Category: Entertainment

Among the list of reggae, soca, chutney and R&B artistes slated to perform at ‘Easter Fest,’ on April 23 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, is R&B singing sensation Bobby Wilson, aka “Bobby Valentino”. The other artistes who will be performing at Easter Fest include Spice, Beenie Man, Khago, Mahendra Ramkellawan, Terry Gajraj, and two other international artistes who are yet to be revealed to the public. The event is promoted by ‘L’ Brothers Entertainment out of New York. Who is Bobby Valentino? Bobby Wilson, aka Bobby Valentino, was born…

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Events in NY Guyana Day Celebration: Sunday 15th May 2011 at 3.30 pm at the Performance Arts, Yorks College, QueensGT Paradise Dance: 23rd April 2011, at Rose Garden: 4224 Church AvenueFirst Class dance: Friday 15th April 2011 Let us know about your upcoming events: 718-849-2030     Recipe – Pepperpot Ingredients: Serves: 12 Yields: One (1) pot 1lb stewing beef or 1lb beef brisket 1lb pork trotters (or cow’s heels, optional) ½ lb pig’s tail (optional) ½ cup Amerindian seasoning (cassareep) 1 hot red pepper 1 cinnamon stick (1 inch…

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As a little girl growing up, Shivanie Latchman had great expectations of what adulthood and life have to offer. And at the age of 23, this vibrant young woman is well on the way to achieving her dreams, even some of more recent vintage, like entering a pageant and placing second. She told Guyana Times International: “If you had asked me three months ago if I could ever see myself in pageantry, then my answer to that would have been no. Today, my entire perspective has changed; and, believe it…

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By Bhisham Mohamed First runner-up Miss Popeyes, Shivanie Latchman; Queen Roshini Boodhoo; and second runner-up, Miss Guyana Power and Light, Divya Sieudarsan Roshini Boodhoo was named Miss India Guyana 2011 at the National Cultural Centre just after midnight on Friday, wowing the judges with her beauty and grace. The first runner-up was crowd favourite Miss Popeye’s, Shivanie Latchman; while Miss Guyana Power and Light, Divya Sieudarsan, was second runner-up. Christine Camacho, who was sponsored by Toolsie Persaud Limited, came in fourth, ahead of Mohini Roopchand, who was sponsored by Rockies…

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Shanice Bacchus was born in New Amsterdam, East Berbice, on July 29, 1989. She is the third of three siblings. As a child in Guyana, Bacchus undertook a few assignments to appear as a model in advertisements, but her career choice was suppressed by the reality of life in the Ancient County. However, upon migrating, almost four years ago, the urge to pose before the cameras resurfaced. Photographers quickly developed interest in Shanice Bacchus, and, over the years, she has fallen deeper and deeper in love with the art of…

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The Crystalite Dance Company has been branded the number one dance group in Guyana by its supporters. It has won many national competi-tions in all genres of dance. It is renowned for its high-risk aerial dance movements, creativity and verve. The company’s self-taught leader, Carey Bookie, founded the troupe more than 30 years ago. Located in the south Georgetown ward of East Ruimveldt, the dance company offers a creative escape from the daily pressures of living in that community. The Crystalite Dance Company has held many concerts at the National…

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By Natasha Waldron Anthony Guyanese reggae artiste Walter ‘Ballys’ Aaron is scheduled to launch his brand new single, “Few friends”, later this month in New York. Guyana Times International spoke with Aaron in New York on the launching of his career in the United States. He said: “I’m new here in the country and I am trying to (sort) myself out. I know that there is stiff competition right now in the musical world with the Jamaicans, Trinidadians and Guyanese. Right now, I am 100 per cent Guyanese…so I try…

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