My condolences to Jalil's family. His colourful comments on this Board will always be remembered by us. He was one of a kind.

It is a very sad day for me today. Jalil was a fellow brother from the same soil. Thankfully he lived long enough to see the end of the PPP regime decades of mismanagement of Guyana and its resources. I remember that last post he made, which I saw as a final defiant farewell message to those of us left behind on GNI.

Have a blessed travel to the heavens my friend.

Condolences to Jalil's family. He will be missed on GNI.

Condolences to the family.  His unique style will be missed!!

My deepest condolences to his family. 

Condolences to the family of Jalil,he will be missed on GNI.

Sad to hear. My sincerest condolences to his family. This is the only place where I know of him and he was indeed unique.

I am sorry to learn of Jalil's passing. Our families have known each other for a very long time . His Dad was Haji Yacoob Ally an early PPP stalwart. I last spoke with Jalil in mid September . He was still optimistic about recovering fully. He will be missed by his many friends and relatives. 

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun

Our dear Brother has departed.

When our immigrant story is written Aleem Ally will have occupied an important part of that. He touched many lives with his ebullient and humorous approach to life. There was always a serious underpinning of concern for the the lives of Guyanese, and Caribbean  peoples. He was in a position to collaborate with a good many people and even though some may disagree with him, he was always sincere.

He played cricket; he enjoyed good company; he was interested in life; he was a worldly-wise person - one who would engage you in life's issues; he was pragmatic too; he enjoyed his banter here in GNI and had a lot of friends; he embraced joie de vivre.

Rest in peace my Brother.

WOW!! My condolences. May his soul rest in Peace.

My prayers goes out to his family, he will be missed. RIP.

Aleem was equally at ease with PPP and PNC leaderships, and a lot of people would be surprised to know the information he was privy to on both sides.

As it was for local NY politics too you could see his thirst for information.

My deepest condolences to his family.

His colourful contribution to GNI will forever be remembered.

My deepest condolence to Jalil's family. His spirit will live on in the heart of all those who fought and will continue to fight for a better Guyana.

Churchill posted:

I am sorry to learn of Jalil's passing. Our families have known each other for a very long time . His Dad was Haji Yacoob Ally an early PPP stalwart. I last spoke with Jalil in mid September . He was still optimistic about recovering fully. He will be missed by his many friends and relatives. 

Is he from Port Morant? Does he have a sister named Yasmin?

Stormborn posted:

Churchill posted:

I am sorry to learn of Jalil's passing. Our families have known each other for a very long time . His Dad was Haji Yacoob Ally an early PPP stalwart. I last spoke with Jalil in mid September . He was still optimistic about recovering fully. He will be missed by his many friends and relatives. 

Is he from Port Morant? Does he have a sister named Yasmin?

You are probably speaking about Sheer Alli who had the travel agency at Port Mourant. He had a daughter by the name Yasmin.

Allem father was the famous Yacoob Ally from the United Sadar Islamic Anjuman from Georgetown, also a right had to the l;ate President Cheddi Jagan. Aleem mother hailed from Corriverton,.

Chief, What part of Corriverton was his mom from ?

yuji22 posted:

Chief, What part of Corriverton was his mom from ?

Kingston.  

Aleem's father was from Essequibo. They had a butchery in Kitty - meat from the Rupununi.

Chief posted:

Stormborn posted:

Churchill posted:

I am sorry to learn of Jalil's passing. Our families have known each other for a very long time . His Dad was Haji Yacoob Ally an early PPP stalwart. I last spoke with Jalil in mid September . He was still optimistic about recovering fully. He will be missed by his many friends and relatives. 

Is he from Port Morant? Does he have a sister named Yasmin?

You are probably speaking about Sheer Alli who had the travel agency at Port Mourant. He had a daughter by the name Yasmin.

Allem father was the famous Yacoob Ally from the United Sadar Islamic Anjuman from Georgetown, also a right had to the l;ate President Cheddi Jagan. Aleem mother hailed from Corriverton,.

Ok...knew Yasmin from school. I hope she was able to go to a university. That was her abiding aim. She was very bright.

Mel, Chief, Vishnu are among those here on GNI who knew Aleem for years. A signature event was binging out thousands on Liberty Avenue in wintery cold February of 1998 on short notice following the Jan 12th mayhem in Georgetown. Aleem used his medium to connect to a Guyanese community (both Indians and Blacks) for such events in New York. He was very much involved in the Brooklyn and Bronx communities as well.

Pagwah reporting was a steady staple on his Spotlight TV program as was cricket news in the days before the Internet and ready news of interest to the immigranrt Guyanese community. From Six Heads and Braithwaite to movie producers to Guyanese politicians - Aleem had them all covered.

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun

RIP Jalil. Will miss you.

I just logged in now and am reading this. I was fortunate to be able to speak to Jalil a few times when he was in the hospital. We talked of various things and of GNI. He did get under the skin of some here and I had suspended him over and over again. I mentioned that to him and he laughed. My condolences are extended to his family and friends. He was a dedicated member on GNI and he made his points whether you like it or not. For that he will be missed.

When my mother passed away he wrote me a lengthy personal note expressing his grief and also telling me a bit of himself and about the passing of his father and the funeral. From that time onwards on I had a deeper respect for him and never bothered too much anymore with his rantings.

 Jalil you will be missed, you have joined the great group of elite GNI members who have passed on to the great beyond.

My Allah Bless your soul.

I dont know the brother, but I took him on a few times on GNI. He was indeed colorful. My sincere condolences to his family.

Chief, I spoke to Vishnu Mahadeo this morning about Aleem. He's still in Guyana and should be back next weekend. Vish is saddened by Aleem's passing.

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun.

Rest in peace as you transition into another world Jalil, my cousin.

Just a note fellows, his mother died just over a year ago.

https://guyana.crowdstack.io/topic/co...4#449974511179781984

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.

Quote Bro Jalil
"The PPP MUST BE CLENSED.
TODAY………I stand with the People
Thanks.....We won.....Jagdeo Lost.

ASJ if you need to contact me.....
My cell is 305-746-2212.         e-mail  : aleemally@hotmail.com  "Unquote

It is with sadness this news of the passing of brother Aleem Ally has reached me.
My condolences to his family and loved ones, I joined them in their grief, for brother Aleem was more than a friend.

"O Allah, forgive Brother Aleem. Make him among the guided ones, raise his status and be his deputy among the grieving. O Lord of the two worlds, forgive us and him and make his grave wide and full of light".

SOrry to hear...condolences to his family...may he rest in peace

Guess I will share this from brother Aleem (Jalil) this was some time in 2013 almost three years:
My God there is like enough articles to write a book:
This is just a short one:

Quote:

It is indeed sad to hear that a fellow GNIer has passed away.  I must confess I have absolutely no idea who Jalil was. With an exception of Kari and Vishnu M. I have no idea what the rest of you on this forum look like.  I paddle through this forum everyday to see what's cooking on the political scene in Guyana.  Jalil was always here with rocks in his hands ready throw and throw he did.  

May his soul rest in peace and his loved ones left behind find happiness in his memories. We are all here for a limited amount of time. Enjoy it and don't get caught up with things that matter little in life. 

I have known Aleem for almost twenty years.  I hope he finally realized who I really am, and he didn't die still thinking that I was Kwame.  We all must return from whence we came.

My sincere condolences to the family. RIP Bro Aleem.

Inna lillaahi wa inna ilihi raajiun.

I had dinner with Jalil about a year ago when he visited South Florida. We went to Tropics Sports Bar but did not have any alcohol. Hope he wasn't disappointed by that.  We talked about the political changes occurring in Guyana and he promised to set up a meeting with me and Moses. I really didn't care to meet Moses but since Jalil was my guest then, I just let it slide. We spoke a few times since about his family and mine. I am indeed to hear of his passing. May Allah grant him jannatul firdous.

Incidentally, my mother in law passed away Thursday morning. She was only 72 years old with her 73rd birthday coming up in October 16th. If everything works as planned, we will pour her ashes into the sea on October 16th essentially returning her to God on the anniversary of her birth. My mother in law was a wonderful woman who touched many people in a very special way. She will be surely missed by her family and friends. May her soul always rest in peace, always.

They are placing him in the bowels of the earth right now.

I ask Allah to forgive my brother for any of his short comings.

Ameen!

Chief posted:

They are placing him in the bowels of the earth right now.

I ask Allah to forgive my brother for any of his short comings.

Ameen!

Ameen

Knew him personally.  A good soldier who believed in making Guyana a better place.  R.I.P. Brother.

Bibi Haniffa posted:

I have known Aleem for almost twenty years.  I hope he finally realized who I really am, and he didn't die still thinking that I was Kwame.  We all must return from whence we came.

Jalil knew exactly who you are even from your early days on GNI. He was the person who told me your real name privately. Whenever he called you Kwame, it was in a metaphorical way. Jalil was having fun in GNI Political playing crazy deliberately. Some of his opponents mistakenly thought he was crazy for real.

My sympathies goes out to Jalil's family in their time of mourning. 

Jalil Bhai's departure is a reminder to those of remaining that we will also have to go some day.

Despite our differences, we must not hold personal hate for each other. 

We can argue and fight politically and leave it at just that.

I always felt that he was a PPP man who was wronged or felt that the PPP was hijacked and moving in the wrong direction and he never failed to express the way he felt. 

I pray that Jalil goes back the the abode of the almighty.

RIP Jalil Bhai.

Kari posted:

Chief, I spoke to Vishnu Mahadeo this morning about Aleem. He's still in Guyana and should be back next weekend. Vish is saddened by Aleem's passing.

I am indeed saddened by Aleem's departure

He was a true friend

He was a very conscious person

He was instrumental with the opening of the Cheddi Jagan Medical Center on Liberty Ave,  late 90s

He set the standard for Guyana News and community engagement 

He always pick the right 'fights'

Never afraid to support the underdog even if it is not popular 

He was a Guyanese not blinded by religion

He was also a personal person who took the time to connect with my family

He brought out the best of Kari He made Kari a newscaster and TV host  

He was a friend

i will miss him

Sorry to hear of the brother's passing. May his soul Rest in Peace. Do good to your fellow man while you are here. I am sure my brother Jalil did a lot of  good while on this earth. May god bless his soul.

Sorry to hear about Jalil's death.  He knew my brother well.  May his soul rest in peace.  My deepest condolences to his family.

Vijay Puran

Glad you brought up the Cheddi Jagan Medical Center on Liberty Ave, Vish. Indeed with Janet Jagan involved Aleem and yourself worked tirelessly to make this a success. You were indeed a big part of that.

Regarding the TV gig I told Aleem that I'm not a journalist and I still am not, but he cajoled me into doing it, as well as writing for the Chronicle and participating in some radio shows.

Bristol and Ritchie Singh who both passed away recently were partners in several projects that Aleem was in the middle of.