Population Services International (PSI) Caribbean is one of the many NGO’s fighting Gender-based violence (GBV) on the ground in T&T through its campaign “Make It Stop,” in conjunction with the Indrani’s Light Foundation, which works toward global solutions for gender violence. The NGO focuses on filling the gap of youth engagement and recently hosted a … Continue reading
T&T’s growing animation industry is attracting young people with creative ideas and the means to make these dreams into reality. The Animae Caribe (AC) Animation and Digital Media Festival aims to encourage and foster these young talents. To this end, this year the Festival organizers held a four-day animation bootcamp where all participants, from musicians, … Continue reading
Host of Caribbean’s Next Top Model, Wendy Fitzwilliam, is enthused by the opportunity presented by the show to showcase the best of what the Caribbean has to offer in the fashion and beauty industries. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate us. We don’t value ourselves because our numbers are tiny individually but our spending ability is … Continue reading
The COCO Dance Festival each year showcases established and emerging artists in the T&T dance world. In addition, this year, young artists with Caribbean roots were also invited to showcase their works. Each year, the COCO awards are given to shine a light on the achievements of dance practitioners as well as supporters who have … Continue reading
Indo-Caribbean Feminisms: A Literary Evening on November 6 showcased the work of Indo-Caribbean writers navigating their experience of Indianness. The event was hosted by the Institute of Gender and Development Studies following its two-day symposium on Indo-Caribbean Feminist Thought. Guardian columnist Aurora Herrara shared her story of discovering her Indian heritage in her 20’s, as … Continue reading
Designer Brian MacFarlane said his production “Christmas Joy 2015” is the result of his deep appreciation and joy for the season. He said he wanted to produce a show that focused on the very traditional aspects of the season, with classic Christmas music. MacFarlane said he wants to give back to the community and will … Continue reading
Tears and drama seem to be standard for any reality show, and even more so when it involves people living together and competing against each other. This week on the Caribbean’s Next Top Model, that drama centred around makeovers and one particular contestant. Have you ever wondered if people deliberately play to the cameras during … Continue reading
Acclaimed designer Brian MacFarlane’s upcoming production ‘Christmas Joy’ is promising to be an amazing performance. The concert will feature a handpicked orchestra and chorale, performing Christmas classics in genres ranging from classical to jazz, gospel, R&B, pop and soul. The audience will be treated to stunning performances by celebrated artistes including Marlon De Bique, Llettesha … Continue reading
Body- and face-paint are a familiar sight during Carnival and related activities, but with the addition of film and a lot of patience, they can also be used to create beautiful animations. During this year’s Animae Caribe (AC) Animation and Digital Media Festival, London-based artist Emma Allen demonstrated how to create timelapse body paint animated … Continue reading
The 14th incarnation of the Animae Caribe (AC) Animation and Digital Media Festival was packed to overflowing with offerings for those interested in the art and business of animation. Attendees came from the Caribbean, the US and the UK and attended a variety of conferences, presentations, workshops and screenings. AC Festival Director Camille Selvon-Abrahams said … Continue reading
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