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TT journalist crowned Miss Jamzone International

August 25, 2011 TIMES INT'L

BY BHISHAM MOHAMED Before a massive crowd of more than 20,000 people at the Splashmin’s Fun Park and Resort on Sunday, August 21, 19-year-old Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Davia Chambers, walked away with not only the coveted title of Miss Jamzone International 2011, but with a whopping US$10,000, among other prizes. She shared the spotlight with Miss Venezuela, as they both were named Miss Congeniality. The radiant Chambers outshone nine other delegates to cop the top prize. During the grand finale, the journalist and anchor competed in the national costume,…

Trey Songz and Eve rock national stadium

August 18, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By Bhisham Mohamed As promised, patrons were not disappointed after they stormed the Guyana National Stadium on the night of August 13 to witness, what can be described as “one of the most energetic concerts,” which featured queen of rap, Eve and R&B heartthrob, Trey Songz. First to take to the stage was rapper, Don Gialiani, who performed his signatures songs “Dougie remix” and “London Girl” among others. His performance was followed by Guyana’s own Timeka Marshall, who also belched out some of her hits, which also added some vibes…

Naya Zamana 16 billed for August 19

August 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

On August 19, 2011, the National Cultural Centre will once again be the venue for a thunderous explosion of talent, colours and well-choreographed dances by Dr Vindhya Persaud and Trishala Persaud when the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha presents its 2011 Naya Zamana concert. This is an event that has attracted sold out audiences for the past 16 years. Naya Zamana 16, also called “Dance Sab Ke Liye” – “dances for everyone” – is slated to be a mind-blowing event, with at least 60 dancers from the Dharmic Nrityasangh entertaining the…

Dharmic Sabha hosting Hindu singer, tabla expert

August 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will be hosting two artistes from India – singer Payal Seen and tabla expert Pandit Kinaar Seen – who will perform and teach Indian music in Demerara and Berbice. The sabha said in a release that the artistes would teach vocals and playing of the tabla. The first session was held at the Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra commencing on Sunday, August 7 at 14:00h, and sessions will continue daily thereafter until August 13, 2011. Classes will also be held at Ocean View Mandir, West Coast Demerara,…

Arti Cameron captures Miss Guyana World crown

August 5, 2011 TIMES INT'L

BY BHISHAM MOHAMED It was a display of grace, poise, elegance, and expressions of scintillating talent when six Guyanese beauties from Guyana, Barbados, United States of America and Australia took to the stage of the National Cultural Centre on Sunday, July 31 to vie for the crown of the Miss Guyana World 2011. In the end, only one woman could have won the crown and the privilege of representing Guyana at the Miss World pageant slated for London, England in November. Miss National Communications Network, 22-year- old Arti Cameron, who…

Shilpa Shetty to proform at Jamzone’s Bollywood, Chutney and Filmi Night

August 4, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Renowned Bollywood actress and supermodel, the sexy and charming Shilpa Shetty, has been confirmed as the main act of the Jamzone Bollywood, Filmi and Chutney Night, slated for the Guyana National Stadium at Providence on August 20, 2011. She will share the spotlight with Trinidad’s most popular crossover band, Karma, and the Shiv Shakti Dance Troupe, also out of Trinidad and Tobago, when the event is hosted. Public relations consultant of the event, Joel Ghansham, in his presentation to the media on July 28, related that Shetty is all excited…

Miss Guyana World contestants wow audience

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The six delegates participating in the Miss Guyana World pageant slated for July 31 at the National Cultural Centre wowed the audience on evening of July 22 during the swimsuit competition held at the Pegasus poolside. The girls were Soyini Fraser, Arti Cameron, Seistra Thremiel Allen, Utieka John, Celeste Angelique Dolphin and Ruqayyah Boyer. Shanessa James who was forced to discontinue participating in the competition, was nowhere in sight. The Miss Guyana World delegates were initially introduced to the public two Fridays ago. The programme started one hour late, and…

Countdown to Miss Jamzone International 2011

July 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Davia Chambers: An intellectual beauty with a fetish for fashion, 19-year-old Davia Chambers is moving smoothly towards realizing her dreams of one day becoming a world-renowned journalist and news anchor, as well as establishing herself as the first woman from her island to own a fashion magazine featuring everything Tobago. Incidentally, Chambers is a current News Reporter/Anchor at Tobago Channel Five, and in addition she boasts an impressive portfolio, even in light of the fact that she is among the youngest in the Miss Jamzone International…

Miss Guyana Universe 2011 on a mission to make top 15

July 21, 2011 TIMES INT'L

With just about two weeks to go to the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, newly-crowned Miss Guyana Universe is making it her mission to “get Guyana’s name called” in the top 15. “I know what I want, and I strive very hard towards getting there, and that’s what I’m aiming towards,” reigning Miss Guyana Universe, Kara Lord, said during a meeting with her designer. Lord is about to embark on an intensive regimen with trainer Derek Moore as she begins her preparations for the international leg of the…

Psychologist crowned Miss Guyana Universe 2011

July 14, 2011July 14, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Twenty-three-year-old model and psychologist Kara Lord, from North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, beat a field of nine beauties to grab the Miss Guyana Universe title in a six-hour ceremony at the Princess International Hotel, Providence, East Bank Demerara early Sunday morning, July 10. The first runner-up spot went to reigning Miss Essequibo, 20- year-old Seromanie Choomanlall; while the second runner- up position was awarded to Judith Sullivan, 21, of Burma, Mahaicony, Region Five. Twenty- two-year-old Ayana Harris was adjudged the third runner-up; and crowning off the placement in the top six was…