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Berbician crowned Miss Guyana Jamzone
Javon Crystal Wilson was crowned Miss Jamzone 2011 when the curtains came down on the pageant staged at the National Cultural Centre on Thursday night, May 26. She also walked away with the major prizes. Wilson, who hails from New Amsterdam, Berbice, was one of the crowd’s favourites from the very first moment she took to the stage. Her warm personality and intelligence shone during every segment of the competition. Wilson, who has an associate degree in tourism and lots of experience on the local and regional pageant scene, will…
Read MoreJAMZONE contestants meet tourism minister
The six young ladies who will be competing for the Miss Guyana Jamzone crown met with Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Manniram Prashad on Tuesday, May 24. The delegates: Janelle Babb, Janella Lewis, Kiswana Jefford, Niketa Barker, Candia Paul and Jovan Wilson, will be competing for the title on Thursday at the National Cultural Centre, Mandela and Homestretch Avenues, Georgetown. The winner of the competition will be given the opportunity to represent Guyana at the Miss Jaycees Caribbean Queen pageant in Antigua and Barbuda in June, and will subsequently represent…
Read MoreNew Miss India Worldwide crowned in Abu Dhabi
Miss India Australia, Ankita Cheryl Ghazan, beat 25 other contestants to clinch the title of Miss India Worldwide at a contest held in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, May14. Billed as a culturally-sensitive pageant, the contest was held to choose a beauty queen for Indian women living abroad. The 19-year-old Ghazan impressed judges with her answer that she would endorse the cause of equal opportunities for all if she won the title. “If I win the Miss India Worldwide crown, the cause that I would endorse would be to provide equal…
Read MoreLocal music industry needs much attention – Jumo Primo
By Bhisham Mohamed Lead singer of the famous Caribbean orchestra Bryon Lee and the Dragonaires, the ever-popular X2 singer Jumo Primo, is of the opinion that local artistes are not being given the necessary support and attention they deserve in Guyana. In an exclusive interview with this publication, Primo disclosed that the local DJs in Guyana find more joy and pleasure in promoting the music of other Caribbean singers on the local airwaves and television channels, rather than assisting the locals to be recognised. With this in mind, Primo said,…
Read MoreMiss Guyana Jamzone 2011 to sizzle
Six beautiful young ladies will be competing for the Miss Guyana Jamzone crown on May 26 at the National Cultural Centre. The queen will have an opportunity to represent Guyana at the Miss Jaycees beauty pageant in Antigua and Barbuda in June, and will also represent Guyana at the International Jamzone pageant in August at the Splashmin’s Fun Park and Resort on the Linden Highway. The six delegates will be competing in swimsuit, evening gown, talent, and intelligence segments. Below is a profile of the delegates. Janelle Babb Janelle Babb…
Read MoreSchool teacher crowned Miss Bartica Regatta
By Bhisham Mohamed Nineteen-year-old teacher-in-training Ava Hicks, a first-time pageantry contestant, won the hotly-contested Bartica Regatta pageant. She definitely took her platform “positively using your talent to enhance your future”, to heart. Taking the first runner-up spot was another teacher, Maria Rhius, who was sponsored by Bell’s Speed Boats. The second runner-up position went to 23-year-old Nikita LaRose, who was sponsored by Alakai Investment/Trading Company; and copping the third runner-up position was Ashley Ghanie, who was sponsored by Platinum Hotel and Bar. Hicks also was adjudged Miss Photogenic, as well…
Read MoreLocal actors calling for establishment of drama school
Several local actors are calling for the establishment of a drama school here so as to promote theatre art and create better opportunities for those within the industry. Guyana Times International spoke with several actors regarding the challenges of the profession. The entire Mori J’Von Comedy Jam cast, including Kerwin Mars, Rajan Tiwarie and Richard Narine, among others, said there is a whole lot more to be done to improve acting in Guyana. According to them, in order for the “performing arts” to improve here, the first step that should…
Read MoreZeeTV singing superstars to perform in Guyana
India’s elite television show, ZeeTV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstars will be coming to Guyana to perform at Dharmic Sabha’s Arrival Day celebrations at the Providence National Stadium. According to the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s committee, this will be a spectacular two-day event at the National Stadium, Providence on April 30 and May 1, to commemorate the arrival of Indians to Guyana 173 years ago. Different and exciting programmes are planned for each day. On Saturday, April 30, ZeeTV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstars winner Kamal…
Read MoreConkie (Recipe)
Ingredients: 1 lb cornmeal 1 lb pumpkin 1 oz lard 1 tsp black pepper ½ pt water 1 grated coconut 1 oz margarine 2 tsp salt Sugar to taste 4 oz dried fruit Twine Banana leaves Preparation: • Grate the coconut and pumpkin, and add all the other ingredients. • Stir in enough water to make a mixture of dropping consistency. • Wipe the banana leaves clean and heat them to make them pliable. Cut them into 8 x 8 inch squares, and wrap around lumps of filling, tying the…
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