The Scene

After years of shifting between Guyana, Suriname and his native Jamaica, singer Little African is heading back home to get serious with his music and take it to another level, but he is going out with a farewell album launch.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Sir Richard Branson would seem an unlikely pair, but what they have in common is a passion for addressing global problems and this comes across as they appear next Tuesday on Iconoclasts.

Selflessness, conviction and the strong desire to contribute toward youth development, led Lindener and national footballer Kayode McKinnon, to display considerable sacrifice and mental endurance to complete a 13 hours and 20 minutes run in support of youth affected by and infected with HIV.

Part 1 – The Recipes Tastes Like Home Hi Everyone, Never before have I ever been so frustrated, confused and at times angry in the kitchen as I have been this past week.

Culture Box If a fan of West Indies Cricket were to write a book today detailing his/her experiences following the team, despair, heartbreaking, disenchantment, anguish, and relief would be some of the most used words.

Arts in Motion’ for Thirst Park Designer Donna Ramsammy-James is offering a sneak preview of a show-stopping cultural and fashion event later this month that is set to open in Jamaica in April as part of an international fundraiser for a Bishops High School reunion.

After a five-night run to rave reviews and a two-night hold over, Link Show 25 goes to Linden this weekend and then will have its final performances from Saturday March 21 to Tuesday March 24 at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) at 8 pm.

It was 1955 when a then struggling Guyanese promoter met a young Trinidadian by the name of Francisco Slinger and on a whim decided to include him in his group that was about to tour the interior.

Culture Box We’ve all heard of tennis elbow (which does not only affect tennis players) and carpal tunnel syndrome, but not many of us would have heard of ‘text thumb’, the repetitive stress injury caused by sending too many text messages.

From guns crimes to sexual and domestic violence, crime is a scourge in the Caribbean region, and beginning next month Trinidadian promoter, Andre Rochford will start an ambitious campaign to promote peace through music and “hopefully effect change”.

By Linden Lewis On International Women’s Day 2005, a young announcer on the radio wanted to alert his listeners to the observance of this historic day. 

– Help and Shelter International Women’s Day 2009 finds us in a time of national and global financial crises and when the incidence of violence in Guyana, especially domestic violence, is not diminishing.

In keeping with tradition, the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s annual Phagwah Mela and Bazaar will be held at the Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra in Prashad Nagar today beginning at 4 pm.

There is a trio seeking a foothold in the local music industry and it is not difficult to imagine that it could become a force to reckon with in the near future; Reflections has a trump card that many of its counterparts in the music arena would love to have.

Culture Box A few days before Mashramani, Minister of Health Dr Leslie Ramsammy warned Guyanese about excessive drinking while celebrating on that day.

Hi Everyone, A couple of months ago as I was in the kitchen finely chopping some onions and herbs in preparation for a dish, a friend of mine visiting looked at me with a mixture of alarm and exasperation and said, “Why don’t you just use the food processor?”

After a five-night run to rave reviews, Link Show 25 will be repeated for two performances on Sunday March 8 and Monday March 9 at 8 pm.