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Ian McDonald
Ian McDonald

Closer to home

The Sidewalk Cafe moves closer to home in July, presenting a series of movies set in and around these territories.

The poster for Panman, Rhythms of the Palms
The poster for Panman, Rhythms of the Palms

Ian Valz’s Panman wins film awards

In a career that spans decades of ups and downs but largely success for his acclaimed writing and selfless contribution to the arts, Guyanese Ian Valz is a creative force that has rocked the Caribbean region.

Caribbean designers in gear for Carifesta

The Carifesta Countdown has begun and some designers across the region are gearing up for the fashion extravaganza to be held in Guyana during the creative festival; others are hoping to get the nod from their respective countries to make the trip here.

Valdero Calistro

Calibro in talks for Carifesta

A family band, which has been entertaining persons in the Pomeroon and its environs, is now five years old and its ultimate celebration would be the opportunity to be part of the Carifesta events.

Olympia Small-Sonaram

Been ‘dare’, done that:

How marriage and motherhood have mellowed Olympia By Oluatoyin Alleyne If you’re looking for a designer who is talented, daring, controversial; unique in her personality, then you’re looking for Olympia Small-Sonaram.

Culture Box

Pet peeves We all have pet peeves; the things that dog us and make us gnash our teeth, or grind them; bite our lips or count to ten, lest we commit ourselves.

Ernie Trelfall (left) poses with top Jamaican MC Richie B of Hot 105

Ernie Trelfall does Guyana proud

Guyanese Music Producer Ernie Trelfall, formerly of Mingles Sound Machine, took away the Top Producer category at the Second Annual Canadian Reggae Music Achievement Awards last Sunday.

Some of the regulars at the casting call

Fashion focus model search a sellout

Local catwalk regulars and a string of hopefuls eager to strut their stuff at the Carifesta Fashion Focus in August this year turned up in record numbers at the casting call held on Sunday at Zoom Inn, but in the end only 60 made the cut.

Sonia Noel

Unleashes jungle fever It was jungle fever on the opening night of the Trinidad and Tobago Fashion Week which wrapped up on Saturday last when designer Sonia Noel heated up the catwalk up with her new, “Animal Unleashed” collection.

Culture Box

Eating in… Eating healthy! How many of us have heard those words and said ‘I’ll try it next week’ but never get around to it because so many alternatives are available?

Tastes Like Home

Chow Fun By Cynthia Nelson Hi Everyone, This week I was a little stumped as to what to write about especially since the “Chicken in de Ruff” column was such a hit.

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