Traditionally, the methods of dealing with domestic/intimate partner violence have involved helping the person being abused, male or female, to leave the relationship and find a safe space elsewhere. Currently, professionals in the field are focusing on reaching out to the perpetrators of the violence, who are usually, but not always, the men. Counselor and … Continue reading
The launch of The Purple Label – Cocktail Edition for AFROFUNKK by designer Charlene Sheppard-Duncan at The Shop at the Normandie Hotel on November 27 drew a crowd of admirers and local designers, including Yoko Fung and Christopher Nathan. The collection featured an eclectic mix of 1930s inspired pieces, including high-waisted cullotes, zoot suit-styled pants … Continue reading
So many double-entendres come to mind when you hear “Join us as we get wet on the way to finding out who will be the Caribbean’s Next Top Model,” at the beginning of week 5. (Hint: they’re doing a swimsuit photoshoot.) But I’ll let you come up with those on your own. Host Wendy Fitzwilliam … Continue reading
Caribbean fine art is now becoming more accessible due to ART-ery, note cards featuring the works of noted artists such as Shalini Seereeram and Mary Adam. The idea is the brainchild of Anu Lakhan and Robert Clarke. Lakhan said she wanted to make these cards for two reasons. The first being that she wanted to … Continue reading
Noel, the BP Marionettes Chorale’s latest celebration of Christmas, promises to be one of its best to date. The program promises to deliver something for lovers of all types of Christmas music, from classical to parang. In addition to celebrating the birth of Christ, as well as the joy and love of the season itself, … Continue reading
UN Women is currently globally celebrating 16 Days of Violence Activism against Gender Based Violence, which began on November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and ends on December 10, 2015 (International Human Rights Day). Here in T&T, some events celebrating the 16 Days of Activism will be carried out by … Continue reading
We’re now in the fourth episode of Caribbean’s Next Top Model 2015, and it’s clear who’s emerging as the clear leaders in the fashion stakes as well as the drama stakes. Richard Young said generally he didn’t think the girls understood what their purpose as a model was. “The model is an intermediary between the … Continue reading
With the recent rise in controversial and heartbreaking cases of domestic violence, the common question has again risen of how women get into these situations and why they stay. Counselor and social activist, Marcus Kissoon said in many cases, psychologists and social workers would say these women may have grown up being abused and so … Continue reading
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
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