ok I have 2 names: either Claude Christian or Brindley Benn.
I was gonna say is either Benn Christian or Brindley Claude but I really believe is dat Brindley chap.
Gil,this is tough quiz,Guyana was chosen since 1962
by a select committee appointed by the House of Assembly.
Bright star, you're getting close to the target. Don't give up. Quiz still open.
If only the names of the select committee is known
this quiz will be solved,when the answer is revealed
it will be found in the future.
Gil,this is tough quiz,Guyana was chosen since 1962
by a select committee appointed by the House of Assembly.
Bright star, you're getting close to the target. Don't give up. Quiz still open.
If only the names of the select committee is known
this quiz will be solved,when the answer is revealed
it will be found in the future.
Deep
I hope he ask it soon or i might forget
I will give it a shot Dr.Fenton Ramsahoye.
Sir John Carter.
I got a feelin Gilly doan know the answer neither
I got a feelin Gilly doan know the answer neither
You bet I know, friend.
Lemme hold de suspense till tomarra marning.
A. Chung
Gil,this is tough quiz,Guyana was chosen since 1962
by a select committee appointed by the House of Assembly.
Bright star, you're getting close to the target. Don't give up. Quiz still open.
If only the names of the select committee is known
this quiz will be solved,when the answer is revealed
it will be found in the future.
Meanwhile, the PPP Government, optimistically expecting independence during 1962, initiated important preparations for such an event. Through its initiative, the House of Assembly appointed a "select committee" to choose a new name for the independent nation. Eventually, in June 1962 the committee submitted a report recommending the choice of the name "Guyana", and it was quickly approved by the Assembly.
as you said Django
courtesy of the constitutional conference 1962.
A. Chung
Not he. Not Sir David Rose either.
Yuh get shack out.
A. Chung
Not he. Not Sir David Rose either.
Yuh get shack out.
Was it Woolford?
I will give it a shot Dr.Fenton Ramsahoye.
Not he. Step aside and think about a cane.
Sir John Carter.
No. Step aside and think about an angel.
A. Chung
Not he. Not Sir David Rose either.
Yuh get shack out.
Was it Woolford?
No, sir. Light a cigar, fold your arms and watch.
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!!
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 1958-61 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!!
Congrats to the winners.
LOL got me today with the pun.
One more thing about Brindley Benn. As Minister of Community Development and Education, he introduced History and Culture Week under the slogan ONE PEOPLE and ONE NATION with ONE DESTINY.
Burnham adopted it as Guyana's motto in 1966.
Thanks Sir Gil for my consolation prize, I actually smiled when I saw the pun for 'angel' I figured one of my answers was correct
One more thing about Brindley Benn. As Minister of Community Development and Education, he introduced History and Culture Week under the slogan ONE PEOPLE and ONE NATION with ONE DESTINY.
Burnham adopted it as Guyana's motto in 1966.
ONE PEOPLE and ONE NATION with ONE DESTINY.
Brindley had a great vision,
if only this can be acknowledged Guyana will be
a great nation.
Okay, let's move on to today's quiz.
Our mystery man was a Hindu-Guyanese [] born without arms and legs.
Precisely because of that defect, he got the attention of an American headhunter who took him to the United States where he achieved celebrity status in circus tours and even got a role in a Hollywood movie. Who was he?
Prince Randian
Prince Randian
Like allyuh know dis chap good.
Yes, Prince Randian, Django and Anjali.
Congrats!!
Like allyuh know dis chap good.
Yes, Prince Randian, Django and Anjali.
Congrats!!
I believe dis chap fathered several kids
That's what impresses me the most about his story
Now, next one.
He was the King's representative in British Guiana.
He habitually attended services in Christ Church, Georgetown.
He retrenched many civil servants to cut costs.
He ordered civil servants to work one hour extra every day for same pay.
He decided to leave BG after only 8 months because people hated him.
Who was HE?
Like allyuh know dis chap good.
Yes, Prince Randian, Django and Anjali.
Congrats!!
I believe dis chap fathered several kids
That's what impresses me the most about his story
With his wife, known as Princess Sarah (born circa 1872), he fathered four daughters and a son. Their children were Mary Randian (born circa 1893), Richard Randian (born circa 1901), Elizabeth Randian (born circa 1904), and Wilhelmina Randian (born circa 1904) -- Wikipedia
ATTENTION SHAITAN
You think is only you can attract white woman? Prince Randian had plenty ah dem lang befo yuh aja time.
You and Jagan tek leftova.
ATTENTION SHAITAN
You think is only you can attract white woman? Prince Randian had plenty ah dem lang befo yuh aja time.
You and Jagan tek leftova.
Gilly, Hold your fire. Why you think Guyanese can only get "leftova" white woman? Are we inferior human beings? You speak as though the white women Guyanese married lived in a trailer park and are referred as white trash.
Governor Guggisburg
ATTENTION SHAITAN
You think is only you can attract white woman? Prince Randian had plenty ah dem lang befo yuh aja time.
You and Jagan tek leftova.
I would never marry a white woman chap.
I went apaan jaat in finding a spouse. Just like all the men preceding me for the last hundred years in my family.
ATTENTION SHAITAN
You think is only you can attract white woman? Prince Randian had plenty ah dem lang befo yuh aja time.
You and Jagan tek leftova.
Gilly, Hold your fire. Why you think Guyanese can only get "leftova" white woman? Are we inferior human beings? You speak as though the white women Guyanese married lived in a trailer park and are referred as white trash.
Bai, have a sense of humour, nuh.
ATTENTION SHAITAN
You think is only you can attract white woman? Prince Randian had plenty ah dem lang befo yuh aja time.
You and Jagan tek leftova.
Gilly, Hold your fire. Why you think Guyanese can only get "leftova" white woman? Are we inferior human beings? You speak as though the white women Guyanese married lived in a trailer park and are referred as white trash.
Bai, have a sense of humour, nuh.
Ok. I just thought it was an insult to Guyanese men with the "leftova" thing.
Governor Guggisburg
WINNER!
HE was His Excellency Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisburg, Governor of British Geeyaana, 1928-1929.
Great and fast job!!
https://guyaneseonline.wordpre...00s-by-peter-halder/
One of the shortest serving Governors was Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisburg. He was also, according to sources, most unpopular.
Sir Frederick had served in the Gold Coast, now Ghana, before coming to British Guiana on 7 November 1928. He had received a great deal of praise for his governance of the British colony in Africa, especially in the field of education. He was to find out, however, that British Guiana was a different kettle of fish from Ghana.
He arrived in British Guiana with pomp and circumstance. His ship docked at precisely the time it was supposed to. He emerged from it in full regalia, resplendently dressed and looking distinguished, impressive and imposing. He was accompanied by his Aide-de-Camp, a Rear Admiral; and his Private Secretary, a Brigadier General.
A huge crowd had gathered to welcome him. Enthusiastic locals broke the official cordon to go as near as possible to him to catch a closer glimpse. One lady was heard saying, βOur father, our savior has come.β
The national interest in his arrival, the enthusiastic welcome and greeting, and the comment, were not without reason. The colonyβs economy and the treasury were in dire straits.
As an administrator, Governor Guggisburg, was a hard-nosed disciplinarian. He made adverse comments about the state of the colonyβs economy and set about righting things.
He enunciated a set of principles which Members of the Legislature were required to follow to cut expenditure. He also ordered them to attend each and every meeting of the body and to wear the regulation white civil service uniform.
Guggisburg embarked on a national plan to rationalize all government departments through retrenchment of staff, and the control of appointments, posts and increments in the civil service. Working time was extended by one hour daily. Leave for certain categories of civil servants was cut.
His actions soon caused disaster in the civil service. Hospitals, post offices, the police department, and public institutions in general, became short staffed. Government services suffered. The lives of people in the colony were affected. Many felt that the actions of the Governor were unjust and did not address the problems facing the country.
Governor Guggisburg soon became very unpopular. He decided to go on home leave to Britain in 1929 after only eight months service in the colony. Unlike his arrival, only a small and quiet crowd gathered to see him off. He retired in 1930 after his return to Britain and died shortly after.
He attended Christ Church during his brief tenure in British Guiana.
Governor Guggisburg
WINNER!
HE was His Excellency Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisburg, Governor of British Geeyaana, 1928-1929.
Great and fast job!!
Thanks Sir Gil you gave a lot of clues, that helped me.
Like allyuh know dis chap good.
Yes, Prince Randian, Django and Anjali.
Congrats!!
I don't know....but its kinda sad to me that he became a circus freak. But hey what do I know
@Riya, you were missed. Hope you participate tomorrow.
wah school let out fo the day
@Riya, you were missed. Hope you participate tomorrow.
Hi Sir Gilbakka, I'm sorry I missed class and I do hope to be on time tomorrow
ATTENTION SHAITAN
You think is only you can attract white woman? Prince Randian had plenty ah dem lang befo yuh aja time.
You and Jagan tek leftova.
I would never marry a white woman chap.
I went apaan jaat in finding a spouse. Just like all the men preceding me for the last hundred years in my family.
and it was a good match wedding
Today's brain tickler.
One stanza of the British national anthem was written by a Guyanese. What's his name?
Egbert Martin
Egbert Martin
CORRECT.
Egbert "Leo" Martin [1861-1890] had responded to a call from London to the entire British Empire for additional verses to the anthem God Save the Queen. Martin's entry was selected. He also wrote and published poems, not letting his physical disability keep him back.
Congrats!!
nice job, Anjali!
Thanks Sir Gil
Thanks Riya was wondering where you were and Django too.
Next one.
In the 19th century, indentured immigrants had the option to return to India when their contracts ended, but that posed a problem. The colonial government had to contribute money for their return passage and sugar planters had to hire and train new labourers. One way they dealt with the problem was to establish land settlements. What year was the first government land settlement established and where?
In 1880 at Huist Dieren
2nd guess
1871 at Nooten Zuill
in 1896 in Helena on the west bank of the Mahaica River (an abandoned sugar plantation)
in 1896 in Helena on the west bank of the Mahaica River (an abandoned sugar plantation)
No. Stand by and get ready to hug our girlfriend.
In 1880 at Huist Dieren
A big NO.
1902 Bush Lot West Coast Berbice
darn!
1884 at L'Amitie
2nd guess
1871 at Nooten Zuill
My book says 1872 at Nooten Zuill, so I'll accept your answer.
Not our fault.
Nooten Zuill was the first land settlement for Indian indentured immigrants, intended to encourage them to stay in BG. The land settlement scheme was a fiasco, however.
Congrats!!
Tek a hug from Anjali.
2nd guess
1871 at Nooten Zuill
My book says 1872 at Nooten Zuill, so I'll accept your answer.
Not our fault.
Nooten Zuill was the first land settlement for Indian indentured immigrants, intended to encourage them to stay in BG. The land settlement scheme was a fiasco, however.
Congrats!!
Tek a hug from Anjali.
Thanks!
My book, A History of Indians in Guyana, said the first attempt was made in 1871 at Nooten Zuill but the land didn't meet approval of the immigrants and none applied.
((hugging Anjali))
2nd guess
1871 at Nooten Zuill
My book says 1872 at Nooten Zuill, so I'll accept your answer.
Not our fault.
Nooten Zuill was the first land settlement for Indian indentured immigrants, intended to encourage them to stay in BG. The land settlement scheme was a fiasco, however.
Congrats!!
Tek a hug from Anjali.
Congrats Riya a big hug to you
.
Sir Gil can I borrow that book you have just kidding
1884 at L'Amitie
Yuh win already, girl. Don't fight up with more answers.
okay Sir! Let me just bask in my moment
in 1896 in Helena on the west bank of the Mahaica River (an abandoned sugar plantation)
No. Stand by and get ready to hug our girlfriend.
I posted Bush Lot after I seen this, realised that Riya had the correct answer.
2nd guess
1871 at Nooten Zuill
My book says 1872 at Nooten Zuill, so I'll accept your answer.
Not our fault.
Nooten Zuill was the first land settlement for Indian indentured immigrants, intended to encourage them to stay in BG. The land settlement scheme was a fiasco, however.
Congrats!!
Tek a hug from Anjali.
Congrats Riya a big hug to you
.
Sir Gil can I borrow that book you have just kidding
If I lend you the books I get questions from, you will have to run the quiz.
http://www.stabroeknews.com/20...-presence-in-guyana/
The Indian presence was cemented in the country by the colonial administrationβs decision to establish exclusive land settlement schemes. After the first 30 years of the indentureship system, it was calculated that about 30, 000 immigrants were entitled to free return passages to India at a cost of $250,000 after their contracts had expired. Within a decade, the number of claimants, and the cost of their passages, had doubled. In order to avoid their responsibility, the planters and the colonial administration developed a number of land settlement schemes β Nooten Zuil and Helena on the East Coast Demerara; Huis βT Dieren on the Essequibo Coast; Mariaβs Pleasure on Wakenaam Island; Bush Lot on the West Coast Berbice; Whim on the Corentyne Coast β to lure the immigrants into accepting land in lieu of their return passage. This, perhaps, was the most significant factor in the permanent settlement of Indians in Guyana.
2nd guess
1871 at Nooten Zuill
My book says 1872 at Nooten Zuill, so I'll accept your answer.
Not our fault.
Nooten Zuill was the first land settlement for Indian indentured immigrants, intended to encourage them to stay in BG. The land settlement scheme was a fiasco, however.
Congrats!!
Tek a hug from Anjali.
Thanks!
My book, A History of Indians in Guyana, said the first attempt was made in 1871 at Nooten Zuill but the land didn't meet approval of the immigrants and none applied.
((hugging Anjali))
As I said, it's not our fault. Different books have varying info. Thanks for sharing what your book says.
2nd guess
1871 at Nooten Zuill
My book says 1872 at Nooten Zuill, so I'll accept your answer.
Not our fault.
Nooten Zuill was the first land settlement for Indian indentured immigrants, intended to encourage them to stay in BG. The land settlement scheme was a fiasco, however.
Congrats!!
Tek a hug from Anjali.
Congrats Riya a big hug to you
.
Sir Gil can I borrow that book you have just kidding
If I lend you the books I get questions from, you will have to run the quizz.
no would not want that, I am ok with you running the quiz, the fun part is getting the answer
2nd guess
1871 at Nooten Zuill
My book says 1872 at Nooten Zuill, so I'll accept your answer.
Not our fault.
Nooten Zuill was the first land settlement for Indian indentured immigrants, intended to encourage them to stay in BG. The land settlement scheme was a fiasco, however.
Congrats!!
Tek a hug from Anjali.
Congrats Riya a big hug to you
.
Sir Gil can I borrow that book you have just kidding
If I lend you the books I get questions from, you will have to run the quizz.
no would not want that, I am ok with you running the quiz, the fun part is getting the answer
Congrats Riya I am late today,it's great you and
Angali holding the fort.
2nd guess
1871 at Nooten Zuill
My book says 1872 at Nooten Zuill, so I'll accept your answer.
Not our fault.
Nooten Zuill was the first land settlement for Indian indentured immigrants, intended to encourage them to stay in BG. The land settlement scheme was a fiasco, however.
Congrats!!
Tek a hug from Anjali.
Congrats Riya a big hug to you
.
Sir Gil can I borrow that book you have just kidding
If I lend you the books I get questions from, you will have to run the quizz.
no would not want that, I am ok with you running the quiz, the fun part is getting the answer
Did you notice I spelled quiz the wrong way? To avoid a spanking, I just corrected it.
I noticed but did not want to say anything you are after all Sir
How Gilly get all dem girls to only post on this thread?
Any answer on this....
How Gilly get all dem girls to only post on this thread?
Any answer on this....
The Georgetown teachers and journalists have all the soor tricks.
How Gilly get all dem girls to only post on this thread?
Any answer on this....
Are you referring to Django, warrior, ball and Mars as girls?
Seriously, as you can see, the guys are mostly interested in cockfights in Political. Leh dem stay far fram dis learning thread.
"A History of Indians in Guyana" this book is high priced
checked amazon US $345.00
"A History of Indians in Guyana" this book is high priced
checked amazon US $345.00
Another rip off. The official records of the history of Indians in Guyana are in very poor state. Most are beyond recovery due to the lack of care shown towards them. So it is not too difficult to put pen to paper and make up stories, because most are impossible to verify.
"A History of Indians in Guyana" this book is high priced
checked amazon US $345.00
Maybe if I hold on to it a bit longer it will fetch a good price!
My copy is in tatters but its part of my book collection. It was my grandfather's.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Riff and dem boys ah watch you. Keep showing them that you're smart, sharp and savvy.
Today's quiz. The first person with all correct answers is winner.
Jill = __ cents
Bob = __ cents
Bitnahalf = __ cents
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Riff and dem boys ah watch you. Keep showing them that you're smart, sharp and savvy.
Today's quiz. The first person with all correct answers is winner.
Jill = __ cents
Bob = __ cents
Bitnahalf = __ cents
Jill = __ cents 2 big jill 2 cents..lil jill 1 cent
Bob = __ cents 25
Bitnahalf = __ cents 12
2 cents
25 cents
12 cents
Jill=2 cents
Bob=25 cents
Bit and a half=12 cents
Jill=2 cents
Bob=25 cents
Bit and a half=12 cents
Django, remember there was a one cent piece that we called a "lil jill" and there was a 2 cent piece which we called a "big jill".
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Riff and dem boys ah watch you. Keep showing them that you're smart, sharp and savvy.
Today's quiz. The first person with all correct answers is winner.
Jill = __ cents
Bob = __ cents
Bitnahalf = __ cents
Jill = __ cents 2 big jill 2 cents..lil jill 1 cent
Bob = __ cents 25
Bitnahalf = __ cents 12
Skelly, you're the first with all correct answers. Winner!
Anjali gets second prize.
Before 1966, British Guiana and the Eastern Caribbean shared one currency. Here's a jill. 1 cent for Skelly and 1 cent for Anjali:
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Riff and dem boys ah watch you. Keep showing them that you're smart, sharp and savvy.
Today's quiz. The first person with all correct answers is winner.
Jill = __ cents
Bob = __ cents
Bitnahalf = __ cents
Jill = __ cents 2 big jill 2 cents..lil jill 1 cent
Bob = __ cents 25
Bitnahalf = __ cents 12
Skelly, you're the first with all correct answers. Winner!
Anjali gets second prize.
Before 1966, British Guiana and the Eastern Caribbean shared one currency. Here's a jill. 1 cent for Skelly and 1 cent for Anjali:
Gilly bai, You missed the Big jill and Lil jill. Both looked the same but the lil jill was smaller in size. Was this before your time? Both had King George on one side. The Eastern Caribbean "jill" replaced those two coins.
In British Guiana in 1965, what was Β£1 worth in dollars and cents?
I remember my parents talking about lil jill and big jill
never heard of bitnahalf
Thanks Sir Gil for my 1 cent
In British Guiana in 1965, what was Β£1 worth in dollars and cents?
4.80
In British Guiana in 1965, what was Β£1 worth in dollars and cents?
4.80
I agree $4.80 or 20 shillings.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Riff and dem boys ah watch you. Keep showing them that you're smart, sharp and savvy.
Today's quiz. The first person with all correct answers is winner.
Jill = __ cents
Bob = __ cents
Bitnahalf = __ cents
Jill = __ cents 2 big jill 2 cents..lil jill 1 cent
Bob = __ cents 25
Bitnahalf = __ cents 12
Skelly, you're the first with all correct answers. Winner!
Anjali gets second prize.
Before 1966, British Guiana and the Eastern Caribbean shared one currency. Here's a jill. 1 cent for Skelly and 1 cent for Anjali:
Gilly bai, You missed the Big jill and Lil jill. Both looked the same but the lil jill was smaller in size. Was this before your time? Both had King George on one side. The Eastern Caribbean "jill" replaced those two coins.
Here's a lil jill. I can't find a King George image, but I remember what the coin looked like.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Riff and dem boys ah watch you. Keep showing them that you're smart, sharp and savvy.
Today's quiz. The first person with all correct answers is winner.
Jill = __ cents
Bob = __ cents
Bitnahalf = __ cents
Jill = __ cents 2 big jill 2 cents..lil jill 1 cent
Bob = __ cents 25
Bitnahalf = __ cents 12
Skelly, you're the first with all correct answers. Winner!
Anjali gets second prize.
Before 1966, British Guiana and the Eastern Caribbean shared one currency. Here's a jill. 1 cent for Skelly and 1 cent for Anjali:
Gilly bai, You missed the Big jill and Lil jill. Both looked the same but the lil jill was smaller in size. Was this before your time? Both had King George on one side. The Eastern Caribbean "jill" replaced those two coins.
Here's a lil jill. I can't find a King George image, but I remember what the coin looked like.
I had a couple of the King George lil jill and big jill along witht he Eastern Caribbean coins too. I also had a 3 pence(6 cents piece) and an 1896 shilling. My house was broken into and all the coins were stolen with other American rare coins.
In British Guiana in 1965, what was Β£1 worth in dollars and cents?
4.80
Correct. You get first prize.
Skelly gets second.
Congrats!
@ Django, I noticed your answer to the first quiz after I awarded the prizes. You came third, but I already shared out the big jill.
Thank you, thank you Sir Gil
One more for today.
Many households in Guyana used to keep a tiny glass container containing a certain substance for an emergency, like fainting. What was that substance commonly called?
Jill=2 cents
Bob=25 cents
Bit and a half=12 cents
Django, remember there was a one cent piece that we called a "lil jill" and there was a 2 cent piece which we called a "big jill".
That's correct Skelly,lil jill=1 cent big jill= 2 cents
One more for today.
Many households in Guyana used to keep a tiny glass container containing a certain substance for an emergency, like fainting. What was that substance commonly called?
smelling salts
smelling salts
Thank you, thank you Sir Gil
Lets go shopping with your Jill
One more for today.
Many households in Guyana used to keep a tiny glass container containing a certain substance for an emergency, like fainting. What was that substance commonly called?
smelling salts
That's right.
Congrats!
Keep one handy.
Here's one
What is the "knack and spans" game?
smelling salts
Congrats to you too! I just noticed.
Thank you, thank you Sir Gil
Lets go shopping with your Jill
I was going to do that on Saturday, so come right along with me
smelling salts
Congrats to you too! I just noticed.
Thank you Sir Gil, was back in Guyana in Jan. of this year and my aunt still has a bottle of it