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STAR STUDENT TAKES OFF WITH CARIBBEAN AIRLINES

August 9, 2014, By KNews, Filed Under News, Source - Kaieteur News

Georgetown, August 9— following her history-making performance in the 2013 CESC examinations, 17 year-old Zimeena Rasheed is now off to create new milestones and she does so with the help of Caribbean Airlines.

Zimeena Rasheed receives her ticket from Dion Innis, Caribbean Airlines Sales Executive

Rasheed, who is the first student ever to pass 21 CXC subjects in one sitting, will be travelling on Caribbean Airlines from Georgetown to Miami, where she will take up a full scholarship offered by Florida Institute of Technology. Caribbean Airlines has provided a return ticket to assist her with the next chapter of her successful journey.

“Zimeena is a very special young woman and it is our honour to be a part of what is certain to be her remarkable future,” said Dion Innis, Caribbean Airlines Sales Executive. “She represents not just the best of Guyana, but also the very best sprit of the Caribbean, and we are sure that her story will inspire other students, particularly girls, around the region.”

Rasheed, who will be pursuing studies in engineering, said that she is excited about going to university. “I was always dreaming about this day and I plan to work very hard to make my family and my country proud.”

Ms. Zimeena Rasheed made history as the first in the Caribbean to have passed 21 subjects in one sitting of the CXC Examinations in June 2013.

She obtained 18 Grade 1 and 3 Grade 2 passes. Her outstanding performance came to the attention of a Guyanese in South Florida, who passed her information to a University here who were completely awed by this accomplishment. As a result, The Florida Institute of Technology, College of Engineering has offered Zimeena a full scholarship – Tuition and Board. She is scheduled to travel on Saturday, August 9 to Miami, Florida to begin her tertiary education.

Source -- http://www.kaieteurnewsonline....-caribbean-airlines/

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Former Member

Another Guyanese fleeing Guyana as you know she isn't returning when she finishes.

8/9/146:29 PM

Former Member

Congratulations to the young lady on her sterling performance. She is unique in more ways than one. Twenty-one subjects in one sitting. Engineering career among Indo-Guyanese females is rare.

8/9/146:59 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

Congratulations to the young lady on her sterling performance. She is unique in more ways than one. Twenty-one subjects in one sitting. Engineering career among Indo-Guyanese females is rare.

21 subjects in CXC? Wow. Hope all the best for her. I remember you could only do nine subjects in GCE. What are these 21 CXC subjects anyway?

8/9/147:04 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by caribny:

Another Guyanese fleeing Guyana as you know she isn't returning when she finishes.

Zimeena Rasheed receives her ticket from Dion Innis, Caribbean Airlines Sales Executive

Rasheed, who is the first student ever to pass 21 CXC subjects in one sitting, will be travelling on Caribbean Airlines from Georgetown to Miami, where she will take up a full scholarship offered by Florida Institute of Technology. Caribbean Airlines has provided a return ticket to assist her with the next chapter of her successful journey.

8/9/149:20 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

Engineering career among Indo-Guyanese females is rare.

There were a few since around the 1970's and 1980's.

8/9/149:22 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Originally Posted by caribny:

Another Guyanese fleeing Guyana as you know she isn't returning when she finishes.

Listen to this Parasite!!!

8/9/149:23 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by caribny:

Another Guyanese fleeing Guyana as you know she isn't returning when she finishes.

Perhaps, only you have exclusive control for her future endeavors.

8/9/149:26 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

Engineering career among Indo-Guyanese females is rare.

There were a few since around the 1970's and 1980's.

D_G, "a few" means rare.

8/9/149:28 PM

DjangoAdmin

Kudos to Zimeena Rasheed,good choice engineering.

8/9/149:32 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

Engineering career among Indo-Guyanese females is rare.

There were a few since around the 1970's and 1980's.

D_G, "a few" means rare.

Rare == not occurring or found very often.

Well Gilbakka, though not in large numbers in the pre-1940's, there are Guyanese females who are in the engineering field to this day.

8/9/149:42 PM

Former Member

First Woman Engineer

Jean Ramdulari Ramkhelawan

Civil engineers have one of the world’s most important jobs: with creativity and technical skill, civil engineers plan, design, construct facilities essential to modern life, ranging from roads, bridges, to highway systems and are responsible for shaping our country’s infrastructure. Jean Ramkhelawan holds not only the title of Civil Engineer, but the coveted title of the first woman engineer of Indian descent in Guyana. With determination and resiliency demanded by this taxing profession Jean has been able to contribute tangibly to Guyana’s development as a civil engineer.

On May 13th, 1955, Jean entered the world as the third child of her East Coast Demerara resident parents. There were many rough patches for this large family living in Industry, as her father was a cane cutter and her mother was a housewife. Overcoming those hurdles, she attended Cummings Lodge Secondary School on the East Coast from 1966 – 1972 where she successfully completed four (4) GCE O’ Levels. Her first job was as a typist/ clerk at the Ministry of Public Works in 1974. She took another step in life when she got married in 1975. Shortly after her marriage, in 1976 she was transferred to the Materials Division of the Ministry and started working as a Materials Technician in the lab. Her curiosity about the field was aroused while working in the Civil Engineering Lab at the Ministry of Public. This innate inquisitiveness and quest to learn more made her join the Government Technical Institute (GTI) in 1978. She graduated in 1980 with her Ordinary Technician Diploma in Building and System Civil Engineering (City and Guilds). Still maintaining her full time job at the Ministry and not satisfied with just a Diploma, she enrolled at the University of Guyana in 1982 to study Civil Engineering. At that time, Engineering, which was her passion was a field dominated by men. In her class, she was the only female among sixteen males. Not intimidated by the male presence she was able to hold her own. As she was treated equally and garnered their respect. After four years of hard work and keeping pace with all the men, she graduated in 1986 with her BSc. in Civil Engineering.

While she was breaking barriers in her academic and professional life, she was also a wife and achieved motherhood in 1976 when her first son was born. She has five children. By this time her contract with the Ministry of Public Works was also up, but she decided to remain there with an upgraded position, that of Soils Engineer. In 1992 she was promoted to Chief Materials Officer and then Deputy Chief Road Officer before resigning from the Ministry in 1994. She left the public service completely in 1994 and started consultancy for a series of private firms. Her first consultant job for E and A Consultant Services entailed supervising construction of roads and minor design works. She worked for a series of companies including Seeram Brothers and DIPCON Engineering Services before returning to the Public Sector in 2000. At the same time she started lecturing at the Faculty of Technology – University of Guyana. In 2005, she simultaneously lectured and did a short course in Project Planning and Project Management at the Critchlow Labour College. She resigned from the University in 2006 and enrolled for the Masters Programme at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Trinidad. Jean graduated in January 2009 with a distinction in Construction Management.

Where can we find her now?

Mrs. Ramkhelawan’s distinguished career and achievements were augmented with time and she continuously works for the development of Guyana’s infrastructure. Currently, she is working with a consultancy firm, supervising the East Bank of Demerara ‘four lane highway’ Extension Project. From 2010 to March 2012 she served as the President for the Guyana Association of Professional Engineers (GAPE) and on concluding her 2 year service, she remained as an executive member for GAPE. She is also a member of the IDB Civil Society Consulting Group and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. She continues to work in the field she loves and the field she had to overcome many hurdles to conquer. She encourages young women to upgrade themselves and says “if you have a skill then go for it, regardless of age, race, gender and social class”.

Source - http://www.horizonsguyana.com/first-woman-engineer/

8/9/1410:00 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

First Woman Engineer

Jean Ramdulari Ramkhelawan

Where can we find her now?

Source - http://www.horizonsguyana.com/first-woman-engineer/

See what I mean? Up to 1986 there was no Indo female engineer.

8/9/1410:08 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

See what I mean? Up to 1986 there was no Indo female engineer.

Indo-Guyanese female engineer and Guyanese female engineer .. two separate and distinct categories.

8/9/1410:12 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

See what I mean? Up to 1986 there was no Indo female engineer.

Indo-Guyanese female engineer and Guyanese female engineer .. two separate and distinct categories.

HEHEHE Yuh just put some Indi Curry Powder pun Gilbaka.

8/9/1410:20 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

See what I mean? Up to 1986 there was no Indo female engineer.

Indo-Guyanese female engineer and Guyanese female engineer .. two separate and distinct categories.

D_G, this is my original statement:"Engineering career among Indo-Guyanese females is rare."

If you have time to waste, I don't.

8/9/1410:21 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Caribbean Airlines has provided a return ticket to assist her with the next chapter of her successful journey.

And you think that she will actually use that return ticket!

8/10/1412:09 AM

Former Member

That is an amazing performance. How does a person prepare herself for 21 subjects at one sitting at that high level to achieve the highest grade. She has to be a very gifted student.

8/10/142:02 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by caribny:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Caribbean Airlines has provided a return ticket to assist her with the next chapter of her successful journey.

And you think that she will actually use that return ticket!

And, do you have proof that she will not use the return ticket?

Also, are you fully aware of the US_of_A's laws regarding foreign nationals?

8/10/1410:47 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Originally Posted by caribny:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Caribbean Airlines has provided a return ticket to assist her with the next chapter of her successful journey.

And you think that she will actually use that return ticket!

And, do you have proof that she will not use the return ticket?

Also, are you fully aware of the US_of_A's laws regarding foreign nationals?

i suggest u educate your decrepit ole self about the various STEM graduate friendly immigration provisions (carrying heavy bi-partisan support) certain to be included in any immigration reform bill that will be passed by congress inside the next four years

stick to braying about the precious little u know

8/10/1411:08 AM

Vish MSenior Member

Is this Demerara Dude with his marbels or did he miss his medication.

This Child did a REMARKABLE Job and all he can do is to rain on her parade.

Dude, try to "be intelligent" elsewhere.

If I were you, I will bow out gracefully and post a kind comment.

I will be watching you

8/10/149:20 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Originally Posted by caribny:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Caribbean Airlines has provided a return ticket to assist her with the next chapter of her successful journey.

And you think that she will actually use that return ticket!

And, do you have proof that she will not use the return ticket?

Also, are you fully aware of the US_of_A's laws regarding foreign nationals?

Yes. 85% of our college graduates have fled, many to nearby CARICOM nations. Guyanese are the #1 users of the CSME right for college grads to work any where in CARICOM. We even beat out Jamaica even though their population is almost 4X ours.

Given that she is studying in the STEM area getting a green card will be easy.

8/11/1412:57 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by caribny:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Originally Posted by caribny:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Caribbean Airlines has provided a return ticket to assist her with the next chapter of her successful journey.

And you think that she will actually use that return ticket!

And, do you have proof that she will not use the return ticket?

Also, are you fully aware of the US_of_A's laws regarding foreign nationals?

Given that she is studying in the STEM area getting a green card will be easy.

The specific issue is about Zimeena Rasheed, who demonstrated excellence in her studies, not your generalized statements and assumptions about CSME, CARICOM, green card, etc..

8/11/149:59 AM

ballSenior Member

I doan think she will want to go back, look at all the other degree holders in various other fields who cant find gainful employment, Kudos to those who achieve their degrees, now putting it to use will be accomplishment in Guyana.

8/11/142:39 PM

Former Member

It is premature to judge whether she will return or perhaps be accepted to stay in the US_of_A.

If the major area of her studies do not have prospects in Guyana then, of course, it may be useful to seek somewhere else employment opportunities.

It is her personal decision to make when the time arrives at a later date.

8/11/142:46 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

The specific issue is about Zimeena Rasheed, who demonstrated excellence in her studies, not your generalized statements and assumptions about CSME, CARICOM, green card, etc..

The specific issue is that people with her talent are in much demand so she WILL NOT return to Guyana.

I dont know why you are stressing about that fact. Its DONE. She has left Guyana on a free trip on CAL.

8/11/144:50 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

It is premature to judge whether she will return or perhaps be accepted to stay in the US_of_A.

If the major area of her studies do not have prospects in Guyana then, of course, it may be useful to seek somewhere else employment opportunities.

It is her personal decision to make when the time arrives at a later date.

DG. She already made the decision and is eargerly anticipating her great prospects once she finishes. Now why should she turn down a six figure salary in a cutting edge US company to return to Guyana to do God knows what?

8/11/144:52 PM

Former Member

BACKGROUND INFO:

Zimeena Rasheed passed 20 subjects, not 21.

Both the Chronicle and Stabroek News reported the same number.

Read the Stabroek report:

Zimeena’s 20

August 15, 2013 · By Stabroek editor ·

Anna Regina Multilateral student Zimeena Rasheed who was declared the top performer at this year’s CSEC examinations, after writing a record 20 subjects, obtained grade one passes in the following subjects:

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Integrated Science

Agricultural Science (Double Award)

Human and Social Biology

Mathematics

English A

English B

Technical Drawing

Electricity

Office Administration

Principles of Business

Information Technology

Social Studies

Home Economics Management

Food and Nutrition

Physical Education

She obtained grade two passes in:

Caribbean History

Spanish

8/11/145:59 PM

Former Member

MORE BACKGROUND INFO

Asked why so many subjects Rasheed said she wanted to challenge herself and that it certainly was.

“It was a lot of work, with SBAs and lessons, so much lessons we forgot them sometimes and lots of studying,’ she said.

The confident youngster said she wanted to become a structural engineer and might be heading to the University of Guyana since her application was accepted.

She praised the dedication of the teachers in ensuring her success while adding that the school’s performance was due in large part to the relationship between them and parents. Ninety-four of the 172 students who wrote CSEC from the school passed with at least five subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English A.

“The parents they are a strong body and the teachers are all dedicated, I’d like to thank them for all of us, they were great,” she said.

Rasheed, a former Youth Ambassador for Guyana, is a member of the President’s Youth Award: Republic of Guyana (PYARG), a debator and a brown belt karateka.

[DEMERARA WAVES, 13 AUGUST 2013]

8/11/146:14 PM

Former Member

Many years ago I told a young Mark Hanoman that his record of 10 subjects will never be broken in my lifetime. Mark was a great student. But this girl's record is almost super human. To be fair to Mark and other good students from that era like our own Gerhard there were not that large amount of subjects available for them to study. Plus, you not find a student doing chemistry and office administration at the same time in those days.

8/11/146:34 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by caribny:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

The specific issue is about Zimeena Rasheed, who demonstrated excellence in her studies, not your generalized statements and assumptions about CSME, CARICOM, green card, etc..

The specific issue is that people with her talent are in much demand so she WILL NOT return to Guyana.

I dont know why you are stressing about that fact. Its DONE. She has left Guyana on a free trip on CAL.

1. The specific issue of this thread is about Zimeena Rasheed's achievement. =PERIOD=

Your views about her future are simply blowing dust against the wind.

8/11/146:43 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by caribny:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

It is premature to judge whether she will return or perhaps be accepted to stay in the US_of_A.

If the major area of her studies do not have prospects in Guyana then, of course, it may be useful to seek somewhere else employment opportunities.

It is her personal decision to make when the time arrives at a later date.

DG. She already made the decision and is eargerly anticipating her great prospects once she finishes. Now why should she turn down a six figure salary in a cutting edge US company to return to Guyana to do God knows what?

Only she, but not you, can make the decision for herself.

8/11/146:45 PM

sachin_05Senior Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Originally Posted by caribny:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

It is premature to judge whether she will return or perhaps be accepted to stay in the US_of_A.

If the major area of her studies do not have prospects in Guyana then, of course, it may be useful to seek somewhere else employment opportunities.

It is her personal decision to make when the time arrives at a later date.

Only she, but not you, can make the decision for herself.

you must be a rocket scientist to figure that out....

8/11/147:11 PM

Former Member

I WISH HER A GREAT FUTURE,SHE IS BLESS

8/11/148:48 PM

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