Shonnet Moore Continues To Empower Women...

Shonnet Moore has become a household name today. From her experience in pageantry to walking the run way, Shonnet Moore has made a name for herself. Being an independent young woman, Shonnet Moore is also a Public Relations Consultant, a student at the University of Guyana, currently studying International Relations and as we all know by now she is the host of " The Shonnet Moore Show".

The Shonnet Moore Show is deeply committed to addressing issues that are important to Guyanese women. Women viewing this programme are inspired to make changes happen in their lives, empowered to serve their communities and emboldened to achieve goals that once seemed out of reach. Simply, women will be transformed. To achieve this goal a wide variety of topics covering Health and Well Being; Diet and Fitness; Love and Sex; Pregnancy and Parenting; Home and Food; Beauty and Style and Entertainment are discussed.The Shonnet Moore Show also builds upon the lessons learned from strong women throughout Guyana to help girls and young women become strong women themselves. By building communities of women committed to supporting positive social change, the show works to create cycles of mutual empowerment for women and girls.During each show professional women appear on the programme as guests to voice their opinions and give facts relating to the issue being discussed.A number of persons have pledged their support to the show including persons in the diplomatic community, the media, non – governmental organizations, politics and business.The Shonnet Moore Show is aired every Thursday at 8:00pm – 9:00pm on HJTV. The show is pre-recorded and this adds to the quality of the production.The show seeks to empower women to be Architects of Change in their homes, their communities and across the country."Women have the power to be leaders in their communities and this will only be possible if they believe in themselves and value their worth" says Shonnet.
Recently GuyanaLime caught up with Shonnet. Read the exclusive interview with Ms. Moore.

Did you always want to have your own TV Show?

"It was not something I longed for or even dreamt about but I could not turn my back on the issues affecting women. Women across Guyana are abused daily and many of them stay in these relationships because they believe they have no alternative or because they simply don’t know what the next step would be, so I decided to assist by doing what I thought would be most effective and that’s how the show started. Many persons see television show hosts as “attention seeking egotistical jerks” but I did this out of genuine compassion for other women.

How has your show evolved since you first started hosting to now?

"The show started when I was Editor of News 2 so based on a professional decision it was aired on Channel 2. I knew I wasn’t getting the desired target audience so I added Channel 67 to the medium for getting the show out. When I resigned from my post as Editor of News 2 to become a public relations consultant the show moved with me. It is now aired on Channel 72 and it has now been extended regionally and internationally. The show is now on CaribVision which is broadcasted around the Caribbean and parts of the US."

Being in the spotlight, how do you deal with negative criticism?

"Well…there is never a time when negative criticism doesn’t affect you. But you can use negative criticism to improve yourself or to even make you a stronger person and that’s what I do. I’ve also grown accustomed to this since I’ve done pageants also and pageant queens and delegates come second to politicians when it comes to being criticized."

Rumor has it, that you are planning on tying the knot soon, tell us more....

"Ummmm…that depends on how soon “soon” is . I have been in a relationship for about 5 years so I’m not at all surprised about the rumors about wedding bells ."

When you're not infront of the camera,what else are you up to?

"You might not believe it but work, work and even more work. I have a very demanding job and I am constantly reminded that I have to focus on other aspects of my life; even the show is often affected by my job. But I enjoy spending time with my family and my boyfriend. I also love dancing so you’ll definitely see me at concerts or occasional parties having fun."

What do you dislike about yourself?

"My inability to say NO. People often ask favors and I really can’t say no. I always make promises and very often I am not able to fulfill them ."

What is your fashion style ?

"I like to do me. I often go for really unique glamorous outfits. I love shoes; I have them in all styles and colours. I DO NOT WEAR SNEAKERS."

What is the greatest advice you have given someone?

Two things:

1. Be the change you want to see

2. Confidence leads to competence and competence feeds confidence

What else should Guyana know about Shonnet Moore?

"I consider myself to be a patriot. I am determined to assist in the development of Guyana. I believe in the rich potential of Guyana and Guyanese and I am positive that one day we will rise to become one of the world’s leaders."

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

"By then I would have already completed my degree in international relations and I would be a law student. I should be married by then, a little boy or girl you never know but one thing is sure, I will continue to assist in the empowerment of women."

GuyanaLime wishes to thank Shonnet Moore for participating in this interview and wishes her the best in her future endeavours. Continue to empower women and do what you do best Shonnet.

Artiste You Oughta Know - Don Gialiani

In keeping with promoting local Guyanese Talents, GuyanaLime is proud to present the first feature of "Artiste You Oughta Know" this being no other than Don Gialiani. Born and raised in the capital city Georgetown, Guyana, Carlton Jevaun Washington referred to as "Don Gialiani" developed an early love for music listening to records and cassette tapes of music greats from his father's collection. According to Gialiani, the release of Jay Z' 'Reasonable Doubt' in '96 and Mase's 'Harlem World' album in '97 completely turned his attention and focus on hip-hop music. From there on, making beats on desk tops, freestyling and song writing was practically a regular day for him in the early years of high school. After high school, a few friends and him formed a group called 'Ragz to Richez' in around 2002, and thats when his recording career began. The group was short lived but nevertheless they did make a few hits, which included ( After Party & V.I.P ) . Gialiani then began his solo career working with popular producer, singer, song-writer 'Fojo' of 'Platinum Studio' and the song titled "Rude Boi" featuring Fojo was an instant hit. The music video premiered on every local television station simultaneouly and got great reviews in Entertainment newspapers, magazines and websites. The releases of dancehall crossover 'Get Down' featuring Typheon and Malo and rock crossover 'Escape' featuring Andrew soon followed and were both recorded at the 'Brutal Tracks Studio'. Don Gialiani is currently managed by Timeless Barbados Inc. who are the owners of the Barbados Music Awards.

Recently, Guyana Lime was fortunate to catch up with the hip-hop artiste in a very candid interview. Read the exclusive interview with Don Gialiani here.

What does "Don Gialiani" mean to you? And how did you come up with that name?

"On one hand Don Gialiani is just a name and a way of being completely different from everyone else because if you were to google me it would be all me and basically saying don't compare me to anybody and on the other the name is more than just a name it says: style, sophistication, intelligence, superiority in my field. "

What was it about Jay Z' 'Reasonable Doubt' in '96 and Mase's 'Harlem World' album in '97 that turned your attention to hip-hop music?

"The realness and rawness of 'Reasonable Doubt' has alot to do with me being a hip hop artiste. Mostly because of how vivid the picture of Jay Z upbringing was through his music and the struggle that alot of people can relate to. You felt as if he grew on your block or right around the corner because of how similar alot of things were."

Tell us about the group you formed in high school "Ragz to Richez"

"A bunch of friends with the same passion for music got together and started doing some low budget recordings and it was mostly for fun I guess at the time because we were all persuing other more important things but for some strange reason music didnt let me go ."

Why did you choose to enter the music industry?

"Besides the fact that I'm good at what I do, it gives me a chance to voice my opinion freely, tell my story of how I live and where I'm from, to be listened to, to inspire and motivate and have my country recognised internationally."

Where do you get your inspiration when writing the lyrics for your songs?

"Everywhere. Things that are going on around me, things happening around the world, dreams I have and mostly what is present and relevant."

How recognised would you say you are as a local artist?

"I'm one of the most known recognised local artistes but I would say that is basically with the younger generation and my music isn't just limited to that group in terms of message and content so a short term goal is to make an impact on the older generation and somehow find a way to link the two because we really aren't that different."

What is your main goal in life?

"To be a person that set a possitive example that inspires and motivates through music, give back to my country in everyway possible especially in overall development."

Reports say that you are currently being managed by Timeless Barbados Inc, the owners of the Barbados Music Awards, how did you get involved with them?

"I was referred to Timeless based on my reputation in hip-hop music here and performance background. I was invited to perform at their annual Hip Hop Festival in Barbados and I guess they were impressed so they asked to manage me."

What are you currently working on?

"I'm trying to get a factory done. High quality demo done by febuary in Barbados. I will be working with some of the best upcoming artistes there, all past BMA winners or nominees with some of the best producers on that side. Currently here I'm working on a new club track with Fojo that I'm very sure will be played all around the country when it's released. I'm also doing new music with Brutal Tracks Studio and an Atlanta based producer mostly for promo purposes."

What can we expect from "Don Gialiani" in the next 5 years?

"The level of international superstar but obviously not overnight and despite what alot of people assume, I actually want to take my time getting to the top. It is very important for me to learn all aspects of the music business especially producing and also study business in general because its unrealistic to expect a lifetime career in music, atleast on the fore-front."

What advice do you have for aspiring artists?

"I will be honest and not say just whats typically said but all seriousness...
learn your weaknesses and acknowledge them early... strenghten those... be an all-rounder it increases your selfconfidence, that way you believe in you. Be humble, focused, proud... keep the faith and big things will happen."

GuyanaLime hereby expresses gratitude to Don Gialiani in taking time out of his busy schedule to participate in this interview and wishes him the very best in all of his future endeavours.

E!092 Has Guyana's Hottest TV Host !

Guyana Lime recently caught up with the hot host of HJTV's E!092 - Simone Angelic Savory to get to know her a little bit better off camera. As we all know by now E!092 is a local entertainment update show hosted by the very hot Simone. It is described as a crisp and to the point show with nice bits and pieces of regional and international entertainment news. Read the exclusive interview with Ms. E!092.

How and why did you become involved with Hits and jams tv, and more so as a TV host?

"Hmm..Well to be honest I never actually considered becoming a tv host,but I knew the guys from HJTV before the television station even started and they asked me if I'd do the show.I decided to give it a try, and well hey..I became the host of E!092"

Why an entertainment show?

"I'm not the producer of the show..just the host..it wasn't my idea..even though it is a pretty good show and all :)..I was just asked to host it."

If you could interview anyone in the world who would you choose and why?

"Hmmm...I'm guessing you mean in the entertainment world so that would definitely be Rihanna..I am a biiggg fan of hers..When i heard her first hit i didn't even think she'd get this far..I love her, love her music..I think she'se phenominal so she would definitely be my pick."

I think you are naturally funny... even when you're talking about serious issues. Did you always see the humor in different situations?

"I guess so, I'm hardly ever serious, unless its ABSOLUTELY necessary, I'm always giggling or smiling...its just my personality."

As a TV Host, what has been your greatest experience to date?

"Well to be honest with you, I haven't really had any huge out of the ordinary experience..but becoming a face on tv has definitely been interesting..I've been faced with situations that have been somewhat ridiculous but at the end of the day I like what I do..and sometimes its nice when someone comes up to you on the street or something and say oo hi simone I like your show orr ur doing a good job...and I definitely like being a part of the concerts and getting to meet the artistes..but I can't really think of anything that was totally out of the ordinary for me."

Have you given any thought to having your own Talk Show?

No..I don't want to become a talk show host..and I don't even have plans of being a TV personality for the rest of my life..I have plans on studying medicine...My ultimate goal is to become a retinal specialist....soo no plans whatsoever of having a talk show :)

As Guyana's hottest TV Show host, how do you deal with negative criticism?

"You think I'm a hot host? gee..thanks :)...Well I definitely get tonnnsssss of negative criticism..but I don't really pay attention to it..its not something that i try to "deal" with or something that affects me..i hear it and I let it go immediately..it has absolutely no effect on me."

What are your views on local pageantry in Guyana? would you enter any if you had the opportunity?

"Nope..not interested in pageantry..I think the industry needs to be developed a bit more, our girls should be trained for a longer period of time so they can be a bit more prepared on the international scene..I'm definitely not a big fan of pageants though."

If you could change anything about yourself what would it be and why?

"I don't mean to sound conceited or anything, but there's nothing I would change about myself."

Is there a guy in your life?

"Yep! There's a guy in my life."

What three things must be on your christmas list this year?

"WOW! I have a veryy long christmas list but my top three things are an iPhone..definitely a must have.a car..and jewellery - I love jewellery."

What can we expect from you in the future?

"Hmm..I'll be doing medicine..sooo when you don't see me on tv anymore..you could probably come see me if you have any problems with your eyes :)..Wish me luck!"

Guyana Lime wishes to thank Simone for participating in this interview and wishes her the very best with her future endeavours.

Designer You Oughta Know - Michelle Cole Rose

In keeping with promoting local talents from Guyana, Guyana Lime is once again proud to feature another Top designer that has made a name for herself. The name Michelle Cole Rose over the years has become synonymous with the very exquisite genres of glamour and fashion, and has impacted greatly, especially in the local fashion arena.

A true representation of success, since the day, in her eleventh year, when she had gotten her first sewing machine, Michelle’s innovation grew; making uniforms for school friends by the age of twelve, then onwards to making a living from her creations by fifteen. Many years after, Michelle Cole still strikes the iron as hot as she had then, for now her clothes are carried in some of the best boutiques in the Caribbean and in the United States.

Michelle is a nature and fun-loving gal, this can be evident in her designs, with natural fibers, earth tones, stones, wooden beads, shells, paintings and raffia; for her goal as a fashion designer is to ‘Recreate nature through celebration, as nature itself is a celebration of life’. Indeed this is true for her clothes expresses nothing short of comfort, vibrancy and beauty.

Very recently Guyana Lime was fortunate to interview Michelle Cole. Read the exclusive interview below:

Describe Yourself: "I am dedicated, focused,motivated, and sometimes shy".

When and how did you get into fashion designing? "When I was five years old I knew I wanted to be a fashion designer. I was always cutting up clothes to make into something else either for me or my doll and always getting into trouble for it , when I tured 11 years old my parents decided to support my talent and got me a sewing machine from that day on it was clothes and fashion, made clothes for my friends family , and as time went by every family menber would order an outfit and pay me for it. I got into the business of designing as a source of income, a hobby and as a way of expressing my creativity".

When did you realize that you had such great talent? "When I did a red gown for Mervina Sober in 1999 that was dubbed Red and ready. That gown got more press that any gown I have ever done, and is still rememebered today. I think thats when I said to myself "hey I have something special , a god given talent to share with the world and have been doing that since then".

What inspires your designs? "Nature , culture, I love things that tell stories about life".

Do you try to send out a message or theme in your clothes? "Yes I do, all of my collections tell a story , about culture or life. The story may be told by art or color or design , for eg. my TAJ collection was inspired by my visit to the tajmahal in India, after setting eyes on the beauty that was created as a tribute of love by the king that built it for his wife, I thought that to be a wonderful story hence the indian influence in that collection".

What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses in the art of fashion? "My attention to details, the fact that I can take a design from concept to the final product , I think as a designer you should be able to take your design design from that first inspiration the the sketch pad, to the fabic selection , patern cutting table ,sewing machine then to finally place on a model for that perfect fit".

What events has your line been showcased in? "Miami Fashion Week, Barbados Fashion Week, Caribbean Fashion Week , Absolut Caribbean Fashion,Carifesta nine and ten, Show Me Your Soul in St Kitts, MODDA New York,Genisis,FACTS,Miss Guyana Universe, Miss Guyana Teen,Miss Guyana World, Mash Queen, Miss Carival ,Miss Holetown,Miss Guyana African Heritage,Fashion has no borders: Canada, and many many more too many to mention".

How recognised are you as a local designer? "Well I think its an hounor as a local designer when u google Michelle Cole, the first thing that shows up is a picture myself followed by a whole host of other stories published by many different media houses , including She magazine, Pride, Sister Sister, Caribbean Impact,GEM, Shabeau, Chronicle, Guyana Times, GT vibes,Inefx,Stabroek, and many many more".

If you could do anything else, other than fashion, what would it be and why? "Other than fashion , it would be interior design, I love designing. I think if I am not creating in some way I will feel useless , so if not fashion it would be in some area of designing".

What can we expect from Michelle Cole in the next 5 years? "The walls have ears. I have lernt over the years to not reveal too much about what you have planned as sometimes not so talented people can use the information you let out against you, so for now I will keep my 5 year plans on the wrap, keep them guessing let them come up with their own creative ideas for a change, when I am ready to launch you will know what I have planned".

Guyana Lime wishes to thank Michelle Cole Rose for taking time off her busy schedule to particpate in this interview and wishes her all the best in her future endeavours.

Miss World gets the hottest girls… again.

South Africa is all set to welcome the world’s most beautiful women. For the next five weeks, contestants competing in the Miss World pageant will be lighting Christmas trees, doing charity work and touring townships. The pageant, which will be broadcasted live on December 13 to at least two billion people in over 200 countries, will be aired locally by SABC3.
This year is promised to be one of the most competitive Miss World competitions ever!

Today, the 110 contestants already present in Miss World 2008 will leave Johannesburg to tour the entire country of South Africa; shoot swimwear videos on location and visit some charity institutions and schools. They will return to the host city on November 28th.

Miss Guyana is in a stiff competition with the other contestants from the Americas but promises to make her country proud as she tries her best to capture the crown.

GlobalBeauties.com has already released a leaderboard which is updated every 3-4 days. The highest scored contestant in each region will become Continental Queen of Beauty for her Region regardless of overall placement. Currently, the top 10 beauties to look for are:

1 Russia
2 Brazil

3 Spain

4 Mexico
5 Ukraine

6 India

7 Belgium

8 Philippines

9 South Africa

10 Czech Republic

source: http://globalbeauties.com/world/2008/blog/

Timeka ready to give it to you All Night

Fresh off being nominated for five awards for the Guyana Music Awards (GMA) otherwise known as the Accolades, Timeka Marshall is putting the final touches on her latest music video All Night. All Night, which was produced by current hit maker Stephen McGregor under the supervision of industry stalwart Jeremy Harding, basically chronicles a night's experience between a guy and a girl."It is really talking about the plans the girl has for the guy when he comes over," Timeka explains. The video helmed by Jay Will and styled by Dexter Pottinger is setup to be a seductive one with multiple intimate scenes geared to highlight the mood of the song.Timeka is now working on several singles with some of Jamaica's best producing talent: Handal Tucker, Clive Hunt, Preston and Shane Brown just to name a few.In preparation for the award ceremony, Timeka will be returning to her homeland on November 27 to perform and hopefully pick up awards in either the Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Best new Artiste and Best R&B Artiste categories in which she was nominated."It is touching to know that the first song I ever recorded (Separate) is nominated," revealed Timeka, "The fact that I have been nominated, (overall) I am really touched by it."

source: http://www.gtvibes.com/article_index.php?articleID=1304

This is Bartica - Designers’ Quest

Reminiscent of the Bartica Trade and Tourism Expos, “This is Bartica” is an event paying tribute to the town highlighting all aspects of life in Bartica, Region # 7 under the Chairman Mr. Holbert Knights and the Bartica Regatta Committee, has spearhead an ingenious programme of activities culminating in a three day event at the end of the month 28th -30th November.
Six major activities will comprise this phenomenal showcase – a grand opening, a creative exhibition focusing on mining and tourism, a massive party with Mingles Sound Machine, a special line up of tours to noteworthy tourism spots, a strategic information booth set up two weeks in advance and the climax of Designers’ Quest.
Designers’ Quest is a fascinating component of “This is Bartica”. The quest aroused an unprecedented interest in design talent. Seventeen (17) young persons, including two males between the ages 16 and 25 came forward to express what might have passed before as “hidden talent”. These individuals responded to a call to present illustrations and concepts within an overall theme which will showcase five elements of designer wear:
-beachwear
-swimwear
-cocktail wear
-work wear
-national costume
Now they see themselves as potential designers!!!
Having undergone workshops conducted by celebrated Bartica born regional designer, Sonia Noel and renowned Caribbean stylist and production designer, Richard Young, the seventeen designer debutantes, proudly asserting their talents, were confronted with a self reflective proposition – “Immerse yourself in your own personal history and come up with designs which are relevant representative and more so reveling in your culture”-
quipped Richard Young. Sonia Noel reinforced this need for appreciating self when she spoke of her own enterprising spirit and her belief in self as motivational factors in one’s choice of a meaningful career path.
After the interactive sessions, ten budding designers remain to present their collections at the month end extravaganza. Indeed, the interest in designing, per capita, is more than encouraging. It is extraordinary and more so inspiring. The presentation of these young designers will be the climax of “This is Bartica”. The winners will be given wonderful opportunities – The designer with the most marketable yet creative collection will be awarded a place in Guyana Fashion Weekend 2009 and the designer, most promising as a costumer, will be awarded the opportunity to design for Region 7, Mashramani 2009 presentation.
Indeed ‘THIS IS BARTICA” promises to be a spectacular, innovative experience on the national calendar of events.

Never Cuss The Bridge That Ya Cross...

So we all have family overseas eh? Whether they got there front track or back track it doesn't matter, becuase at the end of the year we know we gon get we nice barrel or box full with 99c chocolate, a few old clothes they grow outa, couple envelope with USD$20 fuh share between the pickney dem and well you know the rest. Well seeing that America is now going through some real tough times, I'm so sorry to let you know that you ain't getting no frigging barrel fuh this year and couple years to come. We can all name a few people we know personally that left Guyana dissing it up because they knew they were going to pursure the so called "American Dream". Ahhhh.. well don't let them fool you guys, they haven't found it yet and it doesn't seem like they will for a long long time. The funny thing is, despite the fact that the economy is so ficked up right now, ya family still insisting on you to come live there. Isn't that true? What ever happened to "visit"? No! family ain't want ya come visit no more they want you come and shy root in Queens. I guess Misery loves Company ! If ya think that is bad, then what do you think about those "over night Yankees"? Oh man, I certainly know a few. Dem was dead dead Guyanese to the bone up to CBJ Airport, and the minute dem plane land JFK, they turn Yankee. That's the reality of things folks. It really cracks me up to hear some of them speak with the " overnight accent" and then they accidentally pop in the guyanese accent. Thats the kodak moment for me. And what about those that suffering from amnesia eh? Yes you know what I'm talking about. The ones that can't believe Guyana got actual roads and not mud dam, the ones that can't believe Guyana got a Mall, working cellphones, Direct TV, Internet and even the ones that may ask if Cow does still eat grass a Guyana....Is it that they are ashamed, embarrassed and feeling regretful, knowing that they had a realively stable life here and now they juggling 3-4 jobs a week over deh? It's just something we'll never know. Another thing is, dem really want ya go live there rite, but take it from me, "Come see meh and come live with meh" are 2 completely different things. "Come see meh" which means come fuh the 3 week vacation the embassy grant ya and I'll carry you all over the place, places I never been to and spend my credit card ( my life) on you. BUT "Come live with meh" means, we'll catch up sometime man, afteral you here to live so no rush to see ya. I hope you get what I'm saying and certainly you can't deny it. It's the frigging truth so accept and bless. It wouldn't be fair to leave out the ones that actually come back to Guyana when someone close passes away, or someone close passes away or did I say someone close passes away?? Yes, that's basically the number 1 reason they come back here. Unless one a we dead then they will come and Oh man, you have got to see the way they act. Every frigging body must know they come back from America. The coolie gyals, who ketch lil colour now have blonde streaks and the latest clothes. As fuh the coolie boys, them pierce dem ears, head full of spikes and its a 50/50 chance they will be wearing braces on their kock out teeth. However, Aunty will wear thick thick makeup and Uncle will bring loads of cash to spend on dem boys up the road on RUM. The funeral is suddenly a big reunion with them being the center of attention. I'm not done yet, they will treat you like ya inferior and then start talking bout things in America so hard and how they regret leaving Guyana. Now dem a plan business marriage and all kind a thing fuh settle down with ease. How dese people really think the US stupidy. Well folks, I hope that I have made some sort of sense here and reminded you that you should Never cuss the bridge that ya cross cause ya might gah fuh cross it back....

Attention Seeking Guyanese

I must admit that I am one of the persons that use the social network facebook like so many others. Being one of the hottest meeting places on the internet, millions of people log on each day whether it is to send a message to a friend, leave a photo comment, play a game or like the few thousands of GUYANESE that unfortunately use this network sign in just to " show off pon dem friends and family what they doing every second of the damn day". Yes, you know what I'm talking about. On your profile you're given the choice to place a "status", it's entirely up to you what you wanna reveal to the rest of the world. So yeah, being curious of what some people have as their status, I decided to go view a couple profiles and see whats really going on. At first, it seemed like nothing because some folks just stated that they were ill, confused, hungry, tired etc. Nevertheless, some "attention seeking Guyanese" made it clear to brag about their so called perfect lives. I'm so glad I did what I did.... Now I know that some people got knocked up over the summer, some are planning on getting pregant, some are head over heals for some bhai and some are depressed since there relationship is no more. Some of these people change their status so often just to keep us up to date with their pathetic lives. Awwww..isn't that thoughtful. NOT !

I really don't care if you are tired, bored, depressed, hungry or feeling horny. You know yourselves. If you have nothing good to say then you should say nothing at all folks. Lastly, I would like to say that since Obama was elected, some of these dotish Guyanese haven't gotten over it as yet. Some still have their screen names as " Obama my hero" "Obama for mankind" " Obama will save us" and very recently while I was in downtown GT I heard some idiot say " Obama is GOD"... Ummm don't mean to burst your bubble folks but Obama doesnt give a shit about you, he probably doesnt even know you exist. He is under so much pressure to fix the crippled economy and if he doesn't do one hell of a job, he's gonna get bowled out ! So yeah, I urge you all to calm down your anxiety and stop blighting him. Stop counting the frigging eggs before they hatch. But then again, what else can you expect from "attention seeking Guyanese"?

Accolade Award Predictions

For those of us that do not plan on wasting thousands of hard earn cash to go to the Accolade Awards, I thought it would be fun to test out my prediction skillz for the upcoming Accolade Awards. Here is the list of my predictions for the winners... Let's see if it'll come true

1. Album of the year - Michelle King (Big Red)
2. Artist of the year - Adrian Dutchin
3. Best New Artist - Celeste David
4. Entertainer of the year - Henry Rodney
5. Media Personality (Electronic) - GtVibes.com
6. Soca single of the year - Adrian Dutchin/Jumo Primo (X2) - Tic Tack
7. Song of the year - Michelle King (Big Red) - Guyanese wine
8. Best music video (producer) - Music Media ( Separate)
9. Chutney album of the year - Larki - Terry Gajraj
10. Band of the year - Mischievous Guys

Cyant Tek It No Mo !

Ok, so have you seen GT's latest commercials? Well if you haven't then you certainly should take a glance on some of the shit that's on these days. With exception to Nanda's Boutique, Lifestyles and Street Styles.. the rest of the ads are so lame and cheap. Yeah Yeah Yeah, so Christmas is in the air and we are all awaiting that string of Xmas ads with all those nice face gyals with them evening gowns posing up at Buddy's or in some rich man house. Well so far our friends at John Lewis seem to be using back their old Christmas ads once again. Guess times brown ! You will need to drop those prices Jonny boy. I must however commend the three boutiques I listed above for their standard and high quality ads they have produced. Keep up the good rep. While we are on the topic of GT television I must bring to your attention that I cyant stand that wanna be Matt Lauer on abby dese Guyana Today show ( once again Guyanese copy overseas show NBC Today). The dude picks corn wen he opens his mouth to speak even when he rass reading the headlines for the newspapers. Ahhh... for Christmas you'll need to ask Santa fuh the latest edition of Hook-On-Phonics. As fuh the coolie gyal co-hosting, I must say that she gets credit for trying but she should speak up a little more, and nah act like she frighten fuh talk. Speaking of improvements, I must also Big Up the girls on First Look News. Over the past months, they have been able to pull their acts together and somewhat improve that show. They speak relatively well and their show is well organised, despite for the fact that it still looks a bit cheap. You should seriously change the background of the studio. Throw some colour on it. We cannot forget to speak about the idiots that call into those breakfast shows in the morning. So dis morning Mr. Seegolyn on his Daybruck show was having a "children quizz" seeing that its Tourism month. He clearly seh he want lil pickey fuh call and answer the question yet some UG ass called in, followed by couple other dotish individuals. I also cyant understand why some people call into these shows to send out freaking Good Morning greetings to dem family. Why the rass they cyant pik up de damn phone and call them personally. But no, the entire Guyana must know that they wake up, mussy int brush dem teeth and sending good morning greetings. Is nothing these people int got to do. Oh lowdy, how can I fuhget about DJ Stress-me-out. He is once again promoting another event, this time however is NOT the usual " final party at Buddy's poolside before the official handing over" but rather some Boat party from Parika to Fort Island. Hopefully no drunk coolie falls off. Additionally, GRRC is once again having their "final" book sale...Aaaahhhh no comment.

Accolade Cud Keep Dem Tickets

TICKETS for the highly anticipated Accolade - The Music Awards of Guyana are now available to the public whose anxiety peaks over Guyana’s biggest so- called celebrity event.

Interest in ticket sales is so high that its release will definitely create a rush by thousands of Guyanese who look forward to an evening of memorable happenings, according to the organisers. Let's see whats gonna happen when dem see dem prices...ow lowdy !
Tickets are initially available at the National Cultural Centre in categories of Platinum, Gold and Silver which are $10,000, $8,000 and $6,000 dollars respectively. What the Furk???? Are you kidding me? Who de rass paying the in these hard ass times. Ladies, if you planned on going then you can kross that off your calendar.
Accolade Awards is a high-energy event providing celebrity experiences from its red carpet entrance to on-stage nerve-wrecking performances by hotshots on musical pathways. Must I remind you of what the so called premiere of Rainbow Rani was like...Uhhhh same promises of red carpet and the full works and it was such a flop. More like an embarrassment.
Those who purchase their tickets before November 15 stands to benefit from the best deals as they have a chance to win sassy Designer Outfits, Makeovers, Additional Tickets for free and Red Carpet Moments. Oh Lowdy!!!! look at you, oh nooooooo... aren't you lucky? Uhhhh its not gonna be Luis vuitton so don't get your hopes up. Makeovers??? Are they trying to tell you you look ugly that nite wen u dress up 99?? I wonder what the red carpet moment is gonna be like... Maybe if you're lucky you'll get caught on the camera.. GEE maybe thats it
“Imagine you there is real only if you have that ticket that gets you in the mingle with the who’s who all night long,” the organizers said in a statement..... That is soooooo cliche.
“Accolade Awards is the next best show about to take place and you need to ensure you are there as history unfolds,” the statement added. Once again, cliche cliche cliche.. haven't we heard that line before..Anyways, if you do happen to go to "That" event, let us know how it went.. :-)

Designer You Oughta Know: D’Nàtálie Smith

Guyana Lime is once again proud to feature another successful Guyanese fashion Designer. D’Nàtálie Smith is one of the most prosperous business women in Guyana having founded several thriving companies before taking up the mantle as a fashion designer. She ran an Etiquette consultancy firm and worked with local corporations and top city schools teaching etiquette. In 1998, she co-founded a Real Estate Brokerage company with her mother and to this day it’s a successful partnership which she is still very much at the helm.
D’Nàtálie expressed her natural talent for fashion at an early age when she designed her casual and evening pieces for a local pageant at the age of fourteen. At fifteen, with the help of a dress maker she wore her own party outfits and by the following year she was able to plan her entire summer wardrobe. At seventeen, D’Nàtálie designed and created her first apparel, a two piece skirt suit in black and pink polka and a dress in matching material. She certainly did not stop there. D’Nàtálie continued designing and making clothes for family members and herself, sometimes with the help of local dressmakers. In 2004, her formal entry into the world of fashion captured with judges’ nods for the best designed gown and best designer in the locally produced Talented Teen Pageant.
In August 2004, D’Nàtálie made a bigger name for herself with the launch of her bridal collection whose focal point was the gowns of colour, none of which were plain white. They ran a kaleidoscope of colours hence the name Kaleidoscope Bridals.
Smith has since worked with Miss Guyana Universe 2005, creating a spectacular gown for Nadia Shung, Umobile Telecommunications Network Marketing campaign “Talk like U Do” and Courts Guyana Incorporated Bridal Registry Brochures. Her designs have been featured in the Guyana Entertainment Magazine and all the local print media and televisions stations. Her vast knowledge of various cultures and lifestyles has influenced her designs and enabled her to keep ahead of trends. Her unique designs cater to women in general, a fact attested by the designer that by using different body types she creates the true representation of the very essence of womanhood.

In 2006, Kaleidoscope Fashions changed to D’XàBê representing the initials of her two sons, Xavier and Benicio. She describes this new line as "Bridal gowns of an Eastern influence but with a Western flavour,". More so, this line also includes jeans wear, tops, evening gowns and a series of footwear. Additionally, she has already designed the wedding gowns which include such intricacies as sequins, beaded work and hand-knitting. Smith has also contracted a fabric manufacturing firm in Pakistan which will actually be custom-making the fabric to suit her taste and specifications.
In a very candid interview with Guyana Lime, D’Nàtálie says her inspiration may come from anything at any given moment, a song, a play, history, a colour, or even fads. Her simple joy is found spending time with her sons. She describes herself as being arrogant, self centered and obsessive added with emotional, loyal and witty. “I am arrogant because I know I possess a keen intelligence and I am self centered because of my humanity. My world revolves around me and the people in my orbit because I love and truly care for them” says Smith.
She also conveyed that fashion designing was always been a childhood dream that she had to put aside for it seemed like a frivolous thing “something that does not entail too much intellect”, says Smith. Nevertheless, she had poise, spoke well and was intelligent, so she self taught a few things in order to be where she wanted to be. D’Nàtálie also revealed that if she could do anything else other than fashion, she would certainly have to enter the food business. “ I believe it's another way to exercise creativity, I cook very well and like to do it with panache” says Smith. When asked to comment on her philosophy of the art of fashion, D’Nàtálie added that “Fashion is a mirror of our times; it reflects our culture at any given point. Historically, clothing revealed many details about the lifestyles of people from various past cultures…As designers, knowledge of where fashion has come from helps us to understand how it is progressing in our own time and to anticipate where it may lead in the future and its certainty to evolve. Historical clothing can provide a wealth of inspiration and ideas which can be adapted to our modern lifestyle. However care should be given not to use them too literally in case they look like actual costumes rather than new trends inspired by the past.”
When questioned about her strengths and weaknesses as a local fashion designer, D’Nàtálie admitted that her main strength was her ability to be creative while her weakness was the lack of finances to move to the next level through marketing and mass production. With confidence and pride, D’Nàtálie sees herself owning a few franchise stores around the world in the next five years from now. “When you are dreaming you go all the way no limitations”, says Smith.

Guyana Lime wishes to thank D’Nàtálie Smith for her participation in this interview and supports her in all of her future endeavours.

Caribbean Loses Alton Ellis and Byron Lee

During the last few weeks, Jamaica, the Caribbean and the world have lost two giants in music.
Alton Ellis, the "Godfather of Rocksteady", defined an era, when little was known about Jamaican music outside the ghettos of Trench Town. Ellis released over 35 albums and bridged the transition from Ska to Rocksteady to Reggae (Raygay); in a career that spanned 50+ years. He scored major hits with such memorable tracks as "Girl I've Got a Date", "Cry Tough" and "Get Ready - Rock Steady", which was the first song to refer to the name of the newer genre. His music has been reworked by King Yellowman, Biggie, Tupac, KRS1 and most recently Sean Paul who scored a major hit with the rework of Ellis' "I'm Still In Love With You" from his multi-platinum album "Dutty Rock". A true pioneer, Ellis toured regularly until his death in London in October 2008.Byron Lee will probably be remembered best, as the leader of the Dragonaires and their Calypso hits of the last 30 years, but he is also an important part of the machinery that shaped and developed Jamaican music to what it is today. Byron Lee started out playing Ska in the late 1950's and was credited with creating the 1st touring showcase of Jamaican talent, that took little known acts throughout North America and the Caribbean. He has been credited with bringing the music of "downtown" into the homes of "uptown" Jamaica. Lee eventually bought WIRL records from early music pioneer Edward Seaga, and formed Dynamic Sounds which, at the time, became the most well equipped recording studio in the Caribbean, recording such legends at The Rolling Stones and Paul Simon.After playing at Carnival regularly during the 1970sand 1980s, Byron Lee brought Trinidad carnival to Jamaica in 1990. With the support of Carnival artists Jamaica Carnival was a huge success bringing together "uptown" and "downtown" culture in one massive street party of 500,000 people. With Jamaica Carnival, Byron Lee effectively did for the Eastern Caribbean what he had done for Jamaica some years before - packaging and showcasing their culture on a large scale.

Kross Kolor Releases Pre- Mash 2009 Album

Kross Kolor Records has launched yet another album in their annual series of soca releases for Mashramani.The latest release is 'Wine Till Yuh Drop 4' on the Teasam Rhythm.This album features artistes like of Reigning Road March Queen Big Red; the dynamic duo X2; B52, the artiste formerly known as Lilman; Vanilla; Super Marky; 24K; Rajesh Dubraj; Jumo; Adrian Dutchin; Bonesman; and Sparky. For the first time in the production's history, chutney also has been included.The video release for the album was launched last weekend on ten television channels simultaneously and the album will be in stores on November 14. It is already available on www.krosskolor. com for downloading.The annual release of Mash music albums produced by Guyanese Music Producer Burchmore Simon started in 2004 with 'Sarsperilla Wine Till Yuh Drop 1', which spawned hits like 'Tick tack' and 'Wine and touch yuh toes'. In 2005, there was 'Koction - Wine Till Yuh Drop 2', which produced the hits 'Guyanese wine', 'Push it back', 'Soca music', 'Wine baby Wine', and 'My Caribbean'.In 2006, the 'Kapadulla Wine Till Yuh Drop 3' album was released and the hits from that included 'Coco stick', 'Kochore', 'Suga Cane' and 'Injection'.

Entertainment Buzz

POLAR ICE DANCEHALL FIESTA SET FOR WILD PALM CLUB

It has become customary by now for large crowds to gather at the Wild Palm Club on Sundays for the "After Seawall Jam" but this Sunday things are taking a different twist at the venue. Come Sunday night Polar ice's Shawn Hinds and the Polar Beauties are headed to the venue to host their massive "Polar Ice Dancehall Fiesta" which will take the form of a steamy party that will feature popular dancehall and reggae hits. Added to that, the Polar Beauties are expected to show off their new dance and modeling routines which were a hit number at the Whatz Hott Guyana Show earlier this year.

Patrons are urged to dress provocative since, "skimpy and alluring" has been the dress code decided. Music will be provided by popular stereo sounds. See You There !

WEEKLY "BANKS CAMP" SET TO BEGIN

A weekly Banks Camp will commence at the Kingston Seawall, Sheriff Street Junction on Sunday. This new entertainment venture will feature a series of Banks Beer specials and giveaways, and is promoted by Ruff Kut Promotions and the King Scorpion Group. Activites and patrons' movements will be shown on large DVD screen and lucky patrons can win prizes just by being present at the event. The event continues every Sunday evening until further notice.

DANCE SEASON 2K8 POISED FOR ACTION

"Dance Season 2008, an evening of exquisite and mesmerizing dance" comes to the National Cultural Center and ofcourse is produced and choreographed by the National Dance Company of Guyana.

With twenty nine years of excellence and leadership in dance in Guyana, the entity now brings to the platter, a "whole new barrage of soul shaking pieces", that were specially designed to satisfy the taste and fantasies of every sector of society. Billed for November 08 and 09, the event will see classical and reverberating performances by every category of dancers housed in the company and is dubbed " the best thing ever to hit the dance scene" by organisers. Tickets for the event have been set at $500 and $700.

Guyana's Jonestown Tragedy To Be Revisited

The 30th anniversary of the Jonestown massacre in Guyana is set to be revisited with a documentary premiering on Sunday, November 9th at 9 p.m. EST.The documentary, titled 'Witness to Jonestown,' will air on MSNBC and will take an insider's look at an unforgettable American tragedy. Co-produced with Peacock Productions, the two-hour documentary will be the first offering from MSNBC Films.Through exclusive, rarely-seen footage that was shot inside the Peoples Temple on the eve and day of the disaster, the film will provide an intimate first-hand account of this unimaginable catastrophe, a press statement said.In 'Witness to Jonestown,' viewers will be introduced to many members and relatives affected by the massacre and see archival and present-day interviews with surviving and former Peoples Temple members, who will attempt to answer the questions of how and why 900 Americans would follow one man to their deaths.Among them are: Stephan Jones, the son of the Peoples Temple leader, Reverend Jim Jones; Grace Stoen, whose attempts to reclaim her son from the Temple outraged Jones; Terri Buford, in her first in-depth television interview since she defected from the Temple's inner circle; and Tim Carter, who witnessed the deaths of his wife and child in Jonestown before he escaped through the South American jungle.NBC News lost two of its own journalists at Jonestown. Their survivors and those of Congressman Leo Ryan will also be included. While NBC's own Fred Francis and The Washington Post's Charles Krause, who was wounded at the airstrip, provide chilling remembrances and insight as the first television and print journalists to arrive on scene and witness the horrific aftermath.

Here is a sneak preview of "Witness to Jonestown"

Update on "Accolade"- the Music Awards of Guyana

As a hit artiste of the 70's whose sensational voice still resonates with thousands of music lovers, Pamela Maynard's presence at Accolade – The Music Awards of Guyana will guarantee no one is lost, lonely and helpless.
Pamela's homecoming is filled with anxiety not only because of her endorsement of the Accolade but also for those who recall her versatility in most areas of popular black music including reggae, soul r&b, jazz, calypso and soca. She await the moment almost with impatience like every other Guyanese who looks forward to this magnificent big night, bringing together celebrities in an appropriate variety of disciplines to take the audience through fever pitch, nerve-hitting excitement.
Pamela is a talented Caribbean diva with a vocal range and expression to make an immediate and lasting impression on all manners of different audiences around the world. Unlike other acts fresh to the UK and European markets, Pamela has extensive professional experience in music.
Born in Georgetown she is the daughter of Guyanese singer/songwriter Mavis Maynard, who wrote Pamela's debut hit Lost, Lonely and Helpless. She performed alongside Eddy Grant at a memorable show in their hometown. Pamela was still attending school at that time and was already singing at parties and functions at the age of five. Since her father also ran a local sound system her knowledge and love for music was built on rock solid foundation, and her in-depth familiarity with the classics never failed to surprise the assorted bandleaders and galaxy of big name acts she would later sing within years to come.
After leaving school in 1976, she joined the army where she sang for visiting dignitaries such as Fidel Castro. She also represented Guyana at song festivals and from the age of 15 sand lead and backing vocals with Yoruba Singers and then Sid and the Slickers.
Pamela will be accompanied to Guyana by her Manager Ira Lewis who shares an amazing sense of optimism, anxiety and readiness. They are part of a larger overseas contingent of outstanding Guyanese musicians, young fresh talents, regional and international entertainment media are in the ready mode to fill the coveted slots for international participants.
Pamela promises to be the 'stunner' among those of her epoch and the fresh new line-up of contemporary talents, from her red carpet appearance to every other aspect of her involvement in sustaining a blissful mood as her tribute to the Awards Show.

Additionally, Guyanese New York-based chutney hot sauce DJ Prakz is heading home for the showdown at Accolade –The Music Awards of Guyana. Anxious to mingle with hundreds of men and women of the moment, Prakz will definitely add to the Accolade flavour.
He is among those taking up the coveted slot as overseas participants and will feature prominently at the Awards show on November 30.
Prakz is excited about this prestigious event in celebration of the local musicians. He’s just on it, on the ball, ready for the red carpet, the show, the after-party and the spontaneous moments that may be influenced by the accolade spirit.
On the nominations roll, he is competing in the category for Chutney Artiste of the year (Male) against Terry Gajraj and Rajesh Dubraj.
His home coming is not only about putting his hands on the coveted crystal but also because of a love for his country and its music.
Bridging gaps and breaking new grounds, he brings a new fusion of music to hungry audiences around the world by entertaining crowds in the United States, London, Holland, Suriname, Guyana and Canada.
Growing up in Guyana and facing many obstacles, Prakz and his family were forced to migrate to the United States with hopes of attaining a better life. Growing up in a Guyanese home, Prakz was introduced to various genres of music including Reggae. He discovered his desire to create music after listening to artist such as Supa Cat, Beenie Man, Bob Marley and Shabba Ranks.
Working full time and attending college, Prakz never gave up his love for Reggae music. He worked, studied and created music.
He was able to release his first album at the age of 20, titled Chapter One, which contained a hit single that topped the charts in the United States, Canada, Guyana and Holland for months. Prakz is not only musically talented; he earned a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and works as an Accountant at a major firm.
Prakz attributes his musical success to his parents for always providing encouragement. His versatility in music is displayed in his first album. He was able to fuse chutney with Reggae and created a new and fresh mix. Prakz is a house hold name in the Indo West Indian community. He released several music videos which were showcased on various television channels.

Rupee for GDF War on HIV/ AIDS Concert

All roads will lead to the Guyana Defence Force Camp Ayanganna ground on Saturday from 17: 00hrs for a FREE mega concert featuring soca sensation Rupee, his band and a slew of local acts, dances; drama, poetry from the Joint Services, Big Red and Lil Man.The show is dubbed the 'GDF HIV/ AIDS Project Cultural Extravaganza', and the Barbadian is the feature act on the GDF Sports Ground, according to the force.The public is invited and there is no cover charge.Patrons to the event are advised to use the Vlissengen road entrance to the east of the field.The event is part of the GDF's 43rd anniversary celebrations since its founding in November 1965.
Soca extraordinaire Rupee, is a big activist for HIV causes. Rupee, who is well known for hit song “Tempted to touch” promotes HIV awareness and uses his own experience to send out the message of practicing safe sex. Even when Rupee is not promoting the cause, he still sends out the message during his on stage concerts. Rupee knows all too well the effects that HIV has on families, because his parents died from AIDS. He stated that his father whom he loved very much contracted the virus by having sex outside the marriage. In turn, his father passed on the virus to his mother. Rupee describes that time in his life as an especially difficult one and also admits to periods of depression. The artist went on to say that with the love and support of close friends and family, he was able to get through it.

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Barack Obama elected 44th President of USA

‘Change has come to America,’ first African-American leader tells country.

Barack Obama, a 47-year-old first-term senator from Illinois, shattered more than 200 years of history Tuesday night by winning election as the first African-American president of the United States. A crowd of 125,000 people jammed Grant Park in Chicago, where Obama addressed the nation for the first time as its president-elect at midnight ET.

“If there is anyone out there who doubts that America is a place where anything is possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer,” Obama declared. “Young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled, Americans have sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of red states and blue states,” he said. “We have been and always will be the United States of America.
“It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America,” he said to a long roar.

The win by Obama, son of a black father from Kenya and white mother from Kansas, marked a milestone in U.S. history. It came 45 years after the height of the civil rights movement led by Martin Luther King. In a campaign dominated at the end by a flood of bad news on the economy, Obama's leadership and proposals on how to handle the crisis tipped the race in his favor. Exit polls showed six of every 10 voters listed the economy as the top issue.

Obama will be sworn in as the 44th U.S. president on January 20, 2009. He will face a crush of immediate challenges, from tackling an economic crisis to ending the war in Iraq and striking a compromise on overhauling the health care system.

Diwali Motorcade 2008

Miss Guyana Sari Queen 2008

The 2008 Miss Guyana Sari Pageant, hosted at the National Park on Saturday night, was an enthralling spectacle of high-tech creativity and onstage glamour.Kudos should be given to the organizers. Winner of Miss Sari Pageant Devi Ramcharritar is flanked by from left, Bonita Donelles (third runner up), Alana Persaud (second runner up) Anupa Outar (first runner up)
While all eleven delegates showcased alluring sari displays and provocative dance routines, it was Miss Devi Ramcharritar who got the judges’ nod and took home the crown and title.In first runner-up position was crowd favourite Anupa Outar, while Alana Persaud took the second runner-up spot. Bonita Donelles was awarded the third runner-up position.Ramcharritar took home a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer, compliments of Savico Group of Companies, along with other prizes; while Outar was awarded a trip to Barbados, compliments of Caribbean Airlines. Persaud won herself a trip to Trinidad from the said airline, while her successor, Donelles, was awarded a trip to the Kaieteur Falls, compliments of Roy’s Pharmacy.The Shakti Strings Band set the tone for the evening with an interesting medley that was well received by the hundreds gathered at the venue.This was followed by a classical Indian dance by Padmini of the Divas Dance Troupe.A soulful rendition by Shakti String’s Krishna Seeram then followed. Next it was the dazzling dancers of the Apex Academy performing a soothing dance routine, before Colin Freeman wooed the audience with two Indian slow songs just suited for the occasion.Vivid colour and undulating hips whirled around the stage as the eleven contestants executed a sizzling opening dance that had the entire audience shouting its approval.Then it was time for a melodious rendition from Shakti Strings band member Anil Khan, before the Sitari Dance Troupe blazed the stage with a piece that had the audience clamouring for more. Guyana’s own Cecelia Samaroo then filled the air with a melodious, stirring rendition that moved the audience.The sari display that followed was brilliant, arresting and downright mesmerizing, as contestants used charisma, grace and charm to compete with each other. Those who shone exceptionally in this segment included Ramona Arjune, Anupa Outar, and Alana Persaud.Up next was the exciting Divas Dancers performing the high energy and stimulating Bangra dance.The intelligence segment, which actually determined the final winners, was a thrill, as each girl strove to be precise and fluent in her answers.A few faltered and, of course, there were some who gave incomplete answers.Crowd favourite Outar began her answers in fine style, but obviously allowed nervousness to get the best of her, and fumbled miserably, much to the disappointment of the audience.For some mysterious reason, the judges deliberated for over an hour before they finally delivered the scores, an occurrence which was met with frowns and disapproval from the audience.

Know Your Guyanese Proverbs

1. One, one dutty build dam = Every little bit adds up.

2. Never cuss bridge that you cross = Be grateful for favors from anyone because someday you may need another.

3. Yuh can't suck cane and blow whistle = Do not try to carry out two tasks at the same time.

4. All skin teeth nah laug = Just because someone smiles with you doesn't mean that you are friends.

5. Lil boy nah climb ladder to turn big man = Only time can make you what you will be.

6. Clath ah easy fuh dutty but hard fuh wash = Having achieved a goal, it is difficult to retain it.

7. Yuh can't drink mauby and belch beer = If you put little effort in a task you can expect very little success.

8. Rain ah fall ah roof yuh put barrel fuh ketch am = There is an opportunity for everyone and you must try to grasp it.

9. Nah put all two foot in river if yuh want see how he deep = Do not jump into a venture before you make sure that it is worthy.

10. If yuh eye nah see, yuh mouth nah must talk = You must see for yourself before you talk.

Car & Bike Show 2008

Happy Diwali From Guyana Lime

"May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity. As the holy occasion of Diwali is here and the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of mirth and love, here's hoping this festival of beauty brings your way, bright sparkles of contentment, that stay with you through the days ahead.Best wishes on Diwali"

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Designer You Ought To Know - Sonia Noel

The Caribbean may be known for sea, sun and fun but it is quickly gaining the reputation as a fashion Mecca showcasing design talent from several Caribbean countries as well as from the international arena. Guyana Lime is proud to feature Sonia Noel; a guyanese born fashion designer that You Ought To Know.

Sonia Noel is fast becoming one of the more recognizable names in the directory of Caribbean designers. She has been shrewd enough to position herself throughout the region at all the noteworthy fashion events and intuitive enough to create a label Mariska’s Designs that is an unique hybrid of Guyanese craftsmanship, Caribbean ingenuity and an all pervasive universal style.

Proudly born in Guyana, she recently opted for a shift to Barbados so as to ready herself for regional and even international possibilities. As a result she has participated in significant fashion weeks throughout the Caribbean – Caribbean Fashion week, St. Kitt’s Fashion Week and Trinidad and Tobago Fashion Week. In addition to these grand expositions she also took part in the Caribbean Gift and Craft show and highlighted her Mariska’s label in St. Vincent, Surinam, Cayenne, Grenada, St. Lucia and Barbados even going further afield in New York, Toronto and London.

Sonia Noel is a peculiar mix of designer powerhouse and savvy businesswoman. By no means is it sheer luck that she has been fortunate to access spreads in many a magazine – Shabeau, She Caribbean, Caribbean Bride, Posh Caribbean, Paramaribo Post, Gem Magazine, Apsara Magazine, Pride (London), Smooth and Sister 2 Sister in New York. These features were a result of a combination of strategic planning, innovative design and moreover a magnetic charming personality. The latter, one sees radiating from her maternal and more so compassionate spirit exuded generously when with her two daughters, Mariska and Shonta.

In 2007 she was a recipient of the Shabeau Magazine award for excellence for her contribution to fashion in the Caribbean. Imbued with a passionate drive for innovation and a nationalistic spirit for promoting her homeland, she utilized her recently garnered skills, contacts and access to launch Guyana Fashion Week 2007. This sense of enterprise she dedicated to invigorating and not so vibrant fashion sector. She saw tourism and fashion as a natural corollary and has assumed as her vocation the promotion of these sectors.

Strong willed and determined, this Leo pioneering C.E.O of G.F.W, who also went on to become the official fashion designer for Barbados Music Awards, has gone on to produce two reality television series in Guyana – Guyana Model Search and Designers Portfolio. As an acknowledgement of her efforts, the government of Guyana commissioned her to head the fashion component of Carifesta X. With the second annual Guyana fashion weekend just concluded, she is all gong-ho about her proposed talk show geared towards empowering her women compatriots, in particular and women folk throughout the region.

Always on the cutting edge she creates and contributes to projects which indulge her humanitarian side. She’s forever donating to a charity and in December 2007 at “Style Mission” she raised funds for single parent families to afford them a more spirited Christmas season.

Sonia recently particpated in the Virgin Islands Fashion Week where she displayed an upbeat collection inspired by the wild life in her homeland. She featured animal prints mixed with earth tones including rich blacks and crisp whites. Ms. Noel also unveiled bustier and halter tops worn with hot shorts or Bermuda shorts, fluid skirts and several daytime dresses. Her oversized accessories; handbags, purses and luggage were traffic stoppers. For men, Ms. Noel brought out the animal instinct in them, sending them out in some super hot boy shorts, airy linen shorts and trousers, shown sometimes with loose caftan style shirts.

Recently, Guyana Lime caught up with Sonia Noel to get to know a little bit more about this successful savvy businesswoman. Read the exlcusive interview with Sonia.

Describe yourself

I am a single mother of two who is down to earth, caring, and sophisticated person who loves God, love life and loves people that love life.

When and how did you get into fashion designing?

I started about ten years ago. Fashion runs in the blood stream and I have always been intrigued in anything that’s creative in enhancing people’s appearance. I designed my first outfit at 11 for a junior pageant and continued to do so my friends and family. Right through my school year I’ve been involved in fashion show as and eventually I owned my own shop and people would always come to the shop complement me on my attire and lamenting about me not having it in the shop, they were my designs, so then I decided to start my own clothing line called Mariska’s Design after my elder daughter.

When did you realize that you had such great talent?

A long time ago because I was well coordinated and always gave good advice to my friends when it came to fashion.

What inspires your designs?

My inspiration varies. Lots of my collections in the past were influenced by the flora, fauna and water waves of my beautiful country Guyana. Sometimes you get inspirations at very strange time for example sitting at the airport, travelling on a boat to Bartica or even reading a book.

What is your design philosophy?

Fashion has more impact in our lives than we realize. You often hear people say ‘I am not a fashion conscious person’ but from the time you wake up in the morning we make a fashion decision from the tie we ware to the footwear we put on. It’s a fashion decision. Fashion is also a very powerful medium to send powerful message, for example, the Saturday night opening of GFW, which was sponsored by Ministry of Human Services, depicted the negative effects of domestic violence was very effective. When you look around you can see many companies and organizations that are using fashion to get their massages over.

Do you try to send out a message or theme in your clothes?

Sometimes, most recently, part of my GFW collection was enhanced by the use of condoms. The Guyana flag was made out of condoms on a black dress. That was my favorite.

What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses in the art of fashion?

I think my strength is that I’m very aggressive and because of that I create opportunities for myself and others in my industry. I believe in myself and in my work and I’m very confident that my work could go to the next level. On the other hand I could be very soft hearted and some people can mistake it for being weak.

What can we expect from Sonia Noel in the next 5 years?

In the next five years Sonia Noel should be a household name in the Caribbean while taking Guyana fashion industry to the next level. I will also be getting into interior designing

If you could do anything else, other than fashion, what would it be and why?

I really cannot imagine myself doing anything other than designing for it runs through my veins. However, if I had to do anything else I could see myself owning a chain of restaurants around the region because I love cooking and fine dining.

Guyana Lime wishes to thank Sonia Noel for taking time out of her busy schedule to particpate in this interview. Having read and seen what Sonia's designs are like, it is clear that she has a passion for fashion and she is certainly a designer with a purpose. Continue making us proud Sonia. If you are interested in any of Sonia's pieces feel free to contact her on
592-642-8129 or 246-252-8924 or email her at sonianoel@gmail.com

"The Legend of Russell Peters"

Russell Peters is already a comedy superstar in much of the world. Russell has been nominated for four Gemini Awards [the Canadian equivalent of the Emmys]. He has been featured at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, HBO’s Aspen Comedy Festival, the Edinburgh (Scotland) Comedy Festival and many others across the globe. His TV appearances include CBC’s Comics! and two one-hour Comedy Now! specials on The Comedy Network in Canada. His Comedy Now! performance of February 2004 is one of the network’s most popular shows of all time. When fans placed segments of the special on the internet it created a global demand for Russell comedy and his popularity exploded. His Youtube videos have been viewed by over 20 million individual viewers. His website, www.russellpeters.com, gets over 10,000 hits a day and alerts his many fans to his upcoming shows via targeted email blasts. He’s performed sold-out tours of China, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Jamaica, St. Maartens, Trinidad, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates and in 2007, was be the first North American comic to tour India. In 2007, Russell completed two USO tours for the troops. During these tours he performed on the USS Eisenhower and in Iraq, Afghanistan, Djibouti and Greenland and was part of a special Thanksgiving Tour for the troops with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Cartwright.
Russell’s comedy is rooted in the reality of growing up brown in white Canadian society. “My family and I are Anglo-Indian,” Russell explains. “Anglo-Indians are a community of Indians from India who mixed with the British when they occupied India. Both of my parents are Anglo-Indian and their parents were Anglo-Indians and so on.”

In February 2008, Russell recorded his latest DVD, Red, White and Brown at Madison Square Garden.Red, White and Brown was released in Canada on September 30th, 2008 with Warner Music Canada. Red, White and Brown will be released in the US on January 27th, 2009.Russell recently put his February 14th, 2009 show at London's O2 Arena on-sale, selling an uprecedented 9000+ tickets in one day.So What's next for Russell? In 2009, Russell will tour with his 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR, which will feature not only his greatest hits 'remixed' + all new material. The 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR will go across CANADA, the US and The UK.

Check out this trailer of Russell's latest dvd- Red White and Brown.

Diwali struck from pageant name

Faced with mounting pressure by Hindu groups, the National Diwali Committee has renamed its Diwali pageant.The Miss Diwali Pageant has been renamed the Miss Guyana Sari Pageant. The name change was announced at a public sashing of the contestants on Monday evening. For weeks since the pageant was announced, there had been calls by Hindu organisations and some private citizens for it to be renamed because of the fear that it would defile the festival.
Guyana National Diwali Committee Chairman Pradeep Samtani told Stabroek News yesterday that the committee met on the issue after it was approached by a group. “We want everybody to be happy,” he declared. Samtani, who had no problem with a name change, said he runs the committee democratically and hence the need for a committee decision. He had said last Thursday that it was too late to do anything, since the pageant was scheduled for October 25.
Samtani did not name the group that approached the committee but last week around a dozen Hindu organisations issued a public call for the pageant to be renamed and rescheduled and called for sponsors to pull their support for the event. In a statement, the groups said they were dissatisfied with the decision to go ahead with the pageant during the sacred and auspicious period, when Hindus are engaged in the worship of Mahalakshmi. It noted that for Hindus everywhere, Diwali is about the propitiation of Mother Lakshmi, who grants the devotees sustenance, fullness and enlightenment. “Consequently, we are of the firm conviction that ‘Miss Diwali Pageant 2008’ violates the sacredness and spirituality of one of the most revered Hindu festivals and constitutes a blatant exploitation of Hinduism,” they said.

Is Lindsay Gay?

Many online outlets are reporting that Lindsay Lohan has "confirmed" a lesbian relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson.
Lohan and Ronson rarely have been seen apart for several months, and they too have dodged direct questions about the nature of their relationship.
But Lohan called into the Los Angeles-based radio show "Loveline"recently to comment on the recent fatal plane crash that injured former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM. Host Ted Stryker asked Lohan how long she and Ronson had been "going out."
"Like two years? One year? Five months, two months?" he asked.
Lohan chuckled, then said, "A long, a very long time."
Stryker ended the conversation by saying, "Well, I hope you stay together. You are a very lovely looking couple." Lohan thanked him. The confirmation follows rumors about a Lohan and Ronson marriage announcement made at a party in early September, 2008. Ronson said that "by the end of this year, my love will be Mrs. Ronson."
Confirmation, it seems, is in the eye (or ear) of the beholder.

RIHANNA, UNFAITHFUL?

R&B superstar Rihanna was reportedly spotted cuddling with rapper Kanye West backstage at a T.I. concert at the Key Club in Hollywood, California on October 3rd.
“Rihanna and Kanye hung out together after they performed their songs,” an insider tells Star magazine. “Rihanna was sitting on Kanye’s lap, singing along to the music. Before long, the two were full-on kissing each other.”
The source adds, “People were shocked. After a while, Rihanna must have realized people were watching, because she had her security escort her back to the dressing room.”
The “Disturbia” hitmaker was previously rumored to be dating R&B singer Chris Brown.

The Bilz and Kashif Ft. Sean Kingston - Bollywood Girls

So You Think You're In "LOVE" ?

Love is a tricky emotion. There are some things that feel like love but they are much too superficial to be the real thing. Real love takes time and doesn't happen over night. Here are three things that people often confuse for love.

Lust

Lust is the feeling that is often mistaken for love at first sight. Lust is an intense and sudden attraction to somebody you hardly know. It is mistaken for love because the attraction is so strong.
Lust can feel like love because the feelings of attraction are strong and all-consuming. The emotions stirred up by lust can feel very real but they are based on a fantasy. To love somebody you must know them well but many people fall in lust while they are still strangers. What people in lust fall for is a fantasy of what might be and reality can get lost in the excitement.
Overwhelmed by physical attraction people in lust can't keep their hands off of each other. They think about each other constantly and talk about one another all the time. Lust is a happy feeling brought on by passionate attraction. If you are inexperienced in matters of the heart it is very easy to mistake all that passion for love.
Lust differs from love like night differs from day. Lust happens in the early phase of a relationship when people don’t yet know each other. Lust is based on a fantasy, and the fantasy and reality don’t always mesh up. This is where lust runs out of steam.
Although physical attraction is definitely a key ingredient in any romantic relationship, love is more than just a physical longing. If a relationship is all about physical attraction it is based on lust. Really loving another person takes time and it can't be based on physical attraction alone.

Obsession

Obsessions are often mistaken for love because people rationalize the crazy feelings they are having. They assume that it must be love if the other person is always on their mind. Obsession is similar to lust but it is much more misleading and destructive. While lust is often fleeting, fading as two people come to know each other better, obsession sticks around.
The more time and effort invested in an unhealthy obsession the more intense the obsession can become. People in an obsessed state have a one track mind where the other person is concerned and they often lose touch with who they are as an individual. This loss of individuality creates a vicious circle of behavior where the obsessed person grows more and more dependant on the other person to bolster their sense of self.
Even unrequited love, love that is not returned, can become an overwhelming obsession. When one person believes they are in a relationship that doesn't really exist, or when one person is more invested in an existing relationship than the other, the foundation for an obsession has been laid.
Real love is nurturing and helps people grow but obsession is debilitating. If you feel like you have lost yourself, if you are always striving to please your partner without them doing the same for you, and if you find yourself making all decisions in your life based on the feelings and needs of the other person you could be dealing with obsession.

Rebounding

A rebound is a relationship that starts up very quickly after another relationship has ended. Rebounds are rarely based on love but are really a way of alleviating the loneliness people feel when a relationship ends.
Rebounding can feel like love for the simple reason that the people involved want to be in love. They are used to the security of being in love and more than anything else they want to feel that security again. They convince themselves that they are in love when they are actually missing the safety and comfort of the relationship they left behind.
If an old relationship keeps interfering with the progress of a new relationship it could mean that the relationship is a rebound. When somebody is on the rebound they are not entirely over their previous relationship. They may still be trying to work out unresolved issues from that relationship. Rebound relationships may feel like love but they are still impacted by unsettled feelings from the past.

So do you still think you're in love??? maybe you should give it some thought first

http://teenadvice.about.com/od/loveanddating/a/3thingslove.htm