Stage is set for the 11 finalists in the Calypso Competition
[ Picture: De Professor – 2013 Champion]
The stage is set for the 11 finalists in the MashramaniCalypso Competition due for the Thirst Park ground on the evening of February 15. Defending Champion is De Professor and he made it clear that he is not ready to relinquish the crown that he also won in 2009/ 2011.
Among the challengers is another multiple winner Roger Hinds who is also confident.
But the women would not be outdone by the men and Queen Makeba who is a seasoned campaigner and Queen Dairy who made her debut last year.
And making a comeback after his absence last year is 2005 junior champion the Mighty Believer.
A section of the audience at the Rupununi Music and Arts Festival being entertained
First Rupununi Music, Arts Festival a big success
Saturday, 15 February 2014 (CND ) The three-day Rupununi Music and Arts Festival had an auspicious start at the Rock View Lodge in the Annai community of Region Nine on Friday. It was formally opened by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, who commended the organisers for launching an event that brought performers from across the world to Guyana’s interior.
He said that tourism has been identified as a sector that can foster development by attracting overseas visitors to experience the unique flora and fauna. To this end, new airlines and the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport are in train to take advantage of the new opportunities available, along with the construction of the soon to be opened Marriott Hotel, the Prime Minister said. Continue reading →
