Issue 6 - December / January 2005
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FEATURES
- Dewali - Celebrating the Dewali festival in Guyana. p 9
- Odessa�s Gift Guide - Miss Guyana Universe 2004 queen Odessa Philips lists her picks for holiday gifts. p 10
- What I Like About Christmas - Four personalities share their memories and views of Christmas. p 12
- CAC Bodybuilding Championship - Central American and Caribbean body building and champions fitness expo results. p 14
- National Dance Company�s '25' - A spectacular show featuring some of the country�s top dancers. p 15
- New Year Resolutions - Setting goals for the 2005. p 16
- Trimming the Fat from Meals - Eating right for the New Year. p 17
- GuyExpo2K4 - - Highlights from Guy Expo 2K4 and GEM�s first experience at this biannual event. p 18
- GEM Icon - Bertie Chancellor, celebrating decades in radio and talent show arenas. p 21
- One on One with Odinga Lumumba -Miss Guyana Universe franchise holder discusses his plans for this year�s pageant and more. p 22
- Vacationing Tips - Things you should know when vacationing in Guyana. p 23
- Kitty Seawalls - A Sunday Hot Spot - When they Dutch completed the seawalls in the 1800s, they never thought it would turn into the place to be on a Sunday evening. p 24
- South Dakota Comes Alive - The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club held their annual international meet. p 26
- Carib Beer Mash Band - The Carib Posse getting ready for Mashramani 2005. p 31
- Come Party with Us - The Party Store is more than just a place to purchase party supplies. p 32
- Car and Bike Show - A photo essay of the annual car and bike show at the Everest Ground in Georgetown. p 37
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COLUMNS
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Spotlight - Radio�s Needy Children�s Fund p 8
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GEM Beauty - Maxine from Campbellville. p 38
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Savvy Sister - Art of Makeup by Paulla Desouza. p 39
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Brotherhood - Shaving Tips for Men. p 50
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GEM Hunk - Meet Devaughn from Newtown/Kitty. p 51
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FASHION
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Lynette Mangar Sari fashion - Lynette chooses the boutique business and designing of Indian clothing as a career. p 41
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Sonia Noel�s Simply Irresistible II - More styles from one of Guyana�s premier designers. p 43
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TRAVEL
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Corriverton: Guyana�s Auto Town - How Tapir town got its name. p 59
Shell Beach and Beyond p 61
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MUSIC
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My life, My music - Michelle 'Big Red' King. p 52
Top Ten - Denise Belfon, Beenie Man & Vybz Kartel and Usher & Alicia Keys top the charts. p 53
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BON APPETITE
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Dining - Casual Elegance at Windjammer International on Queens Street in Kitty. p 54
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Recipes - Pepperpot with rice or bread, black cake for dessert and ginger beer to drink.p 56
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CALENDAR |
2-month listing of upcoming events in and around Guyana. p 46
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LAST SEEN HERE
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Random pics of people, places and events around town. p 63
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ET CETERA |
- Letters to the editor. p 6
- Letter from the editor. p 7
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