Lifestyle

By Mark McGowan There is a special place in the rich history of cricket in the Caribbean reserved for the Bourda Cricket Ground, the home of the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC).

By Oluatoyin Williams It might be seasonal, but African head wraps are very much a going thing in Guyana even though many who step out in the headgear are more enamoured of the fashion than of the culture and tradition.

No one can be absolutely sure when the first enslaved Africans were brought to our shores, but we do know that when the first Dutch arrived in what was to become the Colony of Berbice in 1627, they brought six Africans with them.

‘Canje Pheasant’ – a sculpture by Brentnol Lewis, which was on display at the Museum of African Heritage as part of the exhibition ‘The Making of the Guyanese Nation’ held from June 26 to July 3 in collaboration with Guyana United Artists.

By Cynthia Nelson Caribbean food is a creative combination of cuisines from all over the world.

Welcome to the first edition of Lifestyle. As our name suggests, this magazine looks at the Guyanese lifestyle.

For some, fishing is a sport, a hobby or a nice relaxing way to pass the time on a Sunday afternoon.

This capsule collection by Stacy Hope and The Online Runway presents a different female personality in the workforce in each piece.

When I was a child, the seasons of Lent and Easter were seen as the worst of times and the best of times.

Yield: 10 INGREDIENTS5 large russet or Idaho potatoes Oil Salt 3 – 4 tablespoons butter ½ cup whole milk 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese for filling and topping ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions Freshly ground black pepper, to tasteDIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F with the rack in the middle.

INGREDIENTS 1 bone-in shoulder of lamb (about 4 pounds)Salt and pepper to taste 3 – 4 tablespoons green seasoning 3 large onions, peeled and halved 1 head of garlic, extra papery skin removed and cut crossways 4 cups vegetable stockDIRECTIONSRemove any excess slivery sinew from the outer part of the shoulder using a paring knife.

Every Easter Monday the skies come alive in a burst of colour and sound as Guyanese flock to every open space with their kites to join in the annual kite-flying activity.