Paula Lindo Wednesday 18 March 2020 President Paula Mae-Weekes is calling on citizens to remain calm in the face of the health crisis being faced by TT. She said empathy, kindness and compassion are paramount in this time. In a release, the President thanked medical personnel for their service and dedication at the frontlines of the … Continue reading
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TT, regional events cancelled over covid19 (March 13, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 13 March 2020 In light of the Ministry of Health’s advice to avoid large gatherings, many producers and promoters have begun cancelling upcoming events. Large and small events of all types have been affected. The vast majority of cancellations came following the confirmation of TT’s first case of the coronavirus on Thursday. The … Continue reading
Primary school choirs shine at Music Festival (March 12, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 12 March 2020 A large crowd of parents and supporters turned out to support the performers in the Junior Choir category of the Music Festival on Wednesday. It was the largest audience present at Queen’s Hall during the morning session since the beginning of the festival. The first class was the finals of … Continue reading
Women Everywhere hosts IWD events (March 6, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 6 March 2020 THE global theme for International Women’s Day on March 8 is Each Person for Equality. Adeline Gregoire, founder of the non-profit, women’s organisation Women Everywhere, said her group’s week of activities will centre around the theme Equality Now, inspired by the global theme. Gregoire said the theme was changed to … Continue reading
Leaving TT after Carnival a breeze…for most (February 27, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 27 February 2020 The majority of visitors leaving TT on Ash Wednesday had smooth departures. But some less lucky passengers had a rougher ride. Most of the passengers at Piarco Airport were patiently waiting for their flights to be called or to check in. They said there had been no issues and their … Continue reading
ERHA announces Carnival hours of operation (February 21, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 21 February 2020 The Eastern Regional Health Authority has announced changes in its hours of operation for Carnival 2020. Some facilities will be closed, while others will have shortened or extended hours. • The Sangre Grande Hospital will continue to run its 24-hour Accident and Emergency Operations. The main walk-in entrance on Ojoe … Continue reading
Woodford Square still closed, 7 of 13 trees cleared (February 14, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 14 February 2020 Woodford Square will stay closed for at least another week to facilitate the removal of trees from the venue. But Port of Spain Mayor Joel Martinez said it should reopen in time for the Carnival festivities on February 24. The square was closed on January 27, when part of a … Continue reading
Linda Byron comes with Love Vibes (February 6, 2020)
Calypsonian Linda Byron’s new song Love Vibes is a positive one which deals with many negative topics currently holding the attention of society. Byron wrote the song with the intention of competing in the National Calypso Queen finals, but unfortunately she was not selected to move forward. Byron has performed in the San Fernando Calypso … Continue reading
Jadel on a mission in soca music (February 3, 2020)
2020 is Plenty is soca artiste Jardine “Jadel” Legere’s motto for the 2020 Carnival season. In addition to releasing six songs in the run-up to the season, she has been chosen to take part in both the Power and Groovy categories of the International Soca Monarch Semifinals on February 2. Legere said she has always … Continue reading
Feel the love at Free the Carnival (January 30, 2020)
Family-friendly events during Carnival are often hard to find. This year, popular band Freetown Collective (FTC) will add to the choices available with their event, Free the Carnival, on February 1 at Sound Forge, located at #1 Christopher Samuel Drive, Mucurapo Road. The event will feature performances by Freetown Collective, new calypsonian Jimmy October and … Continue reading
