Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square came alive with the vibrant culture of Trinidad and Tobago during the third annual Trinbago Day, held for the first time at this great venue. The festival, organized by Petronilla Marchan, director of Palo Seco Innovations Group Ltd., drew thousands of attendees over the weekend, offering a full immersion into the […]
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Keith Rowley, has proposed a significant change to the country’s coat of arms, suggesting the removal of the three ships representing Christopher Columbus’s expeditions and their replacement with an image of the steelpan, the national instrument. Rowley’s proposal, announced on August 18, has been met with enthusiastic support from some […]
Renowned Trinidad & Tobago saxophonist Roy Francis Cape has passed away at the age of 82. His family confirmed the news on the evening of September 5. Cape reportedly died following a stroke that morning. Cape, a prolific musician, dedicated over 50 years to his craft and was featured in numerous recordings. His illustrious career […]
By Stephen Weir Amidst all the hubbub of the August carnival and its Grand Parade, the passing of Calvin Robert Taylor, one of the stalwarts of past parades, was missed by many within the carnival community. He died just days before the parade at the age of 70. Calvin was deeply committed to the carnival […]
By Lincoln DePradine For Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra of New York, it’s a first. However, for musical arranger André White, the band’s victory at the 2024 New York panorama, held as part of the annual Labor Day weekend carnival celebrations in Brooklyn, just enhanced his status as a musician, especially in the steelpan community. White’s […]
By Kojo During the recent celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s 62nd Independence anniversary in Ajax, Ontario, Minister Avinash G. Singh, who serves in the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, shared insights into the government’s ongoing initiatives aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector and supporting youth involvement in farming. Minister Singh, a seasoned member […]
Tobago, a hidden gem in the Caribbean, is ideal for experiencing authentic island life. Spanning just 27 miles, this charming island is easy to explore in a week. Situated at the southern end of the Windward Islands, Tobago lies 22 miles northeast of its larger neighbor, Trinidad. Known for its hilly, forested interior and beautiful […]
Tobago’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts announced the development of Pan Trinbago’s new headquarters, which is set to be constructed at the former General Post Office on Wrightson Road, Port of Spain. The projected cost for this new facility is estimated at TT$120 million (approx. Can$24M). The planned headquarters will be a six-storey, […]
Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black woman Member of Parliament and a champion of social justice, will celebrate her 87th birthday in a remarkable evening of film and music at the 19th annual CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF). The event, which will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre, promises to […]
In a significant move towards decolonization, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced that the national coat of arms will be updated to replace the three ships of Christopher Columbus with the steelpan, the country’s national instrument. This change is expected to be implemented by Republic Day on September 24, 2024. The announcement […]
