Ms Khafka Khadine Alexander was yesterday adjudged Best Graduating Student and valedictorian when the University of Guyana, Turkeyen campus held its 42nd convocation at the National Cultural Centre.Alexander, a St Lucian by birth, undertook the Bachelor’s of Social Sciences Social Work programme, which she passed with distinction, earning herself the President’s Medal.However, she was unable to attend the honorary proceedings yesterday, leaving the runner-up Best Graduating Student and recipient of the Pro Chancellor’s Medal, Shonnet Candacy Fraser,NFL Jerseys Outlet, to perform the duty of valedictorian.A section of the graduates yesterdayFraser, who completed with distinction the Bachelor’s of Education programme, delivered quite a crowd pleasing valedictory address, throughout which her peers expressed their appreciation with bouts of resounding applause.Regarding herself as the epitome of the standards of the university, Fraser said that it was through perseverance against all difficulties that she was able to arrive at what she referred to as “Empowerment Day.”According to her, the goal of the university is not only to provide the critical skills necessary for success in a profession, but also to make persons decent human beings.“Fellow graduates, I think of you with a sense of compassion, because we are all trying and succeeding in becoming the people we could possibly be.”However, Fraser noted that graduates are still convinced that much is yet to be accomplished, thus there is no need to celebrate. “My response is: ‘Why not celebrate?’ Today is a beautiful day. No matter what our long term objectives are, we should really be proud of ourselves and stand tall, because we are a pretty special hardworking bunch of people.”She reflected on the days of hard work, even commenting on the agony of the registration process,Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys, which aroused much reaction from the graduates, who seem to understand all too well what was being emphasised.“Each one of us had at least one course which we were forced to grapple with, but Class of 2008,Cheap NFL Jerseys, we have finally done it. We must try to be tomorrow’s positive image. Our actions must make the statement that wherever we come from, whatever we have, whatever our colour, sex or cultural background, we can be partners in success and can achieve greatness together for our country…”In his feature address to the gathering, Guest Speaker, retired Major General Joe Singh, congratulated the graduates even as he urged them to be deservedly proud of their achievement.He further noted that the council, administration and staff, faculty heads, lecturers, tutors and facilitators are also deserving of applause for the mission of piloting the graduates to yesterday.“I also pay tribute to all those persons who have helped to sustain you in your professional,Cheap Jerseys, personal and private lives, thereby allowing you to focus on your academic programmes. I acknowledge the spiritual presence which I believe most of you would credit with being a source of inspiration and strength…”He reminded the graduates that the university has provided them with academic opportunities, fellowship, friendship and memorable experiences which will remain embedded in them for the rest of their lives.Singh went on in his address to emphasise the important role that the university plays in the local society.He pointed out that since its establishment some 45 years ago, the university’s aim was to train middle range technical cadres in large numbers, train an adequate number of high level professionals to exercise intellectual leadership in Guyana and to man positions of high responsibility, and to undertake active research.It was also hoped, he said,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, that the university would produce teachers highly qualified for the public service, and the scientists, technologists and technicians needed for the national programme of agricultural and industrial development.In addition, it was aimed at providing a focus for the intellectual life of the community, and a place where the merits of particular solutions to Guyana’s problem might be tested by arguments and experiments.“I am sure you will agree that the aims and policies as articulated at that time, 1963, were very broad based and all encompassing, and the extent to which they have been achieved are indeed still relevant…and perhaps will inform the university as it develops its own strategic plan.”Major General (ret’d) Singh noted, though, that by the time of its 50th year of existence, in 2013, the university should be on an assured path of having aligned its roles and its outputs in consonance with the needs of Gu

The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has noted that the party was victorious with over 60% of the votes cast in the 70 Local Authority Areas which the party contested.In a detailed statement to the press yesterday,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, the main opposition party outlined that thousands of members and volunteers demonstrated their commitment and courage to PPP/C through their long and tireless hours of work: door-to-door campaigns,Cheap China Jerseys, educating communities on the Party’s vision for development, among other commendable activities.“As a result of this overwhelming electoral support, the PPP/C emerged.”“So impressive was the victory that the party won the majority of votes in some Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs)…”The PPP/C noted it is impressed by the generosity,Blank Jersey, unity and solidarity of its supporters, members and volunteers as they collectively embrace the democratic process and delivering victory to the Party.“Without every single one of you, the dream for a better Guyana would be impossible.”However the PPP/C noted its intention to raise in the National Assembly the abuses of State resources by the APNU+AFC and to call for a full-scale investigation into the matter.“Further, the party calls on the International Community to take note of this troublesome development which clearly undermines and erodes confidence in the electoral process in Guyana.”The party also reiterated that all the delays for the holding of Local Government Elections were due to the persistent street demonstrations,Jerseys NBA China, legal and other challenges raised by those who used every possible means to throw up obstacles in the path for Local Government Elections.“The impressive victories scored by the PPP/C clearly vindicate its long held view that the Party was always prepared to contest Local Government Elections and could never be held responsible for delaying these elections.“As a Party we will continue to work hard to improve people’s lives and to prevent democracy from sliding backward.”“We are on the way to reclaiming our country,Cheap NHL Jerseys, saving it from ruin and destruction by the hands of those who have demonstrated their only interest in government is to be revengeful, spiteful and discriminatory.”The PPP/C,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, promises to elaborate further as the official results become known.