amerindian population.
A wide variety of indigenous foods and beverages was served buffet style, including indigenous cook-up rice, barbequed wild meats, cassava bread and pepperpot, fly and paiwari.
At the Prize Giving Ceremony, the Amerindian Heritage Pageant delegates received prizes according to their performance at the recently held Amerindian Heritage Pageant.
Winner, Naiomi Samuels, of Region Three took home the grand prize of a trip to Trinidad and Tobago with all expenses paid, a designer outfit, compliments of Sonia Noel and a trip to Kaieteur Falls compliments of Roraima Airways.
Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee presents the winner's trophy to Miss Amerindian Heritage 2011 Naiomi Samuels.First runner-up Treasure James of Region One also received a laptop among other prizes, while the other contestants received cash prizes and beauty hampers.
The Ministry used the occasion also to recognise the top performers of the Hinterland Scholarship Programme at CSEC and the National Grade Six Assessment.
Darren Smith of Anna Regina Secondary received the prize for the top CSEC performer with passes in 11 subjects while Navita Obinbernauth and Romario Hastings of Region Seven took home prizes for the second and third prizes respectively.
Kieve Tacoordeen of St. Ignatius was the top NGSA performer with 517 marks.
Patrons at the Annual Amerindian Heritage Dinner at Duke Lodge.The winners of the Art Competition in categories of nine to eighteen years were also presented with cash prizes and the Ministry presented tokens of appreciation for persons who have overtime supported its activities and programmes.
The proceeds from the dinner aid in facilitating medical treatment and other expenses for children from the hinterland regions who may require medical attention in Georgetown.