Every year over the last couple decades, Port Mourant Reunion Day was organized in Queens, NY, attracting Guyanese and others who were or are connected to the village for a fun day of activities. Former residents of other villages or communities in Guyana also held annual reunions in New York and Florida and plan for same this year as a busy summer of activities is underway for the large diaspora of a million in USA. Guyanese in Canada, the Caribbean, and Guyana tended to show up for the day’s program.
This year, Port Mourant (PM) day is observed on August 2nd at Roy Wilkins Park, home of cricket and other sports. The day program is organised to reunite folks or or formerly from PM and surrounding areas. The program allows people an opportunity to meet and greet family, friends and associates. PM is the home of Cheddi Jagan. The day’s activities start at 12:00 noon till to 7:00 P.M. The day fun activities is organized by Jimo Leonard, Bhola Ramsundar, and others.
There will be soft ‘bumper ball’ cricket, volleyball, chess and dominos, bag race, needle and thread race, dancing, hula hoop, live band, karaoke singing, among other items. Attendees
will also be treated to a sumptuous meal, encompassing a variety of delectable Guyanese and American dishes. The public can also bring their own foods and beverages. Picnic is also allowed.
Entertainment will also include tassa and singing. There will be several singers from PM. Two Port Mourant legends from USA will be honored. Legend Honorees: Ester Jagernauth – Secretary & Basil Jagernauth Headmaster both of Lower Corentyne secondary school.
A raffle with fantastic prizes will draw the curtain on the day’s activities.
*Dr Bisram, born in Ankerville, PM, holder of multiple doctorates, writes on community events. He is a specialist on diaspora affairs.
