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Reggae and soca fans turn out in droves for ‘Timeless’ concert in NYC
A timeless time was enjoyed by all attending the ‘Timeless’ concert, starring reggae icon ‘Maxi Priest’ and soca sensation ‘KES The Band’, on Sunday, March 31 in Manhattan, New York. Presented by New York City’s haute nightlife tastemakers ‘Big & Strong’ and ‘Tryst Experience’, this rare fusion of reggae and soca took centrestage at the ultra chic Stage 48 in midtown Manhattan, which was filled to capacity with reggae aficionados and soca revellers, who braved the elements and packed into the venue hours in advance on a rainy New York…
Read MoreMiss Bartica Regatta delegates sashed
Just on the heels of the official launch of the Bartica Easter Regatta 2013, the delegates of the aforementioned pageant were officially sashed last Friday in the mining community before a packed audience. The evening saw Lyndon “Jumbie” Jones taking to the stage as the master of ceremonies as he cruised through the proceedings, highlighting the upcoming events and the official sponsors, much to the delight of the audience. The eight beauties introduced themselves and later returned on stage to be sashed officially by the representatives of their respective sponsors.…
Read MoreAdrian Dutchin wins 6th road march title
X2 singer Adrian Dutchin was elated on Monday upon receiving the fabulous news that he had copped his sixth road march title after this year’s Mashramani costume and float parade on Saturday. The results were officially released by the Mashramani Secretariat on Monday. Dutchin was at the time co-hosting the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company Limited’s Jingle and Song auditions Duke Lodge, Duke Street, Kingston, but took time off to thank his thousands of fans, the bands that chose his song to gyrate to on Mash Day, his sponsors, the…
Read MoreStar of the week: Niketa Tiffany Barker
The scintillating beauty Niketa Tiffany Barker, born July 9, 1990, is a medical student at the University of Guyana, a model and an ardent philanthropist. Although engrossed with medical studies, Niketa finds time for another passion she perceives as an exhilarating hobby- modelling. The medical student and model also invests time in her volunteer work at the Volunteer Youth Corp. Niketa has stormed catwalks at various fashion shows, one being the Guyana Fashion Weekend. Additionally, she has done photo shoots for many of Guyana’s and the Caribbean’s most renowned designers…
Read MoreFifth ‘Wedding Expo’ launched
This year the government will set out to revise the legislation which governs weddings in Guyana, a move aimed at promoting wedding tourism in the country. Acting Tourism Minister Irfaan Ali made this announcement at the launching of the fifth annual ‘Wedding Expo’, at Duke Lodge, on Monday. The minister stated that one of the major setbacks remains the outdated legislation overriding the time in which one can be registered and licenced to get marry. “We are looking to engage the attorney general in looking at the legislation as against…
Read MoreCece Winans serenades hundreds of Guyanese
Guyanese on Saturday evening set aside all differences, whether political or ethnic background, as they converged at the Guyana National Stadium for the ‘Fulfilment Gospel Concert’ to give praises to God, and pave the way for a blessed year ahead. Headlining the evening’s proceedings was 10 time Grammy Award winner Cece Winans, who led hundreds of Guyanese in praise and worship with her old time favourites, as well as relatively new singles. Her music was felt throughout the crowd, as was evident by the numerous Guyanese who sang along, danced…
Read MoreRaymond Ramnarine confident of winning Chutney Soca Monarch in TT
A star has risen from Trinidad. He is from the second generation of the world renowned Dil-E-Nadan band, a musical group formed in the late 60’s in the Twin Island Republic. Raymond Ramnarine is a strong contender for this year’s TT Chutney Soca Monarch Competition (CSM) which is an annual event that attracts a number of talented singers and dancers. The second of three brothers all of whom are multi-talented and active members of the Dil-E-Nadan band, Ramnarine has decided to experience the atmosphere on the musical platform and is…
Read More‘Naya Zamana 17’ encore sets bar for theatrical shows
By Bhisham Mohamed Members of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha last Saturday evening left a packed National Cultural Centre breathless during an encore performance of one of the most dynamic shows in years, ‘Naya Zamana 17’, titled “Bollywood Dreams”. The applause echoed at the end of every dance performance, all of which were perfectly executed. The young members of the dance troupe – no more than nine years old – captivated the hearts of those in attendance at the theatrical spectacular. “Bollywood Dreams” tells the story of a young woman…
Read MoreAnnual Wedding Expo set for April 5-7
The highly anticipated Annual Wedding Expo is slated for April 5 to 7 at Roraima’s Duke Lodge at Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown. The event will see the introduction of a complete wedding package for prospective brides and grooms. This year for the first time, the Wedding Expo will include an actual marriage ceremony. Couples will be invited through applications to enter the “Race to the Altar” competition, to be selected as the wedding couple. It is no secret that Roraima Airways has been at the forefront of lobbying for changes…
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