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🇹🇹 🇯🇲. Former Newsday journalist. Women and Queer Activist. She/her. Bi🏳️‍🌈. Polyamorous. Reader. Writer. Sewist. Theatre practitioner. ADHD. Peri-menopausal. Covid cautious. Trinijamgirl on Tumblr. Always learning

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First Film and Folklore Festival on Sunday (April 26, 2019) T&T’s first-ever Film and Folklore Festival will take place on April 28. Founded by Annisia Cadogan and Leslie Ann Wills-Caton of FIXERfilm Studios, the launch of the Festival will feature an immersive experience and a film screening. Wills-Caton said the Festival came about through the production company’s passion for telling the Caribbean narrative. “In 2017, we started with producing one-minute online shorts.

First Film and Folklore Festival on Sunday (April 26, 2019)

T&T’s first-ever Film and Folklore Festival will take place on April 28. Founded by Annisia Cadogan and Leslie Ann Wills-Caton of FIXERfilm Studios, the launch of the Festival will feature an immersive experience and a film screening.…

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La Petite Musicale celebrates 50: Choir stays true to Caribbean legacy of music (April 24, 2019) The choral ensemble La Petite Musicale of Toronto celebrates 50 years of existence in 2019. Artistic Director Lindy Burgess said the anniversary will be commemorated with a series of events, including a gala dinner, a concert series and fundraising events, under the theme of Legacy Alive. The original La Petite Musicale was started in T&T in the 1950’s by musician Olive Walke, and focused on the traditional folk music of T&T.

La Petite Musicale celebrates 50: Choir stays true to Caribbean legacy of music (April 24, 2019)

The choral ensemble La Petite Musicale of Toronto celebrates 50 years of existence in 2019. Artistic Director Lindy Burgess said the anniversary will be commemorated with a series of events, including…

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Art exhibition celebrates the angels among us (April 18, 2019) Who are the angels in your life? The upcoming interactive art exhibition and charity fundraising event, I See Angels, explores this theme through the eyes of five artists. The event, which was conceptualised by mixed media artist Anika Plowden-Corentin, brings together five amazing artists: abstract artist Joy Luk Pat, abstract expressionist artist Leela Makha, photographer Nadine Eversley, coffee artist Neala Luna, and multimedia artist Wendy Perriera-Aqui.

Art exhibition celebrates the angels among us (April 18, 2019)

Who are the angels in your life? The upcoming interactive art exhibition and charity fundraising event, I See Angels, explores this theme through the eyes of five artists. The event, which was conceptualised by mixed media artist Anika…

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Colouring for adults: Dreamscapes by Chinyere Brown (April 15, 2019) In recent years, colouring books for adults have become more and more popular. A local version, Dreamscapes, has been created by artist and sociologist Chinyere Brown. Brown, who was born in Jamaica, grew up in Trinidad and has a Guyanese mother, said she was inspired to create a colouring book with Caribbean motifs and familiar faces “because of a deep love I have for the region and my people.

Colouring for adults: Dreamscapes by Chinyere Brown (April 15, 2019)

In recent years, colouring books for adults have become more and more popular. A local version, Dreamscapes, has been created by artist and sociologist Chinyere Brown. Brown, who was born in Jamaica, grew up in Trinidad and has a…

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Mother’s Day gardening workshop coming (April 13, 2019) Food costs have become increasingly worrisome for many in T&T, especially for those who are facing an economic downturn. In light of this, landscape design company La Souce Environmental Designs will be offering a Home Gardening Basics workshop in May, just in time for Mother’s Day. Manager Indira Jagoo-Teloka said the workshop “is targeting all the mothers and persons who are like mothers who are garden enthusiasts and who would like to start gardening.

Mother’s Day gardening workshop coming (April 13, 2019)

Food costs have become increasingly worrisome for many in T&T, especially for those who are facing an economic downturn. In light of this, landscape design company La Souce Environmental Designs will be offering a Home Gardening Basics…

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Praise workshop teaches worship and ministry (April 6, 2019) Christian author and musician Leah Lewis will be holding a workshop for persons in Christian ministry. The workshop, titled The Principles of Worship in the Spirit, will take place on April 13 at the Lions Cultural Centre, Fitz Blackman Drive, Woodbrook, Port-of-Spain. Lewis said the workshop is a training session for those operating in Christian ministry, particularly in the area of worship.

Praise workshop teaches worship and ministry (April 6, 2019)

Christian author and musician Leah Lewis will be holding a workshop for persons in Christian ministry. The workshop, titled The Principles of Worship in the Spirit, will take place on April 13 at the Lions Cultural Centre, Fitz Blackman…

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Practicing faith is personal (April 5, 2019) Like many other Christians, members of the Spiritual Shouter Baptist faith have a personal relationship with how they practice their faith. How they minister to others is also a matter of personal choice and the talents they have. Well-known Baptist singer Beverley “Sister Bev” Irish said she doesn’t think there is much difference between the Spiritual Shouter Baptist faith and other branches of Christianity.

Practicing faith is personal (April 5, 2019)

Like many other Christians, members of the Spiritual Shouter Baptist faith have a personal relationship with how they practice their faith. How they minister to others is also a matter of personal choice and the talents they have. Well-known Baptist…

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Queen of Socal showcases T&T (April 5, 2019) Producer Christoper Anthony Din Chong and director Kevin Adams have teamed up to produce the film Queen of Soca. The film, which is a sequel to Adams’ 2012 short film No Soca, No Life, is one of three films chosen to represent T&T and premier at Carifesta 2019. The film is currently in pre-production. Din Chong said the film received an award of $250,000 as part of the Take One feature film grant from the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts to make a movie that reflects positively on the twin island.

Queen of Socal showcases T&T (April 5, 2019)

Producer Christoper Anthony Din Chong and director Kevin Adams have teamed up to produce the film Queen of Soca. The film, which is a sequel to Adams’ 2012 short film No Soca, No Life, is one of three films chosen to represent T&T and premier at…

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Connecting people 50+ (April 4, 2019) Conec Professional Life Coaching Services Limited will host CONEC-TIONS 50+ on April 7 as part of Conec’s Life Journey 50+ movement for people 50 and over. Managing Director Jennifer Gibbons-Joseph said the cocktail event offers people aged 50 and over the opportunity to come out, mix, mingle, network, make new friends, and have a fun in a relaxing and elegant ambiance.

Connecting people 50+ (April 4, 2019)

Conec Professional Life Coaching Services Limited will host CONEC-TIONS 50+ on April 7 as part of Conec’s Life Journey 50+ movement for people 50 and over. Managing Director Jennifer Gibbons-Joseph said the cocktail event offers people aged 50 and over the…

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BADDESSE premieres on Friday (April 3, 2019) The play BADDESSE is the 2019 student production of the Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) of The University of the West Indies. The production, written by the students and lecturer of the Production II class in Theatre Arts, was developed to work towards eradication of Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Violence against women and Girls (VAWG) in T&T. The play tells the story of the rise of a fictitious, women-led, vigilante organisation called The Black Widows in response to the domestic violence murder of a young woman.

BADDESSE premieres on Friday (April 3, 2019)

The play BADDESSE is the 2019 student production of the Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) of The University of the West Indies. The production, written by the students and lecturer of the Production II class in Theatre Arts, was developed…

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Baptists celebrate freedom… Making a call for greater unity (March 30, 2019) The annual Spiritual Shouter Baptist Liberation Day holiday on March 30 celebrates the repeal in 1951 of the 1917 Shouter Prohibition Ordinance. The Ordinance, issued by the colonial authorities, banned any worship activities by members of the faith, whether in public or private. Well-known Baptist singer Beverly “Sister Bev” Irish said the holiday represents the freedom from oppression which came when the Ordinance was repealed.

Baptists celebrate freedom… Making a call for greater unity (March 30, 2019)

The annual Spiritual Shouter Baptist Liberation Day holiday on March 30 celebrates the repeal in 1951 of the 1917 Shouter Prohibition Ordinance. The Ordinance, issued by the colonial authorities, banned any worship…

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Hyperion offers official ink (March 29, 2019) Hyperion Design and Tattoo Studios Limited in St. James is the brain child of Melvyn “Mello” Edwards. The company, which was established in 2018, offers a wide range of design and branding services, with a focus on originality. Edwards said the company began as an experiment while at a previous job. “I created the studio to practice other disciplines in art that I didn't do at my then-job.

Hyperion offers official ink (March 29, 2019)

Hyperion Design and Tattoo Studios Limited in St. James is the brain child of Melvyn “Mello” Edwards. The company, which was established in 2018, offers a wide range of design and branding services, with a focus on originality. Edwards said the company…

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International Women’s Empowerment event comes to T&T (March 28, 2019) The T&T launch of the Caribbean Women’s Power Lunch (CWPL) will take place on March 31 in Trinidad and April 6 in Tobago. The event is hosted by President of Kerra Denel Entertainment, Kerra Denel. Denel said she was inspired to create the event because “we currently have a need for female empowerment within our community, so I wanted to create a platform for powerful women from multiple industries to empower other women who are in need of guidance, motivation and inspiration.

International Women’s Empowerment event comes to T&T (March 28, 2019)

The T&T launch of the Caribbean Women’s Power Lunch (CWPL) will take place on March 31 in Trinidad and April 6 in Tobago. The event is hosted by President of Kerra Denel Entertainment, Kerra Denel. Denel said she was inspired to…

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Performers, producers get rights with COTT’s new deal (March 25, 2019) Promoters and others who broadcast music will now have to pay two fees to the Copyright Music Organisation of T&T (COTT) to be able to host a show. This, as COTT has signed an agreement with the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Latin America and the Caribbean (LATMC), which enables COTT to collect and administer neighbouring rights for music for the first time.

Performers, producers get rights with COTT’s new deal (March 25, 2019)

Promoters and others who broadcast music will now have to pay two fees to the Copyright Music Organisation of T&T (COTT) to be able to host a show. This, as COTT has signed an agreement with the International Federation of the…

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Looking beneath the surface of traditional Mas (March 22, 2019) The mas presentation Belmont Baby Dolls, conceived by choreographer and designer Makeda Thomas, was an attempt to reinterpret the Baby Doll mas in a way that subverts the usual presentation. The small band performed on the road on Carnival Monday and Tuesday 2019. Thomas said her main inspiration for creating the band was seeing how the world was responding to her two-year-old girl child.

Looking beneath the surface of traditional Mas (March 22, 2019)

The mas presentation Belmont Baby Dolls, conceived by choreographer and designer Makeda Thomas, was an attempt to reinterpret the Baby Doll mas in a way that subverts the usual presentation. The small band performed on the road on…

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Thrive embraces the world (March 21, 2019) Creative networking community Thrive International will be hosting its first international creative exchange in Bali, Indonesia in May 2019. Founder Ethan Auguste said the #ThriveXchange event is open to T&T creatives and offers networking and collaborative opportunities. Auguste said the #ThriveXchange concept can be compared to many successful co-living and remote working experiences that already exist on the market. He said the main difference is the target market of creatives and the tools available for instant collaboration such as music studios, access to local industry networking, etc.

Thrive embraces the world (March 21, 2019)

Creative networking community Thrive International will be hosting its first international creative exchange in Bali, Indonesia in May 2019. Founder Ethan Auguste said the #ThriveXchange event is open to T&T creatives and offers networking and…

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Walk for the Cure today (March 18, 2019) Following a successful Walk for the Cure campaign in 2018, CIBC First Caribbean (CIBCFC) and the T&T Cancer Society (TTCS) will be launching their 2019 campaign on March 18. The theme of the campaign will be #discoverytodiagnosis. CIBCFC Managing Director Anthony Seeraj said Walk for the Cure has become the foundation’s flagship activity and one of the Caribbean’s largest cancer fundraising and educational initiatives raising over USD$2.2 million over the last seven years that it has been held.

Walk for the Cure today (March 18, 2019)

Following a successful Walk for the Cure campaign in 2018, CIBC First Caribbean (CIBCFC) and the T&T Cancer Society (TTCS) will be launching their 2019 campaign on March 18. The theme of the campaign will be #discoverytodiagnosis. CIBCFC Managing Director…

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San Juan North represents T&T in St Lucia (March 15, 2019) The San Juan North Secondary School (SJNSS) will be representing T&T at the Caribbean Secondary Schools’ Drama Festival (CSSDF) in November 2019. The school, cast and crew will be hosting Encore, a duo of plays from March 29 to 31 at the Little Carib Theatre to assist in raising funds for the trip. The two plays being showcased are Alan Prescott’s The Curious Cat and Zeno Constance’s The Ritual.

San Juan North represents T&T in St Lucia (March 15, 2019)

The San Juan North Secondary School (SJNSS) will be representing T&T at the Caribbean Secondary Schools’ Drama Festival (CSSDF) in November 2019. The school, cast and crew will be hosting Encore, a duo of plays from March 29 to 31 at the…

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Band brings A game to the party (March 15, 2019) For the A Team Band, Carnival 2019 was a good one, as they backed some of the biggest names in the soca business. The band, which has been around since 2013, has built a reputation as one of the best backing bands in T&T. Production Manager Brennon Vergil said the original members of the band met while working together in another band.

Band brings A game to the party (March 15, 2019)

For the A Team Band, Carnival 2019 was a good one, as they backed some of the biggest names in the soca business. The band, which has been around since 2013, has built a reputation as one of the best backing bands in T&T. Production Manager Brennon…

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CYC brings traditional knowledge to community (March 13, 2019) Dry Season Programme Begins “The Dry Season brings hard times and everything seems to be in short supply. It's a good time, however, to drink from the wellspring of traditional Caribbean knowledge.” The Caribbean Yard Campus will begin classes in its Dry Season Programme beginning on April 8. The courses featured in the 2019 Programme include CYC’s first Conversational T&T Sign Language Course, entitled See Me Speak; Nou Ka Palé Patwa, which offers an opportunity to communicate with the Caribbean kwéyòl speaking community; Planting People, which will teach gardening techniques and simple projects to make backyard and small farms more productive and profitable; Panchayat, a 12 week course for aspiring business co-operative developers and community organizers; and, Sweet Broom and Bitter Bush, the Science of Traditional Medicine.

CYC brings traditional knowledge to community (March 13, 2019)

Dry Season Programme Begins “The Dry Season brings hard times and everything seems to be in short supply. It's a good time, however, to drink from the wellspring of traditional Caribbean knowledge.” The Caribbean Yard Campus will begin…

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Kyle sings his way to Spain (March 11, 2019) T&T singer and actor Kyle Richardson has been chosen to go to Madrid to be a part of the Lion King Musical's cast. He was called back following auditions held in T&T on February 21. Richardson said he was chosen to be a Singer Swing, that is, someone who will cover multiple roles across the show. He will begin his run with the musical on May 6, 2019.

Kyle sings his way to Spain (March 11, 2019)

T&T singer and actor Kyle Richardson has been chosen to go to Madrid to be a part of the Lion King Musical's cast. He was called back following auditions held in T&T on February 21. Richardson said he was chosen to be a Singer Swing, that is, someone…

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Mas fun continues for children (March 9, 2019) Play Mas!, the inaguuaral project of the Zum Zum interactive children’s museum, continues to run at 215 Belmont Circular Road, Belmont. The museum is a project of dancer and filmmaker Sonja Dumas. "Children of any age need various ways of expressing themselves if they're to grow into the best adults they can be." That's the motivation behind dancer, filmmaker and artist Sonja Dumas' latest initiative, Play Mas!

Mas fun continues for children (March 9, 2019)

Play Mas!, the inaguuaral project of the Zum Zum interactive children’s museum, continues to run at 215 Belmont Circular Road, Belmont. The museum is a project of dancer and filmmaker Sonja Dumas. "Children of any age need various ways of expressing…

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La Souce Environmental Designs offers workshops (March 7, 2019) Landscape company La Souce Environmental Designs will be offering an inaugural “Starting a Landscaping Business” workshop, targeting persons who have recently lost their jobs or retired, running on March 9 and 10, and again in July. Manager Indira Jagoo-Teloka said this workshop is part of a series of workshops which will be run throughout the year. The topics which will be covered will give participants what they need to know if they would like to start a landscaping business and will include: Should I Register My Business?; What Services Should I Offer?; What Training Do I Need?; How to Conduct Site Visits; Which Fertilizers to use and how to use them; Types Of Lawns and Installation Techniques; Planting and Placement of Plants; Grading, Drainage Types and Installation; Composting; Types of Manure and Sterilisation Process; Types of Irrigation and Installation; Tools and Equipment; Raw Material Inventory; Employees and Transport.

La Souce Environmental Designs offers workshops (March 7, 2019)

Landscape company La Souce Environmental Designs will be offering an inaugural “Starting a Landscaping Business” workshop, targeting persons who have recently lost their jobs or retired, running on March 9 and 10, and again in July.…

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Natalie settles into role as T&T cultural ambassador (February 25, 2019) Acclaimed dancer and calypsonian Natalie Joseph-Settle has been performing all her life. Now living in Atlanta, Georgia, Joseph-Settle continues to fly the flag of T&T high in all she does. Joseph-Settle began performing at age nine, and joined the Northwest Laventille Cultural Movement at the age of 15 as a dancer, limbo dancer and actress. Over the years, she won numerous accolades, including Best Female Dancer, Best Outstanding Performer and Best Female Calypsonian.

Natalie settles into role as T&T cultural ambassador (February 25, 2019)

Acclaimed dancer and calypsonian Natalie Joseph-Settle has been performing all her life. Now living in Atlanta, Georgia, Joseph-Settle continues to fly the flag of T&T high in all she does. Joseph-Settle began performing at…

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Prison Service Calypso Competition on February 27 (February 23, 2019) The T&T Prison Service will host its annual Calypso Competition at Woodford Square on February 27. The event is the culmination of calypso competitions held at all nine facilities managed by the Service. The calypso competitions are arranged by the Programmes Department of the T&T Prison Service, which according to the Service’s website, “is geared specifically towards designing and providing programmes and industries in which offenders can participate, with a view towards rehabilitation.”

Prison Service Calypso Competition on February 27 (February 23, 2019)

The T&T Prison Service will host its annual Calypso Competition at Woodford Square on February 27. The event is the culmination of calypso competitions held at all nine facilities managed by the Service. The calypso competitions…

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PreMature baby is a big girl now (February 20, 2019) Spoken word poet Deneka Thomas will be hosting her first solo show, entitled PreMature, on February 24 at the Little Carib Theatre. Thomas, who is the 2018 First Citizens National Poetry Slam defending champion, will also be launching her first ever EP at the event. Thomas said the name was chosen for its relevance in her life. “I was in fact born prematurely but it's also this entryway into me really exploring myself with the show.

PreMature baby is a big girl now (February 20, 2019)

Spoken word poet Deneka Thomas will be hosting her first solo show, entitled PreMature, on February 24 at the Little Carib Theatre. Thomas, who is the 2018 First Citizens National Poetry Slam defending champion, will also be launching her first…

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Tuff Crowd… “Safe Space to Hate” (February 20, 2019) Spoken word poet and actor Kyle Hernandez will be launching a new monthly series called Tuff Crowd. The first show in the series will take place on February 21 at the Writers Centre, 14 Alcazar Street, Port-of-Spain. Hernandez said the series is dubbed the country’s first Anti-Open Mic, and will function as a “safe space to hate.” He explained the concept as providing support for aspiring poets.

Tuff Crowd… “Safe Space to Hate” (February 20, 2019)

Spoken word poet and actor Kyle Hernandez will be launching a new monthly series called Tuff Crowd. The first show in the series will take place on February 21 at the Writers Centre, 14 Alcazar Street, Port-of-Spain. Hernandez said the series is…

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CNTM Week 10 (unpublished) Today's episode was a look back at the competition thus far. There were flashes of issues that would come up later in the competiton, like Yugge performing for the cameras and the other girls We take a look back at our journey and find out a little bit more about all of our models, including the two finalists, including never-before-seen footage…

CNTM Week 10 (unpublished)

Today's episode was a look back at the competition thus far. There were flashes of issues that would come up later in the competiton, like Yugge performing for the cameras and the other girls We take a look back at our journey and find out a little bit more about all of…

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CNTM Week 9 (unpublished) The pressure continued in Week Nine of Caribbean's Next Top Model, with four models, Ayana, Kittisha, Linda and Nicoya, remaining in the competition. The Wendy Mail for the challenge was “Connecting Communities, Transforming Lives.” Host Wendy Fitzwilliam reminded the girls that one of the most important skills for being successful is being able to represent a brand well. Actress Dani Swan briefed the girls about what high profile brands are looking for in a brand ambassador.

CNTM Week 9 (unpublished)

The pressure continued in Week Nine of Caribbean's Next Top Model, with four models, Ayana, Kittisha, Linda and Nicoya, remaining in the competition. The Wendy Mail for the challenge was “Connecting Communities, Transforming Lives.” Host Wendy Fitzwilliam reminded the…

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Dreams in Transit questions identity (unpublished) Dreams in Transit is a haunting exploration of the experiences, thoughts and feelings of migrant Caribbean people. Director Karen Martinez said the film came from her questioning what it meant to be a Trinidadian living in London who still identified as coming from the Caribbean. "Where is home? What am I saying when I say I'm a Trinidadian? Or anybody else who comes from somewhere else to another place, certainly for a considerable amount of time.

Dreams in Transit questions identity (unpublished)

Dreams in Transit is a haunting exploration of the experiences, thoughts and feelings of migrant Caribbean people. Director Karen Martinez said the film came from her questioning what it meant to be a Trinidadian living in London who still…

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