Labor Day Sunday Jam: Featured Live performances from Ninja Band and X2

Ninja Band Members
Ninja Band Members

As usual the show started late and in addition to the late start technical difficulties were encountered. Nevertheless, patrons waited
patiently until the problem was resolved to be graced with Live performances from “Ninja Band” followed by Jumo Primo and Adrian Dutchin aka
X2. With an exceptional performance from the Ninja Band, X2 came on keeping the momentum by performing one of their hit song “Tic Toc” that had everyone moving on the dance floor.

X2: From Left Jumo Primo and Adrian Dutchin
X2: From Left Jumo Primo and Adrian Dutchin

The mature audience proved that age is nothing but a number when X2 selected two persons to come on stage and dance “somebody pussy cat get
away”. The man and woman would’ve put any young girl or boy to shame with their dance moves and antics; “talk about wickedness!”.
Unfortunately, we were only allowed to capture scenes from the performances on stage and not of the audience.

 

Patron: Getting jiggy with it
Patron: Getting jiggy with it

Regardless of that it was a decent event, Audience participation from X2 was the main thing that kept the crowd hype, bringing home back to some people who haven’t been in awhile, it was like there was a little Guyana in the building brought on by an impromptu salute to our national anthem which everyone sung without missing a beat. Then when they were in the process of ending the show with Palancing the power went down again and even though they tried to improvise they couldn’t hear themselves singing so the show ended on a dead note, literally!.

When the power was fixed again the DJ played, and If you weren’t too busy dancing you would have spotted “Kapa Shanti”, a Guyanese born reggae artist based in New York chilling with X2, also the well known and talented Director Mr. Brian Virgo who just rapped up the video of Jumo’s latest Single coming out at the end of September “Dying Days” written by Jumo himself. Check out the links.

View pictures from this event at –> GuyanaLive.com Gallery

By – Luanna Pedro

Amerindian Heritage Exhibition

Straw Baskets
Straw Baskets

When the Guyanalive.com team visited the Sophia Exhibition Site on Sunday September 4, 2011, it was culturally alive with the buzzing of the Amerindian Heritage Exhibition, commemorating September as Amerindian Heritage Month. There were lots to eat and drink on sale, but the real eye – catchers were the cultural pieces that were displayed.

A small, but interested and excited turnout allowed us to quickly and properly, get glimpses of the showcases. If we were hungry, there were Cassava Bread, Pepperpot and other Amerindian delicacies to fill our stomachs, and if we wanted to wash it down there was Piwari, Fly Wine and other tasty beverages. Guyanalive.com recommends the Fly Wine for obvious reasons. We then took a gander at the exotic and well made pieces of jewelry, ornaments, furniture, baskets and other items that our indigenous folks crafted from the ground up. We even managed to catch a glimpse of a small cultural show in one of the large benabs, constructed for the event.

Wooden Dolls
Wooden Dolls

Families were there consistently, soaking in the fun and knowledge that was offered. There was also a booth dedicated to a Caribbean initiative of health and wellness that allowed patrons to get their blood pressure tested, get advice about healthy lifestyles and even get tips to help combat some popular diseases and illnesses.

 

 

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Ms. Pauline Sookhai and some Indigenous People
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Ms. Pauline Sookhai and some Indigenous People

The team even managed to snap a photo of our Local Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Ms. Pauline Sookhai, with some of the aptly dressed indigenous people. It was time well spent and Guyanalive.com encourages all Guyanese to visit the Sophia Exhibition Site to witness history in the making. Monday is your last chance. We will also be at the National Cultural Center on September 17, 2011 when 10 beauties from all over the nation will vie for the Miss Amerindian Heritage 2011 crown.

By – Patrice Wishart

Fifa World Cup 2014 Qualifiers: Guyana’s Golden Jaguars won 2-0 against Barbados

Guyana Football Team  Golden Jaguars
Guyana Football Team - Golden Jaguars

Guyana’s national football team got off to a flying start by winning their first World Cup qualifying game in Group B against Barbados 2-0 at the National Stadium Providence on Friday night. The win is the first step on the long road to the 2014 World Cup to be held in neighboring Brazil.

It was clear from the opening whistle that the Golden Jaguars were intent on putting on a show for the local crowd. The team attacked the Bajans relentlessly and the superior quickness of the Jags showed with several players being caught offside. The Jags have a combination of young and experienced international players within their ranks. It is one of those international players, Shawn “Bubblie” Beveney who currently plays in the Asian Pro League, who took advantage of the sluggish Barbados defense and put one in the back of the net in the 26th minute.

Goal attempt after Corner Kick was taken

All was not well for the local side however. With the resumption of the game in the second half the linesman keeping watch on the Barbados half of the field flagged the Jaguars several times for runs which appeared to be legal, much to the disapproval of the large crowd. The frustration even spilled on to the players when heated words were exchanged between two players from the opposing teams causing the game referee to intervene. The most disappointing call came after a shot to goal was saved by the Bajan goalie but JP Rodriguez took advantage of the rebound and sent a blistering shot past the stunned keeper only to be flagged offside. The Golden Jags also missed several scoring opportunities. This was an indictment on the local side which is touted to have skilled play makers but lacks effective finishers.

Goal Scorers: From Left Charles Pollard, Shawn Beveney
Goal Scorers: From Left Charles Pollard, Shawn Beveney

37 year old Charles “lily” Pollard, who was one of the players honored at the 2010-2011 Kashif and Shanghai Football tournament for his significant contribution to Guyanese football, showed why he is considered as one of the best. In the 76th minute with several Bajan defenders around Pollard struck a blistering shot past the keeper to put the Jags up 2-0, needless to say some fans were looking to see if the linesman had his flag up, this proved not to be the case.
After the game, Technical Advisor of the Golden Jaguars Jamaal Shabazz related that he was pleased with the team’s performance despite not being %100 fit. He also made a case for the inclusion of several international players into the squad. “When you have senior players like Charles Pollard at 37 and Trevon George at 17 on the same side it can only be good for Guyana’s football.” He said it is good to have young players see guys who have played football locally and have transitioned to the regional and international arena and that motivates them to train hard to develop their skills in hopes of one day achieving such goals and even higher. Shabazz added that though the team did not convert all scoring opportunities he is satisfied that plays were being created.

Guyana will face Bermuda in the second Group B match on Tuesday at the National Stadium Providence. Bermuda lost 1-0 to Trinidad and Tobago earlier in the day.

By – Andrew Ross