February 2014 – Page 7 – Guyana Times International

Moruca

February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

In Moruca in Region One, there is a cluster of small Amerindian villages which, during the rainy season, become islands in the savannah. One such village is Santa Rosa. The village spreads out in the savannah wetlands along a 10-mile stretch of the Moruca River. In Santa Rosa, stands the well-known Santa Rosa Mission, also known as “White Chapel on a Hill”. It has been serving now for more than 100 years not only as a religious building but as a significant part of the Santa Rosa community, keeping it…

The drama queens mean drama

February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Three actresses spice up local theatre Stage fright is not an option for local acting group, the Drama Queens. Loving the spotlight and the adrenaline that comes with acting in front of a huge audience, the ‘queens’ of drama are bringing something different to theatre in Guyana. Three years ago, notable actresses Lloyda Nicholas, Leslyn Fraser and Tashandra Inniss decided to form the group. “It was not planned or discussed, just three friends referring to themselves as ‘Drama Queens’ because of our own personal issues that we were going through. …

A passion for Pan Music

February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Panwave Steel Band Academy is the epitome of passion. It is fascinating to watch the band members –all youths – play the steel pan. Their passion for getting every music note on key is admirable. Most importantly, they passionately hone their talent to keep steel pan music alive. Speaking with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Cary Gillis, a music teacher, member of the Parkside Steel Orchestra and steel pan instructor, stated Panwave is an after-school programme to help youths learn steel pan and also develop music literacy. In collaboration with the…

Inspired by emotion

February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

For Andrew Dos Santos, art is cathartic because through it, he can express his emotions. Developing an intrinsic love for art has propelled the artist to pursue it relentlessly, despite negative notions that art is a dead-end career. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Andrew revealed that he developed an interest in art during childhood. This interest grew into him passionately pursuing art. Consequently, he attended Burrowes School of Art, where he honed his talent and graduated with a diploma in Fine Arts. “Growing up, I always had…

Collection highlights creative talent

February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

A flurry of emerging young designers, equipped with a keen sense for fashion, was the highlight at one of Guyana’s premiere fashion events, Guyana Fashion Week (GFW). The gala event, held last year, provided a catwalk for all creative and youthful designers to showcase their stylish collections. Three designers who received accolades from GFW’s CEO Sonia Noel were Ashanti Nelson, Keisha Pilgrim and Lushana Walters. Their skills in fabric designing, leather and painted t-shirts, were applauded by veteran designers, both local and international. The three designers, who are graduates of…

Guyanese films to screen at U.S. arts event

February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

The screening of four Guyanese films in the U.S., at the upcoming, prestigious arts event CaFA, is expected to be a showcase of imaginative talent. Films scheduled for screening are “The Seawall”, “Beached”, “Tin City Voices” and “Rebecca’s Story”. “The Seawall”, by U.S.-based Guyanese filmmaker Mason Richards, is a narrative short film shot entirely on location in Georgetown and centers around Marjorie, a Guyanese woman, as she prepares for her 10-year old grandson’s move to America to be with his mother. Struggling with loneliness, and abandonment, Marjorie sacrifices her happiness…

Jagdeo versus Kissoon libel case continues

February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

The attorneys in the Jagdeo versus Kissoon libel case are expected to commence arguments on the admissibility of fresh evidence into the defence’s case as the trial continued before Justice Brassington Reynolds on Tuesday. Senior Counsel Bernard De Santos, representing former president Bharrat Jagdeo at the last session, objected to evidence given by defence witness and trade unionist, Lincoln Lewis. Lewis had begun giving evidence to the effect that the former president was neglecting certain trade unions and the Critchlow Labour College. The senior counsel had told the court that…

Guyanese-born curator to present “Modern-Guyana” at N.Y. exhibition

February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Last month Guyanese-born curator Grace Ali was awarded a landmark curatorial fellowship by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, to research and present “Modern Guyana”, the first major New York City exhibition featuring Guyanese contemporary photography, in 2015. This April, at New York Public Library’s Schomburg Centre for Research in Black Culture, she will host a discussion with some of the participating photographers. She will return to Guyana as part of her research for the project. Over the past several years, Ali has been collecting and sharing scholarship…

Former U.S. army sergeant dies in bike accident

February 21, 2014February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Vincent Indallall, 37, a former member of the U.S. Army and of Cromarty Village, Corentyne, was on Monday morning killed when he allegedly lost control of his motorcycle CC1042 and crashed into a utility pole on the Clifton Public Road. The motorcycle ended up on the southern side of the road in a trench, shattering a lamp post in the process. He was picked up in an unconscious state with his left hand severed and was rushed to the Port Mourant Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. According to…

PPP/C expresses support for Maduro

February 21, 2014 TIMES INT'L

The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) has extended solidarity with the government of Venezuela in what appeared to be a well orchestrated attempt by the opposition parties with backing from local and overseas reactionary groups to destabilise the democratically-elected Maduro administration from office. The ruling party in a statement said it has been following closely developments in that neighbouring state and wished to condemn in the strongest possible terms the loss of innocent lives by provocateurs, whose only objective is to reverse the clock of history and restore the old…