The Friday before Carnival, dubbed Fantastic Friday, is the date of the annual International Soca Monarch (ISM) finals. It is viewed also as the unofficial start of the festive Carnival weekend. International Soca Monarch has become a staple of the Carnival season with performers from around the world vying for …
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Musician Juliet Robin’s story
I am Juliet Robin, daughter of former Director of Culture Melville Robin and Rosalind Robin. I am a musician, vocalist, composer, arranger, producer, teacher and radio host, classically trained in string, woodwind and keyboard instruments and I am specialised in the violin, clarinet and piano. I have been involved with …
Read More »Winta from Africa just loving Trinidad
By Kielon Hilaire. Her name is Winta Ghidei and she was born and raised in the country of Eritrea, and if you are one of the few who know of Eritrea then it would be no secret that the country is located in the Horn of Africa. Winta grew up in the …
Read More »Rum chow for feters to enjoy
By Kielon Hilaire. Trinbagonians are naturally so creative that they tend to go out of their way to make chow with almost any fruit imaginable. They make guava chow, pomerac chow, pineapple chow, portugal chow and more by repeatedly slicing away as though playing an active game of Fruit Ninja. They …
Read More »Download Go Trinbago App and be amazed!
“Whatever you are looking for, there’s always something to do in Trinidad and Tobago,” says Ms Shamfa Cudjoe, Minister of Tourism at the launch of the Go Trinbago App at National Academy for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, February 7, 2017. This is the motivation behind the development of the …
Read More »CES 2017: What to look out for
It’s that time of year once again. This week Las Vegas will host CES, the largest electronics trade show in the world. This would give manufacturers an opportunity to showcase to its shareholders and the general public what to expect in the future of technology. CES 2017 will run January …
Read More »Chacachacare – come to my island!
Chacachacare Island serves as a premier destination for eco-tourism and historical exploration within the Bocas Islands of Trinidad and Tobago. This comprehensive guide examines the unique geographical positioning and multifaceted heritage of the westernmost island in the archipelago. It details the transition of the locale from a colonial cotton plantation …
Read More »Beautiful Tobago a mystery explored
Tobago offers a distinct psychological escape characterised by a slower pace of life and a profound sense of presence. This article is a personal account that explores the unique atmosphere of the island, contrasting the high-energy Carnival season of Trinidad with the tranquil, introspective environment found in Tobago. By examining …
Read More »Young men spread joy with snakes
Professional snake handlers allow passersby including children in Port of Spain to hold their snakes and pose for photos to capture their brave encounters. This is common to see during the Carnival season all over Trinidad and Tobago with snake handlers charging a small fee to give people an experience …
Read More »Serving meals and a smile at Gail’s business
My name is Gail David and my kids are the main reason I started serving meals at my own food business. I had my first child, a son, when I was 14 years old and my second child, a daughter, when I was 17. I went into this business to …
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