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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Over the past few weeks several of the confirmed delegates in the Miss Jamzone International pageant regrettably rescinded their applications due to uncontrollable and unfortunate situations.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.

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

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Ramnaresh Sarwan confirms participation in Knights Basketball Celebrity Game

Ramnaresh Sarwan
Former West Indies Captian - Ramnaresh Sarwan

Former West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan has indicated his willingness and enthusiasm to compete in the Second Annual Knights Basketball Club Celebrity Basketball Game which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 20th 2011 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

The brilliant right-handed batsman will be making his debut in the event this year, which featured fellow national athletes and entertainers such as Stephen Vieira, Howard Lowe, Ronson Williams, Chow Pow and Don Gialiani last year.
“Well it means a lot to me, I missed it last year but I’m really excited about competing this year… I think should be very interesting, funny and entertaining” Sarwan said.

The accomplished West Indian batsman, who has 15 test centuries and 31 half centuries, said that although he expects the event to be mostly exciting and entertaining, he does not underestimate the sport and how demanding it could be.
“Hopefully I’ll be fit enough [for the game],” Sarwan said.
The 31-year-old middle order batsman did not disclose much about his basketball background, since he wanted his supporters to attend the event to judge for themselves. He did, however, modestly state, “I played a bit of street ball, or yard basketball if you want to say that.”

Sarwan commended organiser of the event Kester Gomes, who is the president of Knights basketball club, saying that it is a very impacting event considering Gomes’ intention and drive.
“Anything to deal with supporting a charity or a cause like this is always good to be involved with and it’s an honour for me to be a part of this…” Sarwan added.

Sarwan and the other celebrities will be playing for The Support Group for Deaf Persons, which has been earmarked as the charity for this year’s event. Last year, proceeds for the game were donated to Joshua’s House. According to Gomes, The Support Group for Deaf Persons was chosen this year because it is an organisation that is often overlooked or forgotten.
Some of the other celebrities that played in last year’s event were national rugby captain Claudius Butts and coach Theodore Henry; six-time Sportswoman of the Year, Nicolette Fernandes; national cricketers Christopher Barnwell, Stephen Jacobs and Leon Johnson. Organisers promised some fresh faces at the event this year, although a few of the players from last year will compete once again.

By – Kester Gomes

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“Garbage City?”

Eastern End of Bourda Market

Recently some friends and I were out and around Georgetown to complete a good deed. The deed required us to go near to the Bourda Market, Stabroek Market, La Penitence Market and the Water Street area. What we saw and smelled could curdle milk instantly. The city, yes this once beautiful city of ours, was littered (to put lightly) with garbage of all sorts. There were large piles not far from vendors’ stalls and eating places. There were mountains of rubbish next to large stores and other iconic buildings in the downtown area. Now we at Guyanalive.com understand that there is an issue with the Mayor and City Councilors Office and private waste disposal contractors over payments for services rendered. We also understand that these sorts of issues are not always easily dealt with or are always within the sole control of the parties involved. Still, have these officials in higher places ever heard of the greater good?

Frankly speaking, Guyanese do not really care about how the job gets done, just as long as it gets done. If we are to be involved somehow then let us know, otherwise, clean the place! Imagine your child (yes you, the top government and private people) walking along these streets, inhaling the rancid fumes that permeate from the heaps of refuse that clutter our drains. Imagine them buying food items from our historic market places only to be later rendered ill by those very same consumer products. Doesn’t seem pretty, does it? Then imagine other persons who cannot afford (for various reasons) to go elsewhere to purchase their food or to seek proper medical attention. Is this what you want for your future? We lay blame at no one’s feet, but instead at everyone’s feet. Every time you litter, dispose of rubbish in an unethical and unsanitary manner, you are responsible. Let us put pride aside and get this place clean for the greater good of all Guyanese, and even those who are not from this blessed land. Don’t ask how to get it done, just get it done. Where there is a will, there is a way.

By – Patrice Wishart

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GTT Fastball Finals: Pele Gold and Trophy Stall All Stars are first Fastball champs!

Team Pele Gold
2011 Male Fastball Champions: Team Pele Gold

There was an air of expectancy in the Providence National Stadium on Sunday night as BK Western Tigers squared off against Pele Gold in the much anticipated finals of inaugural Fastball competition.

From the opening whistle Pele Gold played attacking football and made their intentions clear that they wanted to take home the top prize. Western Tigers seemed content with playing a defensive game and counterattacking. This strategy proved to be their undoing however.

Trophy Stall All Stars
2011 Female Fastball Champions: Trophy Stall All Stars

Pele created several early scoring opportunities with several shots going wide of the goal and testing the Western defense. A free shot awarded to Pele just cleared the top bar of the Western defended goal keeping the crowd excited.

The breakthrough however came after the”blue ball” was introduced into the game. The blue ball is probably the most distinctive aspect which separates fastball from regulation football. After 5 fouls are committed by any team the opposing team is awarded a six(6) seconds penalty. This is very crucial especially if the fifth foul is committed while the blue ball is in play since each goal is counted as two(2).

Ronson Williams
Doving King: Alpha United GK - Ronson Williams

The relentless attack of Pele eventually paid off just a few minutes after the blue ball was called for. Player #11 Marvin Joseph made an attacking run down the left side then after some fancy footwork, beat two defenders at the top of the box and drilled the blue ball into the back of the net putting Pele up by two.

About two minutes after halftime Western Tigers looked a more spirited team if not desperate to undo the first half damage. It proved not enough however when Stellon David needled one off a rebound. That proved to be the final goal as Pele kept the ball in posession largely for the remainder of the game.

Travis Grant captain of the winning side related that his team practiced and worked hard to be the top side and that they “are proud to be the first fastball champs.” Pele took away $1M in cash along with free credit.

In the female finals Trophy Stall All Stars got the better of Eagles United out of Lethem 3-2. The All Stars won $100,000 plus credit.

Meanwhile Ronson Williams “dove” a skillful 1000+ to win half a million dollars compliments of GTT.

By – Andrew Ross

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PAHF Challenge: Guyana qualifies for Pan Am Cup in 2013

Alysa Xavier
Team Guyana Goal Keeper - Alysa Xavier

Despite a 2-0 loss to top seed and pre-tournament favourites, Uruguay, the Guyana Women’s Hockey Team has achieved its primary objective of making the final of the PAHF Challenge. The Challenge which is being played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, begun on July 31st and will be completed when the finals are played on Sunday August 7th 2011. The top two teams in the PAHF Challenge, Guyana and Uruguay, who clash in the final tomorrow (August 7), both earn spots in the World Cup Qualifier for the Americas, the PAHF Cup, to be held in Argentina in 2013.

Leigh Sandison and Ulrica Sutherland
Leigh Sandison joins Ulrica Sutherland (partly hidden) to disposses a Uruguayan striker

Going into their final pool match of the tournament against the unbeaten Uruguayans, Guyana needed to concede as few goals as possible against them to have the best chance for qualification. The Guyanese had drawn their match against Brazil 1-1 earlier in the week and now had to do their best on the final day to finish with a better goal average than the hosts to qualify for the final. The match however proved to be a difficult one with the Guyanese going down by one goal as early as the 4th minute when a powerful penalty corner strike from Uruguayan full back, Karina Bisignano, deflected off the stick of Captain Chantelle Fernandes and into the Guyanese net. Guyana played strong defence but struggled to mount any meaningful attacks as the Uruguayans controlled the possession and applied continuous pressure. In the 22nd minute, Uruguayan substitute, Florencia Norbis produced a skilful deflection on a pass across the scoring circle that proved too difficult for Alysa Xavier who had been having a fine game in goal for the Guyanese.

Ulrica Sutherland
Team Guyana's sweeper Ulrica Sutherland

With the Guyanese down 0-2 at the half, their chances appeared to be slipping away as there seemed to be no way around the organised and skilful Uruguayans. Guyana would however produce a greatly improved second with brave efforts from many of their players including Leigh Sandison, Ulrica Sutherland and Xavier in goal. Uruguay would fail to produce any more goals for the remainder of the match and while Guyana managed to enjoy greater possession of the ball, never seemed to threaten the outcome. The game finished at 2-0 in favour of Uruguay.

With Brazil now needing the beat Paraguay by 5 goals in the final match of the day, the Guyanese girls remained tense as their fate was now in Paraguay’s hands. Brazil would muster a gutsy 4-1 victory but it would not be enough to deny the Guyanese their place in the final. Uruguay topped the pool round with 12 points, Guyana and Brazil managed 7 points each but Guyana placed second with a better goal average. Paraguay finished fourth in the pool with 3 points and Bermuda remained on zero at the end of the pool round. Guyana now faces Uruguay again in the finals at 14:30hrs while Paraguay will challenge Brazil for third place at 12:00hrs tomorrow, Sunday 7th.

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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”.

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

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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.

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

 

 

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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.”

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

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Five styles that shout “Jamzone Summer Break”

The Shorts

The countdown is on to the much anticipated Jamzone Summerbreak 2011, which commences on August 12 and runs until August 21. Ten days of exciting and spectacular activities that are sure to “TUN UP SUMMER”.

Jamzone Summerbreak evolves every year, so too does fashion, so the ultimate questions are “What’s hot this year?” and /or “What can I wear that will turn heads?” (Both male and female)
This is where I share with you some of the hottest ‘summer’ trends for 2011.

SHORTS are ubiquitous – a-must-have; a -must-wear for ‘summer’. Be bold, be stylish, be colourful, be electrifying, and most of all be sexy!

 

The Prints

PRINTS – are big this ‘summer’ with floral designs leading the pack. Whether it’s a maxi dress, a skirt or a body hugging number, what’ important is that your print is on point and all eyes are on you. This look screams STYLISH!

Sandals

SANDALS – let’s keep it flat and comfortable; though it’s cool to walk with sandals in your purse when you wear your heels, it’s cuter to just go simple and sexy. Jamzone activities are mostly sporty and causal, so essay are ideal. *wink*

Crop Tops

CROP TOPS – are hot, chic, the latest thing, cool and definitely a ‘summer’ must have. These can be worn with the new trendy trousers pants, pencil skirts, jeggings and shorts. They are also perfect for layering and can be paired with high waist trousers (credit fuda). And if you’re comfortable with showing skin, then this is definitely for you.

Mini Bag

MINI BAGS – where we put our makeup, cell phones, cameras, ‘vex money’ and whatever else we usually put in our handbags. They come in all colours and styles. Small yet perfect for any event.

Accessories

These are just five of the HOTS and SHOULD HAVES for Jamzone Summerbreak 2011. Oh and please do not forget your accessories, BOLD and DARING are the looks for Jamzone 2011.

This year is going to be huge; there is the inclusion of the T20 Master’s Cup (hot and talented cricketers will be on show); then International recording artistes Trey Songz and E-V-E live for the International Night; followed by the World Boss and Gully God on one stage, one night; then of course there is the Miss Jamzone International Pageant and all the activities leading up to that and finally the Beach Jam.
I’m set and ready and I hope with these cool ideas you will be too. JZSB11, Let’s Go!!!!!!!

By – Slimchick

 

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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.