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Issue No. 013

Friday, May 16, 2014

L-R: Miss Region Five, Denicia Williams; Miss Region Four, Atisha Gaskill; Miss Region Two, Rafieya Husain; Miss Region One, Cherese James; Miss Region Eight, Gericia Francis; and Miss Region Three, Rebekah London

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n less than two weeks, a new Miss Guyana World will be crowned but in order to find that perfect young woman to represent Guyana at the international pageant, eight delegates have commenced their quest for the post.

The first competition, a beach beauty photo shoot, was held on Monday last which saw six of the delegates creating a stir in their skimpy two-piece swim wear as they showed off their feminine curves and grooves. Ayana Whitehead arrived in the country on Wednesday while Tiffany Megnath is expected to arrive on Sunday.

The well polished young ladies with hopes of becoming Guyana’s representative are slated to participate in the interview segment today, fol-

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lowed by the f i t n e s s competition on May 18 and on Tuesday, May 20, the delegates w i l l s h o w c a s e their talents.

The final preliminary competition will be held on Sunday, May 25 with the supermodel competition. All the events will be closed door.

However, the beach beauty photo shoot was one of the five specialised segments that will allow the contestants to earn

bonus points towards their preliminary scores.

The contestants, donned in swimsuits designed by Roger Gary, Marcie De Santos, and others, displayed their creativity in positioning at the Pegasus.

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Photographer Keron Bruce, with photo direction from Roger Gary, c a p tured the girls in the natural environment of the garden and poolside at the Pegasus.

The glam squad for this event comprised of makeup artists Andrew Harris, Tenisha Garnett, and Renee Thompson; hair stylists from Rebecca Cox’s Hair and Nail salon; and lashes

by Lowena’s Novalash Nail Spa. Meanwhile, the Grand

Coronation Show will be held on May 26 at the National Cultural Centre, and will feature the delegates in the talent, swimsuit, and evening wear and more importantly, the intelligence segment. Preliminary scores for the interview and special skills competition will be added to the final round.

Those competing for the coveted title are Rebekah London, Gericia Francis, Rafieya Husain, Cherese James, Denicia Williams, Atisha Gaskill, Ayana Whitehead, and Tiffany Megnath.

Come May 26, the National Cultural Centre will be explosive as the eight delegates take centre stage. Tickets for the pageant are available at the National Cultural Centre and cost $2500, $2000, and $1000.

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Art Festival coming soon!!!

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iss My ART 2K13 was off the hook which showcased local art of all kinds, in a format that was vibrant, exciting and attractive to all ages, but particularly to the young and young at heart.

The event was held at the Everest Cricket Club ground and saw a number of displays of photography, paintings, videogr a phy, textiles, jewellery, sculptures and so much more. Apart from the normal exhibits, there were

several art pieces that were sold through silent auction.

There were also several other artsy activities that included a Bravo Arts body-art performance; two happy hours featuring the best bartenders; battles of the DJs; auto art; live glow drumming; fire acrobatics; spoken word poetry; steel panomania; silhouette dancing and much more.

This year, plans are moving apace f o r the

hosting of the event and as such, interesting persons are asked to send their portfolio to info@redentertainmentgy.com by June 15.

Applicants must send in their name, contact number and a description (maximum of 300-words) of their work along with a maximum of three pictures. The RED team will review all applications and decide from the most creative. This year, there will only be an allocation of 40 booths.

This is a chance for exhibitors to showcase their artistic talents with their own perception and style in an environment created to complement the likes of any artist.

RED Entertainment wants to show Guyana’s artistry and genius in a vibrant and cultured fashion. There will be a $6000 fee for participation, which will cover a designated space to display your art (tent, table, chairs and display backdrops inclusive).

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uyanese songstress Timeka Marshall will be performing live when Hits and Jams Entertainment takes Guyana’s greatest event to New York City.

Jamzone NYC, which is slated for August 9, at The Village, Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, is promised to be nothing less than adrenaline-charged and plans have definitely kick-started in this direction with the first booking of Mavado and now Timeka.

This talented young woman launched a music career in 2005 when she emerged as the winner of the first GT&T Jingle and Song Competition.

She has since risen to stardom and is currently working diligently to improve her craft while residing in the dancehall-reggae nation of Jamaica. Her most recent singles are “Come Over”, “Take it Easy” and “Undercover Lady”.

More acts are yet to be added to the Jamzone NYC line-up. The lineup is expected to have Skinny Fabulous, X2 and other Caribbean artistes.

While this will be the first year that Jamzone will be hosted in the US, the event is in its 14th year in Guyana where it is established as the greatest calendar event. Promoters are aiming for Guyana’s most anticipated event to make a similar impact on the international scene.

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he place to be this Saturday evening is at Monaco Night Club for the first ever “Ciroc N Roll” party featuring Deejay Kevon X and Custodian International from Trinidad and Tobago’s Red 96.7FM. Also performing will be Guyana’s own James Bond with his button tune that has been creating some stir on local airwaves.

Come party in Guyana’s most sophisticated nightclub. The club boasts three bars, an elevated VIP area, secured parking lot, great service and the best prices on world class liquor.

Ladies will be admitted free before 23:00h but tickets cost $1500, and $3000 for the VIP experience.

Tickets are available at Club Monaco and Electronic City, Sheriff Street, Georgetown.

There will also be specials on bottle purchases of Ciroc all night long. Patrons can enjoy $20,000 a bottle or get three Mackeson for $1000.

So come celebrate and enjoy great company as Club Monaco presents the Ciroc Boys this Saturday.

All VIP cards are active for this event. Follow the light in the sky to Club Monaco and remember,“ what happens in Monaco, stays in Monaco”.

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Bass trackers fishing club hosted fishing competition at Rockstone

3rd Dan Black belt instructor opens DOJO E

ric Hing, a third Dan black belt and instructor recently opened his own Dojo (the Central Shotokan Karatedo Association) at the Girl Guides Pavilion on Brickdam.

He has been practising the art of Karate-do for 15 years, beginning at the age of five, under well-known instructors Sensei Jackie Gomes, Sensei Charles Woon-a-Tai, Sensei Amir Khouri, Sensei Jeffrey Wong, Sensei Guy Low and Master Frank Woon-a-Tai, beginning at the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) dojo and more recently, the Guyana Karate College.

He was the 2013 Caribbean Kumite (junior) Champion, and is also a constant medallist in national and international tournaments.

Eric opened his own d o j o with the aim of helping young people especially,

to find direction in life through karate training and discipline, in the hope of keeping them off the streets and helping to break the cycle of crime and violence, since Karate-do is taught as a means of character development, physical education and fitness and self defence.

Karate-do is an extremely powerful and effective martial art, but it is always taught and executed in a safe non-contact environment.

Eric also plays other sports. He has been a member the GCC (Georgetown Cricket Club) Hockey team for eight years and has made two U-21 national teams, even though his main focus is karate-do. This versatile young man is a proud husband and father of one.

Those who wish to experience dojo with a difference; they can visit the Girl Guilds Pavilion on Mondays, Tu e s d a y s , Thursdays and Fridays.

Hunt for Miss Guyana Jamzone draws near

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its and Jams Entertainment is in the process of recruiting the best looking females who have the charm, charisma and beauty to represent Guyana in the upcoming Miss Jamzone International Pageant.

The pageant is slated for August at the National Cultural Centre. To date, the entertainment group has identified seven perspective delegates but young ladies still have a chance to enter the competition

since the closing date for entries is next weekend.

Last year, Guyana’s delegate Alicia Best would have been selected from among a group of fantastic young ladies and represented Guyana well on the international stage. She was adjudged the first runner-up in the pageant with Trinidad and Tobago copping the title for the second year.

Once you are between the ages of 18 and 25, young ladies, you are eligible to apply.

Since the hosting of Jamzone International Pageant, in Guyana, no delegates have been successful in keeping the crown here.

This is an opportune time for Guyana to take the leading step with the aim of copping the coveted title and more so, purse off the US$10,000. Entry forms can be uplifted from the Hits and Jams Headquarters at Lance Gibbs street, Queenstown, Georgetown.

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here was excitement and fierce competition at the recently concluded Bass Trackers Fishing Club’s Big Fish Competition held in Rockstone, Region 10.

Competitors from across the country travelled to the community to participate in the event which saw several fishing competitions being organised by the Bass Trackers Fishing Club as part of its events for the year. The club is seeking to make this and other competitions an annual event for sport fishing enthusiasts.

The fish catching competition started at 05:30h on Sunday in Rockstone and concluded at 15:00h. It was a perfect day for fishing which saw fishing enthusiasts boarding their boats and heading up the river in a quest to be the winners.

After the day of fishing, all of the participants returned to the judging area and exhibited their catch for judging. The three judges comprised of a member of the Rockstone community, a member of the media and one of the organisers.

The competitors were

excited for the day of adventure and were eager to see how their catch matched up against their competition. As they eagerly began weighing their catch, it slowly became clear who the winners were.

The winners were: * Lorraine Daniels – 1st place Lukanani – $30,000, a trophy and a rod and reel * Andre Lam – 2nd place Lukanani – $15,000 and a trophy * John Perreira – 1st place Arawana – $15,000 and a trophy * Dwayne Sugrim – 1st place

Catfish – $15,000 and a trophy * Akash Persaud – 1st place any other fish (largest by weight) – $15,000 and a trophy Fishing enthusiasts can now look forward to this being an annual event at Rockstone.

The Bass Trackers Fishing Club also has plans afoot to host a one day saltwater fishing competition before the end of this year with even more prizes and giveaways.

This event was sponsored

by Digicel, the Guyana Tourism Authority and the Bass Trackers Fishing Club.

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16 to vie for

a n a y u G s is M d n a Mister s le it t n e e T d e t n le a T The 14th edition of the Mister and Miss Guyana Talented Teen Pageant is set for July 6 at the National Cultural Centre with 16 talented young people vying for the coveted titles. The competition will see the delegates competing in various segments including an opening sequence, swimsuit, talent, evening wear and most importantly, the intelligence segment. In the talent segment, each delegate will be required to perform a Guyanese piece in the form of music, dance, poetry or any other talented area.

The pageant and activities planned are designed to provide each participant with the opportunity to promote their own causes as it concerns global warming and Guyana’s culture.

The event titled “Gems of Guyana” is promoted by Simply Royal. The cotillion is slated for June 20, at National Cultural Centre tarmac.

Meet the delegates:

Mister Talented Teen Delroy Walcott

Leah Jasmine Jones

is 18 years old and likes singing, dancing and modelling and aspires to be a professional model in the near future. She is confident that she could be the 2014 Miss Guyana Talented Teen.

is 19 years old and a student of St Rose’s High presently writing CAPE. He has his sights set on becoming a general surgeon. This sprinter loves performing dramatic poetry and enjoys soca. Watch him work hard to win the Mister Guyana Talented Teen crown.

Stephen Validum

This 19-year-old is a past student of Josel Academy who loves performing dramatic poetry and has a flair for designing. He is vying for a chance to represent Guyana as Mister Guyana Talented Teen on July 6.

Felicia Sears

is an 18-year-old who likes to dance and play basketball. She has enjoyed a bit of modelling. She is a past student of East Ruimveldt Secondary and sees herself in a career in the business field. Felicia has her eyes on the Miss Guyana Talented Teen crown, so she will be giving it her all come July 6.

Ja’Asriel Bishop

is an 18-year-old who sees himself as a Psychologist in the future. He likes to sing, loves poetry, writing and acting. “J”, as he is commonly called, is working hard to win the Mister Talented Teen crown contest.

Rissa Sooklal

Meshach Anthony Howard

is a 14-year-old student of Queen’s College who likes to dance and play the guitar. She feels that her chances of winning the crown are as good as any so she is working hard at becoming the next Miss Guyana Talented Teen.

is a student of Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary School, West Bank Demerara.

He is 15 years old and expresses himself through dance.

Desmond Fernandes

Lianna Williams

is a 15-year-old student of North Ruimveldt Multilateral Secondary School. A dancer, a steelpan player (pannist) and one who likes to play hockey.

is a student of St John’s College writing CXC presently. His first choice for a career is to become a Journalist. He also likes to take photographs and is versed in impromptu speaking. Desmond believes “life is what you give”. His performing talent is drama and he feels he has a great chance at the crown in the Mister Guyana Talented Teen contest.

Christian Pollard

is a 19-year-old past student of East Ruimveldt Secondary who likes to read, surf the Internet and sing. He would like to study medicine but for now, his sights are set on the crown of the Mister Guyana Talented Teen 2014.

Akeila Dey

is a student of the Cyril Potter College of Education. She is an avid reader, listens to music and surfs the Internet. Her talent in the arts is drama and she thinks she can cop the Miss Guyana Talented Teen crown come July 6.

Daniel Ifill

is 15 years old and attends Christ Church Secondary. He likes to read, swim and sing and hopes to become a singer. He is eager and is training hard to win the title on July 6.

Breana Nicholas

is 15 years old and attends Tutorial High School.

She wants to be a certified teacher and likes to sing. She thinks she has a chance at the Miss Guyana Talented Teen crown.

Mikhail Rampersaud

is 19 years old and a member of the National School of Dance. He likes to model and is currently a teacher of maths and dance and thinks he has a great chance of winning the Mister Guyana Talented Teen crown come July 6.

Kimberly Sattaur

is an 18-year-old CAPE student of St Rose’s High School who likes to be expressive through dramatic poetry. Kimberly is a keen contender for the crown of the Miss Guyana Talented Teen Pageant.

Mikel Andrews

is 19 years old and holds a diploma in Theatre Arts. He acts, dances, swims and surfs the Internet. Mikel wants to start a career in journalism and intends to also be an entrepreneur. He is vying for a chance to represent Guyana at the Mister Guyana Talented Teen Pageant.

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araoke enthusiasts can start sipping on their honey and extend their bathroom singing sessions in preparation for the “I Think I Can Sing” Carib Beersponsored Karaoke competition, which sings off at the Garage Bar and Grill located on Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt on Tuesday, May 20.

The competition is opened to persons 18 years and over and contestants will compete in male and female categories.

Manager of the Garage Bar and Grill, Eswick Northe said that he was driven to host the competition due to the large turnout out of fans for their usual Karaoke nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “ T h e y come out and really put t h e i r b e s t into the s o n g s they sing and one could

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Garage Bar on May 20

see the natural competition between them.

This competition will offer them a chance to see who is best,” Northe said. The competition boasts $400,000 in cash and prizes inclusive of flatscreen televisions, music systems, microwave oven hampers, cellphones, tablets and much more.

T h e males and females will be judged separately on each competition night. The top three finishers each night will qualify for the quarter final round. The rules state that if a person does not qualify on a given night, they can re-enter on the following night of competition.

For the preliminary round, persons will be required to submit their own selections, but once a song has been selected by a contestant, they and only they are allowed to perform that selection.

Registration is ongoing at the Garage and all that is required is that one purchases a six pack of Carib beer. The finals will be held on June 5, with the designated host being Kirk “Chow Pow” Jardine. So go on out with your crew and sing and win.

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ean Major brings to you his exclusive all white attire affair titled “Vanilla Sky”, the White Skies Edition this evening Friday, May 16 inside the Gravity Lounge, Camp and Regent Streets, Georgetown.

This is expected to be the hottest, most sassy all white party you will ever witness.

The event will feature a superstar deejay from Toronto called “Whitebwoy”; Deejay Energy from Boom FM; Deejay “Countri Boi” from SME and Deejay “Blax Bee” also from SME. Be sure to mix and mingle with the Vanilla Sky angels. The entire venue is ex-

pected to be All White, with special lighting effects to create the right party atmosphere.

There will be Corona bucket specials and lots more.

Patrons will not be admitted into the venue with any other colour. Tickets for the event cost $2000 and are on sale at Electronic City and Pieces N Things, Top floor, City Mall.

Make sure you get the ultimate white outfit, come out and have a blast. Vanilla Sky, the exclusive all white party is sponsored

by Corona Beer, Electronic City, Pieces N Things and Vishnu’s Shoe Box.

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t may not be all new but it’s definitely “All of Me”. John Legend returns to the top of the charts this week with a record amount of votes. Some of you guys are really “Happy” in love because coming in at number two for the second week in a row is Pharrell Williams with “Happy”.

We have a host of new songs on the chart this week, such as Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea with “Problem”, Idina Mendez coming in with the sound track from Frozen “Let It Go”, Jason Derulo, switches songs on the charts as “Talk dirty” makes it way off the charts and “Wiggle” takes a top spot and the hip hop shouter, Lil Jon with “Turn Down For What”.

Remember, persons can vote up to 10 times per track and can text the name of their favourite track to 592-654-7804 or 592-687-8893 to votes.

The voting process will conclude each on Wednesday at 15:00h so make sure you get your votes in before that time.

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John Legend – All of Me Pharrell Williams – Happy

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Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azaela – Problem

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Eminem featuring Rihanna – Monster 6

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Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga– Loyal

Katy Perry featuring Juicy J – Dark Horse 8

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Jason Derulo featuring Snoop Dogg – Wiggle Wiggle

Idina Mendez – Let It Go

Paramore – Aint It Fun 10

DJ Snake featuring Lil Jon – Turn Down For What Keep voting.

Vote: 654- 7804 or 687-8893

Selector Andy of Mega Mix Reload started his career at the age of six

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ick Sarran, popularly known as “Selector Andy”, had his eyes fixed on becoming a deejay/selector at the age of six, when he started playing around with the radio during the days of audio cassettes.

It was his instrument of fun at that time and would spend almost all of his play-time discovering the hits of the day and trying to mix them into recordings. At that early age he started to develop the love for music.

As the years came and went, the only change was that his love for music had developed into this huge zeal, as all genres of music was being played all around his environment and became a vital part of his everyday activities.

His developed passion for music was then taken to the next level when deejaying software was introduced. He started mixing music digitally as he found himself

practising everyday to get it perfect, practically using all of his spare time.

He then thought to himself one day “I want to play music so that others can feel the rhythms of music like I do”, and decided to seek the opportunity to entertain with music.

He was then given the opportunity to do so with the popular “Fusion Sound Company” which was a great experience and lasted for nine months. He then teamed up with the popular media entertainer “WR Reaz” and formed “Mega Mix Reload”, which is now one of the most popular Radio programmes around Guyana – it’s on two networks.

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man said he was afforded numerous opportunities to entertain at dynamic events such as shows and parties, etc.

Apart from being a “music selector,” his profession is within the field of accountancy.

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is also a former student of the University of Guyana.

His great passion for music has guided him to put lots of practise and research into selecting, and mixing music.

He advises all aspiring DJ’s/selectors – “success does not comes without effort. It’s about analysing your crowd/audience and play the type of music that they would want to hear and keeping them on the dance floor.”

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rom “Nosey People” to “Bad Mine People”, Jumo “Rubber Waist” Primo will over the weekend launch another tune that is expected to captivate the hearts of Guyanese, forcing them to ‘show love’ again.

“No More Love” hits airwaves today followed by the release of the video on Saturday. The song was written by the soca sensation and produced by Brian Roberts out of Honest Illusion, NY and the track was done by Ornie Winfall, a Guyanese who now resides in the United States of America.

The soca sensation explained that the world has lost the touch of expressing

and showing love to each other. Today, he added, persons are more interested in making money and power rather than spreadi n g love.

“We have become beasts, become selfish and this will help us to love again by helping our neighbours, helping the less fortunate, helping people who are in need”.

“No Move Love” is close to his heart as he reminisced on the way his bother lost his life for the sake of money. As usual, he writes

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these lyrics based o n his personal experiences.

He has been promoting the song in Canada, Jamaica, St Maartin and other Caribbean islands.

He will soon launch another album titled “Screwface” featuring Jory, Alabama, Kwasi “Ace” Edmondson and Adrian Dutchin.

em Theatre Production presents “Expressions”, an evening of poetry, Shakespeare and Walcott at the Theatre Guild, Play House, Parade Street, Kingston today.

There will be special performances by Ron Robinson, Dereck Gomes, Russell Lancaster, Randy Critchlow, Mark Luke Edwards, Jennifer Thomas and many more. The National School of Theatre Art and Drama is also slated to perform before a full house.

The works of several persons including Shakespeare, Dereck Walcott, Martin Cater, AJ Seymour, Ian McDonald,

Paul Keen Douglas, Jennifer Thomas will be read. There will also be readings by Vanda Radzik and Petamber Persaud, among others.

Tickets for the event cost $1000 and are avail-

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aking a first glance at 26-year-old Roy Stewart would never for a moment reveal that he has a disability. A person listening to his dazzling, hair raising performance would never think that he is not bothered by that life changing condition. He is extremely talented.

He sings and manipulates the Saxophone well. His performances are so unique; they seize the attention of his audience, who later come to adore him with simple and childlike affection.

But the famous Roy Stewart, with stage name “Sweet Sax”, is legally blind. Born in Guyana and raised in neighbouring Suriname, Stewart was diagnosed with macular degeneration at a very tender age. According to him, he must have been born with the chronic eye disease which causes vision loss in the centre of the vision field.

But have it as you may, that disability in no way prevents the charming and bubbly Stewart from embracing his passion for music and his hope of achieving his goals of becoming a renowned performing artiste, a Pastor and Psychologist. The young man said he has learnt to accept and conquer his disability and has already prepared for the inevitable.

“If we treat life with a high spirit and a positive attitude, life will give us back that. But if we treat life so so, anyhow, don’t care, that’s what we will receive”,

Roy “Sweet Sax” Stewart performing at the Canadian embassy in 2012”

Stewart said while speaking with Guyana Times Entertainment in an exclusive interview.

He said that he came to the realisation that he needed to develop a positive attitude in spite of his situation. He said, however, that there is something far greater than having a positive attitude that has kept him going; it is knowing a greater being.

“I have grown to love Jesus...

Through my ups and my downs,

and through my downfalls, it’s because He is the breath of life,” Stewart said. His life off the stage is meant to represent the one that has moulded him into the man he is today.

He said his passion now lies in soothing hearts with melodies which he maintains “must send a message of hope and salvation”. Stewart is a Seventhday Adventist Christian who declares that “church life shaped and

moulded my character”.

“Sweet Sax” is no stranger to the stage. Since he began playing professionally close to seven years ago, he has played alongside renowned artistes from around the world; an experience he holds dear to his heart. He said he has developed his unique way of playing by simply listening to “the big cats” he said with a hearty laugh.

He has played in and out of Guyana, at Ambassadors’

able at the Theatre Guild, Oasis Café and Nigel’s Supermarket. Those who are interested in getting tickets for the session can contact the promoter on telephone number 6248694.

residences, carving his name in the annals of time. He has made many appearances at the National Cultural Centre, performing at many major events including weddings and other special functions.

Stewart told this publication that his love for “wind instruments” developed after a childhood friend brought a “unique instrument made of coconut branches to him”. “And that is where my wind instrument career started and from there I moved to the recorder (the flute)”.

He said he later fell in love with the saxophone, but was however unable to purchase one because of what he described as his “impoverished” situation at the time. He was later able to gather enough money to purchase his first (second hand) Saxophone and has since been creating quite a stir wherever he touches base.

Stewart finds inspiration from players such as the late Louis Armstrong and Kenny G, among others. And while his performances depend on the occasion, he finds pleasure performing gospel melodies.

Even with his disability, Stewart is on the move to advance his studies and is in the process of writing several subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), which he hopes will brighten his future.

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odha comes to Jalal for aarti, Jalal looks at her romantically and sets hair lock on her face, Jodha feels shy and doesn’t stop him, she looks at him and says shehenshah. (Tellyupdates.com)

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nkita gives Pari’s hand in Naren’s hand. Pari calls him Aman and asks him to wake up as his Ahana has come.

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fter the success of “Kai Po Che” (2013), director Abhishek Kapoor and UTV Motion Pictures have paired up again and are back with their next, “Fitoor”. The movie will see Rekha sharing screen space with actors Aditya Roy Kapur and Katrina Kaif for the very first time.

The film, to release in 2015, is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel,

Great Expectations. It explores love as an energy – free-flowing and not bound by rules. The movie depicts the relationship between three characters: a young Kashmiri boy named Noor (Aditya); his muse Firdaus (Katrina) and the mercurial Begum (Rekha). It will be shot at various locations in north India, including Kashmir and Delhi, as well as an international destina-

tion.

“Abhishek is an exceptional filmmaker and we are very pleased to take our association with him forward, after the incredible success of “Kai Po Che” last year. We believe his cinematic vision for the Dickens classic, Great Expectations, along with this fantastic cast we’ve put together, will be something to look forward to,” says Siddharth Roy Kapur, Managing Director, Disney

India.

“Fitoor is a story of grand passion, beauty and love.

The entire team is charged about what it promises to be.

We’re inspired to go all-out and give it our best,” adds Abhishek.

(Santabanta. com)

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vni comes to the restaurant all dressed up. Payal suggest they must go camping. Avni denies, Payal says they both will have to go alone. Avni says no, all four of us will go there.

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T calls to ask where Rachna is. The driver drops the mobile in the car, in an effort to pick it up they hit a man. Rachna goes down to see him and is shocked (Tellyupdates.com)

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ollywood actor-producer John Abraham, who is a self-confessed soccer fan, is all set to promote the upcoming FIFA World Cup in India.

The 41-year-old “Madras Café” star has been roped in by Sony Six for their campaign to build anticipation for the football tournament.

“It is a known fact that John shares a great deal of love and passion for the sport and it is through this partnership that we would like to build anticipation for the upcoming FIFA event,” the channel said in a release on Thursday.

The 20th FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Brazil from June 12 to July 13 this year. The actor may also be joined by some football stars from England, Portugal and France for this campaign. (Santabanta.com)

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adhuri Dixit is one of the most loved actresses of Bollywood, but she has had her set of controversies too. Even after a sabbatical, the actress was welcomed in the industry with open arms.

However, not everything has been that perfect in her life. From a controversial relationship to a much debated professional life, Madhuri’s stint in Bollywood is nothing short of a filmy drama. Times of India brings to you a compilation of the most hotly discussed controversies of the actress.

Love affairs

Madhuri Dixit ruled hearts in the 90s. She formed a huge fan following then, with several admirers in Bollywood too. Madhuri Dixit romanced Sanjay Dutt in

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several hit films like Khalnayak and Saajan, which gave impetus to their off-screen love life. It was reported that Madhuri’s father was not happy with the relationship with Sanjay already being married to Richa Sharma. However they never ended up as man and woman as Sanjay was arrested by TADA. Apart from Sanjay, Madhuri was also linked to Anil Kapoor then, as the duo churned out hit films like “Tezaab”, “Ram Lakhan” and “Beta”, among others.

Kissing tale

While Madhuri was still trying to make a mark in the industry, she made a bold move.

She romanced an actor 20 years elder to her, Vinod Khanna in “Dayavan”.

Madhuri not only romanced Vinod Khanna, but went ahead and shot for an intimate kissing scene. A bare chest Vinod Khanna was shot making passionate love to Madhuri.

Madhuri and Vinod Khanna’s kiss created a controversial stir. Later when the actress was on top of her game, Madhuri was reported saying that she should have said no to the scene. (Santabanta.com)

h i l p a Shetty’s love for fitness means that she had to turn down an offer from a fast food brand. Shilpa Shetty is known for being fitness conscious and she recently made it clear that she wouldn’t compromise on her principles.

Sources say the actress, who was approached by an international fast food brand, said no to their lucrative offer.

They were apparently willing to pay her a

huge sum of money and they only wanted her to tweet regularly about them. But Shilpa stuck to her guns and turned down the offer as she is a health and fitness icon. “She does not want to promote junk food; in fact, she stays away from such items”, says a source.

Shilpa says “I practise what I preach. In my home, junk food isn’t encouraged.

There’s nothing wrong with having it occasionally but I wouldn’t promote it or consume it on a daily basis.”

(Santabanta.com)

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friDAY, may 16, 2014

23rd Annual Mother and Daughter Pageant thrilled the NCC

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he 23rd annual Mother and Daughter pageant was held on Saturday evening at the National Cultural Centre and was filled with charm, elegance and sophistication. There was magic in the air as 22 mother and daughter teams vied for the coveted titles in three categories.

It was evident that the little princesses copped the audiences’ hearts as they took to the stage in style and sassiness.

They gracefully flaunted their little outfits to a Rihanna tune that had the audience cheering. As they were joined by their mothers who were identically dressed, it was a sight to behold as they hugged and showed their love to the woman who brought them into this world.

The junior category was sponsored by Igloo Ice Cream and from the reaction of the audience; they got their money’s worth. Although the competition in this category was stiff, Renatha Exeter and her daughter Azaliyah emerged victorious while Tessa Pratt and Arianna took second place and Jennel Lynch Davis and Sade copped third place.

The Middle category, which was sponsored by Courts Furniture Store, was indeed mind blowing with some excellent designs that captivated the hearts of the audience. At the end, Sandra Johnson and Nokasy were crowned queens.

The mother and daughter duo looked spectacular in their tie-dyed outfits that added some flare to the event. They too, outpoured their love for each other as they made their way off stage.

The most impressive move of the evening was when Johnson opened her glittery pink lace bag and released several butterflies. Coming in second in this category was the Marguerita John-Deen and Tibina duo, while the third spot was secured by Urva Connel and Quianna.

As the mother and daughter team made their way off stage, the intermission break was taken but soon after, the elegant evening continued with the senior category.

The seven pairs of mothers and daughters appeared on stage as they moved to the sounds of Beyonce’s “XO.” While it was not anticipated, there were some hiccups and ner-

vousness among the contenders.

Nevertheless, this did not stop the mother and daughter teams who created a whirlwind which displayed maturity and at the same time, charisma. At the end, Felicia Geness and her daughter Katusha outshone their competitors.

In second position were Badyawattie Dindyal and Latita and coming in third was the duo of Carmel Williams and Leah.

The show was well put together by the promoters “Supa Stylistics” and would have seen several performances by popular local Guyanese artiste Calvin Burnett, among others. There was also a special appearance by Meritza Lord, a previous winner in the mother and daughter pageant.

During the competitive night, Fly Jamaica also gave away one ticket to a lucky member of the audience to a destination of their choice while GT&T also gave away one BlackBerry cellular phone. Another winner also won a treat at a salon and spa for a day.

Meet rising local model – Kimberly Sattaur

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Kimberly Sattaur

ighteen-year-old Kimberly Sattaur believes that with hard work and determination, one is bound to excel at anything, especially achieving your dreams.

Currently, Sattaur is living one of her dreams, modelling, while pursuing another one. Despite only beginning modelling last year, it was her desire to be doing so ever since she was a young girl. “I think I was 10 when our village had a fashion show organised by the youth group which I was a part of, so from then I was intrigued with the idea of modelling.”

Last year, at the behest of her friend, she joined a modelling agency which got her jobs and her first being that of a brand ambassador for Limacol during the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL). This she said was exciting as she was given the opportunity to meet a lot of high ranking officials along with experiencing the hype of the game.

“I don’t really look at cricket but being there in person and witnessing it live was a great experience, especially cheering before such a massive crowd.”

Sattaur has worked in several other major events including the Guyana Fashion Weekend, which she spent two months preparing for. She said that it was a challenge, particularly keeping up with all the professionals, but with intense training, she was able to pull it off.

During this experience, she learnt that modelling takes a lot of disciplined.

“We have to walk the ramp and make it look effortless but in reality, it’s a lot of work to master four/five routines for a show.”

While modelling is a passion of hers and she plans to expand her portfolio, Sattaur has her interest in a very different career path. She is currently a final year Six Form student at St Rose’s High School where she is studying law, a field she is very much interested in, however, while she wants to do criminal law, she also has an interest in journalism.

Sattaur’s advice for young people desirous of entering the modelling field is to never give up on their dreams and continue to work hard. “Nothing happens before its time… if you want it, just try do not be afraid to follow your dreams, you’re confined only to the walls you build yourself so don’t be afraid to chase your dreams.

Sattaur is one of the delegates of the Miss Guyana Talented Teen 2014 pageant.