Canadian-born Trinbagonian poet and self-taught artist Nneka Edwards says the variety of experiences she has had has influenced the diversity of her poetry. She has self-published at least 25 books of poetry for both adults and children, with more set to be published in the near future. Originally published in the T&T Guardian July 17, … Continue reading
The launch of “16: A Collection of Short Stories” drew a packed-to-capacity crowd to the Kaiso Blues Cafe on April 25. The book features authors such as Elspeth Duncan, Judith Theodore, Ty N. Batson and June Aming. Editor Jeanne Mason said the unifying factor shared by the 16 authors is that their stories are characteristic … Continue reading
Literature from T&T and the Caribbean is becoming increasingly internationally recognized for its quality. This year, one of two Caribbean stories shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2016 is from T&T. “Ethelbert and the Free Cheese” is written by Lance Dowrich, a learning development professional who has been teaching for almost 30 years. He … Continue reading
Hurricanes and Wakes, the inaugural NGC Bocas Lit Fest event for 2016, featured readings of previously published work from Andre Bagoo, Shivanee Ramlochan and winner of the 2012 OCM Bocas Prize for Poetry, Puerto Rican poet, Loretta Collins Klobah. First was Ramlochan, who read “Shepherd Boxcutter 1,” “Shepherd Boxcutter 2” and “Caracara”, which were published … 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
How does tourism in the Caribbean affect the people who live there and engage with it daily? Fulbright Scholar and lecturer at the Institute of Gender and Development Studies, St. Augustine, Dr. Angelique V. Nixon examines this question in her new book, Resisting Paradise: Tourism, Diaspora, and Sexuality in Caribbean Culture, which will be launched on … Continue reading
Acclaimed writer Earl Lovelace will be attending the 12th edition of the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA) in Haiti, from August 21 to August 30. He will be a keynote speaker at a two-day symposium themed “The Caribbean, a Collective Memory,” which will question the issue of reparations and how the history of the … Continue reading
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