Chutney Night sets stage for Jamzone Summer Break 2012

Dogged by a number of setbacks, this year’s Jamzone Summer Break got off to good start with the hosting of Chutney Night at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday evening. The more than 20 artistes who performed at the show delivered stirring acts to the admiration of fans, some dripping wet by the close of the event. From chutney vibes to soca, KI’s “Single Forever” was the song of the night. While some bands performed as expected, some seem more recharged like never before. One such band was the Shakti…

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“To Sir with love” author for Inter-Guiana Festival

As the countdown to the Inter-Guiana Cultural Festival continues, organisers have confirmed that the legendary Earl R Braithwaite is expected to be in Guyana to grace the literary art segment of the festival, which is in its second year. Braithwaite, who gained international acclaim for his novel, “To Sir With Love”, later made into film for the big screen, is a patron of the event and is expected to be on hand to meet and greet fans at several of the events surrounding the literary arts. Arts Coordinator Alim Hussain…

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Miss Jamaica crowned Miss Jamzone International 2012

Miss Jamaica Keri Baylis has outshone eight other beauties to be crowned this year’s Miss Jamzone International Queen amidst a packed National Culture Centre audience in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Baylis also copped four other prizes, including body beautiful, best evening gown, best country presentation and best country dress. Taking the first runner up spot was Miss St Lucia Louise Liza Victor, while the second runner was Miss St Kitts and Nevis Trevicia Adams. Miss Guyana Ayana Harris was given the third runner-up spot and Miss Trinidad and…

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‘Naya Zamana 17’ for Sept. 1 in Georgetown

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will next month host its annual dance and theatrical production, Naya Zamana, at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown. This year, the production which annually attracts sold-out audiences and is a fixture on Guyana’s cultural calendar, enters its 17th year and it promises to be an exciting one. The event will be held on September 1. Inspired by Bollywood films which have for generations entertained the world, Naya Zamana 17 takes the form of a theatrical spectacular, and is titled “Bollywood Dreams”. Packed with the…

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Packed lineup for Jamzone’s International and Regional nights

We’re just two weeks away from the staging of Guyana’s greatest entertainment festival! The artistes and entertainers are doing final rehearsals, stages and venues are being prepared and the organisers are working assiduously to ensure Jamzone celebrates its 12th birth anniversary in grand style. This week, the Jamzone updates are hot! One of Jamaica’s and Dancehall’s brightest stars, Elephant Man, will be joining Rick Ross, Spice and Macka Diamond on stage at the Jamzone 2012 International Night concert. This artiste, also known to fans as the ‘Energy God’, is the…

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Ayanna Harris crowned Miss Guyana Jamzone 2012

Former Miss Guyana Universe contestant 23-year-old Ayanna Harris was last Friday evening crowned Miss Guyana Jamzone 2012 at the National Cultural Centre. The third-year business management student at the University of Guyana captured the hearts of the audience who were the judges during Friday evening’s competition. Harris said she will put her best foot forward in representing Guyana on the international stage, while vowing to continue promoting the rich cultural diversity of Guyana. She also plans to market Guyana focusing its immense flora and fauna and more so its hospitable…

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Star Of The Week

Guyanese designer Michelle Cole has been a fashion doyenne since a teenager, designing back then for a high school fashion contest. Since then, Michelle has never let up in her passion for designing classy and elegant clothing collections.  The creative designer’s unique creative ability sets her apart in the fashion industry locally, regionally and internationally. Her unique brand, ‘Colefacts’ has become a household name. A trendsetter in creative fashion by making statements of elegance and class in her designs that are simply irresistible, Michelle is one of the most successful…

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Star of the week

A young and talented artist is creating rhythmical tsunamis in the dancehall reggae music industry. Bridging gaps and breaking new grounds, he brings a new fusion of music to hungry audiences around the world. Sankar Singh, popularly known as Prakz entertains and thrills crowds in the United States, London, Holland, Suriname, Guyana and Canada. His latest single which is titled “You Don’t Know” was recently released. Growing up in Guyana and facing many obstacles, Prakz and his family were forced to migrate to the United States with hopes of attaining…

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Stacy Ramcharan

Stacy Ramcharan is a 21-year-old model full of life and joy. She described herself as an easy-going, sincere and generous person who loves helping others. She takes on her challenges head-on and basks in the joys of life. Stacy enjoys modelling, listening to music, dancing, spending quality time with her family and friends, and watching movies. She likes being spontaneous and enjoys photo shoots, as part of her passion is modelling. Stacy graduated from Mae’s Secondary School in Guyana and is currently pursuing studies in accountancy. She also loves travelling,…

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Wendy Khan

Popularly known as the “Desi Girl”, the charming and beautiful Wendy Khan has been hosting TV and radio shows in New York for quite a number of years now. And most recently, along with Deeraj, she started hosting another entertainment programme in Guyana – ‘The Deeraj and Wendy Khan Show’ aired every Sunday on MTV 14/65. Her award-winning shows ‘The JKS TV Show’ and ‘Bollywood Café’ are very popular among Guyanese and West Indians and other nationalities in the U.S. We are told that Wendy Khan will be hosting the…

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