The Scene

Curl Fest, Guyana’s first ever Natural Hair Expo, was held on Sunday, October 9, 2016 in the Promenade Gardens.

Ten years after it came into existence Merundoi is celebrating not only its anniversary but holding the coveted position of being the longest running radio serial in Guyana and the Caribbean twined with two of its members being invited to sit in on the last television debate between the US presidential hopefuls.

Every now and then I get a pleasant surprise when it comes to local designers and creatives challenging the hypocrisies of society through their creative abilities.

For Soyini Fraser, the fact that she won the Miss Guyana Universe title and will be representing Guyana at the Miss Universe Pageant in the Philippines in January 2017 is finally taking root in her consciousness.

Hi Everyone, What’s Cooking is a series in which I answer questions you may have about food or cooking but are too shy to ask.

Summer is incredibly difficult to break up with. I think that what I detest the most is changing my colour palette to fall-like colours such as brown and burgundy.

Born and raised in the Indigenous village of Kappawarrie, in the Essequibo River, you could say Winslow Craig was destined to pursue the arts in his adult years.

Hi Everyone, The next time you peel green or turning plantains to cook, do not throw away the skins.

As fashion month concludes in Paris, this season has brought about an incredible amount discourse and dispute among those in the fashion community.

The local fashion arena can look forward to something new with the runway debut of Indigenous-themed pieces from cousins Vanda Allicock and Abigale Buckley, during Guyana’s longest running fashion event, Guyana Fashion Week (GFW), which is slated for November.

Come Friday at 8 pm, the National Cultural Centre is the venue for ‘Piano Improvisations: An Evening With Dr Patricia Cambridge.’

The newly crowned Miss Guyana Talented Teen Alia Wong was recently presented with her first prize of day trip to Arrow Point Nature Resort compliments of the Roraima Group of Companies and other prizes compliments of Nayelli Beauty Salon, Moi Tori Boutique and Upper Level Boutique.

Two Emmy nominated documentaries are among 11 that are scheduled to be showcased on HBO every Monday from 21:00 hrs beginning October 3 and ending December 5.

This month marks 25 years since HBO has been providing programming to Latin America and the Caribbean and to celebrate, it offers a series of special programming events throughout the month.

While the average 14-year-old girl is caught up with school and extra lessons, Omaiah Aaliyah Hall has a lot more on her plate.

Paul DeBritto is a self-taught guitarist and vocalist, who has set his sights on becoming an international superstar, among other things.

Milan Fashion Week opened with the country’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pledging his continuing support for the industry.

Locally produced film The Old Higue will be screened at the Aracari Resort tomorrow evening and patrons can expect that they will get more than their money’s worth.

Designer Shan Anthony Seecharan, who designs under the label SAS has recently seen his star ascending having created winning gowns worn by Delicia Wright, Miss Emancipation Guyana 2016 and Miss India Guyana 2016, Brittany Singh for the Talent Segment of that pageant.

As the Indigenous Heritage Month activities continue, the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs is inviting members of the public to visit its annual art exhibition at Castellani House to experience aspects of Indigenous life through art.