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There were sad and sombre moments, but the funeral service for Guyana-born Caribbean journalist Rickey Singh in Barbados on July 16 was anything but dark and colourless.
Long before she became one of Trinidad’s well-known fashion figures, Lynda Osborne was a disappointed teenager with a pair of scissors, a vision—and a creation of her own.
Nestled in the village of Mt Pleasant, Tobago, St Patrick’s Anglican Church stands as a beacon of resilience and faith. Consecrated in 1843, it holds the distinction of being the oldest church building on the island. Built with fire bricks made from ship ballast and carried by enslaved Africans from Mt Irvine Bay, the church’s very foundation tells a story of sacrifice and endurance.
Sparrow Take Over is more than a book—it’s a celebration of a genius still alive among us. Released in honour of Slinger Francisco, The Mighty Sparrow, who turned 90 on July 9, this striking collection of essays and photographs edited by Donny Benny pays tribute to the living legend with the reverence and joy he deserves.
In coffee tins, in old syrup buckets, in concrete yards where nothing is meant to thrive. They grow orchids and shame bush, lime trees and rosemary. Their gardens don’t follow symmetry. They follow instinct, memory, and longing. You’ll find aloe and hibiscus in the same pot. Basil, chadon beni, crotons. They don’t call it therapy. They say they’re “putting their hand in something”. It keeps them rooted. It keeps them sane.
French Ambassador Didier Chabert is calling for the teaching of the French language in schools to be maintained and strengthened.
The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Port-of-Spain hosted the “Turkish Culinary Journey”, a vibrant celebration of Türkiye’s rich and diverse culinary heritage. The event took place on June 25 at the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Westmoorings.
In any concert or fete, the spotlight naturally falls on the performers who set the mood and keep patrons dancing. But for many attendees, the experience wouldn’t be complete without the bartenders and mixologists whose creativity shines through in the drinks they serve.
A wave of vibrant colours, rhythmic drumming, and joyous chanting swept through the streets of Port-of-Spain last Friday as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, in collaboration with the Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha Mandir, presented the annual Ratha Yatra—also known as the Festival of Chariots.
Large Band of the Year, The Lost TRIBE, has unveiled a new Free Roaming Section featuring sailor mas as part of its 2026 presentation, Island Circus.
The Fashion Unit of Global Trinidad and Tobago has unveiled the 15th edition of its signature LookBook, titled Memories and Milestones—an elegant, genre-defying celebration of Caribbean creativity through the lens of wedding and formal wear fashion.
The Cunupia-based Apsara Dance Company captivated audiences on Friday with a celebration of Indian dance traditions at its third annual concert, held at the NCIC Nagar.
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