Category: Entertainment

Thousands braved the rainy weather on Sunday to participate in the annual Main Big Lime, organised by the Tourism and Commerce Ministry.  Guyanese from all walks of life, as well as foreigners, used the opportunity to purchase craft pieces and other items that were on display at several booths, which showcased Guyana’s rich cultural heritage.  However, Neil Bascom, one of the participants at the big lime, said this was the first year that he has seen so few persons at the lime, and blamed the weather for this. He said…

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By: Bhisham Mohamed Hits and Jams Entertainment, along with the Kashif and Shanghai organisation and the government of Guyana, have done it once again, hosting the show of the year, “Unforgettable”, which was held at the Guyana National Stadium on Christmas Night. This show will surely be on the tongues of the more than 10,000 fans who packed the stadium to be part of a historic concert and to see the Princess of R&B, Ashanti, reggae superstar Jah Cure and Jamaican singing sensation Konshens.  The show got underway at about…

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Young Guyanese designers will have a chance to display their creativity, charisma and the variety of their work at the annual “Mashramani Shop”, which was officially launched at the Mash Secretariat on Middle Street on Wednesday. Speaking at the simple launching ceremony, Culture Minister Dr Frank Anthony indicated that he was happy and pleased to be associated with the activity, which will run until Mashramani Day.  He encouraged the public to visit the shop and be part of the “feelings” leading up to the Mash celebrations.  Minister Anthony highlighted that…

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Miss Universe Guyana, Tamika Henry, along with her former sponsor Camilla Saunders, proprietrix of the Candlelight Gift Shoppe, will be hosting “Glorious”, a children’s benefit concert which will be held on December 19 at the Queen’s College Auditorium.  Henry said that the idea was berthed when she and Camilla desired to make Christmas a bit more special for needy children. They eventually decided that holding a benefit concert would surely brighten the children’s Christmas holidays. Singers, dancers from the Classique dance company, steel pan players, the Christ-like Soldiers, and many…

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Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Manniram Prashad and other officials of his ministry held a walk-about on Main Street, Georgetown with members of the media and updated them on preparations for this year’s Main Big Lime. He said preparations are underway for Main Big Lime, and the traditional huge Santa Claus already decorates the entrance to the walkway giving that festive feeling.  He said the ministry is looking forward to a much bigger and brighter Main Big Lime this year, as they have been getting positive responses from people in…

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