Thousands of spectators are expected to throng the streets of Buxton and adjacent com-munities for this year�s MASH parade on Sunday, 27th of this month. The event, spearheaded by Brooklyn-based villager, Lynette Fer-rier-Zephyr, also known as Imogene Williams, began about six years ago and has since become one of the big-gest attractions on the East Demerara coastland.

PARADE ROUTE The parade is scheduled to take off at 10:00 a.m. from Friendship Middle Walk & Ogle Street vicinity (late Pearl Shortt�s Shop). It will then proceed south to the Embank-

ment Road, where it will move west to Annandale Mar-ket Road, proceed north to the Public Road, then east to Bux-ton Middle Walk.

At Buxton Middle Walk, the procession will move south to the Embankment Road, east to Company Road, north to the Public Road. It will then make a U-turn and return (along Company Road) to the Em-bankment Road; proceed east to Brusche Dam, where it will turn South and make its way around Vigilance housing scheme before returning to the Embankment Road.

The procession will next move north along Brusche

Buxton Mash 2011 Spectacular Village Carnival

Top Stories

• Buxton-born Dr. Moti Lall proudly embraces his roots to the village and discusses his dedi-cation to treating and caring for TB patients

• Dynamic athlete turned business executive, June Marcia Griffith-Collison, retraces her steps

• Company Dam up-graded to all-weather road. New Market Tar-mac at �Bottom Station�

• Bacchus is pleased with ongoing progress

Buxton-Friendship Express

February 2011

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P U B L I S H E D B Y B U X T O N - F R I E N D S H I P H E R I T A G E G R O U P

Lung Specialist, Dr. Moti Lall

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Heritage Week Celebration

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Superstar Athlete June Griffith

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Community Devel-opment Projects

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Buxton in Motion 10

Dead Man Walking 11

General Informa-tion & Events

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Inside this issue:

Pictures taken January�February, 2011

Dam to the Public Road, turn west to Friendship Middle Walk, then north to its Ball Ground destination.

At the Ball Ground, there will be judging of the dis-plays, feasting and dancing. The event is expected to last until midnight.

Tipperary Rising

Buxton MASH promoter, Imogene Williams (right)

You see, it was from a very young age that he had envisaged serving his country in the medical field, an endeavour that escaped his grasp for the first five years after at-taining the requisite train-ing. However, today he remains dedicated to his calling, claiming that �it is my desire to continue to give my bit to my country.� Though of East Indian ancestry, Dr Lall did not have what one would de-scribe as the typical East Indian upbringing. In fact many are surprised to hear the doctor declare himself �a Buxtonian.� Yes, this dedicated pul-monologist grew up in Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara, a village known to be the home of predominantly Afro Guy-anese. The village was just a few years ago re-garded as a haven for criminal elements. It had even served as something of a battle zone, as law-men attempted to root out those who had developed notorious reputations and took refuge in many of the community�s secreted settings. But that was not the Buxton that Dr Moti Lall remembers. He re-calls growing up with

boyhood friends, the likes of Sydney King, now known as Eusi Kwayana, political activist. In fact, the backdam area of Mid-dle Walk was home to the young Moti, his five sib-lings and his parents, Suraj and Betty Lall. Born on the 14th day of January 1942, Moti was the eldest of his siblings and recounted during an interview with this news-paper that he attended Buxton Private School under the tutelage of Stanley A. Thierens [father of Winifred Gas-kin]. According to him, Buxton at that time was an area that people along the East Coast of Demer-ara cherished, and there was abundant evidence of camaraderie existing be-tween people of African and Indan descent. �Because of this I had an excellent friendship with Afro Guyanese; they were my best friends. I was always in the midst when they had African activities�I was always part and parcel of every-thing,� Dr Moti Lall fondly reflected. Having completed his primary education, Moti went on to Queen�s Col-lege to complete his sec-ondary education. His

principal was the distin-guished Vivian Joseph Sanger-Davies, an English-man, who would be the first to encourage the young Moti to pursue a career in the field of medicine. After completing seven years of sound secondary education he was awarded a scholar-ship to study medicine in Havana, Cuba. �Aside from my Principal, it was Joshua Ramsammy (now de-ceased), who taught me Zo-ology, that encouraged me to do medicine, and I have

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KAIETEUR NEWS� SPECIAL PERSON

buxtonian DR. MOTI LALL DEDICATED PULMONOLOGIST

Buxton-Friendship Express

“...I had an excellent

friendship with Afro-

Guyanese; they were my

best friends. I was always

in the midst when they had

African activities…I was

always part and parcel of

everything.”

By Sharmain Cornette for KAIETEUR NEWS

Sunday, 13 February, 2011

Dr. Moti Lall Pulmonologist

It may not be the most alluring of specialist fields for a medical prac-titioner today, but for Dr Moti Lall, addressing pulmonary (lung) condi-tions and diseases has been his area of expertise for just shy of four dec-ades. In fact that expertise can be considered a rela-tively scarce commodity in these parts, as most physi-cians with such valued knowledge opt to render their much needed services overseas in exchange for far more lucrative benefits than can be had here. But he was driven with so much determination to serve the land of his birth, that Dr Lall would not al-low himself to be lured away into so-called greener pastures, even though at one time his ser-vices were surprisingly being rejected.

no regrets because it was what I wanted to do.� But it was in the fourth year of his studies that the young Moti would make what would be the biggest decision of his life � re-quest a transfer to com-plete his studies at another university. His request was granted and he was able to complete his medi-cal programme at the Rostock University in Germany. He would go on to complete a post-graduate programme in the area of pulmonary care at the same Univer-sity, at the beckoning of the late Dr Cheddi Jagan, upon whose recommenda-tion he was granted a post-graduate scholarship. His studies in Germany saw him gaining an in-depth understanding of tuberculosis, commonly referred to as TB. This disease, he would learn, is manifested as an attack on the lungs, but also has the potential of affecting the central nervous system, the lymphatic system, the circulatory system, bones, joints and even the skin. He would return to Guy-ana in 1968 as a fully qualified Pulmonologist or Pulmonary Disease Specialist, thus was profi-cient in the skill of diag-nosing and treating all pulmonary conditions and diseases. With his eyes set on making a difference in

(Continued from page 2) the local public health sector, the vibrant young doctor availed himself, but to his disappointment, the political tension of the day would see him being rejected in every area he sought to inject his newly acquired skills. Disillu-sioned by the unantici-pated turn of events, the young doctor would an-swer the calls of relatives to head to Winnipeg, Can-ada, where he was imme-diately offered a position as a Resident Doctor at a reputable hospital. He would stay there for the next five years. �They recognised my papers and they didn�t hesitate to take me on. So they offered me a job in the Chest Clinic�I was getting top dollar, but somehow I knew that wasn�t for me. I didn�t even try to attain citizenship status,� Dr Moti revealed. He never forsook Guyana and would return at every chance he could. He even sought to keep abreast of the goings-on in the pub-lic health sector. But it was during one of his usual visits that he would learn that there was a va-cancy for a Medical Su-perintendent at the West Demerara Regional Hos-pital. And there were sev-eral persons within the health sector who had ex-pressed interest in having Dr Moti Lall fill the posi-tion. �I was happy, I tell you�I was so happy

about that, because that was always my desire�To contribute to Guyana, not just take my skills some-place else. This was what all the studying and train-ing was about.� It was in 1974, Dr Moti recalled, that he received a letter from the then Perma-nent Secretary of the Min-istry of Health, informing him of the job offer. And there was no delay in re-sponding to that invitation and the severing of his overseas commitment. He would take up the man-tle at the West Demerara Hospital and would remain there until 2001 when he reached the age of retire-ment. It was in the same year of his appointment that he would meet and marry his lovely wife Chitra, who subsequently bore him three children � two girls and one boy. That same year also saw the doctor commencing a private practice at New Road,

Dr. moti lall

Vreed-en-Hoop, a location he continues even today to treat patients from all walks of life with much success. Dr Moti would become renowned for his priceless contributions to the treat-ment and diagnosis of pul-monary diseases, and is especially popular for his work in the area of ad-dressing tuberculosis which even today, he con-siders a major threat to public health. Over the years he has re-mained one of the few health professionals that have been working assidu-ously towards the reduc-tion of TB locally. Accord-ing to him, Guyana, much like many other countries of the world, was suffering from a TB epidemic from since in the 1900s. Al-though doctors had recog-nised the disease and were treating it as best as they could, there was no formal TB programme in place in

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The young doctor soon after returning from Germany

Guyana at that time, he related. However the first attempt to put together a formal programme was initiated by Dr Joseph Godfrey, a Surgeon Gen-eral, who was being sup-ported by the British Medical Association. However, it was during a Town Hall Meeting which was held by Dr Godfrey, in 1907, that the Guyana Chest Society was formed, an organization which was strategically designed to help the health sector�s effort to address the problem of tuberculosis.

(Continued from page 3) Dr Moti Lall is currently President of the Society, a position he has held for several years. The aims and objectives of the Chest Society, he re-vealed, was and still is to work along with the Na-tional TB Programme, and to sensitise the govern-ment and the public about the plight of those suffer-ing from the disease. In fact, the Society is geared at emphasising the need for continuous efforts to control the disease. Dr Moti disclosed that it was in recognition of the fact that the disease was wreaking havoc in Guy-ana and the Caribbean in the 1960s that the Best Sanitorium was brought into being. That facility, he explained, was devel-oped into the West Dem-erara Hospital. The opera-tion of the Sanitorium came to an end in the 1980s, and a small treat-ment programme contin-ued at the Chest Clinic, which was then located at Orange Walk, George-town. Back in the day, the doc-tor recounted, after being diagnosed with the dis-ease, patients were trans-ported to the Sanitorium which accommodated TB-infected patients exclu-sively. It was his unrelent-ing passion to combat the disease that saw him be-

ing placed at the helm of the Tuberculosis treat-ment programme at the West Demerara facility. But although that facility was closed in 1986, Dr Moti did not letup on his quest to ensure that the scourge of the disease remained suppressed. This led to the opening of the chest clinic at Or-ange Walk, a facility which is today housed in the compound of the Georgetown Public Hos-pital Corporation. Dr Moti has for several years been the President of that operation, keeping a close eye on the inci-dence of tuberculosis. He has been instrumental in soliciting funding for the local fight against TB, even making petitions at the level of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) as futuristic plans to fight the disease are derived. �I have seen this disease and it is a terri-ble, terrible disease. With the presence of HIV, I have seen TB spread, but we have to work together to keep it down. We have to work together if we are to see results�There is a need for camaraderie if there is to be progres-sion in any area of our life. If we don�t work as a team we can�t be suc-cessful in our endeav-ours�,�he asserted.

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Dedicated pulmonologist

Dr. moti lall

Buxton-Friendship Express

�I have seen this disease and

it is a terrible, terrible

disease. With the presence of

HIV, I have seen TB spread,

but we have to work

together to keep it down. We

have to work together if we

are to see results�There is a

need for camaraderie if

there is to be progression in

any area of our life. If we

don�t work as a team we

can�t be successful in our

endeavours��

Although committed to his full-time practice, Dr Moti has remained a Consultant Physician to the public health sector, and as such, has been called upon to review cases from time to time. He has even helped train young doctors within the public health system in the area of pulmonary care, several of whom have opted to migrate, leaving a void in the sys-tem. In recognition of his in-domitable efforts to help reduce the scourge of tuberculosis, Dr Moti Lall was awarded the Silver Medal by the Min-istry of Health in 1983, while in 1998, he was the recipient of the country�s third highest honour � The Cacique�s Crown of Honour (CCH) � by the Government, for his long and dedicated service in the field of medicine. Today this true son of the soil is being duly recog-nised by this publication [KAIETEUR NEWS] for remaining steadfast in his quest to keep a public health threat to a man-ageable proportion. What a special person!

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The Buxton Community Steelband is seen performing at the 2011 Mashramani Pan-O-Rama Steelband Competition in Georgetown. The group appeared as a Guest Band.

United Nations Declaration

2011

International Year for People of African Descent

�The Year aims at strengthening national actions and regional and international cooperation for the benefit of people of African descent in relation to their full enjoyment of economic, cultural, social, civil and po-litical rights, their participation and integration in all political, economic, social and cultural aspects of so-ciety, and the promotion of a greater knowledge of and respect for their diverse heritage and culture.�

Appreciate your African Heritage!

June Marcia Griffith-Collison is not only an extraordinary athlete but an exceptional human being. Born of a desire to succeed, she has excelled in virtually every arena of world�s spectrum, regard-less of being raised in the small and deprived vil-l a g e o f B u x t o n -Friendship. She now re-sides in San Bernardino, California where she con-tinues to be a catalyst for inspiration. A product of a guarded upbringing, she was raised by her grand-parents, Mayberle and Oscar Abrams who in-stilled values of a good education and hard work. She is currently married to Dennis Collison from Georgetown and is the proud mother of Darren Collison, who plays pro-fessional basketball with the New Orleans Hornets. June�s intellect and tal-ents always stood out as she progressed from nurs-ery to university. She at-tended the famous Friendship Methodist, Buxton Secondary and Tutorial High schools. Her athletic prowess earned her the first medal in a Women�s event as a Guyanese in the Pan Am Games in 1979 in the 400 meters�a controversial decision; she was forced to settle for the silver medal after a 51.81-

second dead-heat photo finish. In 1982 she won the 400 meters in the Central American and Caribbean Games, and in 1984 she represented Guyana at the Summer Olympic Games. June has long been respected for her ability to combine athletic success on the track with academic suc-cess in the classroom. With a Bachelor Science degree in Banking and Money Management and a Masters in Business Administration from Adelphi University, this remarkable Buxtonian has inspired not only Buxtonians but young athletes throughout the Caribbean. Her outstanding career achievements include the oversight of $982 million as a Senior Executive in a Healthcare Corporation, generating more than $30 million in net income over a 36 month period by implementing cost containment strategies. She has achieved the Trauma Center Certifica-tion from the American College of Surgeons as the Chief Executive Offi-cer of Arrowhead Re-gional Medical Center, demonstrating the highest standard of quality care-making her organization the only trauma center in San Bernardino and Riv-

erside Counties to achieve this distinction. She received the Medal of Honor from the De-partment of Health and Human Services awarded to ARMC for achieving one of the areas highest liver transplant donation rates. More significantly, as CEO she was instru-mental in the creation of a mobile clinic to give women who do not have access to health care to have a place to do breast screening, resulting in a number of female lives being saved due to early cancer detection and treatment. June�s commitment to hard work and excellence paid off when she was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve two terms as the Chairperson of California State Athletic Commis-sion. She was twice awarded the Circle of Excellence Award for Chief Financial Officer of the year for Tenet. Also, she was nominated Woman of the Year for the city of Pasadena, California and for Inland Empire Leaders of Dis-tinction award. Over the years, June�s active involvements in community activities and organizations have been numerous. She is on the

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Superstar Athlete & now Business Executive

June Griffith-Collison

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June Griffith-Collison is one of the early protégés of the late Martin Stephenson. While studying Law in London, he underwent an A t h l e t i c s C o a c h i n g programme at Loughborough University. On his return to Guyana, he started to coach young Buxtonian athletes, including June. She went on to become a superstar athlete, representing Guyana at the 1984 Olympic Games and other international athletic meetings.

By Dr. Clayton Q. Bacchus

Board of Director, West-ern University School of Medicine and Mid Wil-shire Neighboring Coun-cil. Notwithstanding her international appeal and commitment, June has always shown a keen in-terest in the welfare of her native village, Buxton. When asked about her fondest memories of Bux-ton she declared �I liked the way everyone got to-gether as a team for the success of the younger individuals. �It takes a village to raise a child�. I can remember Teacher George Younge, Teacher Julie, Teacher Seaton Griffith and Teacher Len-nox Burke who always ensured that free school lessons were given to the young ones. I can vividly remember Mr. Martin Ste-phenson who took time out from his busy sched-ule to work with the youths in track and field, and has had great success. Yours truly happens to be one of his protégés.� June has never lost touch with her roots. She de-scribes the things about Buxton that make her proud of her Buxton Heri-tage: �Buxton was always a well respected village. The entire East Coast looked up to Buxton as the village to emulate. The folks were always held in high esteem in the entire

(Continued from page 6) country. The brilliance and integrity of the people that are born in Buxton like Eusi Kwayana, Has-lyn and Malcolm Parris, Teacher Dodsley Younge and many more.� On the issue of what the purchase of Buxton-Friendship by former slaves 170 years ago means to her, she asserts, �To me, it means that some group of underprivi-leged and marginalized people found value in leaving their mark and that is a good thing, in the pages of history. It sug-gests to me a level of in-tegrity that would not al-low the former slaves to buckle under their experi-ences of deprivation. It clearly shows that there were visionaries who were determined to leave a rich legacy to their offspring, thus they have developed one of the well thought of villages in the country.� Without a doubt, June serves as a role model to many Buxtonians, but she also has her own role models. She was quick to point out, �I had several people that I considered my role models. My grandparents, my mother, Inez Abrams and my aunts, Vernie, Phenella and Avril are truly my role models.� Elaborating on the values of role model/mentorship and the need to foster growth op-portunities for youths in

Buxton, she would like to see: �More Buxtonians in the North America Dias-pora getting involved to invest in the future of our youths. We should recip-rocate the way the older generation invested their time in us. A better coor-dinated effort to foster improved opportunities for our youths because they are our future. There has been some move to-wards youth development, but that seems to be a lit-tle fragmented to effect the changes we need to see. I gather there are more opportunities for practical learning which is good but given the recent history of violence and degradation of family life, programs have to be geared towards reframing minds of young people. At that time we will be able to look forward to a better Buxton. We need to re-introduce private high schools because of the past success of County High School and Smith College amongst the few. I would like to see a rise in responsibility and re-spect for each other, our heritage and our assets as people. Finally, I would like to see more owner-ship of what happens to our children, in particular our youths. After all, they are our future.� Buxton is truly blessed with a daughter in June!

June Griffith-Collison

February 2011 Page 7

“I liked the way everyone

got together as a team for

the success of the younger

individuals. ‘It takes a

village to raise a child’. I

can remember Teacher

George Younge, Teacher

Julie, Teacher Seaton Griffith

and Teacher Lennox Burke

who always ensured that free

school lessons were given to

the young ones. I can

vividly remember Mr. Martin

Stephenson who took time

out from his busy schedule

to work with the youths in

track and field, and has had

great success. Yours truly

happens to be one of his

protégés.”

This article was written for the Magazine

�Purchase & Pride� In commemoration of the

170th Anniversary of The Purchase of Buxton

By Dr. Clayton Quintin Bacchus

Residents along Company Dam will soon enjoy the comfort of a newly surfaced all-weather road to replace the mud dam.

Construction work on �Bottom Station� road is now underway. The strip will also house a new Market Tarmac (mini mall) that is expected to pull together vendors from the Line Top area in an orderly fashion. GY$4.2 million dollars (US$21,000) was appropriated in the recently passed national budget for this tarmac. The other market tarmacs approved in the 2011 national budget are: Plaisance�GY$17.5 million; Haslington�GY$20 million; Mahaica�GY$134 million.

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Company dam upgraded

Market Tarmac at �Bottom Station�

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New Brusche dam bridge

Tipperary

Employees of the Ministry of Works constructing a new bridge across Brusche Dam trench, along Public Road. In the background can be seen St. Augustine�s Anglican Church and its surrounding cemetery.

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Picture of Tipperary Building construction taken 16 February

Thanks to Rollo Younge

Buxton, once seemingly cha-otic, now appears to be mak-ing appreciable progress. The abundant wave of con-structive developments in the village has drowned the avalanche of negative politi-cal noise spewed at the on-set. The new initiatives taken by progressive Buxto-nians is refreshing and al-ready yielding fruit. The people of Buxton would soon get back their Tippe-rary Hall. The sight of young villagers employed in its construction is very pleas-ing. The plan to build a mini

mall at �Bottom Station� will also help to stimulate business activity. Consumers may expect improvements in the array of products and services to be offered, while small entrepreneurs in the village and neighbouring communities stand to benefit enormously from the oppor-tunities provided by the new facility. More significantly, this mall would add a level of commercial sophistication to the community. Buxton can be an economic engine in the region, once again. I was also pleased to see the picture of our youthful steel band players performing (as

guest artistes) at this year�s Mashramani competition in Georgetown. It reminded me of the steel band at my Alma Mater, Buxton Sec-ondary School. It was the core of the school�s music curriculum. This artistic activity is not merely rec-reational, but can be a very motivational experience for some. Young people who engaged in such activities are more likely to end up as productive and progres-sive citizens. Buxton is again on the path to greatness. �Buxton can inspire the nation!�

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QB Column: Buxton in Motion

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we could not have accom-plished this mission. Our heartfelt thanks to those of you who supported us through your condolences via e-mail, facebook, phone calls, visits, prayers and any other way of comfort in our time of

We, the family of the late Howell Alphonso Wood, would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of you for your love and support to our family throughout this time. Without your help, ad-vise, prayers and support,

grief. May the Lord extend His blessings to all of you and may this year, 2011 be full of great expectations! In Him, The Wood Family

Acknowledgement

By Dr. Clayton Quintin Bacchus

February is Black History Month

Buxton-Friendship Heritage Group joins in saluting the heroic efforts of our African-American brethren to achieve universal freedom.

In a latta ways Buxton like a lil world anto itself. Dah might sound strange to peeple who nah come fram Buxton, but ah truh. Buxn gat world leedas like Bush an Saddam, an dem a get alang fine. We gat cowbhai like Jack Pal-ance an Cisco Delgado an indians like Coolie Bake, Maad Bull an Barn fuh wuck. We gat Satan, but we nah gat Gaad. Gaad live a Dartmouth pan dih essequibo coast. Dem seh Satan an Gaad kyaan live same place. Dah guh be jus waar. Serious waar. We gat police (cowshit police) an we gat ole thief; we gat intalectual an we gat ignaar. We gat preacha, pimp, palitishan, poke nacka an painta. We gat antimaan, lazy maan, sweet maan, ugly maan, teck maan an seh maan. We gat real real artis, shit talk artis an kan artis; an we gat nuff taak name. We gat big foot, godie, kuckuhbeh an stink mouth, an we gat nuff taak name. We, like life, run dih whole spectrum. We had maan like Carl Margan an Romoko (Peppie) an couple adda maan who wuz tricksta.

Maan like Thick eyelash, Rengae, Shartimo, Briggy an Shadda, dem maan wuz teck maan. By dah, mih nah mean tecknishan, tecknocrat or tecknalagy expert. Mih mean teck maan. Romoko an Carl Morgan din deh in dih class ah maan like Dacta Crime an Sharples an dem maan fram town, but dem bhai coulda mambo. Dem seh dat back in dih day Romoko teck down some coolie maan. Dem seh he meck a big hit. Romoko sell dih maan a house an lan dat belaang to some peeple who dih out dih country pan hali-day. Romoko gee dih maan false dackuments an teck dih maan money an mystic. Dem seh Romoko come ah village an start splash. In dih height ah dih splashins, word come seh Romoko wanted by dih Police. Dih maan ap-parantly geh fuh fine out dat he get kan an guh to dih police. Romoko pack couple ting an ketch wan taxi an cut out fuh Ber-bice. Fram deh, he run ovah to Naam/Parbo (Surinam). Dem seh Romoko check

een at wan five star hotel an dih big bangins start. Romoko hook up wid dem Buxn maan ovah deh like Cruzah, Peh-leh-leh, Plantain goat, Sterry an Buttacup an dem maan. Dem maan ah waar whole day an whole night. Licka flowin suborbously an dih dancin girls up in Ro-moko hotel room. Suh dih partyin goin aan, but as yu know, all good tings muss come to a end. Saas start run low; cheese start melt; Dih towel dem turn kerchief. Suh Romoko had fuh lef dih hotel. He move een wid dem maan in wan ole bachie an set-tle een. Time ah guh an Romoko skin sweet; he nah a guh look wuck an he ah eat hearty an strang jus like dem bhai, an whole day when dem bhai gaan ah wuck he deh laa-laaf ah watch TV. Well, yu know dem seh when yu stay waan week yu a guess, but two week yu tun pess. Suh Romoko tun pess an dem maan decide fuh throw am out. Dem seh when dem maan tell Romoko dat a time fuh travel, he decide he ah guh back home. He done wuck out a plan

Dead maan walkin�

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Excerpt from �Dem Seh...Buxton Tales�

by Owen Ifill New Book coming out

May 2011

laang time. Waan ah dem bhai use to wuck at a fin-eral parla an Romoko tell he dat he need fuh teck out a pitcha in waan ah dem caskit. All ah dem ah watch Romoko now like if he crazy, but dem de-cide dat if dah a wha it guh teck fuh get ridda Romoko, suh be it. Ro-moko barra waan ah dem bhai three piece soot, shave up an powda up an dem guh een ah dih parla dih nite. Dem seh Ro-moko lie down stiff, stiff lacka board in dih caskit wid he arm dem crass ovah he chess an dem bhai throw some flowah an ting pan him. Den dem teck out he pitcha. Romoko sen dih pitcha home to he mudda, an was big screamin an hal-larin down backdamside. Oh gaad! Peppie dead! Peppie dead!. Talk haaf, lef haaf!.

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Our dishes are an authentic blend of Guyanese and Jamaican traditional home cooking served in Caribbean ambience and sure to delight anyone�s

taste buds. Enjoy our renowned Roti and Dhal Puri served with a wide selec-tion of delicious Curry dishes cooked in unique Guyanese style. Savor our

delectable cuisine of Chowmein * Cook-up Rice * Oxtail Stew * Brown Stew Chicken served with Rice & Peas or plain White Rice & Steamed Vegetables. Choose from our delectable Seafood Platter: Baked / Stewed Snapper * Jerk Shrimp * Escoveitch (King) Fish * Curry Fish * Curry Shrimp *. Spice up your appetite with Cow-foot / Vegetable Soup * Saltfish Cake * Fried Plantains * Jerk Wings * Patties * Cheese Roll * Pine Tart * Coco Bread * Bake & Salt-fish. For your Saturday treat, savor our Blackpudding * Souse * Dhal & Rice

with Saltfish * Pepperpot * Ackee & Saltfish * Phulourie * Salara * Buns

Take-out * Dine-in * Special Events Catering

Free Delivery with purchase of $25 & more * We accept all major Credit Cards

Phone: 202-882-3332

Visit us on the web at www.flavorsofjaguya.com

Quintin & Kathy Bacchus, Proprietors