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Gospel Singer Sean Sobers ups his music game

Goes One-on-one

Sean SobersThose in the local music industry who like positive, inspirational vibes may recall Sean Sobers for the hit planted. Entertainer caught up with this positive vibes artiste and learnt that he has added yet another song to the local music repertoire and another will soon follow.

The names of the songs are ‘Born for More’ and ‘I’ve Called You.’ Sobers explaining the inspiration behind ‘born for more’ said “many people are living below their true call void of fulfilment and are being undervalued.  “I just realised that there’s more and we need to come to a place where we begin to walk in our true nature and purpose.” He said the inspiration came while he was driving and the words’ “more…. there’s more…we were born for more kept hitting me. So Every day that we rise up there must be a consciousness that what we’re doing, saying and how we’re living is not all there is…there must be a sensing that there’s more.

The well travelled Guyanese artiste of his second song, I’ve Called You, said it is a reminder that “despite of what we’re faced with daily, it is not what people think or say…but it’s about what God has said about you before the foundation and what he has chosen you to do and be. Sobers added that many people feel that they were born into the wrong time and place and their circumstances are unfavorable.  “But through this song I want to remind people that there is a call of God upon their lives,” Sobers said.

He added that he has penned many songs aimed at propelling people forward into destiny and purposeful living because it’s not about where we are or what we used to do but where we’re going to be.

The songs were recorded at a small studio, West Wesleyan Media Production through a team effort that included two fresh and upcoming faces to the gospel music scene to do these songs, Samuel Medas and Rochelle Maximus.

‘Born for more’ was released about two months ago and ‘I’ve called you’ will be released within upcoming weeks.

Thus far this professional barber has released one album titled ‘Process” which features 12 track including ‘planted’ and ‘Heal the Land’. Also there was a DVD release “Live in Suriname” that featured ‘Lord I came here’.

“I’m presently a pastor, and also doing some travelling while working along with a Canadian worship leader and producer.”

Offering his take on the local music industry Sobers expressed the view that “we have the ability to produce quality music, the resources are available and we have been doing much. However people need to see the bigger picture, beyond simply Guyana”. Elaborating further Sobers said he believes that once we adapt that mentality our music will take on a different form and make a greater impact on the international circuit. “We need to stop placing blame and just get up and do it. As has become the norm among the mutterings of Guyanese acts Sobers expressed disappointment with the lack of proper copyright laws for artistes as well.

Contacts: [email protected] Facebook: http://gibsonhillmusic.ning.com/profile/SeanSobers
pix: Sean sobers 1,2 Caption: Guyanese Psalmist Sean Sobers

By Mondale Smith

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Nine make shortlist to contest inaugural Miss Guyana Earth crown

Miss Earth DelegatesCome June 26, next, nine Guyanese beauties will take on each other for a chance to be Guyana’s first beauty ambassador to the Miss Earth pageant. The international pageant is slated for staging in Vietnam by October month end.

Pageant Chief Executive Officer Pamela Dillon told Entertainer that training has commenced for the launch which should be staged by May 12.

As part of the competition, the delegates will showcase the creations of US-based Guyanese designer, Roger Gary, on May 26 as they compete to see who will win the runway queen crown. On that occasion with an emphasis on save the planet as a boost to Guyana’s efforts to fight climate change, the delegates will appear in national dress.

Also as prelude residents on the West side will also be given a chance to vote for their pick through a fashion event at the Aracari Resort.

Training has commenced under the stewardship of international groomer, Lester Rauseo, of Trinidad with support from Caribbean top model first runner up Meleesa Payne.

Clive Prowell, is the Artistic Director and Pageant CEO Pamela Dillon is promising that this is going to be one of the better pageants. For further info prospective sponsors are being asked to contact 665-4565.

The nine carded to compete include 18-year-old Veronica Albadar, 21-year-old Franale Holder, 19-year-old Kiswana Jefford, 21-year-old Shellon Frazer, 20-year-old Sabriena Khan, 23-year-old Anesha Benjamin, 23-year-old Deoranie Marcia Badal, 18-year-old Soyini Fraser, and 21-year-old Velisha Easton.

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Mandela Manning back home on a musical mission

Mandela ManningHaving not performed in Guyana for more than a year, Canada based Guyanese artiste Matussala Mandela Manning is anticipating “great things” to unfold for artistes as a spin off from the inaugural Guyana Musical Summer Splash and the Guyana Artistic Music Awards. They are slated for staging at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on April 24 and the National Cultural Center on April 25.

The artiste said “performing on home soil with a real purpose that goes beyond entertaining is the best experience one can have”. He said he boarded the plane to Guyana last Friday from Canada not because “I believe that events like the Musical Splash and the GAMA awards mean that Guyanese artistes have something to look forward to no matter where they are and it also provides a golden opportunity for networking which can only work to build the music industry.”

Of the two shows,  he said Guyanese are not  know for coming out to support their own but he is optimistic and is hoping that people will come out and ensure that the promoters and the artistes are encouraged to make the event an annual affair.

Manning said “Some might see this event as a joke thing but to me it’s a motivator for artistes and writers and producers to create more Guyanese music that would eventually hit mainstream. This I as well as the other artistes from the USA, Canada and other parts of the world believe whole heartedly can and will happen on united front that’s why we are here.”

Years ago Manning became popular on stage shows for performing singles such as ‘Teach the youth’, ‘don’t look for me’ which he did with Little Lexus, and ‘Ruff and Tuff.’ But the most popular hit was ‘Rally round’ done with the internationally acclaim Steel Pulse band.

When asked about a possible album release he said in time to come he will release an album from his collection of singles. He recently released in Canada singles such as Survive-don’t make them stop yah’, ‘Woe Wicked man’ and ‘Journey’. He’s also working on a song titled ‘back way officer’ that reprimands police ranks who break the laws as opposed to enforcing in their selfish  drive for  wealth.  Of the shows he said patrons should “look for high energy entertainment from me because while the road ahead is long I’ve matured musically”.

Starting at age nine, Mandela has progressed and continues to surprise audiences with his lyrical potential and performances. As such it is no surprise that he could become a rated reggae artist especially since his life has always been one of musical influences from persons like his father Ras Sangie, who is also a reggae artist.

As a talented boy Mandela was called on stage by Maxi Priest in 1993 to perform and then later began to tour with Guyanese promoters Zico, Professor and Punk Sherlock on home soil.

Then he moved to bigger stages for shows such as Reggae Sun Splash and Sun Fest in `93/94 along side major artistes the likes of Steel Pulse. In `94 and 95 he sang as an act on Sun Splash and Sun Fest shows with backing from the Ruff Cut band.

In 1997 he went to the USA where Davie Simmons became his manager and the youth during that period played a staring role in Buju Banton’s ‘I wanna be loved’ music video.

Incidentally, Buju Banton is one of his musical influences. After three years in the United States performing at many charities, benefits and mini shows he returned to Guyana in 2000.

He linked up with Guyanese artistes such as Negus Narine aka “Little Lexus” (now based in French Guyana) and began to make demo tapes in a bid to become popular. Then in late 2006 he migrated to Canada where he presently resides.

Once there Mandela met with Canada Based Albouystown boy Cyborg, and Ras Sangie at the Reflex Studio. In his words I’m moving from strength to strength and  I hope  to one day eventually hit main stream where I’ll tell the world unapologetically that I’m a proud Guyanese because my music is here to stay.

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“Forget Me not” fashion collection launch set for May 1

Sha Sha ThisOn May 1, an array of vibrant exotic colours, splashed together, will create an unforgettable 26-piece fashion collection for men and women that befits any occasion. The unfolding that offers a taste of Guyanese Fashion and creativity is set for the ‘Fierce Expression’ show carded for the Herdmanston Lodge, 65 Peter Rose and Anira Streets, Queenstown.

Budding designer, Keisha Edwards, under her brand Sha Sha designs is set to launch her firsts full fashion line titled “Forget Me Not.”

But the show is not only about her. It will also feature the works of young designers Sharda Eligon, John Quelch and Ronella Wosely and added attractions of performances from gospel singer Trennecia Esseboom and ballet by Christie Dey.

Keisha describes herself as an unconventional go-getter who knows what she wants out of life and is willing to work hard for it. She is convinced that “nothing is accomplished without hard work” and coming from a very large family serves as a daily reminder that helps to keep her grounded and humble.

Coming from a long line of tailors and seamstresses her current career choice is hereditary and she proudly states “fashion has always played a major role in my life”.

Noting that she uses daily unfolding to influence her creations she confesses that “I’ve been designing seriously for eight years.”

What complements her ambition to be one of if not the best in the fashion industry is the fact that she grew up always sketching outfits and asking her mom, a seamstress, to bring them to reality.

Inspiration for me is drawn from everyday life be it sports, flora, fauna, or different cultures. For example some of the pieces from my new Collection “Forget Me Not” were inspired but the Oriental culture: Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Thus far in her creative quest her creations have been showcased at the Guyana Fashion weekend 08 and 09, the Linden Fashion Night, Genesis Fashion Rhythm and only one of her pieces was showcased at the St Maarten Fashion Weekend 09.

Currently, Keisha is working feverishly to complete the new collection “Forget Me Not” but long term I would like to get my own store here in Guyana and start Mass producing my designs with distribution and marketing through out South America, the Caribbean and Someday Europe and the North America.

To her designing is the medium through which she expresses her self and it allows her “creative juices to flow creating the unique piece that suits an individual”.
ShaSha is traditional Rock meets Modern wear, a new and different flavour and style in terms of fashion here. “One of the things customers love is that once I make an outfit I don’t ever repeat that style.”

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Introducing: The inspirational Telescope to the world

TelescopeDellon Chichester. aka Telescope, is not yet popular on the local shores but if this Canada-based Guyanese continues on his quest he will soon be known for things positive, musically.

The former Canadian military man who hails from Cottage, Mahaicony, migrated from Guyana at age 17. Having gained knowledge and experiences that have made him a better person he believes that he has what it takes to be an inspiration musically and in the literary arts.

He took on the name Telescope after he started the Telescope Humanity Charity and because people believes that he has been blessed with an analytical mind that allows him to “see things from far”, as well as the righteous songs he sings.

Already to his credit, he has produced one album titled ‘LOOK AGAIN’ that features 13 tracks which are making rotations on radio stations in several countries including Canada. They include No Man’s Puppet, Thanks Mama, What is the Tension, Back Stabbers and amongst others.

At present he is working on a second album titled “SEE NOW”. Already some of the pre-released singles such as Believers, What a blessing, Trust is Hard and Inauguration have been making the rounds with favourable comments.

He fondly recalls that while he fooled around much with lyrics he actually started singing at age 16 at the Pelican Inn Disco, on Hadfield Street. Then when his family migrated he joined the Canadian Military in 1999. He took to singing again professionally in 2008.

But beyond his singing that seems laced with language that does not glorify violence or berate women in any way he’s also a budding writer on the verge of completing a book that he hopes to publish in Canada soon.

“After nine years in the Canadian Army where I used my spare time to write I’m still writing to this day to the point where I have a book coming out soon titled In This World But Not Of This world.”

Though not a major popular artiste just yet he has performed at several shows in Toronto He is set to visit some Caribbean countries before pursuing bookings for a European tour.

His most recent performance was at a Mama J Production in Toronto on Mother’s Day because of his song that celebrates and ‘Thanks Mama’.

“My life’s mission is to insert a love virus within the human race that can only be cured by extreme love”. And he explains that while some might view that as bordering on crazy he said his songs of redemption speak for themselves and can be heard at www.myspace.com/777telescope.

He gets his musical inspiration from day to day “human interaction that comes mainly from how we handle ourselves with the situations we face”.

A taste of his musical abilities will be forthcoming on April 17 at the inaugural Guyana Music Splash carded for the Thirst Park. While he is not among the nominees for the Guyana Artistic Music Awards on April 25 at the National Cultural Centre he will be in the audience cheering on the more than 25 Diaspora-based Guyanese entertainers coming from 14 countries and islands for the event.

He said, “I am coming to Guyana for the show on April 17 and no, I’m not receiving any awards as I’m still young in the game but I’m happy to know that I’ll be among the veterans of Guyanese Music”.
For those attending the April 17 show he says, “Look forward to having a blessed time with Telescope just make sure you come as a child because it’s hard to bend an old tree”.

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Introducing: GT Boy Kapa Shanti

Kapa ShantiBorn 1976 in Georgetown, Guyana, as Jomo Proctor, he attended Craig Nursery School and also had some of his primary schooling at the Houston Community Primary School, East Bank Guyana.

In 1986, he migrated to the USA where he completed his formal education by graduating from Staten Island College, New York, with an Associate Degree in Business Management.

He is at present a licenced carpenter for the Motor Transport Authority in New York.

Also known as Kapa Shanti, through his grandmother who was an active churchgoer, he enjoyed hearing his grandmother singing her song-keys.

While walking home from school he would hear reggae music blasting from music boxes of some his favourite artistes such as Gregory Isaacs, Freddy Mc Greggor, Bob Marley, Yellow-man etc.

But what really inspired him to pick up the microphone and following his dreams as a singer and performer happened one day while he was looking at an underground tape hosted by David Levy from Barbados now a radio DJ on one of the international channels in America (WBLS).

He saw Ninja Man, Lieutenant Stitchie and others performing, but none of them stood out and took him with amazement like Shabba Ranks. To him Shabba was his true inspiration to music.

Kapa Shanti said that his first performance in front of a live crowd was in a five-man competition. He finished fifth place. He felt so cheated although he knew that he was nervous and his legs were shaking like Elvis Presley’s. However, all in all he did not allow that experience to sway his musical desire.

His next big show was at Syracuse University in the USA when he opened for Machel Montano. There he got the confidence booster from the favourable crowd response to his performance. That was followed up by calls from various promoters to open for more and more big name artistes.

That list included Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Pinchers, Sparrow, and many others among them Guyanese artistes Natural Black, Zebulun, First-Born, Yonnette Hooper, and Redemption.

Kapa Shanti has been recording continuously and recently he collaborated with Pinchers and Keisha Martin from Jamaica to produce a song to help raise funds for Haiti to help with the rebuilding process.

He has recorded several singles including the more popular songs such as Money and No Mata.
You can find Kapa Shanti at www.myspace.com/kapashantigt, and also on www.facebook.com/kapashanti. As he prepares to head Guyana’s way for the upcoming   Guyanese Music Splash on April 19 at Thirst Park and the Guyana Artistic Music awards on April 25 at the National Cultural Centre he is encouraging Guyanese to look out for his soon to be released album titled ‘Pressure DI Poor.’

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Introducing: Ken Da Beat Maker

On the daily grind producing Guyanese music

Ken Da Beat MakerThose in the local music fraternity may have heard of Ken Andrew Taylor, a sound engineer who works out of the Brutal Recording Studios. This mad, sick, creative kid called Ken Da Beat Maker is quietly making his positive input to ensure that Guyanese music is kept in production motion.
He is a sound engineer like many others but somewhat quite different because he does his work in and out of studio.

Out of studio he ensures that artistes are heard with sound clarity but in studio his work is more technical as ‘da beat maker’ and a music producer combined.

His first love is Computer programming but about two years ago that took second place when he got into the swing of “in studio” music production, in a major way.
Exciting and refreshing are words he uses to describe his job where he always gets to try new things daily learning even more as he grows. He says “I hope to make a huge impact in the development of Guyanese music eventually”.
At age 25, his work has seen him involved in studio productions for quite a few Guyanese artistes such as Sophia star boy, Mystic, Star Guyana Queen Lisa Punch, International artiste Natural Black, the ‘Ah de real thing Jory and the now England-based Hip Hop artiste  Don Gialiani.

His magical fingers have touched many tracks that are heard on 98.1 FM for all these artistes including ILaman, Brains, Mr. Tcri$, Et Tu Brutus, Malo and Jomo among others on the local and international music circuit.

He’s extremely proud of having done live engineering on stage for countless international artistes when they come to Guyana for shows.

Priding himself in being a “real Guyanese, not a fake Guyanese,” he grew up in Roxanne Burnham Gardens, before moving to Kitty. His life’s Philosophy is: Try to make the best decision when you are given the option. He’s influenced by producers such as Timbaland, Dr. Dre and a few others.

Ken believes that the local music industry, despite many obstacles in its way, is making progress and trusts that his talent and the love for what he does continues to contribute greatly and makes a positive impact.

Taylor encourages artiste to be more “out-there” because it’s how people get to know you and know your work. Ken doesn’t plan on leaving the scene anytime soon so look out for great things ahead.

Entertainer: Is Sound engineering what you always wanted to do?

Ken: Music was never my first choice. Years ago I wanted to do Computer programming.

But I believe that Guyanese music can and will eventually hit main stream so here I am.  I wouldn’t be wasting my time behind it if I thought I couldn’t get there. The local music industry is struggling at present but I am certain we will make it we just have to keep focused and make every song better than the last.

Entertainment: What keeps you going and what do you use for inspiration?

KEN: International music gives me that kick to jump up and go build a track or aim to get a certain sound in the studio. Plus the less stressed I am the more creative I am so I try my best to be happy.

What would you like to see happening for sound engineers in Guyana?
KEN: I don’t have many complaints on my part. I like a challenge so I’m looking forward to the hurdles. I’ll jump them.

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Guyanese Song Bird Yonette Hooper

From GT to NY and back

Yonette HooperMusic lovers who know Guyanese history would reflect on the “good old” 1960’s when Eddie Hooper’s crooning abilities saw many relationships blooming way beyond ‘Passing Memories’ through his musical genes that have flowed to his children. One of them is the popular Cid Hooper of ‘We linking fame’ and her siblings.

The Hooper name has its place in history as proof that the Guyanese music industry, though a sleeping giant, will one day awaken.

One of the many Hooper children, Yonette, is keeping the family’s musical abilities current and Guyanese will get a chance to experience her in action on Saturday April 17, next, at Thirst Park, then again on April 25 at the National Cultural Centre for the Guyana Music awards.

At present headlining her own band MYSTIKAL VYBES out of NEW YORK, with her new album TUNE-UP soon to hit the streets, she says that she believes that the Guyanese music industry is on the precipice of rebirth.

Her achievements are many, including placing second in the Miami Soca Monarch 2006 and over all ‘winner’ of the female Category.

To many she is best described as a ‘Guyanese to the bone’ singer, song writer and above all a Dynamic Entertainer.

Also known as Mystique, her musical career began during her period of studying in Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom where her Major was Health Science.

The former female lead singer for Cannon Balls band out of Guyana, De Untouchables and the G/T Ninja out of New York, was also the former Band Leader Of Triad Cross Over All Girls Front Band out of New York.

She is at present the female lead singer for “D”NuCFN Band based in Jamaica, Queens, New York and does her stuff accompanied by a very talented Piano Player called MIDAS. Together they are dubbed MYSTIQUE & MIDAS: a super combination.

She sees herself as a “singer with a difference,” having been in the arena for quite some time, performing with a number of well known groups in the Caribbean arena.

She also did her share of opening acts for well known Jamaican, Barbadian and Trinidadian artistes.   Still doing what she loves, she has and still tours Canada, England, Barbados, Trinidad, Suriname and the USA.

“I’m very serious with my music, and once I hit the stage I’ve been told that I have keep hearts pulsating,” she says.

Her new single is ‘Rudeness’ and she sure is promising Guyanese music lovers some of that when she touches down next month for the historical Guyana Musical splash followed by the Guyana Artistic Music awards.

Simply put, Mystique lives for music, and in some loving way she has created her own world which makes her happy to be who she is; an entertainer and a true lover of the art. Putting it mildly she says, “Sometimes it’s not all about how much money one can make from this business, but its how you threat it that makes you inspirationally rich and everything else follows”.

She just thanks God for blessing her with such a great gift.

Music flows through her veins from her father Eddie Hooper who is best known for some of Guyana’s most popular songs like Take Warning, Passing Memories, Where are Your Friends Now, Sweetest Black Man and LiL Gal among other hits.

He also played guitar with Tom Charles and the Syncopators back in the days and also served as a lead singer in the band.

He passed away in 1996 in the USA.

Yonnette and her older sister were introduced to the stage by their father as children headlining the children Broadcast to Schools programme on Guyanese radio back in the days. They also performed with him on his many cross country tours in their home land.

During her stay in England, she was involved with a group called The Mandelas.

Her music coach was Ms Geraldine Connor, who predicted that one day she (Yonnette) will be a very good singer, known to the world.

When asked about the group, ‘Mandelas’, her reply was, we toured the United Kingdom as a musical group entertaining every age, colour and race.

She also performed with the Kuffdem group that included actors from across the Caribbean.

On completion of her Btec Health Science at Thomas Danby College in the UK, she attended Leeds Metropolatan University to under take her BSc Honors in computer science, after leaving England in 1995, the road she took was Music: which is in her heart, body, soul and mind.

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Guyana Artistic Music Awards

Zebulun De Counselor is coming home

ZebulanThe artiste Zebulun De Counselor might not be among the more popular names announced, following a selection on local radio but it certainly is a name getting recognition internationally in the reggae and culture music realm.

In fact, he is a 2010 New Jersey Reggae Music Awards winner and has confirmed that he will be among the Guyanese artistes in the diaspora heading home as a nominee at the upcoming Guyana Artistic Music Awards slated for April 25 at the National Cultural Centre.

Zebulun De Counselor has been writing and performing music for over 16 years. Born and raised in Guyana, he moved to the United States in 1989 where he spent a few years in the sound system business on Jah Legacy Sound.

Soon after, Zebulun returned to his first love; recording music. He joined up with Sharp Edge Studio, then RockStar Studio out of New Jersey and produced multiple singles.

The first was “Give Praises” which was featured on the Onward Riddim. Artists such as Capleton, Richie Spice and Les were also featured on the album. Zebulun’s “Give Praises” was added into rotation after about a month on the streets.

“When you cold girl” was the second single to hit the airwaves, this song gave him a sudden surge of popularity around the tri-state area (NYC, NJ, CT). Without the support of a major record label its hard to penetrate the Jamaican market. However, “Give Praise” is the single that is breaking international waters. Although it has taken more than a decade to reach this level, Zebulun never lost his faith that it would happen. “Righteous music is positive music, at the end of the day righteousness stands” he is quoted as saying.

With his love for Rastafari and life itself, Zebulun’s future looks bright. To date, Zebulun has about 25 singles and each one has found a place in the hearts of the people who love Zebulun’s music.

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Peter Ram, X2 for Bartica Regatta

While Guyana has had its fare share of  Barbados Soca sensation, Peter Ram and Guyana’s very own X2(Adrian Dutchin and Jumo), over the years those looking for  another live serving can head to Bartica over the Easter weekend.

The artistes are carded to perform as part of the Easter Regatta offerings in Bartica at the Stelling Square. They are also touted to be additions to the many hip happenings such as the regatta boat races and beach and street jams.

Last week, the delegates were sashed by their official sponsors in Bartica. This week we present the final three vying for the coveted Miss Bartica Regatta crown in the beach pageant competition.

Delegate # 7

Nikita HenrySPONSORED BY SHERLOCK DOUGLAS & ASSOCIATE

Name: Nikita Henry

D.O.B: April 8, 1992

Age: 18

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Career Goal: Nurse

Hobbies: Sports, Dancing, Meeting people of interest.

A graduate of the St. John the Baptist Primary and the Bartica Secondary School, this diva born under the zodiac sign of Taurus spends most of her time perfecting her dancing abilities.

Nikita also likes reading and gets lost easily in a good romance novel but sometimes finds time for socialising.

Like most of the contestants she is a first timer to pageantry. Her reason for entering is to showcase that she has the necessary qualities, including charm, intelligence and charisma to walk away which the crown.


Delegate # 8

Jessica Mc KenzieSPONSORED BY GUYTRAN MINING

Name: Jessica Mc Kenzie

D.O.B: 9th November, 1991

Age: 18

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Career Goal: Cosmetologist

Hobbies: Singing, Doing Household Chores

A graduate of St. Anthony’s Primary School and the Bartica Secondary School this beautiful, bubbly and saucy teen describes herself as a people person who enjoys socialising.

She draws her inspiration from her mother and her “ever encouraging friends”. When this Scorpio beauty believes in a healthy lifestyle and as such often goes jogging to keep fit. She also enjoys participating in sporting activities and has still not grown away from school events.

Despite not having any previous pageant experience she believes that her self confidence is just enough make her win the Miss Bartica Regatta Pageant and sees entering this pageant as a stepping stone for better opportunities to come. Jessica platform for the pageant is alcohol abuse amongst teenagers in her community.

Delegate #9

Annece Rose HicksSPONSORED BY ATKINSON’S TRADING

Name: Annece Rose Hicks

D.O.B: 2nd February, 1993

Age: 17

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Career Goal: Nurse

Hobbies: Singing and meeting people

This former Holy Name Primary, Bartica Secondary School and Three Miles Secondary student who graduated with five subjects at CXC sees herself as alluring.

She first came to prominence when she sang at the 2009 GT&T Jingle competition and placed among the top ten.  Annece describes herself as a ‘day to day’ person and says that family is her strength.

She appreciates life’s little things, is a nature lover who believes that God created everything for a reason and with a purpose. Annece enjoys singing and unlike the rest of delegates she is no stranger to pageantry.

She is the reigning Miss Amerindian Heritage Region Seven Queen and her platform is “Women in pageantry”.

This Aquarius born beauty is aspiring to be a nurse and believes that she has all the right qualities to be crowned the 2010 Bartica Beauty ambassador.

By Mondale Smith