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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
10. Honorable Minister Bishop Juan Anthony Edghill
H.E. Ambassador Keith George of Guyana
President of the SHGCO Guruji Sammy
Minister of Education Ashwin Adhin
11. 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
Welcoming Honorable Minister Bishop Juan Anthony Edghill
Guruji Sammy, President of the Suriname Hindu Guyanese Cultural Organization and a contractor by profession
Dr. Rusland thanked the President and Executives of the Suriname Hindu Guyanese Cultural Organization for the opportunity to personally extend greetings on behalf of the NPS to the Guyanese secular and non-secular Surinamese Guyanese community for what has been achieved.Dr. Rusland thanked the President and Executives of the Suriname Hindu Guyanese Cultural Organization for the opportunity to personally extend greetings on behalf of the NPS to the Guyanese secular and non-secular Surinamese Guyanese community for what has been achieved.
“Appreciate everything your associates do for the business. Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise. They're absolutely free and worth a fortune.”
Guruji Sammy thanking everyone for their support throughout his years as a leader .
Honorable Minister Bishop Juan Anthony EdghillH.E. Ambassador Keith George of GuyanaHaimdatSawhMinacheSawh
Minister of Education AshwinAdhinHaimdat and MinacheSawh Coordinator of this event