The Caribbean's Social Network

All Blog Posts Tagged 'Trinidad' (22)

St Vincent and Trinidad Sign Trade Agreement

The region is said to have a US$4 billion per year food import bill.

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Thursday July 27, 2017 – A new EC$20,000 (US$7,407.26) a week trade agreement has been signed to…

Continue

Added by CShout1 on July 27, 2017 at 6:15pm — No Comments

Minaj puts rumour to rest

NICKI Minaj doesn’t want to be seen as single or in a relationship; she is saying that Meek Mill is just a boy that likes her.The rapper/actress appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show on Thursday to promote her new film, ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’, where she opened up about her…

Continue

Added by CShout1 on April 13, 2016 at 12:20pm — No Comments

Fifa Caribbean media rights deal to be probed by Swiss

Mr Warner is under indictment in the US for an alleged bribery scheme relating to other football media rights in the Americas

Swiss prosecutors…

Continue

Added by CShout1 on September 14, 2015 at 12:58pm — No Comments

T&T starts new era under PNM

The People’s National Movement’s fourth leader, Dr Keith Rowley, now Prime Minister-elect, will be T&T’s second Tobago-born Prime Minister following yesterday’s 2015 general election victory.

Rowley follows Tobago-born late Prime Minister Arthur NR Robinson into history in this…

Continue

Added by CShout1 on September 9, 2015 at 2:47pm — No Comments

CARICOM summit begins with calls for focus on youth and perfecting regional integration

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday July 3, 2015 – Outgoing CARICOM chairman, Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie, urged his colleague leaders to pay more attention to the educating and employing young people.…

Continue

Added by CShout1 on July 3, 2015 at 11:10am — No Comments

Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba to develop multi-destination tourism packages

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Wednesday April 1, 2015, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago says it has signed a cooperation agreement with Cuba that will allow for the development of multi-destination tourism packages.…

Continue

Added by CShout1 on April 2, 2015 at 12:20pm — No Comments

Trinidad Focus: From Beetham poverty to manager, Floyd Solomon overcomes

Hungry days and tough lessons sculpted the boy from the Beetham into the gracious, compassionate man of today.

It was the new age…

Continue

Added by CShout1 on July 9, 2014 at 4:03pm — No Comments

Fashion galore at Outta de Blue

The QRC Foundation pulled out all stops on Saturday to ensure that Outta de Blue XII, held at The Courtyard of Queen’s Royal College, St Clair was a success. Persistent showers, which began since Friday, eased up to allow patrons an enjoyable time. The party was attended by a virtual who’s…

Continue

Added by CShout1 on February 5, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Local students present Future of Energy Technology

Continue

Added by CShout1 on December 27, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

CARICOM to launch multi-state travel document

The CARIPASS will allow CARICOM citizens and legal residents of Participating States over the age of 16 years to access a safe and secure automated self-processing gate within selected airports.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will soon launch one of the world’s first automated multi-state travel documents (CARIPASS) for use within 10 member states that will not only make regional travel easier, but help crack down on identity… Continue

Added by CShout1 on December 4, 2010 at 6:15pm — No Comments

Caribbean Nations Remain Among Best Places in Western hemisphere in Which to Live

At least three Caribbean nations are among the best places in the Western Hemisphere, if not the world, in which to live.Barbados, the Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago in that order were placed among the world’s top 60 states when it came to quality of life indicators –health, education and income -- as assessed by United Nations experts while Belize, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Suriname were placed lower down the global order.

The… Continue

Added by CShout1 on November 16, 2010 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Is there class in Carnival? The debate in T&T

The spice of our island is quietly rearing its head. Carnival 2011 is near, and with the emergence of brand new soca music, the conclusion of band launches, and the ongoing hustle to register at mas camps where limited costumes remain, the scorch of the season can be felt. Anxiously, masqueraders from across the world wait with bated breath for that moment in time when all inhibitions will be thrown out the door. Revellers will dance in the street,… Continue

Added by CShout1 on November 16, 2010 at 9:01pm — No Comments

Art meets music - Trini Style

The spirit of the artist is often keen to express itself in varying media, but not many develop the actual talent, or even the technique to make that a reality. But Jeffrey Pataysingh is one of the few who made it happen. He found a way to develop both his art and his music to a sufficiently high standard, and with the deep flourish that is associated with this courtly gentleman, will launch an exhibition and show of both forms of his work over the… Continue

Added by CShout1 on November 5, 2010 at 11:54pm — No Comments

Chinese Culture comes alive at Trinidad's Dragon Boat Festival

In search of entertainment hundreds gathered at the newly refurbished Anchorage in Chaguaramas on Sunday. The occasion was the Chinese Arrival Dragon Boat Festival 2010. The first race got underway around 10.30 am and with the final dose of team excitement scheduled to commence at 4.45 pm, the enjoyment began along Anchorage Bay, Chaguaramas. The Chinese culture, its authentic traditions, food and entertainment offered a great deal to patrons who… Continue

Added by CShout1 on October 23, 2010 at 8:23pm — No Comments

Trinidad beauty featured in SHE autumn issue

Soowan Bramble makes her print debut as SHE Caribbean’s autumn 2010 cover girl. The Trinidadian beauty won SHE’s exclusive model search in Trinidad and Tobago and our inside pages show you why. Our…

Continue

Added by CShout1 on September 15, 2010 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Trinidad & Tobago fashion glitters

Some of the faces behind the reconstituted Fashion Industry of T&T (FATT), LEFT: Heather Jones. RIGHT: Coline Baptiste-Mills, ABOVE: Christopher Nathan.

A dedicated group of fashion enthusiasts have taken up the mantle of catapulting T&T’s fashion into the global spotlight. After meeting as a group since 2007, the 13 member organization known as the Fashion Industry of T&T (FATT) is working to educate and train aspiring designers and… Continue

Added by CShout1 on September 13, 2010 at 9:15pm — No Comments

Women and youth leaders take center stage at Trinidad conference

Trinidad and Tobago was the location of the 35th Conference of the Caribbean, Americas and Pacific Region. Delegates from across the Caribbean gathered in Port of Spain from July 23 to July 31 to share ideas and reconnect with each other. Parliamentarians, Speakers, Deputy Speakers, Clerks of Parliament and women in politics were just a few of the delegates attending this session. Representing St Lucia, the contingent comprised MP for Soufriere Harold… Continue

Added by CShout1 on August 4, 2010 at 9:13pm — No Comments

Trinidad & Tobago ready for business

Lauderhill Vice Mayor Dale Holness reads the title of a book presented to him and Lauderhill Mayor Richard Kaplan (right) and written by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (second left). Looking on is John Beckford, executive director of the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce. – Photo by U. Bennett

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said her country is ready for business and is prepared to build more… Continue

Added by CShout1 on July 19, 2010 at 8:46pm — No Comments

Focus on womens' needs TT candidates told

In a release issued yesterday, April 20, Rampersad said women’s issues as part of mainstream politics seemed to have come into their own in this election, and could very well be the deciding factor in who wins and who loses.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago – Political parties contesting Trinidad’s May 24 elections have been urged to incorporate the Women’s Mandate for Action into their manifestos.

This call has come from the Network of NGOs of… Continue

Added by CShout1 on April 22, 2010 at 8:14pm — No Comments

CARICOM getting early commitments from Canada in new treaty

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 12, 2010 – CARICOM’s Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN) is reporting positive recognition from Canada that a one-size-fits-all approach cannot work while negotiating with the countries of CARICOM.

The OTN and Canada recently concluded in Barbados the second round of negotiations of for the proposed Trade and Development Agreement between CARICOM and Canada that is supposed to take effect next year.

In… Continue

Added by CShout1 on April 14, 2010 at 11:57pm — No Comments