The Scene

Seventeen short stories that speak to the resilience of the Haitian people; that country’s economic reconstruction following the devastation of the 2010 earthquake among other things are what make up Mark Jacobs’s book, What a Friend we have in Jesus.

Entertainment is headed to Better Hope next month in the form of the Chutney Mania show, slated for Saturday May 4, at the Community Centre Ground.

After Laugh is Cry, a stage production by Kingdom Dynamics, which will feature David Mann (Mr Brown of Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns fame) is set for May 19 at the National Park.

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, known for his award winning songs in films like Paap, Dabaang, Dabaang 2, My Name is Khan, Bodyguard and Singh is King, is set to perform at the Guyana National Stadium on Sunday June 9.

This evening, the Indian Cultural Centre screens Chak De! India at its Lot 67 New Haven, Bel Air location.

Beauty, elegance, poise, intelligence, humility and a charming personality are the attributes that Katherina Roshana possesses and will take with her when she ably represents Guyana at the Ms India-Worldwide pageant in Malaysia on April 27.

So where was I? Oh yes! Sharing with you a minute journey of realisation I had when compared to so many adventures Guyana has to offer.

Hi Everyone, Disclaimer: I am not a food critic nor do I aspire to be one.

Rochelle Christie retained her Slam crown when the poetry competition came to an end last Saturday at the Theatre Guild, Kingston, while all of the performing poets brought their ‘A’ games with their exhilarating, charismatic pieces.

(Reuters) – Race and religion no longer seem to be an issue when it comes to dating, but body odour and a mustache on a woman are likely to be deal breakers, according to a poll on the singles scene released on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Athletic goods retailer Reebok on Thursday terminated its relationship with rapper Rick Ross, whose song featuring lyrics that seem to boast about drugging and raping a woman has caused an uproar.

LONDON (Reuters) – Former Beatle Paul McCartney’s 680-million-pound ($1.04 billion) fortune put him at the top of a list ranking the UK and Ireland’s richest musicians that also highlighted Adele as the wealthiest young music millionaire.

Brazilian Anna Caroline Parker last weekend bested three of her countrywomen and five Guyanese contestants to take the 2013 Miss Rupununi Rodeo title.

Once you’re a true Guyanese you have that instinctive attachment to the earth and you have that innate feeling of adventure – a certain fire within you is set ablaze, not so?

“Dancing is my ultimate passion. I find peace. I find myself through dancing.

The arts, whether drama, dance, drawing, painting, fashion, is a means of expression.