Some delayed EU micro-project deals signed
A string of European Union (EU) funded micro-project deals were inked yesterday under new implementation regulations following months of a government hold-up. Around ten groups from across the country signed contracts with the local micro-project office, and within another few days several more are expected to receive funding that had been previously approved. The local [...]
Noreen’s: More than 50 years of beauty
If it is not the classy way in which they do things over at Noreen’s Beauty Salon then it must have been Noreen Fitt herself, for the establishment has weathered over half a century and its doors are still open. To the casual observer sauntering by 133 Church Street, the salon is unnoticeable. Though a [...]
Polar beer probe sleuths tracked Venezuela leads
Thorough report done – Auditor General In another few weeks the full report on the irregularities at the Customs and Trade Admi-nistration (CTA) involving Fidelity Investments would be released, and the acting Auditor General believes the probe team did a comprehensive job, going as far as Venezuela to track leads. The report is expected to [...]
One to watch
Little ‘J’ eyes the big time A basically unknown but gifted Simeon Joseph did two things this past month that made people sit up and take notice; he took a popular folk song and made it his own and he pretty much ruled the airwaves. This unassuming kid from Mahaica, who has some serious vocal [...]
Agricola youths urged to learn from Skinny’s mistakes
– as escapee buried Jermaine ‘Skinny’ Charles was laid to rest in Agricola before a large, sentimental home crowd yesterday, which also would have been his 23rd birthday. His send off at the Penial Wesleyan Tabernacle Church, Water Street Agricola, which got underway around 4 pm following a lengthy viewing at his mother’s residence was [...]
Carifesta X ends in glitz
Over 500,000 attended events It was supposed to have been a toned-down version of the opening of Carifesta X, offering up a mix of the artistry showcased at the festival and an official handover to The Bahamas but Guyana’s closing ceremony yesterday exploded into a vibrant celebration of local and regional culture. Carifesta X ended [...]
My Birthright explores greed and injustice in the family
There are people who cling to a family name for inheritance sake only, while others hold onto it because of what it stands for, and for two engrossing hours Antigua’s Owen SS Jackson explores this in his feature play for Carifesta X. My Birthright hilariously follows the Jarvises as they struggle with the loss of [...]
Craft couture rocked Carifesta
Gorgeous bags, hats, jewellery and hot, edgy hairstyles were promised and they were delivered at the Carifesta’s Hair and Accessory Show on Wednesday night at the Sophia exhibition site. From short, sexy haircuts coloured without any bleach to bob cuts and sassy braid styles, the show rocked. Just about every moment was exciting, though a [...]
Book fair offers wide array of titles
GDF adventure camp a Carifesta hit There are a few things to do at the Carifesta Youth village at the National Park such as walking the rope bridge at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) aerial walkway if you dare. It is difficult to remain calm when strapped into a safety harness some 25 feet above [...]
What is style? Can I wear red hair to work?
Ladies it is okay to wear red hair, wet lips, heavy make-up and Chanel No. 5 to work if you are in the beauty industry, for any other businesses place it is just not appropriate, never has been and never will be, according to fashion consultant Richard Young. Though he is of the opinion that [...]
Carifesta Fashion Village – Harris stitches up Designer Portfolio win
It was Andrew Harris’ night and no one could have said anything different, his fashion line of stylish gaucho-inspired pants, hot swimwear, mini skirts and dresses was the breakout collection on the opening night of Carifesta’s Fashion Village. He opened the collection, ‘Tribute to the rainforest’ with a sexy forest green swimsuit that screamed, ‘hot’ [...]
Carifesta X
Sizzle and fizzle Carifesta X kicked off at the National Stadium yesterday with some stellar performances in an hours-long programme that dragged on amid a sometimes inaudible sound system. Unusually stormy August weather and torrential rain delayed the start of the packed programme. It was as if the weather dried up rather than soaked the [...]
Caribbean designers to sizzle during fashion village
Carifesta fashion is red hot, jaw-dropping and includes a line-up of Caribbean designers that defines the region’s fashion in a bold, outstanding way, according to Kofi Branch who not only promises much beginning tomorrow, but brags that it is going to be unforgettable. Branch, the right-hand man of Carifesta’s fashion ace Sonia Noel, is in [...]
Dazzling Carifesta opening promised
Anthony: ‘This is our moment and we are ready’ By Iana Seales Carifesta’s return to Guyana has been talked about for 36 years and today an opening ceremony befitting the magnitude of the moment has been promised at the Providence Stadium with a diverse group of performers accompanied by parachuting and pyrotechnics. With only snippets [...]