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On a relative cool afternoon, Sunday 29th September, 2013 the Suriname Hindu Guyanese Cultural Organization (SHGCO) hosted a historic Awards Ceremony / Cultural Program from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A total 23 Certificates of Appreciation were given to Executive members of the SHGCO; other Societies, Mandirs and Organizations; founding members of the SHGCO and deceased leaders. Most recipients expressed heartfelt gratitude at the honor and gushed with praise of the SHGCO taking the time to do this significant and wonderful event for the Surinamese and Guyanese community. The event was attended by over 325 men women and children. Seated on stage were Guruji Sammy, (Krishna Sammy Eliah) President of the Suriname Hindu Guyanese Cultural Organization and a contractor by profession; the Honorable Minister Bishop Juan Anthony Edghill, Minister of Finance from the Republic of Guyana; the Honorable Minister Ashwin Adhin, Minister of Education, Suriname; H.E. Ambassador Keith George of the Republic of Guyana and Pandit Nandhu Tiwaire, President of the Hindu Saba and a Civil Lawyer by profession. Also in attendance were Dr. Gregory Rusland, President of the National Party of Suriname (NPS) and President of the Board of Directors of the Suriname Institute of Management Studies (SIMS). (Even though NPS were celebrating their 67th Anniversary that same day Dr. Rusland took the time out of his busy schedule to come and congratulate the leadership in the SHGCO and the greater Surinamese and Guyanese community); Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson from the Embassy of the United States and Judith Dijks, Commercial Assistant/ Education USA Advisor; ICCR President and other special invitees and guests. Minache Sawh then brought the curtains down for the evening’s presentation with words of thanks and praise. With sincere thanks and appreciations she thanked the many sponsors, individuals and businesses without whom this the Awards Ceremony/ Culture Program would not have been possible. She thanked the all the culture groups and performers who did a magnificent job and thoroughly entertained each and every one. She thanked Minache & Haimdat Sawh for coordinating and organizing this event for the past few weeks. Last but not least she gave a special vote of thanks to the venerable “President Guruji Sammy for his love of the community and culture, he reminds us that with patience comes all good things and with love and blessing of God everything becomes perfect, thanks Guruji for all your advice and emotional support.
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10/11/2013
H.E. Ambassador Keith George of Guyana presented the Certificate of Appreciation
and also beautiful Plaques to two very special people, the President and Advisor of the SHGCO, Guruji Sammy (Krishna Sammy Eliah) and Angela Radica Eliah. Ambassador George spoke about the mutually warm and open relationship with SHGCO. The selfless way in which this organization has over the years supported the Guyanese community.
President of the SHGCO Guruji Sammy presented a trophy to his H.E. Ambassador Keith George for his outstanding support to the SHGCO since his tenure in Suriname.
H.E. Ambassador Keith George
The Honorable Minister Bishop Juan Anthony Edghill
Honorable Minister Bishop Juan Anthony EdghillH.E. Ambassador Keith George of GuyanaPresident of the SHGCO Guruji SammyMinister of Education Ashwin Adhin
Mr. Sawh who was the MC at this Award/ Cultural program started off with: Today I’m given one of the greatest opportunities to stand here before all of you and to invite some of the leaders from Suriname and Guyana to take their respective seats. I do so with humility:Guruji Sammy, President of the Suriname Hindu Guyanese Cultural Organization and a contractor by profession
Honorable Minister Bishop Anthony Edghill, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Guyana
Honorable Minister Ashwin Adhin, Minister of Education
His Excellency Ambassador Keith George of the Republic of Guyana
Pandit Nandhu Tiwaire, President of the Hindu Saba, Lawyer by profession
Certificate of Appreciation Presented To Bibi Nazalene Seepersaud Secretary of the SHGCO
Master of Ceremony
Haimdat Sawh
STVS INTERVIEW
Certificate of Appreciation Presented To Seeta
Chammonie Tulsiram Head of committee members of
the SHGCO
