Party 67 for Posse 67
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has started a movement where individuals across the globe are asked to volunteer sixty seven minutes of their time in recognition of the sixty seven years of public service that Mr. Nelson Mandela gave to the struggle for freedom in South Africa.
Heritage Radio Bhandari Festival 2014
On Friday 20th June, 2014, Heritage Radio 101.7FM hosted the first ever Bhandari Festival in Trinidad at the Divali Nagar Site, Endeavour Road, Chaguanas commemorating the 169th anniversary of Indian Arrival to Trinidad and Tobago. The festival, which also celebrated the Indian contribution to Trinidad and Tobago culture…
Colorado’s 4/20 Rally 2014: Is the Rebellion Over?
See, once upon a time, 4/20 was the phrase representing an ever-expanding subculture spanning decades. Indeed, it became symbolic of an underground movement locked on to the struggle to establish marijuana as both recreational and healing, a naturopathic medicine, not the scary bogey-monster depicted by government agencies, classified similarly with the synthetics of our generation.
Trinidad Rastas Advocate for Reparations and Marijuana Legalisation
On Sunday 23rd February, 2014, in Trinidad the local Rastafari organization, the All Mansions of Rastafari, held a rally to advocate for reparations, repatriation and the legalization of marijuana.
Jazz Artists on the Greens 2012
On March 24th, 2012, the 10th Annual Jazz Artists on the Greens (JAOTG) was held at the WASA Grounds, Farm Road, St. Joseph. This event, which was organised by Production One Limited, showcased the talent of five artists, incorporating various musical styles as well as a regional flavour.
Celebrating the Life of Professor Tony Martin
The Celebration and Thanksgiving Service for the life of Professor Dr. Tony Martin was held on Friday 25th January, 2013, at St. Theresa’s Church Woodbrook. Friends, family, historians and activists gathered to pay their respects to the Trinidad-born scholar best known for his work on Marcus Garvey.
TTARP Belmont B’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday 4th July, 2010, the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Retired Persons (TTARP) Belmont B’s hosted their fifth anniversary celebration and service. The function was held at the Belmont Community Centre on Jerningham Avenue, Belmont to a moderately-sized audience. This appreciation function was done in celebration of those who provided their indefatigable service for the five years that the organization was in existence. Attendees were treated to a full evening of entertainment and refreshments with tokens of appreciation being presented.
Eldica Phillip’s 101 Birthday Celebration
On Thursday 01 July, 2010, Eldica Phillip celebrated her 101 birthday with friends at the St. Andrew’s Home for Women located on 136A Belmont Circular Rd., Belmont. In attendance were some of the senior citizens who reside at the Home, staff members and visiting friends. Ms. Phillip was presented with birthday gifts including large, beautifully decorated cakes. During the course of the evening the women chatted, sang, danced and enjoyed refreshments with the birthday celebrant.
Carapichaima, Central Trinidad
Carapichaima is a small town located in west-central Trinidad. The name Carapichaima came from the early Amerindian inhabitants and includes many small communities and villages which are occupied by a predominantly East Indian population. Some of the villages include Waterloo, Brickfield Village, Orange Field Village and Korea Village, just to name a few. One significant landmark in Carapichaima is the Waterloo temple in the sea which was built by Siewdass Sadhu in 1947.
Courts Sound Specialists 2009 Christmas Party
The Courts Sounds Specialists Steel Orchestra held their Christmas Party on Sunday 20th December, 2009, at their panyard in Eastern Quarry Laventille. Included in the celebrations which involved treats to the kids in the community was the launch of the Courts Sound Specialist Youth Steel Orchestra.