Iana Seales

A string of European Union (EU) funded micro-project deals were inked yesterday under new implementation regulations following months of a government hold-up.

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.

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.

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.

– 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.

Over 500,000 attended eventsIt 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ladies it is okay to wear red hair, wet lips, heavy make-up and Chanel No.

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.

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.

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.

Anthony: ‘This is our moment and we are ready’ By Iana SealesCarifesta’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.