The launch of Pride T&T 2019 took place on June 25 with two events, which drew a wide range of people from the LGBTQI+ community, along with their allies. The first event was a pre-launch gathering at the Parliament and the second was the first ever King Show International in the evening. The constant rain … Continue reading
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Weight Loss Camp begins July 8 (July 1, 2019)
To’ren Healthcare Consultancy (THC) will be hosting its second Summer Weight Loss Camp from July 8 to August 16 at St. Anthony’s College, Morne Coco Rd, Diego Martin. THC CEO and Principal Consultant Leah Lewis said she is encouraged by the success of last year’s camp and looks forward to implementing the lessons learned in … Continue reading
National instrument integral to Queen of Soca movie (June 27, 2019)
Queen of Soca producer Christopher Din Chong said he has envisioned as pan as an integral part of the upcoming movie Queen of Soca. He is pleased to welcome Methanol Holdings Trinidad Limited (MHTL) Starlift as a strategic partner in the film. Din Chong’s Forward Ever Foundation (FEF) held discussions with several steelbands and MHTL … Continue reading
Women honour Singing Sandra (June 21, 2019)
Raising funds to lift women Women need to stand up for themselves and each other was the main message of the Woman of Substance: Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing concert, held at the Little Carib Theatre. During the event, an award was presented to veteran calypsonian Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes-Millington for her … Continue reading
Arts in Action for children (June 19, 2019)
As Arts-in-Action (AiA), the Applied Creative Arts, Outreach Unit of the Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA), UWI St. Augustine, celebrates its 25th anniversary as an Applied Creative Arts Company, it will be expanding its vacation camp programme. This year, the three camps being offered are Discovery Camp, Discovery by Stage and Discovery by … Continue reading
Calypsoes to build shelter in Tobago (June 6, 2019)
Calypsonian Georgia “The Messenger” McIntyre is the driving force behind the upcoming concert, Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing, in collaboration with the NGO Women of Substance (WoS). The proceeds from the concert will go towards a domestic violence shelter being built by WoS in Tobago. Veteran calypsonian Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes Millington … Continue reading
Know Your Rights: Seminar focuses on managing musicians and copyright (June 6, 2019)
Power Media Hub’s inaugural workshop in its Intellectual Property and the Creative Industries Workshop Series drew a mix of musicians, music producers and other artistes interested in finding out about copyright. The session was carried out in conjunction with the Intellectual Property Office and the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs. Founder of … Continue reading
Let’s all save the environment (June 4, 2019)
“We can all do something small to save the environment,” was the message as 30 contestants from 25 schools took place in the Inspire Primary School Spoken Word Poetry Showcase at the Central Bank Auditorium on May 21. Students tackled the issues of climate change and plastic pollution. The showcase is the culmination of the … Continue reading
Manifesting Africa through Ozy Merrique (May 28, 2019)
The Crownsland collection is the latest creative endeavour of artisan Ozy Merrique. The exhibition runs from May 30 to June 6 at Grundlos Kollektiv, 11 Cipriani Boulevard, Port-of-Spain. Merrique has been immersed in the creative arts for many years, moving between music, poetry, writing and art. He said his work is strongly individualistic, and “his … Continue reading
Royalty for a Night (May 27, 2019)
The Royalty for a Night project collects gently worn or new formal wear and distributes it to needy graduating secondary school students to give them the opportunity to attend their graduation ball. The initiative, now in its third year, is run by NGO Yes She Can (YSC), and also includes a life skills component. Collection … Continue reading
