The Scene

Oh home on a plate!

Hi Everyone There was a time when you could not find bora in Barbados so the first time I walked into one of the supermarkets and saw bora I trembled with excitement.

‘Mash in Guyana’ turns 20

Rudy Grant’s infectious “Mash in Guyana”, which has become the unofficial anthem of Mashramani has been going strong for 20 years and though he modestly says it comes as a surprise, there were early indications it was going to be around for a long time.

Fojo launches ‘Woman’ video

Continuing to make an impact on the local entertainment scene Fojo received accolades from the special invitees present to witness the launch of his R&B production “Woman” last Friday.

Casino bill adjourned

With stiff opposition from the religions, the debate on the contentious bill to enable casino gambling had to be adjourned to Monday after a record 30 MPs indicated their intention yesterday to speak on the topic and the government showed no sign of budging from the plan to have it passed quickly.

Nineteen in line-up to dethrone Dutchin

On February 3, Guyanese and more particularly Linden party fans are going to witness the first instalment of this year’s Carib Soca Monarch competition and it’s bound to have a few surprises.

Leslyn Lashley: born dancing

When Le Classique Dance Company held its production, Alley Cats, a few months ago the choreography was excellent and the dancers were good but Leslyn Lashley was better than good.

Craving the taste

Hi Everyone, The aroma of ‘married-man pork’ (sweet basil) and thyme fills the kitchen as I lift the lid of the steamer.

Culture

Weddings are joyous occasions but there are some aspects of the day that some of us would cut short if it weren’t for that thing called tradition.

Scene Stealer

Before Star Guyana, Lisa Punch was just a young girl with big dreams, a good voice and two dancing feet.

It’s Taz time

Having just graduated from high school this born and bred Georgetown resident has decided that the time is right for her to pursue her dream of becoming a successful artiste.

Tastes Like Home

This week The Scene begins a new series. ‘Tastes Like Home’ by Cynthia Nelson explores our relationship with food.

One to watch…

Upscale Restaurant’s resuscitated poetry night is usually interesting but on Tuesday night things got really exciting when little Ryan Benschop took to the microphone and performed a piece called, “I Got Women Trouble”.

Culture Box

Judging from its exterior the new City Mall is an added attraction to the active Regent/Camp streets and after a mere five minutes inside and you get the impression it is a shopper’s dream, well in Guyana that is.

Vintage reggae at its best

The National Cultural Centre came alive on Saturday when some of the best Caribbean vocalists lit up the stage courtesy of King Solomon’s promotions.

Guyana Annual to be launched next Thursday

Fittingly, given that the Caribbean will host cricket’s largest competition – Cricket World Cup 2007 – in two months’ time, the cover of the Guyana Annual 2006-2007 is dominated by a collage of cricket stars.

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