Panaide – The Benefit Concert
On Thursday 17th December, 2009, “Panaide – The Benefit Concert” was hosted by the newly formed Panaide Foundation at the Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra panyard in Port of Spain. Sponsored steelbands in Port-of-Spain and environs performed with the aim of raising funds to assist unsponsored bands in that geographical location.
Mansions of Rastafari Meet in Siparia
On November 22, 2009, despite the current focus of many being the 2009 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, there was a space set out in Siparia for various Mansions of Rastafari to interact, reason and to address some of the main issues concerning the interests of Rastafari as well as the interests of African people in general. Present were members of the various houses, namely the Bobo Shanti, Nyabinghi, 12 Tribes and African Unity.
Lydia Paul’s Send-Off
Teacher, community activist, social worker and PNM affiliate, Lydia Paul, was buried on December 14, 2009. This album contains scenes from the funeral service from St. David’s Anglican Church to the Cemetery in Plymouth, Tobago which was attended by relatives, friends and members of the People’s National Movement.
Bollywood Dance Company presents ‘Rhythm Divine’
On Saturday 12th December, 2009, the Bollywood Dance Company presented their grand fundraising concert entitled “Rhythm Divine”. This event was held at the Rex Car Ltd. Compound in Mulchan Trace, Penal. It was an evening of Indian dance and entertainment which included a magic performance and a skit about the life styles of the rich and the poor.
Penal – Journey along Rock Road
This scenic view in Penal was taken on Saturday 12th December, 2009, along Rock Road and various areas off Rock Road in Penal. Originally referred to as Peñeraal, Penal is a town in south Trinidad. It lies south of San Fernando and Debe, and north of Siparia. Predominantly occupied by East Indians, this town has health facilities, restaurants, clothing stores, recreation clubs, schools, community centres and much more.
Lydian Singers & Lydian Steel – Handel’s Messiah
Lydian Singers & Lydian Steel’s “Handel’s Messiah” took place on December 10, 2009, at Queen’s Hall, P.O.S. Led by choir master Pat Bishop, audience members were titillated by the sounds of the Steelband orchestra, the several intermittent dance performances as well as by the wondrous blend of the voices of the Lydian singers.
Morvant Epiphany Anglican Primary School – Spirit of Christmas
The Morvant Epiphany Anglican Primary School hosted their Christmas party entitled “Spirit of Christmas” on Wednesday 09th, 2009. This event was held on the school’s compound located on Dos Santos Street, Morvant. The party included a fashion show, a puppet show and a dance competition.
Morvant: Red Hill and Environs
On Saturday 09th December 2009, Triniview.com visited various areas in Morvant. Morvant is located in the southern foothills of the Northern Range, Trinidad Island. The Lady Young Road borders Morvant on the north and east and divides the community from Mon Repos on the northeast and Barataria on the southeast. Some of the neighboring Communities include Laventille, East Dry River and Belmont.
National Academy for the Performing Arts
Basked in controversy, the National Academy for the Performing Arts (Northern Campus) was formally opened on November 09, 2009, to mixed reviews. While some likened the structure to the Sydney Opera House in Australia and criticized the government for several issues including the massive cost of the building, others praised the work of the Chinese laborers employed by UDeCOTT. View the albums to see the NAPA building from about a month before its official opening to its completion.
NWAC Rally: Our Women are Emancipators Too
NWAC Rally: Our Women are Emancipators too in pictures