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29Mar/12

DC Promotions for Bartica Regatta

Regatta Poster

DC Promotions in collaboration with the Bartica Regatta Committee have teamed together to ensure the 2012 Bartica Regatta Weekend not only happens, but be a weekend filled with quality events. Deon Ferrier, Vice President and partner of DC Promotions stated, " This is our first year working with the Bartica Regatta Committee to ensure an exciting and inviting Regatta weekend, and as a Bartician, I am proud that my team has secured concessions for the events we are hosting. Our idea is to put Bartica on display as this is our main event in Bartica that attracts many visitors. It is a real tourist event, and putting aside these major entertainment events that we are hosting, the environs and its people are the true goldmine for the weekend. When you come to Bartica for this specific weekend, it's like you are in another country and we know it does a lot for our local tourism." We have retained Wildfire Entertainment, a reputable entity in the entertainment industry, for logistical planning experience as well as Artists bookings.

While the Bartica Regatta weekend has a few events, we are responsible for the Aruwai Twenty20 Regatta Knockout Competition, The Regatta Splash Concert, and the Throttle Down Monday. The Aruwai 2020 Regatta Cricket knockout championship are slated for March 31st and April 1st with the semi-finals and finals on the 20th and 21st April. The invited teams for this competition are the defending champions from Georgetown New Line Cavaliers, D'Edwards Sports Club from Berbice, South Essequibo club, East Bank Essequibo Club, Wakenaam Cricket Club, Orient Cricket Club, Rising Stars Cricket Club, and Challengers Cricket Club. The unique thing about the tournament is that the prizes are being presented in the form of what is distinctive to Bartica… gold. Aruwai enterprises are sponsoring the prizes which is 6 oz of gold.

The next events are on Easter weekend and are the Regatta Splash concert which is the opening event of the weekend and is slated for Easter Saturday April 7th 2012. The concert is featuring Tarrus Riley with supporting performances from Adrian Dutchin and King Shepherd. Music will be by Slingerz with tickets costing $2,000 in advance and $3,000 at the gate, special VIP's are available for $8,000. Tickets will be on sale from today Friday March 30th in Bartica and are available at: The Beverage Depot, MJ's Supermarket, New Modern Hotel, Five Star Minerals, Limpys Lotto Shop, Coastal Minerals, Williams General Store, Vashie Hangout Bar, and from Members of the Regatta Committee.

Sunday April 8th will be the highly popular speed boat races on the Bartica Beach front and then the final weekend event will be our Throttle Down Monday. Deon Ferrier stated, " Since Monday is our last lap event, we decided to change up the terms to more fit the theme of our Bartica Regatta, so as normally people hold a "washdown", we are calling it the Throttle Down Monday in regard to the entire Regatta weekend." Throttle Down Monday will feature Ravi B and Gregory Ayuen of Karma Band and Guyanese soca rising star, Chiney. Chiney brought second in the Carib soca monarch competition with his single "Whine attack". Tickets are $1,500 for this event and are also available at: Beverage Depot, MJ's Supermarket, New Modern Hotel, Five Star Minerals, Limpys Lotto Shop, Coastal Minerals, Williams General Store, Vashie Hangout Bar, and from Members of the Regatta Committee.
The magnitude of this event is grand for Bartica, and we would like to thank our corporate sponsors, Carib Beer, Banks DIH, GT&T, Giftland Officemax and Heineken, for playing a significant role in ensuring our events are able to become a reality. We would also like to thank our business citizen sponsors such as Aruwai Enterprises, Hopkinson mining, 5 star mineral, coastal minerals, the beverage depot, NCM house of parts, Scotiabank Bartica, Mahadeo Investments and New Modern Hotel.
We are hoping also that we can garner more sponsors as the costs for the events are tremendous, and we want to ensure a weekend of exciting and proper presentations.

Bartica Regatta weekend is definitely on and with all the major events planned and in motion, we hope that persons take the time out this Easter to make their getaway from the city and come visit Bartica. Our country is made up of more than just Georgetown, and we feel that, as a Guyanese, if you ever wanted to travel and see your country, NOW is the perfect time to do so.

27Mar/12

2nd Annual Hikers Hockey Junior Indoor Tournament ends

Girls Under 21 Champions

The Western Union Hikers junior hockey team indoor tournament concluded Sunday afternoon at the National Gymnasium with Hikers Hockey Club and the GCC Hockey Team dominating the under 16 and 21 age categories as they did last year. In the under 13 and Schools categories however new champions were crowned as the Marian Academy under 13 team defeated defending champions Old Fort in an entertaining Western Union under 13 final and St. Stanislaus College produced the upset of the tournament when they knocked off the overwhelming favorites Queens College in the Global Technology Schools Final.

On Saturday morning it was the youngsters that opened the tournament in the Western Union under 13 category. It wasn’t long before Marian Academy and Old Fort established themselves as the teams to be, placing first and second in the round robin stage. Although Marian Academy got an early scare in their semifinal against Hikers they eventually prevailed 3-2, then were able to scrape past a very proud Old Fort team 1-0 in the Final.

Boys Under 21 Champions

The James Service Centre sponsored Under 16 tournament Hikers and GCC showed why their respective male and female junior programs are regarded as the best in Guyana. Hikers playing final without their stand out Leon Bacchus who received a red card in the semifinal, relied heavily on Under 16 MVP Aroydy Branford as they came from two goals down to defeat GCC 3-2. In the girls equivalent GCC completely dominated the youthful Hikers and St. Stanislaus College teams as they rampaged through the round robin competition without conceding a goal.

Queens College looked to be running away with the Global Technology Schools competition when they completely outclassed the other four schools in the round robin stage. While St. Stanislaus College struggled to beat Marian Academy in the semifinal 1-0 on penalties after their game ended 2-2. In the final Saints defended deep in their half and looked for counter attacking opportunities, the strategy paid off as they were awarded a penalty late in the second half. The Saints hero Paramanand Dinidial struck a painfully slow penalty that trickled into the left corner of the goal and sealed the upset of the tournament. In addition to their trophies and medals the winning team and MVPs of this category received certificates for free computer classes at Global Technology.

Under 13 Teams and Coaches

In the Woodpecker Products under 21 competition the GCC girls once again proved why they are among the best junior hockey teams in the region with a clinical display of power and speed as they overwhelmed all before them to take their second consecutive Hikers Junior Tournament under 21 title. In the boys category Hikers were as equally dominant and although they’re surprise opponents in the final, the newly formed Saints Hockey Club, showed glimpses of brilliance they were no match for the sustained pressure of the Hikers machine.

In his closing remarks president of the Hikers Hockey Club, Devin Munroe thanked the Junior Organizing Committee, The Guyana Hockey Board, the National Sports Commission and All the sponsors for making the tournament possible. He also praised the work of the club and school coaches as the level of hockey and the amount of players taking part in the competition was quite high.

Global Schools Champs St Stanislaus College

Compliments of Woodpecker Products, the MVPs of each category were presented with gift certificates worth varying amounts redeemable at the company. The MVPs of the various categories were: Shania Riley (GCC) and Rosario Ramsammy (Marian A)  – under-13 categories, Athena Seeonanan (GCC) and Aroydy Branford (Hikers) – under-16 category, Aliyah Gordon (QC) and Leroy Jack (QC) – schools category and Ashley DeGroot (GCC) and Shaquille Assanah (Hikers) – under-21 categories.

 

Results:

The Western Union Under 13 Category

Champions – Marian Academy ‘A’: L. Vanzo, R. Ramsammy, J.Newton, J. Whitehead, K. Craig, M. Harding

Runners-up – Old Fort: R. Ramsay, D. Stuttle, D. Jacbs, C. Deane, C. Charles, D. Campbell, O. Hopkinson, S. Thomas

Third Place – Hikers: A. McDonald, Q. Jordan, A. Stewart, R. Forde, S. Williams, S. Nunes

                                                    

The James Service Centre  Boys Under 16 Category

Champions – Hikers: A. Branford, L. Bacchus, Q. Jordan, A. McDonald, A. Stewart, N. Joseph, S. Nunes

Runners-up – GCC : A. Seenanon, D. Hooper, K. Mckenzie, Keon McKenzie, J. Singh, R. Carpen, J. Edwards

Third Place – Old Fort ‘A’: K. Smith, S. McPherson, M. Hartman, S. King, F. Leitch, B. Samaru, R. Ramsay

 

The James Service Centre Girls Under 16 Category

Champions – GCC: A. Seenanon, R. Xavier, A. Gordon, J. Whitehead, S. Ridley

Runners-up – St. Stanislaus College: S. King, M. Persaud, C. Lall, S. Orla

Third Place – Hikers: A. Permaul, Romichelle, M. Harding 

 

The Woodpecker Products Sponsored Under 21 Boys

Champions – Hikers: M. Harding, S. Assanah, T. Younge, A. Branford, L. Bacchus, A. Stewart, O. Timmerman,  A. Pemberton

Runners-up – Saints Hockey Club : L. Jack, Y. Peters, K. Edwards, D. Scott, K. Lewis, H. Chester, P. Dindial,  A. Greene, S. Mittleholzer

Third Place – GCC: M. Stewart, A. Seenanon, M. Sargeant, Jonathan Singh, K. Hamilton, M. Pierre, M. Craige,  N. Cox, A. Gomez, L. Carrol, A. Shaw

 

The Woodpecker Products Sponsored Under 21 Girls

Champions – GCC: A. DeGroot, S. Fernandes, A. Xavier, M. Fiedtkou, D. Woodroffe, S. Roopnarine, R Xavier, A. Seenanon, A. Gordon, A Sardinha, T. Woodroffe

Runners-up – Hikers: M. Harding, R. James, R. Matthais, Makeda Harding, M. Persaud, A. Permal, R. Brumell, C. Lall, C.Elliot

 

The Global Technology Sponsored Schools Competition                                           

Champions – St. Stanislaus College: S. Mittleholzer, E. Springer, H. Chester, P. Dindial, C. Lall,  A. Greene, M. Persaud

Runners-up – Queens College: (M. Fiedtkou, L. Jack, M. Harding, A. Gordon, D. Scott, C. Elliot, K. Lewis Gordon & Devon Scott)

Third Place – North Ruimveldt Multilateral A:  T. Lynch, S. Springer, S. McPherson, K. Smith, F. Leitch,  M. Hartman, J. Pinder)

26Mar/12

Hits and Jams and Rick Ross are looking for Guyana’s next rap/hip-hop star!

Aspiring rappers and hip-hop artistes, your chance to be a star is finally here!
Hits and Jams Entertainment is teaming up with hip-hop's biggest boss, Rick Ross, to find Guyana's next hip-hop/rap star!
Next Monday, Wednesday and Friday Hits and Jams will be hosting auditions at their studio located at 206 Lance Gibbs Street, Queenstown to shortlist a group of persons who will perform live on television on any of the three nights for Guyana's votes. You may perform either an original or a cover piece. Remember the auditions will be held ONLY next Monday, Wednesday and Friday so ensure you're there!
Guyana will vote for their favorite singer and the winner will not only get a chance to meet Rick Ross, but they will also perform live at the Guyana National Stadium at the Rozay Monday concert!
This is an opportunity you do NOT want to miss! Whether you're a male or female rapper this is your ultimate chance at stardom!
Contact the Hits and Jams office on 227-0580 for more details!

23Mar/12

GTT launches early bird tickets specials this weekend for the HJ Easter Fest Weekend

Easter Fest 2012 Poster

We know you already have your outfits ready for the HJ Easter Fest Weekend. Well, now you can mark off 'tickets' from that checklist.
General admission tickets are being sold right now at Ashmins Trading for $3000 while VIP passes are at Glamour designer Brands for USD$100.
If you're buying multiple tickets or just want to save some extra cash then you should definitely keep on reading. This Saturday and Sunday GTT will be giving you the ultimate chance to get general admission tickets for just $2000. Simply send the words 'Beres' or 'Rick' to 620-Show. It's that simple! Remember this promotions ends on Saturday so spread the word and take full advantage of this opportunity. If you miss this promotion, rest assured that GTT will be launching another 'Early bird ticket' special next weekend.
Also, you can purchase any GTT Blackberry handset to receive a free stage pass ticket for either show while stocks last. This offer is available exclusively at the GTT Blackberry store located at 55 Brickdam, Georgetown.
Anyone purchasing VIP tickets will enjoy stage front access, waiter service, a private entrance and exit with private and secure parking inside the stadium, hors d'oeuvres, and special finger food, glass, stem wear and personal ice-buckets and a private washroom area.
Its four mega stars in two nights at the Guyana National Stadium! Contact the HJTV office on telephone number 227-0580 for any additional information.

16Mar/12

Epic battle of the Groups this week on Feel the Beat!

Feel The Beat Logo

Most of us saw it and others heard about it, but one thing is for sure; Guyana is definitely feeling the beat! This week the reality dance show will take the action to an even higher level. The top fifty contestants who were selected last week were put into ten groups of five and tasked with choreographing and presenting a ninety-second dance for the judges. Well, this article would not allow us to explain all that happened that night, but we can summarize it with one word- epic!
Fists were pumping, waistlines rolled and bodies gyrated manically to some of the hottest hits! The fact that each dancer contributed some choreography to the final product clearly showed that Guyana really has talent! Unfortunately, the journey ended abruptly for twenty four dancers. Tears streamed down disappointed faces and rejection even sparked anger in some who expressed it backstage. Nevertheless, the show was amazing.
Tune in to GTT’s ‘Fee HJTV Ch. 72, NCN Ch. 11 and MTV Ch. 65 this Sunday for one hour of heart-racing excitement! The show will also be aired on TVG Ch. 28 on Monday night at 9pm.

16Mar/12

Malika Henry wins Toyota Porte Car from Hits and Jams Entertainment

Malika Henry recieves keys to her new car from C.E.O Rawle Ferguson

"At first I thought it was a prank and nearly disconnected the call. Thank God I didn't". These were the words of 23 year old Buxtonian Malika Henry who was all smiles at the HJ studio last Wednesday when she received the keys to her new Toyota Porte car.
Malika was among hundreds who attended the Hits and Jams Mash Camp events and filled out coupons with hopes of winning the coveted motor vehicle. Henry said that she still couldn't believe it even when the keys were placed in her hands. "I went to three of the Mash Camp parties, but only filled out one coupon. I really didn't think this would happen", said Henry when asked if she thought that she would win.

The car that Malika won was initially the top prize at the recently held Fandemonium fan-appreciation day; however since no one claimed the prize, the HJ team decided to reward one lucky person who attended the Mash Camp events. Henry is just one of the hundreds who have won great prizes for simply attending Hits and Jams events this year. Timothy Griffith of Sophia walked away with a 51 inch television while others won Blackberries, laptops, Apple Ipads and many more items at Fandemonium 2012.

Those who supported HJ events, but were not as fortunate as Malika and other winners, can look forward to many more promotions of this nature throughout the year.

 

13Mar/12

Introducing: Guyanese Rap/Hip Hop King NEB

Delwin Hugh Neblett aka NEB

Standing at a tall six feet, seven inches, rapper sensation NEB is not your average rapper. Born Delwin Hugh Neblett on 5th October, 1989, the third of four children to Deryck and Lerline Neblett. Even as a child, NEB was always the epitome of energy and creativity, and developed a genuinely passionate interest in music and sport at a very young age. Even at the tender Nursery level, NEB was already reciting poems and mnemonics before friends and family, at Graduation Ceremonies and other school events.

While attending St. Gabriel's Primary School, NEB immediately began to excel in both areas of sport and music. His athletic ability gained him multiple selections for the "National School's Championships" and he was also a member of the school's choir and steel orchestra. It should also be noted, that even though being involved in several extra-curricular activities he still managed to maintain above average performances in his academic studies.

While attending high school at Marian Academy, NEB's musical talent began to clearly outshine his interest in sports, and music then became is number one priority. Recognizing the talent at hand, the Music teachers quickly recommended NEB as one of few specially selected candidates to sit external exams through Britain's "Royal School of Music" and they were certainly not surprised when he managed to gain passes of distinction and merit in grades 1-3 recorder practical and theory. NEB became a master at playing the recorder, and his performances at his grading exams gained him selection to display his talent at the "Young Musicians on Stage" concert, which happens to be one of, if not the most prestigious concert held annually in honor of upcoming Guyanese musicians.

In 2006, NEB went on to be one of the first students in the history of Marian Academy to write Music at the CSEC General Proficiency level (theory and practical), however, apart from being successful in this discipline, the young prodigy excelled in all other subject areas at these exams, and graduated with the overall "Best CSEC Results" for Marian Academy that year, with passes in ten (10) other subject areas. (This was also the first year that any student at that school attempted eleven (11) or more subjects at one sitting).

After Graduating from High School, NEB then went onto Queen's College to pursue his 6th form studies in areas of Law and Literature, but music always seemed to be ever present at the apex of his focus.

Since then, NEB has committed himself to working towards achieving his dreams as a successful musician. Now 22, he aspires to be the first home grown Guyanese rapper/producer to make it on the international scene. He's currently employed at the Bank of Nova Scotia, but dedicates most of his free time towards his music. When asked what his advice to other aspiring artistes would be, NEB responded by saying "Music is Life, and once you have the passion to live it in everything that you do, success is all but inevitable".

Become a fan of NEB now. Add him on facebook (NEB), subscribe to his youtube page "NEB592" or follow him on twitter @NEB592 and watch this star from our shores on his journey to the top, putting Guyana on the Rap Hip Hop map in a major way.

21Feb/12

Lil Rick and Kerwin Du Bois for HJ pre-Mash and Mash night parties!

We're down to the last lap of a string of successful HJ Mash Camp 2012 events and as clichéd as this may sound, we've really saved the best for last!
On Wednesday February 22nd, the most highly anticipated pre-Mash party to ever hit Guyana will take place at the Tower Poolside. The Bajan 'Soca-instructor', Lil Rick, will be there to spread the Mash vibes and perform several of his viral Soca hits that cause many people to break out in a 'whining' frenzy including 'Jones and Wuk Up', 'Werk', 'Go Dung' and several others. Several local acts will also join him on stage as we usher in our country's 42nd Republic Anniversary with celebration!
On Mash night, join us again at the Tower Poolside for our final fete, the TGIS (Thank God its Soca) party. Free your inner 'bacchanalist' with Soca sensation Kerwin Du Bois who recently placed second to Machel Montano at the Trinidad Groovy Soca Monarch competition as we close the curtains on our 2012 Mash Camp. Additionally, one lucky person will win a brand new Toyota Porte car at this event!

“O bacchanal! O bacchanal! I ready for it!” Are you ready for it? Are you ready to fete? Are you ready to dance until your feet are sore? Then head down to Ashmins Trading and Glamour Designer Brands to get your pre-sold tickets for both parties for just $1500.
The HJ Mash camp kicked off three Saturdays ago with everything short of fireworks at the '6.30 in Jeans' party which featured a fantastic performance by Soca Star, Skinny Fabulous. Every other Saturday since, the Tower poolside turns into a grand dance floor where people of all social status come to release their stress. Women kick off their heels and everyone parties until the wee hours of the morning. It has been a great month, but as the great Machel Montano said, “de vibes cyan done”.

16Feb/12

Hits and Jams Entertainment: Ladies First

Ladies First Flier

Ladies First Poster

At every Hits and Jams event, the one factor that we can always look forward to is the presence of the female party-goers. So, to show our appreciation, we're dedicating an entire event to them.

Ladies, get your outfits together and head out with the girls to the Tower Poolside this Saturday for the HJ Mash Camp 2012 'Ladies First' Soca party. Ladies will be admitted free all night!

In addition to a one-of-a-kind Soca party experience, you will be treated to an incredible showcase by an all-female lineup of local entertainers which includes Soca sensation Big Red, Shelly G, Vanilla, Jackie Hanover and Charmaine Blackman among many others!

All patrons will also receive a coupon upon entry which will make them eligible to win a brand new Toyota motor car on February 25th!
Ladies, this is your night, your event and your opportunity to enjoy yourself without nay inhibitions!

13Feb/12

Hikers Hockey Club bullies off 2012 season with “House and Land” Tournament

1st Place Winners Running Rebels

First Place Winners Running Rebels: From left to right - Reginald Harper, Gail Harding(Club Secretary), Alex Gouveia, Aroydy Branford, Maria Munroe, Paramanand Dindial, Kevin Edwards.

The Hikers Hockey Club recently started the 2012 hockey season by hosting the second annual "House and Land" Tournament. The tournament which is only open to Hikers members, was named in honor of long time Hikers stalwart Alex Gouveia who migrated to the United States in 2011. Gouveia was given the nick name "House and Land" because of his unwavering intensity and commitment to winning in both practice and games, for his club.

The four-a-side tournament was staged at the St. Stanislaus College Forum where thirty four of the club's members were split up into six teams for the three night event. At the end of the round robin stage it was Running Rebels that held the edge over Hot Skulls by 11 points to 10. With Smurfs, L.M.F.A.O., Hype and Black Hawks rounding up the other four positions. In the quarterfinal stage Hype disposed of L.M.F.A.O. 1-0 on penalties after the game ended 0-0 and Smurfs took care of Black Hawks by 1-0 in the dying seconds of the game, while Running Rebels and Hot Skulls received byes into the semifinal round. Running Rebels blew away L.M.F.A.O. 3-0 in their semifinal encounter mainly due to the outstanding play of Aroydy Branford while the other semifinal saw Smurfs edging Hot Skulls 2-1 on penalties after their match ended 0-0.

The finals was a close encounter with both teams playing defensively until the second half when the individual skill of Branford and Gouveia took over and they were able to get the winning goal past the Smurfs defense. This tournament is the first in an ambitious schedule of the 11 tournaments that the club plans to host this year, 6 of which will be open to all clubs while the remaining 5 are for Hikers members only.

The Hikers Hockey Club will also be opening it's 2012 fundraising drive by hosting it's first annual fundraising dinner and awards ceremony on March 5th at the Savannah Suite, Pegasus Hotel. The event is planned to raise funds for the club's expansive junior development program.

Final Results of the Hikers Hockey Club 2012 "House and Land" Tournament;

Champions – Running Rebels (Alex Gouveia, Maria Munroe, Aroydy Branford, Reginald Harper, Paramanand Dindial & Kevin Edwards)

Runners-up – Smurfs (Robert France, Makini Harry, Rayon Branford, Leon Bacchus & Devon Scott)

Third Place – L.M.F.A.O. (Shane Samuels, Allana McCullock, Colonel Heywood, Michael Harding, Sade DeVeaux & Shundel Durant)