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Rick Ross fascinated by Guyana and its rich culture

-Creates a special mini-documentary about Guyana for his millions of fan worldwide

Rick Ross in Guyana
Rick Ross in Guyana

Thousands flocked the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday August 25th, to witness a long-anticipated performance from one of the most prestigious international rappers to ever visit Guyana. While most of the attendees were avid Rick Ross fans, many others stated that there were there for the experience. They were not going to miss a performance from one of the world’s most sought-after rappers, when he was right in our own backyard. However, it seems as if the multi gold and platinum artiste was just as enchanted by us, as we were by him.

Last week, Ross’ team uploaded a seven-minute mini documentary to his website, rozayraw.com, entitled ‘Rick Ross in Guyana’. The video which has over 73, 000 views on YouTube, shows various clips of Ross’ activities from the moment he arrived in Guyana to his departure. The video begins with Rick Ross in the VIP lounge of the CJIA, repeatedly shouting the words ‘M M Guyana’ and ‘M M Global’ to the camera. Next, a full-screen image of the Guyana flag appears behind the artiste’s name. The journey then takes you over to the streets of Guyana. From their vehicle, the crew captures various shots of local scenery and people. They then head over to the NCN studios where Ross took photos with fans, signed autographs and participated in the widely aired ‘Jamzone 2012’ press conference. If you’re one of the thousands of Guyanese who saw that picture of Rick Ross sharing a warm hug with several Timehri residents, then you can look forward to a brief clip of that visit in the documentary.

Rick Ross enjoys a moment with fans at Timehri
Rick Ross enjoys a moment with fans at Timehri

Any Guyanese who watches this video would beam with pride. Throughout the entire film, Ross seems overwhelmed by our culture, people and everything he experienced while he was here. At the concert, he told the crowd, “This is my first time here, but it would definitely not be my last. You are the reason I do what I do”. This is the third time Hits and Jams Entertainment has made it possible for Guyanese to experience performances from the biggest names in the music industry.

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Miss Jamzone International: Kimberly Ephraim replaced by Latisha Greene as Miss Antigua

Latisha Greene
Miss Antigua - Latisha Greene

18 year old Latisha Greene recently completed her Associates Degree in Accounting from the Antigua State College Business Department in June. Being an athlete, actor, dancer, artist and leader, she also hopes to attain her life’s dream of becoming an Events Coordinator.

Blessed with natural beauty, undeniable intellect and a somewhat optimistic persona, she is determined to use all these traits in hopes of claiming the Miss Jamzone crown and if successful she intends to take full advantage of the opportunity by being a great ambassador especially to those who may look for support or leadership.

Latisha is the reigning Miss Antigua Queen of Carnival and also participated in the recently held Miss Jaycees Caribbean Queen Show contest.

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Miss Jamzone International: Miss Venezuela – Kenlly Aranguren

Kenlly Aranguren
Miss Venezuela - Kenlly Aranguren

This beautiful, vivacious Latino is energized and primed to put her talents to work as she competes against ten exotic beauties from around the Caribbean.

20 year old Kenlly Aranguren has been participating in pageants since age four and currently holds the titles of Miss Venezuela Caribbean (2010) and Miss International 2011.

Kenlly is currently pursuing a Degree in General Administration at the University Of Venezuela (UBV) and spends her leisure time as a volunteer assisting orphaned children.

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Miss Jamzone International: Miss Barbados – Rhea Cummings

Rhea Cummings
Miss Barbados - Rhea Cummings

18 year old Rhea Cummings has had a love for Visual Arts as long as she can remember. After winning multiple awards and merits for her outstanding artistic capabilities, her passion gravitated towards fashion designing when she was introduced to Creative Embroidery in high school. Cummings went on to write Art for CXC claiming grades 1 & 2 in Arts and Textiles and is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in Fashion Design at the Barbados Community College.

There is absolutely no stopping this confident Bajan beauty who also lists creative writing and modeling as her hobbies. Cummings is a lover of nature and most importantly a proud citizen of Barbados, which she describes as one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Rhea along with nine other delegates from all around the Caribbean will be heading to Guyana in a week’s time to compete in the 2nd Miss Jamzone International 2011 pageant for the coveted crown and USD$10,000.

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Miss Jamzone International: Trishauna Clarke replaced by Deandra Doyley as Miss Jamaica

Deandra Doyley
Miss Jamaica - Deandra Doyley

The isle of Jamaica is known for its lush white beaches, prolific music industry and of course, beautiful, exceptional women. This year, Jamaica presents another academic beauty with a drive for excellence and a smashing portfolio who is hoping to claim the crown for the ‘Land of Reggae’ once more.

23-year old Deandra Doyley is elated to represent her country at the 2nd Miss Jamzone International Pageant and even more excited to visit Guyana, sample our cuisine and our famed hospitality.  The US-based Deandra, a current Fitness Attendant at the Parkland Golf and Country Club boasts a successful career in Track and Field, which saw her receiving a full Athletic Scholarship to the University of Miami where she recently graduated with a major in Physiology and a Biology minor.Deandra characterizes herself as an open-minded, honest and out-spoken individual and lists shopping, jet skiing, biking riding and basically any outdoors activity as her hobbies.

Last year, Deandra finished as a top ten finalist in the Miss Jamaica World pageant and has since added several print and commercial appearances to her portfolio including several features in the famous Hype hair magazine and a cameo in Renowned rapper Lil Wayne’s ‘6 foot 7 foot’ music video.

As a fitness enthusiast, Deandra hopes to one day manage her own ‘Health and Wellness’ center in the USA, with special emphasis on reducing child obesity since this is a rampant issue in that territory.

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Miss Jamzone International delegates revamped and reloaded

Jamzone Logo
Jamzone Logo

Over the past few weeks several of the confirmed delegates in the Miss Jamzone International pageant regrettably rescinded their applications due to uncontrollable and unfortunate situations. However, we are glad to announce that we have already confirmed suitable and equally competent replacements from the same countries that are eager to represent their homeland with the exception of Brazil whom we are currently acquiring.

Thus far we have confirmed Deandra Doyley to replace Trishauna Clarke as the Jamaican representative and Latisha Greene will substitute former Antiguan delegate Kimberly Ephraim. Miss Jamzone International committee member and Hits and Jams manager Kerwin Bollers, expressed a bit of disappointment at the situation, highlighting the fact that Jamzone is so close to commencement. “This year’s lineup includes nearly twice the amount of delegates as last year and preparations have been a bit difficult. However, we are still pressing forward and working unremittingly to ensure that the events run as smooth as possible” said Bollers in his usual optimistic tone.

The delegates are set arrive in Guyana tomorrow and will make appearances at various Jamzone events and also attend several TV and radio interviews. The first leg of competition is slated for the National Cultural Center on August 17th and delegates will compete in Swimsuit, Evening gown and the Cultural Presentation segments. The finals will take place at the Splashmins Fun Park where contestants will be judged on their Fantasy Beach Wear, National Costume and Question and Answer.

Tickets for the National Cultural are available at the location for $1500, $2000 and $3000 while tickets for the Beach Jam occasion are $2000 at Ashmins Trading.

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Miss Jamzone International: Meet Miss Trinidad and Tobago – Davia Chambers

Davia Chambers
Miss Trinidad and Tobago - Davia Chambers

An intellectual beauty with a fetish for fashion, 19 year old Davia Chambers is moving smoothly towards realizing her dreams of one day becoming a world renowned journalist and anchor as well as establishing herself as the first woman from her island to own a fashion magazine featuring everything Tobago.

Incidentally, Chambers is a current News Reporter/Anchor at Tobago Channel 5 and she also boasts an impressive portfolio even in light of the fact that she is among the youngest in the Miss Jamzone International lineup. Her personal achievements include Best Personal Interview (Miss T&T World 2010), Best Evening Wear (Miss T&T World 2010), 12 CXC and GCE passes (including 5 grade ones and the remainder in 2’s), TCI Supermodel 2009 and many awards for academics and sports in High School.

Proud to represent the beautiful Trinidad and Tobago, Davia intends to promote her country’s Carnival, exuberant culture, the rainforest, waterfalls, their National Instrument-Steel Pan, rivers and most of all the human resource.
“Trinidad and Tobago is one of the most looked at countries in the Caribbean and of this, I am proud. Therefore, I have made it my duty to continue to be an ambassador of my country, through international pageants and modeling”.

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Miss Jamzone International: Meet Miss St. Lucia – Patrish Lionel

Patrish Lionel
Miss St. Lucia - Patrish Lionel

Name: Patrish Lionel

Age: 22

Country: St Lucia

Hobbies: reading, writing, listening to music, composing poems

Studies: Business Management, Spanish and Literature (Sir Arthur Lewis Community College UK)

Background: National Carnival Queen Show(2009), Miss St Lucia Universe (2011)

Patrish hopes to instill those virtues gained from pageantry into all young hopefuls, to be a role model and maybe even a mentor one day.

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Miss Jamzone International: Meet Miss St Kitts and Nevis – Fatisha Imo

Fatisha Imo
Miss St. Kitts and Nevis - Fatisha Imo

This 23 year old is a current student at the Midwestern State University majoring in Accounting and Spanish. She enjoys dancing and singing as well as listening to the mellow sounds of her favorite musicians, Alicia Keys, Lauren Hill and Beres Hammond.

Fatisha has a wealth of experience in pageantry having competed in numerous contests around the world and also states that her love for pageantry is somewhat genetic. “Pageantry has been a part of my family’s history as far back as my grandmother. My mother passed the trait down to me and my sister. My sister won the Carnival Talented Teen Show in 2009 and then went on to represent the Federation in Miss Caribbean Talented Teen”, Fatisha further explains.

If chosen as Miss Jamzone International 2011, Fatisha hopes to leave an indelible mark on the Caribbean Community through her talent of dance. “My love for dance has allowed me to reach out to many people. My dances tell stories and showcase many challenges the world faces; gang violence, pollution, child abuse etc. Throughout my appearances in different countries, my talent has left the audience reason to believe, that the world will change one day, only if we work together.”

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Jamzone International Night: Trey Songz, Eve, Timeka Marshall and Gialiani to perform

Jamzone International Night
Jamzone International Night Flier

We’re exactly one week away from the commencement of Guyana’s greatest festival and the atmosphere is pulsating with ‘Jamzone’ fever. Tickets are practically flying off the shelves, stores are restocking their clothing section exclusively with ‘summer’ apparel and patrons abroad are eagerly awaiting their flights to head our way. Among the most talked about events on the roster is the much anticipated and star studded ‘Jamzone International Night’ Super Concert which will feature R&B Superstar Trey Songz and a special guest performance by renowned Hip Hop megastar Eve, as well as supporting acts Timeka Marshall and Don Gialiani.

The general feedback from the local audience has been great since the addition of both artistes consciously targets two separate factions of fans of varying personal interest with one common interest, which is a love for great music.
The organizers have already begun venue preparations to ensure the stage is set to the required International standards and making any adjustments to accommodate varying weather conditions. With partnership from various corporate entities, the Jamzone team is working earnestly to ensure that this year goes down in history as one of the most memorable.

General tickets for this concert and all other Jamzone Summer Break 2011 events with the exception of the Miss Jamzone International Pageant are available at Ashmins Trading while the VIP and Luxury VIP (LVIP) can be obtained from Glamour Designer Brands in the Gizmos and Gadgets Superstore, 13 North Road and Wellington streets. Tickets for the Miss Jamzone International 2011 pageant which will feature eleven delegates from around the Caribbean are currently on sale at the National Cultural Center.

For further information kindly contact our office at 227-0580 or you can simply check out our website at Jamzonesummerbreak.com.