Rafieya Husain Was Crowned Miss Guyana World 2014

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

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afieya Husain was last night crowned Miss Guyana World 2014 at the National Cultural Center. She will now represent Guyana at the Miss World 2014 competition, to be held in London, England on December 14th, 2014.

Atisha Gaskill was 1st runner and was also awarded “Fitness and Beach Beauty”.  2nd runner up went to Denicia Williams and Ayana Whitehead, who was the crowd favorite came in as 3rd runner up and also awarded “Best Talent”.

 

The top five contestants were Cherese James, Rafieya Husain, Atisha Gaskin, Denicia Williams and Ayana Whitehead.

Other sectional awards were Gericia Francis who copped the Multimedia award and Rufieya Hussain won the Beauty with a purpose and People’s Choice Awards.

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Miss Guyana India Worldwide 2014 is Divya Sieudarsan

Thursday, May 8, 2014

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ivya Sieudarsan was crowned Miss Guyana India Worldwide 2014 at the New Thriving Banquet Hall on Tuesday (May 6th).

The 25 year old will represent Guyana at the Miss India Worldwide Pageant in Dubai this June.

Photo: Hotspotgy

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Jermain Jackman of Guyanese Descent Wins The Voice UK

Monday, April 14, 2014

 

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9-year-old Jermain Jackman, born to Guyanese parents recently won BBC's The Voice UK, landing a major record deal as his prize and becoming the first male winner of the show.

Jackman, whose mentor was Will.I.Am, beat Sally Barker, 54, Christina Marie, 20, and Jamie Johnson, 19, to win the third year of the talent show. 

On the finale night he blew away the audience with Jennifer Hudson's “And I Am Telling You”

Speaking to his protege, Will.I.Am said: 'You have a lot of work to do - and a lot of focusing to do. To make that claim - that you wanna be the first black Prime Minister - means a lot of people will giggle and dismiss you as being cute, but you can prove them wrong.'

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Award-winning Actress Rhona Fox Graces the Cover of GEM

Thursday, October 10, 2013

GEM Issue 59 Cover- Rhonda Fox

New York based actress Rhona Fox will appear on the cover of the October / November issue of GEM.  Fox is among 40 personalities featured in the magazine’s special “40 UNDER 40” edition.  

Fox, who lives in the Big Apple, spent the first 10 years of her life in Guyana before moving to the Bahamas with her family and later to the USA.  Fox has been making a name for herself since appearing in the Roc-A-Wear 10th Anniversary commercial which was directed by Spike Lee in 2009. She has appeared in a number of movies, television crime drama series and commercials.  Fox also runs a music media-marketing firm named FOX FUSE.

Fox is the receipt of the Golden Arrowhead Award of Guyana and the Rising Sun Awards at the Caribbean Heritage Salute in Hollywood, California.

The 59th edition of GEM tests the pulse of the under forty generation to find out what they are thinking. The list consists of standouts in society that represent business, social media, politics, sports, fashion, entertainment, media, music, marketing,  legal, medical and other professions.  

In its release to the media, GEM disclosed that reaching a final forty was a meticulous and lengthy process, since there were close to 150 names to choose from.  Each committee member had their own favourites, but in the end, the majority ruled on a final list and to have Fox as the cover choice. Plans are already being made to run other feature in an upcoming issue to highlight a fresh group of deserving game-changers in society.

For the last nine years, GEM has maintained its position as the number one lifestyle and entertainment glossy magazine for Guyanese at home and in the Diaspora. Every two months, the international publication transcends race, politics, religion and class to showcase the best of Guyana with a myriad of positive human interest stories and trendy articles that are complemented by high quality pictures.

Be sure to pick up your copy of GEM 59 when it hits the newsstands shortly to read the exclusive on Rhona Fox, find out who made the under forty list and who didn’t plus other exhilarating features.

 

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Guyanese-American Actress Rhona Fox Honoured in Hollywood

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Caribbean-American actress Rhona Fox received the Rising Sun Award at the Caribbean Heritage Salute to Hollywood & the Arts gala in Hollywood, California, on Friday, June 20, 2013. She was honoured along with actor Reno Wilson (currently stars on Mike & Molly on CBS and of Antiguan heritage) and Paula Madison (a former vice-president of NBC Universal and part owner of WNBA Los Angeles Sparks team, and of Jamaican heritage).

The Caribbean Heritage Organization (CHO) has been hosting this awards ceremony since 2007 and selected Fox as this year’s emerging actor. The Rising Sun is awarded to one actor of Caribbean heritage each year and past recipients include Tatyana Ali.

In her acceptance speech, Fox was humbled to receive this prestigious honor and shared it with everyone attending, as the gala also served as a fundraiser for local charities and a scholarship in Haiti. “I’m so thrilled to receive the Rising Sun Award from the Caribbean Heritage Organization and had an amazing time celebrating this incredible recognition in true Hollywood fashion,” states Fox. “All this support encourages me to keep chasing this crazy dream of mine and I look forward to making my Caribbean people proud.”

Rhona Fox on the Red Carpet

 

The red carpet event took place at the ritzy Hilton Universal City and kicked-off with a VIP press reception, where Fox was interviewed by various media outlets. The party then moved to the formal ballroom, where dinner was served and patrons were entertained by musical numbers and various Caribbean folk dances, which included Garifuna and Junkanoo dance ensembles. The awards were presented to the three honourees, with video tributes introducing each person. For Fox’s tribute, she was congratulated by her mother, soca star Farmer Nappy and dancehall icon Shaggy. Each honouree delivered heartfelt acceptance speeches before the gala erupted into dancing and a true celebration.

“We are honored that the beautiful and talented Rhona Fox was present to receive our 2013 Rising Sun Award,” says Marva Herman, Executive Director of the Caribbean Heritage Organization, who has been spearheading this Salute to Hollywood and the Arts since 2007.

“Rhona, as an emerging actress and entrepreneur, has done us Caribbean-Americans proud, and we look forward to even greater things from her,” added Dr. Claire Nelson, the architect behind Caribbean-American Heritage Month and Founder of the Institute of Caribbean Studies. Dr. Nelson presented Fox with the Rising Sun Award.

Rhona Fox with CHO Founder, Dr. Claire Nelson

Fox was born in Essequibo, Guyana and relocated with her family to Nassau, Bahamas at 10-years old. She migrated to New York City to attend university and the Big Apple remains home and work today, for the rising actress. She was awarded Guyana’s Golden Arrowhead Award in 2012, along with the City of New York Proclamation, for her contributions to the arts.

The summer is heating up for Fox, as she is booked for various film and commercial projects, and looks forward to representing her Caribbean culture and people on the world stage. For more information on Rhona Fox, visit rhonafox.com and rhonafox.com/epk for media details. Follow her daily moves on Facebook and Twitter

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Meet Miss Jamzone International 2012 Delegates

Friday, August 17, 2012

The annual Miss Jamzone International Pageant will takes place on August 21 at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown. The pageant is part of Guyana's premier festival, Jamzone Summer Break and will see eleven delegates from all across the Caribbean and Latin America  compete against each  for the  crown and USD$10,000.

Meet the beauties

Ivany Guzman

Age: 23

Country: Venezuela

Occupation: Student

Hobbies: Listening to music

Life's Ambition: I aspire to be successful in everything I do. I am a strong woman with many goals and I hope to achieve them all.

Khadija Moore

Age: 18

Country: Barbados

Occupation: Student

Hobbies: Dancing, reading and participating in water sports.

Life's Ambition: I wish to establish a consulting business as well as an international modeling career.

Desmi Tappin
Age: 18
Country: Dominican Republic
Occupation: Student
Hobbies: Cooking, modeling, reading, listening to music
Life’s ambition: I would like to establish my own children’s orphanage or become an internationally recognized model. I would love to achieve both of these goals some day

 Ayana Harris

Age: 23
Country: Guyana
Occupation: Student
Hobbies: Modeling, watching cricket & football, cooking and interacting with friends and family via social networks
Life's Ambition: Life’s ambition: I wish to become an established Marketing Consultant.

 Jasmine Perez
Age: 23
Country: British Virgin Islands
Occupation: Radio personality
Hobbies: Reading, Socializing, Dancing, Photography and organizing community service projects
Life’s ambition: I hope to own an entertainment network in the Caribbean which would include radio and television broadcast. I will work tirelessly to produce original and quality programming for this network.

Trevicia Adams
Age: 21
Country: St Kitts and Nevis

Occupation: Bank Teller
Hobbies: Dancing and listening to music
Life's ambition: I'm currently pursuing a degree in marketing, which I hope will be the first step towards my dream of one day owning a prestigious Marketing Consulting Firm.

Elisa Tolud
Age: 18
Country: Suriname

Occupation: Student
Hobbies: Modeling and playing volleyball
Life's ambition: I wish to one day become a child psychologist and own a children's shelter. I love kids and will dedicate my life towards helping them.

Kerrie Baylis
Country: Jamaica
Age: 23
Occupation: Insurance Underwriter
Hobbies: Dancing, going to the beach, watching movies, swimming, working out at the gym, modeling, travelling
Life’s ambition: My life’s ambition is to be healthy and happy…happy in life, happy in love, happy in work. I’m 23 years old, I just graduated from the University of Surrey with a degree in law and I currently work in insurance. My journey has just begun. I’m still learning and exploring so my life’s ambition is to be happy and successful in any and everything I do. Live with no regrets!

Shemon Baptiste
Country: St Vincent & the Grenadines
Age: 22
Occupation: Teacher
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, painting, drawing, hiking
Life’s ambition: I would love to become an engineer. I had really wanted to do civil with environmental engineering but I have fallen in love with mechanical engineering. I feel at home reading and studying it.

Renee Bhagwandeen
Age: 23
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Occupation: Professional Model
Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, exploring different cultures, teaching children, organizing events against puppy mills and Human Trafficking.
Life’s ambition: My ambition is to become a successful entrepreneur and open my own children’s charity. With God’s grace, I would like to be successful in all that I do.

Louise Liza Victor
Age: 21
Country: St Lucia
Occupation: Student
Hobbies: Participating in nature-oriented activities (Going to the beach, hiking etc.), Shopping, Reading

Life’s ambition: My philosophy in life is ‘Carpe Diem- Seize the day’. Another principle which governs my life is ‘Positivity- Think, Do, Be’. Hence, I pursue and engage in activities that I am passionate about and bring fulfillment. Such activities include youth and social development of my country. I am currently the General Secretary of the National Youth Council of St. Lucia, and as for as long as I live I will continue to advocate for there to be greater appreciation of our young people. Another one of my life’s ambition is to have a career in fashion. I intend to attain a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management to make this possible.

The Jamzone festival, which starts today (Aug 17), will run until August 26 in Guyana. As part of the Jamzone Summer Break activities, a number of international and regional artistes will be performing including hip hop star Rick 'Rozay' Ross of Maybach Music; Jamaican dancehall artistes Mavado, Konshens, Baby Cham and Bounty Killer; Chutney stars, Anil Bheem and the BMRZ, Chris Garcia; Karma Band; Soca Elvis, and Terry Gajraj

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Miss Guyana Arti Cameron might miss competition because of lack of sponsorship

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Miss Guyana Arti Cameron could once again miss out on this year’s Miss World Pageant to be held in Mongolia China, because of lack of sponsorship.

Arti was crowned Miss Guyana World 2011, and was unable to represent Guyana in last year’s pageant because of visa issues. She was however, allowed to keep the crown for two-years in order to fulfill her international obligations.

According to a US-Based Guyanese non-governmental Organization the Guyana Tri-State Alliance (GTSA), it is a month-long competition, which requires Cameron to be in Mongolia from July18th to August 18th. However, the franchise holder, a UK based Guyanese Businessman Ken Chung, and Ms. Aletha Shepherd a franchise representative have yet to date made any  contribution towards Cameron’s participation in the event.

Now Cameron might not be able to participate this according to a letter received from Ms. Shepherd a representative of the Franchise, stating that there was no money to purchase her ticket.

The Guyana Tri-State Alliance (GTSA), has issue to plea to the nation

Fellow Guyanese, again Guyana is set to be embarrassed, but most importantly Guyana has a most deserved Miss World, intelligent and beautiful, who has been working hard in preparation to represent Guyana. We cannot present to the world that Guyana is so poor that it cannot fulfill its obligations.

We are appealing to you, I know that we can do it, and not let this opportunity pass. I am asking to come together and sponsor her ticket. I have researched on Travelocity-cheapest ticket to Upper Mongolia is $3,500.00 including fees and taxes with 37 hours flying time. I am hoping that one of our travel agents can come up with a more reasonable price and shorter flying time. The target amount we are hoping to raise is $5,000.00″.

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Guyanese Reggae artiste "Natural Black" pays homage to radio disc jocks with "Tune In"

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Radio disc jocks have over the years played a vital role in bringing the music to the ears of the people.  Reggae artiste Natural Black has recorded the song Tune In as homage to radio disc jocks all over the world that have consistently supported good quality music.

Tune In is the latest from the Guyanese born reggae artiste who teamed up with producers Adrian ‘Donsome’ Hanson and Peter ‘Shady’ Harrison to produce this engaging hit. The song is already a favorite on radio stations not only in Jamaica but across the Caribbean and Europe.

The song’s mellow groove is delivered with a passionate vocal and musical charm. It outlines the positive contribution that disc jocks have made to the music industry bring good positive music to the ears of the music lovers.

Natural Black has maintained a steady pace among reggae music loyalists. His catalogue of hits over the years includes Far From Reality, Songs with Feeling, Bad Mind and Never Leave You Lonely.

To date he has released eight studio albums for various record labels include Green sleeves Records and Organic Records.

Tune In is among a number of tracks featured on the revamped Mr. Brown rhythm from Donsome Records / Shadyville Music.

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Trinidadian Karma reigned supreme at “Clash of the Titans”.

Saturday, March 24, 2012



The massive crowd that turned out for Clash of the Titans 2012 at Guyana's National Stadium

Trinidadian Chutney-Soca ensemble Karma reigned supreme over all other combatants at the well-attended all-star music event entitled “Clash of the Titans”.

From all accounts the youthful and versatile Karma which is known for its original Chutney-Soca hits and its mastery of several music genres dominated the event held at the National Stadium in Guyana in front of a crowd of 50,000 eager Caribbean music fans. As in past performances in Guyana, the band received a Michael Jacksonesque response from the audience throughout its vivacious showing which began with lead singer Ravi B’s entrance to the stage on a crane standing 60 feet in the air over a sea of screaming fans in an ambience of fireworks, balloons and confetti.

According to Guyana’s Stabroek News, Karma stole the show and outperformed all other entertainers on the night’s performance card which included T&T’s Dil-E-Nadan, Rick Ramoutar, 2012 Chutney Soca Monarch KI and his band JMC 3Veni, the BMRZ and Melobugz Music Machine and Guyana’s Shakti Strings and Mahendra Ramkelawan. The trio of vocalists Ravi B, Nisha B and Gregory Ayuen rocked the Guyana National Stadium with powerful renditions of Chutney and Bollywood classics as well as recent Soca and Pop tunes. Much to the patrons’ delight Karma was joined onstage by Chutney-Soca stars Rikki Jai and Hunter.

Karma's Ravi B get's swarmed by audience members

When asked about the “Clash of the Titans” experience Ravi B shared, “It felt exciting to be back in Guyana especially as Karma has a hardcore fan base there that always shows us love.
It was a truly proud and awe-inspiring moment for us to look back upon exiting the stage and see an appreciative audience standing in the rain shouting ‘Karma’ continuously. The show was a huge success and we were honoured to represent Trinidad and Tobago as ambassadors”.

A fan steals a quick embrace from Chutney Soca Star Ravi B

Ravi also divulged that for 2012 the band Karma is already booked for return performances in Guyana, as well as shows in Orlando, New York and Toronto and that he will headline his annual Father’s Day concert in sweet T&T before hitting the global Carnival circuit.

The former Chutney-Soca Monarch also recently released a song for Phagwa entitled “Holi Kare” along with a tribute song for Guyana that has been embraced by several Guyanese communities all over the world. Fans can also look out for new music releases from Nisha B and Gregory in the not too distant future.

Nisha B entices the Clash of the Titans crowd

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