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THEY GOT IT FROM MOMThere is a special bond between mothers and their children and in most cases one that is unbreakable and impenetrable. In the case of Joan Bacchus-Xavier and her daughters, Janelle and Janine Xavier that bond is even more solidified and after only spending a few minutes in their company one realises that these three women are the best of friends, solid business partners and also have great synergy as mother and daughters Read more » More Stories
European Film Festival kicks off WednesdayTwenty-seven films from 12 countries in 14 days—that’s what in store for lovers of cinema when the 17th European Film Festival (EFF) of Trinidad and Tobago gets going this Wednesday. Read More » 
Banning’s Watercolours On ShowPaul Banning is a Trinidad-born, England-based plein-air painter (one who paints in the open air) with such a keen eye for detail you’d think he has a photograpic memory. The response to his exhibition,... Read More » 
Making Giant Steps With MusicSongwriter and vocalist, Dale Ryan is making some giant steps. He’s doing something hardly ever done in the Caribbean, but really, something that should always be done. Dale is releasing a brand new R&B/Pop single, complete with a video. Read More » 
Premiere of 'The Cedros Hosay’Last Wednesday’s premiere of local movie/doucmentary Ten Days of Muharram—The Cedros Hosay at MovieTowne, Port of Spain was as complex as the history of Hosay itself. The function was “over subscribed” and it was easy to see that the space was too small for the number of people who attended. Read More » Shurwayne Shells Out SongsShurwayne Winchester has not slowed down even a little since Carnival and when he is not performing he is in studio here at his SW Studios in Arima or in Jamaica recording. Read More » 
Lessons In Cardboard SculptureCardboard sculpture is the latest offering from the Carnival Arts Workshop of Studio 66, located at 66 Sixth Street, Barataria. The course covers the making of masks, animal shapes, human figures, free forms and decorating. Read More » Peter Cetera, Air Supply and Christopher Cross next weekendOn Saturday 18th May, the Centre of Excellence promises to be a night of timeless classic hits as Grammy Award winning sensation Peter Cetera returns for The Greatest Night of Romance alongside Air Supply and five-time Grammy Award Winner singer songwriter – Christopher Cross. Read More » 
‘Jab Molassie’ May 21The German Embassy is supporting a new Trinidadian theatre work by the Calabash Foundation for the Arts, called Jab Molassie, with a crowd-funding event on Tuesday, May 21, at the residence of the German Ambassador, Stefan Schlüter. Read More » 
I Am KI… The Concert2012 International Chutney Soca Monarch, Kris “KI” Persad will on July 13 at the Regent Star Hotel, Piarco present an event titled, I Am KI…The Concert, which he told the Express is going to be more than a simple show, but a major production that he is presently designing alongside his band, JMC 3Veni and with the direction of his father, Veerendra Persad. Read More » 
The Abyssinians Forward Onto ZionThough they are writers and performers of reggae’s unofficial anthem (Satta Masa Gana), The Abyssinians have never earned the acclaim of other roots acts like Culture, Read More » 
The art of JewelryMultimedia artist Ashraph is known for art that marries east and west. But today, he will make his jewelry debut at JewelBox A Jewelry Exhibition presented by Y Art and Framing Gallery at its Taylor Street, Woodbrook base. Read More » A Right to WriteMarina Warner can barely move two paces without someone wanting her undivided attention. Yet in between sessions at the NGC Bocas Lit Fest on Friday Read More » A Queen, A mother and A musicianWith Mother’s Day celebrations only a week away, at least one proud mother of three will represent the ladies live on stage this evening, as Hennessy Cognac in association with Reggae on the Bay presents Hennessy Artistry at the O2 Park Amphitheatre in Chaguaramas. Read More » ‘King and I’: exceptional Choreography And MoreThe following is a review of the recent presentation at the National Academy for the Performing Arts. The King and I, the sophomore production of First Instinct Productions, opened this past weekend at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain Read More » 
‘Outdoor Cinema’ TodayThe rain last weekend resulted in the cancellation of the trinidad+tobago film festival’s bpTT Community Cinergy events, scheduled to take place at UWI, St Augustine, and Adam Smith Square in Woodbrook. Today film fans can expect an exciting film and live music free of charge at Adam Smith Square at 6 p.m. Read More » Indigenous Top 12 ChartINDIGENOUS TOP 12 SONGS voted for Week Ending Sunday 5th May 2013 12) Black Stalin Say - Kurt Allen (same position, 1 week at #1, 6 weeks on charts) 11) Back to us - Joel John (new) 10) Children Asking (Who Responsible?) - Benny J (drop from 3, spent 7 weeks at #1, 24 weeks on charts) Read More » 
National Trust launches ‘Heritage Film Nights’The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago will on May 10 launch a programme featuring films that highlight various aspects of Trinidad and Tobago’s heritage in a series called ‘Heritage Film Nights’. The first film to be featured, Jahaji Bhai, is a documentary written and directed by Suresh Pillai. Read More » 
The Chosen OneWith all the challenges young people today have to face, it is always heart-warming when you encounter a youth who is forging ahead in spite of whatever odds he has had to battle. Read More » 
Tobago sets the Fashion CodaBeautiful women before a beautiful backdrop moving to beautiful music displaying beautiful clothing is in a nutshell what the Tobago Fashion Coda on Thursday at the Magdalena Grand, Lowlands, Tobago turned out to be. Read More » 
Authors get in touch with caribbean rootsCourttia Newland is a male writer with a talent that is rarely seen in the industry. He can create characters with the personality of a complex woman. Sure, the male writers crafting female characters are a dime a dozen; but they don't do it the way Newland does. Read More » 
Hinkson Engages His ReadersJackie Hinkson’s works have been celebrated both locally and internationally. After decades of being one of the more recognised artists in the arena, it is near unthinkable that others would question his motives or talents. Read More » 
General OverviewIn small island developing states, the marine and coastal environments constitute an important resource. Furthermore, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the declaration of the 200 nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone have increased the territorial limits of the ocean space and as a result the resources available for exploration and exploitation. Read More » 
IMA’s Contributions and AchievementsIn its 35 year history, the IMA has increased in strength as it gradually developed the capability and experience to fulfill its mandate. The data and information collected have assisted the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in its formulation of policies and preparation of plans at the national level. Read More » 
IMA moving forwardLike all relatively young and developing organizations, the IMA has had its fair share of trials and tribulations, but overall, the IMA has an impressive history of performance in the key sectors of national development. Read More » 
The Environmental Research ProgrammeThe Environmental Research Programme (ERP) comprises four departments: Coastal Dynamics, Oceanography, Wetlands Ecology (mangrove and sea grass), and Coral Reef Ecology. The goal of the ERP is to collect, analyze and interpret data on the condition of Trinidad and Tobago's nearshore and offshore coastal environment. This information is made available to government, industry and other users to inform the decision-making process. Read More » |
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