Dear Editor,
I would like to congratulate two entrepreneurial Guyanese from New York whose initiative and unity in working together has brought about what could be described as an outstanding collaboration in hosting cricket fans at an international calendar of events during Cricket World Cup in Georgetown, in March, and April.
President of Cacique Promotions in Brooklyn, Carol Bagot, and Proprietor of the Chateau Royal Banquet Hall in Queens, Ed Ahmad, stated that they were given the go-ahead by the Guyana government, to host the events at one of the country’s well-known heritage sites in the capital.
The Umana Yana, which is located on Main Street in the heart of the city, will be festooned with live music, fashion shows presented by world renowned designer, Roger Gary, a showcase of Guyanese performers, international cuisine, and a Caribbean fusion of rhythms, just to name a few.
All events will kick off at 7:30 p.m. from Friday, March 30, and run until Monday, April 9, except for a variety show and awards ceremony that will be held at the National Cultural Centre located on Homestretch Avenue in Georgetown.
Ahmad, the only Guyanese to receive a Bollywood award, and the president of the Ahmad Group of Companies – a fast growing conglomerate of 5 companies of Real Estate, Mortgage and entertainment entities, said that they seized the opportunity to showcase Guyana, at this epoch-making championship, for the fans that will descend on Guyana from all over the world.
He noted that there was a need to bring entertainment to this momentous occasion, and with Bagot’s creativity and experience in event planning, they decided to work together to ensure that these events will be fun-filled, and successful.
We understand that the fans will be looking to attend functions of an international standard to which they are accustomed. To this end, Ahmad said, they have planned top-notch enjoyment such a Jazz night, Caribbean style that would be appealing to the visitors.
In addition, tourists will soak up the Caribbean atmosphere, as they sample mouth-watering fare from a diverse cuisine.
There is no better place to be for the world cup than in Guyana, where the weather is great, the people are friendly and the culture is unique.
We want to thank the Guyanese people for being so receptive to the concept of bringing entertainment to our country during the cricket season. They have been very cooperative, he contended, stating that without their help, none of this could have been possible.
Pointing out the impressive line-up, Bagot, who works in government, and who has organized events for the Black, and Puerto Rican Caucus in Albany, and many in the Guyanese community, agrees that from the moment guests arrive at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, they will feel the excitement that is planned for them.
The organizers are encouraging fans to come out and enjoy themselves, because to them they may never again experience such entertainment of this latitude to be held in Guyana.
Carib Beer, El Dorado and Hennessy Cognac, are just some of the sponsors who have indicated their participation.
For further information, in New York, please call 718-848-1000, or 718-990-8861. In Georgetown- 624-7136,641-8635, 223-0964-2
Yours faithfully,
Tangerine Clarke
