President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro visits T&T
On Tuesday 24th February, 2015, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela paid a one-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago to hold bilateral talks with the government. Maduro’s schedule included a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Anthony Carmona at the office of the President…
Ray Funk in Calypso Craze: 1956-57 and Beyond
On Sunday 25th January, 2015, the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival featured retired judge and Carnival researcher, Ray Funk in Calypso Craze: 1956-57 and Beyond at NALIS. His presentation featured a lengthy discussion about the history of the Calypso Craze interspersed with several video clips of calypsonians, American actors and other musicians who were part of this trend.
Anum Bankole’s Send-Off
On Tuesday 20th January 2015, Friends, family and well wishers gathered in the chapel of the Clarke and Battoo Funeral Home on Tragarete Road, Port of Spain to pay their last respects and to remember the life and times of Brother Anum Bankole.
Sparrow Receives Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
On Wednesday 11th June, 2014, His Excellency, President Anthony Carmona hosted a ceremony for the presentation of a National Award, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT), to Dr. Slinger ‘Mighty Sparrow’ Francisco at the National Academy for Performing Arts (NAPA)…
Chinese President Xi Jinping Visits T&T
His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China paid a Sate Visit to Trinidad and Tobago during the period of May 31st to June 2nd, 2013. His Excellency Xi Jinping was accompanied by his wife, Her Excellency, Peng Liyuan.
PADATT’s International Dance Teachers Association Regional Dance Classics
On Saturday 27th September, 2014, The Professional and Amateur Dance Association of Trinidad & Tobago (PADATT) hosted the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) annual Regional Dance Classics at Maloney Regional Indoor Sporting Arena, Flamingo Blvd., Maloney Gardens, Maloney.
Presentation Ceremony of 2014 National Awards
On Sunday 31st August, 2014, forty-four national awards were presented by His Excellency, Anthony Carmona at the Presentation Ceremony of National Awards on the occasion of the 52nd Anniversary of the Independence of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at Queen’s Hall, St. Ann’s, Port of Spain.
St. Augustine Chamber Orchestra 2014 Christmas Concert
The St. Augustine Chamber Orchestra (SACO) presented their special Christmas concert, “Tidings of Comfort and Joy”, on December 14th 2014, at Bishop Anstey High School East/Trinity College East. This event featured The Trinidad and Tobago Youth Philharmonic (TTYP) and the Euangelion Singers under the musical directorship of Mr. Kenneth Listhrop.
The Career Fair 2014
The Embassy of the United States of America and the High Commission of Canada hosted its 13th Annual College Fair at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain Spain on Saturday 15th November and Sunday 16th November, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.
SHAKTIYANA – The Primordial Energy
On Saturday 11th October, 2014, Nrityanjali Theatre (Institute for the Arts and Culture), in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Co-operation, hosted its annual Classical Indian Ballet. Classical dance enthusiasts journeyed to Queen’s Hall where this year’s offering, themed “Shaktiyana…”