Joanna Dhanraj

It was her sister’s desire to have her makeup impeccably done for her wedding that led Robecca Ramnauth to learn the trade and today she is not only paid to create flawless looks but travels to parts of Guyana teaching aspiring makeup artists.

Producer and music composer Benito ‘Mr Benn’ Validum has been in the business for 22 years.

Elite Pageant Company – Guyana has acquired ten titles, which will be awarded to the most suitable candidates to represent Guyana internationally following their participation in Elite Pageant – Guyana 2022.

One deserving young woman will be crowned Miss Mash Queen 2022 on February 20 at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel.

Lisa Andrea Narine, who represented Guyana in the virtual Miss Glocal International 2021 pageant last week did exceptionally well, ending in the first runner-up position after competing with representatives from approximately 20 countries.

Sandra Debbie Sammy has been designing for 22 years now, though much of her work landed on the local and international runways as that of well-known designers.

Artisan Alexandra Willabus specialises in making matching African sets – skirt, purse, necklace, band and head wrap – but those who do not want to go all out can also choose a single piece.

Artist Andrea Rohlehr is something of an all-rounder creating beautiful jewelry, tie-dyed clothing and flawless faces with make-up artistry.

Fel’s Kitchen has taken doughnuts to a whole new level and after more than two years in business has found its niche on the local market.

Fizuro, which touts itself as Guyana’s first e-commerce marketplace, was recently launched.

After only a year on the local music scene, Dancehall artiste One Dan won two awards at last Saturday’s Linden Music Awards, including the People’s Choice Award.

Diana Chapman and One Dan were among the Linden musicians who were recognised for their work over the past year when the Linden Music Awards show was held last Saturday.

After a decade of selling cassareep at Stabroek Market every Christmas, Kelvin and Anessa Forde launched their business Anessa’s and Kelvin’s Taste and today Kelvin’s Taste cassareep, green seasoning and pepper sauce is widely available.

Lisa Thompson was one of many artists whose fascinating pieces caught the eyes of patrons at the Pre-Christmas Exhibition and Sale in the Iwokrama Parking Lot last Saturday.

Henna/Mehendi artist Atisha Razack had stayed out of the limelight, while creating beautiful designs, but this all changed when a photo was posted on Facebook of her designing the hands of radio personality Bindiya Takchandra in preparation for her wedding.

Diana Chapman has been nominated in six categories for this year’s Linden Music Awards, hosted by the Region Ten Tourism Committee, and slated for next Saturday at Shanghai’s Residence, Linden.

Five years ago, Daniel James decided to turn his attention to a trade his father was already involved in — furniture making.

At 22, singer Haliday HD has been freestyling music for almost six years, but only recently took his career to another level, becoming a recording artiste.

Elicia Noble-Lashley appears to be supremely conscious of the fact that people eat with their eyes first.

By November, Christmas is already in the air — the music can be heard, holiday cleaning has begun or is being contemplated, as is the purchasing of decorations, toys and customized gifts.