Good morning.
The picture shows the world's rarest postage stamp, a British Guiana One-Cent Magenta. It was sold by the auction house Sotheby's last month to an anonymous buyer. How much did the new owner pay for this stamp?
[Take your time. I have an appointment this morning and should return around noon.]
$9.5 million dollars
US$$ or GUY$$?
Lord, people have money to waste. They could have sent it to the poor and needy.
If you take the time to read about this stamp, you will see that since it was first sold, every buyer made a handsome profit. It is an investment, from the point of view of each buyer. And, who knows if each buyer doesn't contribute to charitable causes? Be careful with your assumptions. 
Good morning.
The picture shows the world's rarest postage stamp, a British Guiana One-Cent Magenta. It was sold by the auction house Sotheby's last month to an anonymous buyer. How much did the new owner pay for this stamp?
[Take your time. I have an appointment this morning and should return around noon.]
Good morning
9.5 million dollars
US$$ or GUY$$?
Good morning!
$9.5 million
US$$ or GUY$$?
Guys, this is a Guyanese forum and we are discussing a Guyana postage stamp. Besides members, there are Guyanese visitors who follow our thread. We must provide precise currency information because there is a big variation between Guyana and US money.
US dollars
$9.5 million US
Good morning.
The picture shows the world's rarest postage stamp, a British Guiana One-Cent Magenta. It was sold by the auction house Sotheby's last month to an anonymous buyer. How much did the new owner pay for this stamp?
[Take your time. I have an appointment this morning and should return around noon.]
Good morning
9.5 million dollars
US$$ or GUY$$?
US$$
US$9.5 million (£5.6 m)
US dollars
That's better.
The British Guiana One-Cent Magenta, which originally cost one Guyana cent 159 years ago, was recently sold for US$9.5 million or approximately GUY $1.9 billion.
Congrats to everyone, including kp.
Good morning.
[1] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 145 years ago?
[2] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 98 years ago?
I shall respond to 4 correct answers.
Good morning.
[1] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 145 years ago?
[2] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 98 years ago?
I shall respond to 4 correct answers.
[1] 2 Temples 0 Mosque
[2]43 Temples 46 Mosque
Good morning.
[1] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 145 years ago?
[2] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 98 years ago?
I shall respond to 4 correct answers.
[1] 2 Temples 0 Mosque
[2]43 Temples 46 Mosque
Correct.
Congrats!
[INTERPRETATION: In 1870 the Hindus had already built 2 places of worship while the Muslims had none. Forty-seven years later, in 1917, the Muslims surpassed the Hindus by 3 places of worship. Great job!]
Next one.
In 1918 the colonial government in Guyana proposed a scheme to set up a cooperative rice mill with poor rice farmers as members. That proposal was vigorously opposed by a particular big landowner and rice miller. Who was that man?
Good morning.
[1] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 145 years ago?
[2] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 98 years ago?
I shall respond to 4 correct answers.
[1] 2 Temples 0 Mosque
[2]43 Temples 46 Mosque
Correct.
Congrats!
[INTERPRETATION: In 1870 the Hindus had already built 2 places of worship while the Muslims had none. Forty-seven years later, in 1917, the Muslims surpassed the Hindus by 3 places of worship. Great job!]
Thank's Gill,tough tickler i found it at Google books
Guyana:Race and Politics among Africans and
East Indian. By R.A.Glasgow
Good morning.
[1] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 145 years ago?
[2] How many mosques and how many temples were in Guyana 98 years ago?
I shall respond to 4 correct answers.
[1] 2 Temples 0 Mosque
[2]43 Temples 46 Mosque
Correct.
Congrats!
[INTERPRETATION: In 1870 the Hindus had already built 2 places of worship while the Muslims had none. Forty-seven years later, in 1917, the Muslims surpassed the Hindus by 3 places of worship. Great job!]
Thank's Gill,tough tickler i found it at Google books
Guyana:Race and Politics among Africans and
East Indian. By R.A.Glasgow
Hey brother, "Great job!" refers to the Muslim community of 1917, not to Django. 
But you did fine research, indeed. Give yourself a pat on the shoulder.
Next one.
In 1918 the colonial government in Guyana proposed a scheme to set up a cooperative rice mill with poor rice farmers as members. That proposal was vigorously opposed by a particular big landowner and rice miller. Who was that man?
Gayadeen.
Next one.
In 1918 the colonial government in Guyana proposed a scheme to set up a cooperative rice mill with poor rice farmers as members. That proposal was vigorously opposed by a particular big landowner and rice miller. Who was that man?
Gayadeen.
Great job!
Congrats!
That Gayadeen guy wanted to continue squeezing his poor tenant farmers who wanted some independence. Thanks to Dr Walter Rodney for mentioning it.
That's all for today. Have a nice weekend, everyone.
Good morning. A-salaam-o-alai-kum. Namaste. Ah wha y'ah do gyal?
A meteor shower occurs when a cluster of meteors enters the earth's atmosphere at or about the same time and burn themselves out before touching ground. A fireball is a brighter than usual meteor. An exceptionally bright fireball is called a bolide which explodes with an audible sound.
On December 11, 1935 there was a fireball and bolide explosion over Guyana, making the sky above red hot. What part of Guyana did most people witness that rare event?
Marudi Mountain Event
Three asteroids exploded in tremendous fireballs a mile above the jungle floor of Brazil and British Guyana close to Marudi Mountain, igniting a ground fire that destroyed over 800 square miles of rain forest.
(I heard my parents talking about it.)
Marudi Mountain Event
Three asteroids exploded in tremendous fireballs a mile above the jungle floor of Brazil and British Guyana close to Marudi Mountain, igniting a ground fire that destroyed over 800 square miles of rain forest.
(I heard my parents talking about it.)
The Marudi mountains are in Region 9/Rupununi. Indeed, in 1935 the fireball and airburst took place there. It coincided and was probably related to the annual Geminid meteor showers. According to Wikipedia, "The meteors from this shower are slow moving, can be seen in December and usually peak around December 13–14, with the date of highest intensity being the morning of December 14."
Congrats!!
I heard lots of stories about it, that there was a bright light in the sky with a long tail, a broom in the sky, etc. I was a tot and thought these were nancy stories.
APPRECIATION
I shall be volunteering my skills in my neighbourhood for the next six months, starting tomorrow. As such I regret I shall be unable to carry on with our brain-tickler project. If you guys feel it is worth continuing, feel free to carry on.
LEMME TICKLE ALLYUH BRAIN was started in January this year. It has chalked up 11,925 views as I write, with 3,046 replies running through 77 pages.
For me, it has been an exciting and gratifying experience. I wish to thank chiefly the following persons for their regular and active participation which made our thread exciting: in alphabetical order, Anjali, Django, Mars, Observer and Riya. You guys have devoted lots of your time and research to provide priceless information about Guyana for free. Honor before money. I also wish to recognize the occasional contribution of the following persons who thought it worthwhile to support and thus encourage us: in alphabetical order, Ball, Cain, kp, Shaitaan, Skelly and Warrior. I am indebted to you all and wish you the best that life has to offer.
Gilly..thank's bro you have done a remarkable gob
to highlight the history of Guyana thru
LEMME TICKLE ALLYUH BRAIN,I hope you can
continue after the six months,i wish you all the
best using your skills volunteering.
yes when yo done come back and brain tickle abbey some mo.
Oh rant, we boy Gilly get 6 months, hehehehe.
Hey ball leh we start one 'lemme tickle allyuh bt," nuh? On second thought...nahhhhh!!
Gilly chose a fitting last question - he lit up GNI like a meteor shower with the longest thread ever on GNI. Sorry if we had a few misunderstandings, the last one about the Collector Stamp: of course it's a mighty investment, I was just kidding. Enjoy your new duties. So long.
Gilly, it was a very interesting and learning experience to participate in your daily quiz. Good luck with your volunteering and let's do it again when you have some free time. One the best threads on GNI for a while.
APPRECIATION
I shall be volunteering my skills in my neighbourhood for the next six months, starting tomorrow. As such I regret I shall be unable to carry on with our brain-tickler project. If you guys feel it is worth continuing, feel free to carry on.
LEMME TICKLE ALLYUH BRAIN was started in January this year. It has chalked up 11,925 views as I write, with 3,046 replies running through 77 pages.
For me, it has been an exciting and gratifying experience. I wish to thank chiefly the following persons for their regular and active participation which made our thread exciting: in alphabetical order, Anjali, Django, Mars, Observer and Riya. You guys have devoted lots of your time and research to provide priceless information about Guyana for free. Honor before money. I also wish to recognize the occasional contribution of the following persons who thought it worthwhile to support and thus encourage us: in alphabetical order, Ball, Cain, kp, Shaitaan, Skelly and Warrior. I am indebted to you all and wish you the best that life has to offer.
where you going sing sing or rockers it nice spending time on your topic you be safe
I echo Mars and Django. This was one of the best threads ever. So informative. I've learned so much!
Thank you, Sir, and all the best 
Good morning
I did not post for the past few days, took some time off for Monday holiday. I loved that thread, it's very informative and I learned a lot. Sir Gil I wish you all the best in your volunteer work and when you come back, hopefully you can start it up again. I must confess I look forward to the questions in the morning and getting the answers. ( I will not forget the 'lily' soap one ). All the best again to Sir Gil and my fellow students, it was fun.
I echo Mars and Django. This was one of the best threads ever. So informative. I've learned so much!
Thank you, Sir, and all the best
Is how u do me so bad, you doan echo me too?
I echo Mars and Django. This was one of the best threads ever. So informative. I've learned so much!
Thank you, Sir, and all the best
Is how u do me so bad, you doan echo me too?
Is how u do me so bad, you doan echo me too?
see? I just did
Hehehehe smart woman
Guys, you can all keep this thread alive. I know Mars, Django and Warrior are capable of posing some challenging questions. I will check in at evening to see how you're managing.
Guys, you can all keep this thread alive. I know Mars, Django and Warrior are capable of posing some challenging questions. I will check in at evening to see how you're managing.
Thank's for checking in bro,i missed the daily brain tickle,
you have the knack to phrase the quizzes.
Guys, you can all keep this thread alive. I know Mars, Django and Warrior are capable of posing some challenging questions. I will check in at evening to see how you're managing.
Thank's for checking in bro,i missed the daily brain tickle,
you have the knack to phrase the quizzes.
Yo is right he have the knack to mek yo knack yo head fo get the hansa
Gilly, have you thought about penning your memoirs? I'm sure it will be a hit. I can link you up to some major publishing houses as I'm working on my boss's articles and memoirs.
Gilbakka has written something but it's for his fish family only, with a request to pass it down the bloodline. No need to get fish processors and vendors involved.
OK here goes...first question.
There is a story that a man and not a man
Saw and did not see a bird and not a bird
Perched on a branch and not a branch
And hit him and did not hit him with a rock and not a rock.
How is this possible?
one base ball hit him in him head and him see all kinda stars and birds and branch ect
OK here goes...first question.
There is a story that a man and not a man
Saw and did not see a bird and not a bird
Perched on a branch and not a branch
And hit him and did not hit him with a rock and not a rock.
How is this possible?
I am going to try and answer this one:
1) An eunuch (had poor eyesight)
2) Saw a bat
3) Holding on to a reed
4) Threw a pumice stone at him and missed
I echo Mars and Django. This was one of the best threads ever. So informative. I've learned so much!
Thank you, Sir, and all the best
Is how u do me so bad, you doan echo me too?
Is how u do me so bad, you doan echo me too?
see? I just did
OK here goes...first question.
There is a story that a man and not a man
Saw and did not see a bird and not a bird
Perched on a branch and not a branch
And hit him and did not hit him with a rock and not a rock.
How is this possible?
I am going to try and answer this one:
1) An eunuch (had poor eyesight)
2) Saw a bat
3) Holding on to a reed
4) Threw a pumice stone at him and missed
Exactly! Congrats Anjali.
OK here goes...first question.
There is a story that a man and not a man
Saw and did not see a bird and not a bird
Perched on a branch and not a branch
And hit him and did not hit him with a rock and not a rock.
How is this possible?
I am going to try and answer this one:
1) An eunuch (had poor eyesight)
2) Saw a bat
3) Holding on to a reed
4) Threw a pumice stone at him and missed
Exactly! Congrats Anjali.
Thanks Sir Cain
So why you doan ask a question nuh?
Ask one like, If an Eastbound electrik train movin fast fast going about 150 miles a hour, which direction the smoke does blow?
Ask me...ask me!!!!
is wuh yo is smoking
ah hope he doan get a shock it is very electrifying
So why you doan ask a question nuh?
Ask one like, If an Eastbound electrik train movin fast fast going about 150 miles a hour, which direction the smoke does blow?
Good morning no smoke as it is an electric train
what is this?
not in hell but in heaven
not in god but in devil
not in sea but in river
what is this?
not in hell but in heaven
not in god but in devil
not in sea but in river
The letter "V"
what is this?
not in hell but in heaven
not in god but in devil
not in sea but in river
The letter "V"
Correct. Congrats Django
I'm parking this thread up front in the queue, pending a revival of quizzes. No guarantee that I will devote as much time as before, but it will move forward. It's a pity we lost Anjali and Riya, our knowledgeable and enthusiastic stalwarts.
Brain tickling time resumes.
[A] What is the biggest village in Canal #2 Polder, West Bank Demerara, and [B] what is the approximate population of that village?
I shall recognize the person[s] who answer both A and B.
Dem boys seh old firewood don't tek laang fo spark. But, with no response after 22 hours, it seems that this old thread is like waterlogged charcoal. Which saves me from bothering with research and framing questions. TA-TA!!
Gilbakka posted:Brain tickling time resumes.
[A] What is the biggest village in Canal #2 Polder, West Bank Demerara, and [B] what is the approximate population of that village?
I shall recognize the person[s] who answer both A and B.
[A] New Aanlegt
[B]2,500
http://www.stabroeknews.com/20...t/02/28/new-aanlegt/
Just saw the post here is the answer.
Mon Desir 9902.
Hey Sir Gil, I only checked in now, nice to see we are back on.
Anjali posted:Hey Sir Gil, I only checked in now, nice to see we are back on.
Hey Angali,good to see you are back.
Anjali posted:Mon Desir 9902.
Very happy you smelled the honey pot, Anjali. A hearty welcome!!
Mon Desir is incorrect.
Django posted:Gilbakka posted:Brain tickling time resumes.
[A] What is the biggest village in Canal #2 Polder, West Bank Demerara, and [B] what is the approximate population of that village?
I shall recognize the person[s] who answer both A and B.
[A] New Aanlegt
[B]2,500
http://www.stabroeknews.com/20...t/02/28/new-aanlegt/
Just saw the post here is the answer.
I see you haven't lost your sharpness, Django. Both answers are correct. Good work!
Today's question: On what day of the week was Guyana's former Prime Minister Hamilton Green born?
Friday.
Django posted:Anjali posted:Hey Sir Gil, I only checked in now, nice to see we are back on.
Hey Angali,good to see you are back.
Hey Django, nice to see you back too and congrats.
Gilbakka posted:Today's question: On what day of the week was Guyana's former Prime Minister Hamilton Green born?
Friday.
313rd day of the year 1934
Django posted:Gilbakka posted:Today's question: On what day of the week was Guyana's former Prime Minister Hamilton Green born?
Friday.
313rd day of the year 1934
Me nah want know when he born, me want know when he guh .... !!
Bibi Haniffa posted:Django posted:Gilbakka posted:Today's question: On what day of the week was Guyana's former Prime Minister Hamilton Green born?
Friday.
313rd day of the year 1934
Me nah want know when he born, me want know when he guh .... !!
Please keep political viewpoints out of this thread. Feel free to answer the quizzes.
Anjali posted:Friday.
Anjali gets First Prize.
Django the Sloth gets Second Prize.
Hamilton Green was born on November 9, 1934.
Congrats to you both.
That's all for today.
Thanks Sir Gil
Welcome back Anjali
In 1948 a wide-circulation local newspaper was printed/published at 65 Robb & King Streets in Georgetown, British Guiana. [A] What was the name of that newspaper, and [B] What was the name of its proprietor?
I shall recognize correct answers to BOTH questions. Take your time. Will be back by midday.
Is it Argosy? Dont know the other half
Amral posted:Is it Argosy? Dont know the other half
No. Argosy was on Regent Street.
Gilbakka posted:In 1948 a wide-circulation local newspaper was printed/published at 65 Robb & King Streets in Georgetown, British Guiana. [A] What was the name of that newspaper, and [B] What was the name of its proprietor?
I shall recognize correct answers to BOTH questions. Take your time. Will be back by midday.
[A] Guiana Graphic
[B] F.A.Persick
Thanks Amral and Chameli, I am glad to be back except I might not have too much time in the morning but nevertheless I will check in when I can.
Gilbakka posted:In 1948 a wide-circulation local newspaper was printed/published at 65 Robb & King Streets in Georgetown, British Guiana. [A] What was the name of that newspaper, and [B] What was the name of its proprietor?
I shall recognize correct answers to BOTH questions. Take your time. Will be back by midday.
The Guiana Graphic.
F A Persick
Gilbakka posted:In 1948 a wide-circulation local newspaper was printed/published at 65 Robb & King Streets in Georgetown, British Guiana. [A] What was the name of that newspaper, and [B] What was the name of its proprietor?
ANSWERS: [A] Guiana Graphic. [B] F.A. Persick Ltd. Graphic moved in the 1950s to Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park, the same spot where the Guyana Chronicle is now located.
Django gets first prize. Anjali gets second prize. GNI President, Grandfather Amral, gets an F Grade.
Good morning. [A] Which company was the agent/distributor for Raleigh bicycles in British Guiana in the 1950s? [B] Exactly where was that company located in the 1950s? Both answers to win. One answer to place. No answer, no show.
Gilbakka posted:Good morning. [A] Which company was the agent/distributor for Raleigh bicycles in British Guiana in the 1950s? [B] Exactly where was that company located in the 1950s? Both answers to win. One answer to place. No answer, no show.
[A] D.M Fernandes
[B] Main ST,Georgetown.
I believe it is Pradasco Store in Bentick St not far from High St where Lees Photo Studio and Camera Store was located.
Oops, like I am wrong. That might have been for Humber cycles....
Gilbakka posted:Good morning. [A] Which company was the agent/distributor for Raleigh bicycles in British Guiana in the 1950s? [B] Exactly where was that company located in the 1950s? Both answers to win. One answer to place. No answer, no show.
Sorry I am so late.
D M Fernandes distributors of Raleigh cycles.
27 Main Street, Georgetown.
Gilbakka posted:Good morning. [A] Which company was the agent/distributor for Raleigh bicycles in British Guiana in the 1950s? [B] Exactly where was that company located in the 1950s?
ANSWERS: [A] D.M. Fernandes Ltd. [B] 9 Commerce & Longden Streets, Georgetown. At that time and before, the Raleigh bicycle distributor occupied the ground floor of the once prestigious King George V Hotel, east of Bettencourts. It was later relocated to Main Street.
Django and Anjali, I recognize your efforts but please pay attention to every word and number in my quiz.
Welcome back, Mr Sawh. I remember Pradasco Cycle Store on Hincks Street and after its closure I met Eric Rohee who said his family had owned Pradasco at one time. Eric was renting an apartment aback Palm Court on Main Street.
Good morning!
Thanks. Have a good day everyone. I got my wires crossed... old age! Nice 'titillating' of the brain, Gilbakka
Last quiz for this week: [A] On what day of the week was Guyana's former Prime Minister Samuel Hinds born? [B] On the exact same day Baby Sam was born, a World War 2 battle started in New Guinea between Japanese and Australian armed forces. What is the name of that battle?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Battle of Wau.
Gilbakka posted:Gilbakka posted:Good morning. [A] Which company was the agent/distributor for Raleigh bicycles in British Guiana in the 1950s? [B] Exactly where was that company located in the 1950s?
ANSWERS: [A] D.M. Fernandes Ltd. [B] 9 Commerce & Longden Streets, Georgetown. At that time and before, the Raleigh bicycle distributor occupied the ground floor of the once prestigious King George V Hotel, east of Bettencourts. It was later relocated to Main Street.
Django and Anjali, I recognize your efforts but please pay attention to every word and number in my quiz.
Welcome back, Mr Sawh. I remember Pradasco Cycle Store on Hincks Street and after its closure I met Eric Rohee who said his family had owned Pradasco at one time. Eric was renting an apartment aback Palm Court on Main Street.
oops, sorry Sir Gil.
Gilbakka posted:Last quiz for this week: [A] On what day of the week was Guyana's former Prime Minister Samuel Hinds born? [B] On the exact same day Baby Sam was born, a World War 2 battle started in New Guinea between Japanese and Australian armed forces. What is the name of that battle?
ANSWERS: [A] Monday (27 December 1943)
[B] Battle of the Pimple, which started on 27 December 1943 and ended the next day. Japan lost 28 men and 3 Australians were killed.
Enjoy your weekend.
Good morning. Let's start this week with thoughts about beauty.
For a long time the Guyana Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha organized beauty pageants at its annual Divali fairs. Who was crowned Miss Divali in 1965?
First person with correct answer is Winner. No runners-up in today's contest.
Cham,the answer deh right hey
Chameli posted:
Good Morning, Namaste and Salaam Sir Gil
Rita Singh
never heard of her but then again i was 6 yrs old
Correct answer. You're da winner, Miss Ontario Family Day.
Here's a snapshot of Rita Singh, Miss Divali 1965:
That's all for today.
Yesterday's quiz dealt with beauty of the person. Today we focus on beauty of the place.
Near Mabaruma in Region 1 there is a creek with a quick succession of drops that constitute a waterfalls. What's the name of that waterfalls?
Mowra Falls
Django posted:Mowra Falls
Congratulations, SmartyPants. You did well to erase Hosororo.
https://guyanachronicle.com/20...-falls-near-mabaruma
That's all today.
Bhai,i rush to give an answer with a little doubt,after paying attention to "succession" and near Mabaruma i realized my mistake.
This week we covered beauty of a person and beauty of a place. We now move on to beauty of a thing.
In front of Bank of Guyana there is the Cenotaph, a marble memorial for Guyanese soldiers who died fighting in the first and second world wars. [1] Exactly how many years have passed since the Cenotaph was unveiled to the public? [2] Who unveiled the Cenotaph?
[1] 93 yrs 6 mths
[2] Graeme Thompson (British Colonial Governor)
Django posted:[1] 93 yrs 6 mths
[2] Graeme Thompson (British Colonial Governor)
Correct. Congratulations.
That's all for today.
From beauty of a person, place and thing we move on today to beauty of an event --- Mashramani. Picture shows a commemorative coin that was issued to mark Republic Day in 1970. It shows an image of Cuffy, leader of the 1763 slave revolt and now Guyana's national hero. [1] That rebel leader's name can also be spelled with four letters. What is it? [2] Where is Cuffy's birthplace?
Take your time. Ah goin mashin an ah gon be back by high noon.
[1] Kofi
[2] Ghana
His full name is Kofi Badu,he were brought to the Dutch colony of Berbice, in Guiana.
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