FOR full three hours on Wednesday there was great jubilation at the Guyana Society for the Blind (GSB), at St. Phillips Green, as more than 70 blind and visually impaired members of the Society came together to usher in the celebration of International Women’s Day in Guyana.

Hosted by humanitarian worker, Justice of the Peace and Commissioner of Oath to Affidavits, Hermon Bholaisingh, and his daughter, Susan Bholaisingh, visiting from London, the celebration was a tremendous success.
Suzanna will celebrate her 42nd birth anniversary on April 6, and as is customary, her father treats the GSB on such an occasion.

Wednesday’s celebration had the moral support of the Chairman of the GSB, Mr. Morris and Administrator, Ms. Theresa Pemberton, as well as spiritual input from religious representatives which set the tone for a programme filled with tremendous anointing.
But not only were they treated to a sumptuous three-course lunch, it turned out to be virtually an evening of elegance and sweet reminiscence, evoking feelings of nostalgia, and in some cases, causing tears to flow freely.

The programme began with prayers, after which the guests were choicely entertained – treated to the best in gospel music as well as golden oldies, dating back to the early 60s and many danced.
Popular vocalist, Ray Persaud, was at the microphone rendering a superb selection of heart-warming gospel music, even as he played the keyboard, backed by his band “Quality Sound International.”

Before they knew it, the atmosphere was so electrically charged, that and as the members danced, the ground under their feet sort of quaked.
There was also a segment of talent exposition during which former celebrated vocalists such as the “Mighty Smoker” and “Edward Parika” entertained the audience.

Lunch was served, after which the host and others greeted all present and offered special greetings to the women on the occasion of International Women’s Day and thanked the ‘brothers’ for joining in the celebrations. They were urged to continually give God thanks for his mercies, and have discerning eyes to spot the good in women and to give credit and recognition, and indeed to celebrate them for who they are.

Meanwhile, female members as well, expressed kind sentiments to all gathered, for making the occasion a success.