The winner of the first annual Derek Walcott Prize for Poetry will win a week-long residency at Walcott’s home in St. Lucia or Trinidad, a US$1,000 cash award, a reading at the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre in Boston and the publication of a limited-edition broadside by Arrowsmith Press. The prize is being offered by the Derek … Continue reading
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CODO promotes training parents of children with disabilities (May 22, 2019)
The Consortium of Disability Organisations (CODO) will be holding a mass sensitisation session on May 25 as part of Phase II of its Parent Advocacy Training Programme. The programme will begin in October, giving parents training in how to advocate for their children with disabilities. CODO is the umbrella organisation for disability in T&T. Its … Continue reading
Rock it to Soccolo historical tour promises fun, informative experience (May 5, 2016)
“Rock It to Soccolo,” the Port of Spain to Paramin tour being held on May 7 by final year Tourism Management students at the T&T Hospitality and Tourism Institute, promises to be an enlightening, educational and exciting experience. Lecturer Kathryn McConnie said the Port-of-Spain leg of the tour leaves the Cruise Ship Complex in Port … Continue reading
Tired
I am tired. Tired of having to defend my right as a woman to walk the streets and feel safe. I’m tired of reading and hearing “What was she wearing/doing?” when a woman is assaulted or killed. I’m tired of hearing “well she look for it” and “what you did expect?” I am tired of … Continue reading
