A bus driver who helped set up the annual Manchester Caribbean Carnival has been featured in Britain’s New Year Honours list. Cornel Grant says news about his British Empire Medal (BEM) has “still not really sunk in”. The 68-year-old was honoured for his community work, including helping to raise more than £53,000 for the charity […]
Veteran calypsonian Clifton Ryan, popularly known as “Mighty Bomber,” has died. Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation (TUCO) general secretary Shirlaine Hendrickson confirmed Ryan’s death but said she had no details. Hendrickson, daughter of calypsonian All Rounder (Anthony Hendrickson), said Ryan played a pivotal role in her development as a young entertainer. She said she often […]
By Leela Ramdeen Recently, during a “story time” session with one of my great-nephews in London via FaceTime, he asked me to tell him stories about what I did at Christmas when I was young. I shared with him some wonderful memories. Christmas is also a time for recollection and prayer. Now that both […]
By Lennox Borel CHRISTMAS…”It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, sung by Andy Williams. “Christmas is yours. Christmas is mine”, sung by Lord Relator. Indeed the lyrics of the bards above give a true insight into the meaning of Christmas. In this brief personal memoir, I will reference various Christmas traditions and customs […]
Russell Anselm Charter was born on April 21, 1934 on Hermitage Rd. Belmont, Port of Spain, Trinidad to mother Edna Charter and Father Arthur Leiba Jr. not Edgar Leiba Jr. He died on November 14, 2021, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario after a brief illness. He migrated to Oshawa in 1970 where he […]
Close your eyes, think of the words “eccentric genius,” and one of the first images is doubtlessly that of Albert Einstein. He is defined by his characteristic hair and aloofness, too smart and preoccupied with space and time to be consumed by the minutiae of daily grooming. But the idea of genius is often affected […]
Born on April 21, 1934 he died on November 14, 2021 He was born in Belmont Trinidad Charter died at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario after a brief illness he had been diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2013 and lived with family until Summer 2021 when he went into Long term care. Full story to […]
Casting is underway for In the Black, and popular American actor Richard Gant has been attached to the project in the role of Harry Gairy. Produced by CaribbeanTales Media Group and directed by Frances-Anne Solomon, the feature film is an adaptation of entrepreneur and activist Denham Jolly’s memoir of the same name. In the newly […]
Colin James Norbert Benjamin (fondly known as ‘Benji’ or ‘Smokey’) died peacefully in his 85th year on November 8, 2021. Born in Parrylands South Trinidad, on March 20, 1936 to parents Eworth and Nellie Benjamin. Brother to Louisa (deceased), Hollinsworth (deceased), Lenora, Griffith (deceased), Sybil, Earl, Eastlyn (deceased), Monica and Leroy. Beloved father to Frank […]
Piarco, Trinidad & Tobago, November 3 2021: Caribbean Airlines will return to Havana, Cuba from December 14. The airline will operate a weekly, non-stop service each Tuesday between Trinidad and Havana, Cuba with easy connections to other destinations. Flights are open for sale via www.caribbean-airlines.com, the Caribbean Airlines Reservations Sales and Service Center, the Caribbean Airlines Mobile App and Travel […]
