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With almost (6) decades of musical history and pedigree behind him, Roy Cape, at 72, is about to venture into a new threshold of his life. The venerable and wizened musician will launch his first publication titled Roy Cape: A Life on The Calypso and Soca Bandstand on Friday, at Carib Woodbrook Playboyz panyard, Tragarete Road, Newtown.

The leader/musical director of the Kaiso All Stars, Roy Cape has done it all in music: an accomplished saxophonist; arranger; composer and recording artiste, and he’s also the 2004 recipient of a Humming Bird (Gold) national award, “for loyal and devoted service to the nation” and, in 2011, an honorary doctorate from UWI was conferred on him.

http://www.guardian.co.tt/entertainment ... sical-star

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Can't deny the Trini Roots ~ Go Carlton! ~ He didn't do "The Carlton," but Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney impressed the judges



(lil late with tis)

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Local Model ~ More of Jamie-Lee Phillips

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ah yes I remember that car park..

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car park gone ,,never forgotten

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Today Friday,September 26th at Movie Towne Port of Spain at 1:00pm

Keeping up with the Joneses the Movie will have it's second screening at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival.

Cost $30

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Back in the Days ~ Market-Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 1870-1939

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weTT Republic ~ The Green Revolution

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Navratri is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin.

In 2014, Navratri starts on Friday,September 25 and lasts until October 3.

Durga Puja celebrations begin on September 29, 2014.

Navratri is the Hindu festival of nine nights dedicated to the glorification of Shakti, the feminine form of the Divine. During these nine nights, the mother goddess is worshipped in nine different forms. Navratri culminates on the 10th day with the festivities of Vijayadasham, also known as Dusshera.

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Island Hikers Presents ~ Tobago Weekend ~ Friday 26th Sept, 2014 – Sunday 28th Sept, 2014…..Tobago Exploration

On Friday 26th Sept, 2014 to Sunday 28th Sept, 2014, Island Hikers will be discovering the hidden treasures of Tobago.

Over the years, the Island of Tobago changed hands 33 times between the Dutch, French, Spanish and English before it was finally handed over to the British by the Treaty of Paris in 1814. The island had 10,000 slaves who worked on the 106 estates cultivating sugarcane, tobacco, cocoa and cotton. In 1889 with the decline of Sugar, the British made Tobago a ward of Trinidad. Many of the estate trails situated in the mountainous regions still exist providing considerable opportunities for exploration. Tobago has more than 230 species of birds of which 25 are known only to the island.

Big Bay and Little Bay…. Friday 26th September

On the North Side of Tobago situated between Culloden and Kings Peter Bay, there are two secluded beaches known as Big Bay and Little Bay.These beautiful beaches have always been a favorite among explorers. The mountainous terrain makes building roads difficult and access to get there is by boat or trekking over the mountains. Big Bay 2 km long is sandy with crystal clear waters and the walk from Culloden will take 90 minutes. The trail situated at the top of the coast passes through abandon estate land and then descends steeply into the bay. Along the way, the trail passes another picturesque beach known as Little Bay, and a short diversion will lead to a stony shoreline referred to as Washer-women’s Bay.

Assembly noon at Fort James Plymouth….Friday 26th Sept’14

(Parlatuvier Falls) & (Twin River Falls in Goldsborough)… Sat 27th Sept’14

In the scenic village of Parlatuvier, there are two Rivers called the East and West River. The hike starts by the Bus Stop and a 45 min walk up the rivers there are two beautiful cascades to discover.

On the other side of the Island another splendid waterfall is the Twin River Falls, located at the confluence of the Goldsborough and Great River. At the base of the falls, there is a large plunge pool for swimming and at the top of the watercourse there are secret pools to discover.


Assembly 7.30 am at Esplanade, Scarborough … Sat 27th Sept’14


Saturday Night Island Cruise (optional $100.)

Assembly 8pm at Pigeon Point Road


No-Man’s Land…Sun 28th Sep’14

No-Man’s Land is a breath-taking peninsula situated in the Bon Accord Lagoon fringed by mangrove, coconut trees and swamp land. The calm, soothing waters and magnificent scenery of the lagoon makes it a must see place for any Trinbagonian. The beach is a popular spot for barbecues and access to get there is mainly by boat.

Assembly 7.30am at Milford & Shirvan Road. For more information contact Mario749-2956 or www. islandhikers.com

Total cost for weekend hikes $150.00 does not include transport.call to book

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Terry Seales returns

Since the days of the Boys II Men-styled local R&B group New Creation, Terry Seales has been thrilling audiences with his vocal talents. As the St Ann’s-based singer matured and began to explore the soca genre and industry, Seales also added some dancing and a whole lot of humour to his performance repertoire, thus making himself a very likeable entertainer — whether or not his songs found favour with the radio stations

I also have two Chutney songs in the works and I’ll be collaborating with Soca Elvis. I’m recording my first soca-parang soon as well and I have some other songs I’m planning to enter the Young Kings competition with for the first time next year as well.”

Tonight, Friday 26th September 2014, Seales will perform at the Rising Star Restaurant and Lounge in San Fernando, as he helps to launch the “Not My Business” Riddim as produced by SNF and Val Musik Productions. Seales’ song on the riddim is called “Don’t Know Better” and will be the first of several planned releases leading up to Carnival 2015.

Tonight’s show begins at 9 pm.

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Local Hip Hop

Bard song ..ah sippin.. ah sippin like Camala

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Weekend Local

Yeh.. it abit long to read..carry the family this weekend in Santa Cruz

THIS WEEKEND IN SANTA CRUZ! AND PARANG THIS SUNDAY!

Top 10 Reasons to support your farmers at Green Market! (we are doing our best, its a journey in progress)

1. Taste real flavours- not packaged produce you find in the grocery, from who knows where and miles away, but grown with care
2. Enjoy the season- bear the rain and enjoy the citrus coming in
3. Support family farmers- dads and daughters, husbands and wives
4. Protect the environment- bring reusable bags, water bottles, containers, push for the organic farming practices
5. Nourish yourself and your family- fresh produce is the most nutrient rich and best to cook with, also spend time in nature with the hummingbirds and trees.
6. Discover the spice of life- variety adds more colour and flavours to our life
7. Promote humane treatment of animals- get eggs and meat that were not confined in large scale facilities and were able to live a happier life
8. Know where your food comes from- rather than imported from other countries, supporting local, visit the farm, learn how to grow it at home
9. Learn cooking tips, recipes and meal ideas- build your culinary knowledge and ask the farmers/ cooks themselves
10. Connect with community- meet up with family, friends, those you have not seen in years. slow down to soak in the beauty of life and all the artisans and their talents around you.

THE SATURDAY MARKET PRODUCE:

Aquaponic Growers: collard greens, lettuce, kale
Pansy: Paramin seasonings; caraille; callaloo and ochro
Jason: zucchini
ATTAC & beekeepers: honey
Kesh: orchids
Daren: herb plants
Juanita and Angela: herb plants, fruits
Winston Borell: wheat grass shots, coconut oil, rabbit meat
Christine Farmer: limes, fruits in season
Pipiol Pride: pumpkin, lemon, cinnamon
Zen: vegetables; manure; fruits
Peter & Ammelia Alexander: root crops, greens, tomatoes
Roderick Yearwood: peppers, vegetables, fruits
Narvin Ramroop: pineapples, root crops, melon
Pamphoor Farms: coconuts, fruit, common fowl eggs
Trevor Mark: greenhouse tomatoes, sweet peppers
Brian Dickson: organic cucumbers, pumpkin, melon
Russell Simonette: fresh fish
SAGM: free range eggs, Caprine Dreams goat’s milk/ yogurt, passionfruit, guava, avocado, grapefruit

BREAKFAST AND EATS

Deborah Purcell: coconut bake/ chokas/ creole lunch
Antonio: empanadas, arepas
Sabrina: pholourie, chutney wraps
Mayaro Tide: fish broth & curry crab; seasoned fish ready to cook
Cuptail Cafe: waffles, wraps, croissant, cake
Hinga & Richie: Juices

CRAFT & GIFTS

Hubert Fullerton: wood craft, ceramics
Helen Young: crystals
Amazonique: jewelry
Makeisha: body butters
Meade Stewart: batik clothing
Natasha: candles
Pauline and Rebecca’s custom designed jewelry
Liz Pohlmann: stained glass mosaics; recycled glass accessories
Monica Rudder: paintings, casual clothing for women, flowers
Branmarc: Trinidad & Tobago puzzle
Bags n Things: cloth bags, pencil cases, clutches
Malissa: scented candles
Jillian Anthony: kitchen towels, jewelry
Kevon: outdoor furniture

FOODIES:

Astrida: cocoa tea, everything chocolate
Baw Chateau: local fruit wines; free sampling
Terre Benie: chutneys and jams
Selva: Venezuelan desserts and pastries
Delia: healthy mufins

There is the SUNDAY MARKET 8am-12pm.

PARANG IS THIS SUNDAY 3:30-8:30pm SEE YOU THERE. MORE INFO CALL 221-9116 FOR LAST TICKETS.

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Local Party ~ 02 Park ~ weTT Republic Music Festival ~ The World's Biggest EDM Water Party ~ Tuesday 23rd September ~ Pt 2

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Local Talent ~ The latest vid from Saucy Pow

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We Local Chinee Ting Presents ~ Confucius Institute Day on Saturday September 27th, From 10am-4pm at the Brian Lara Promenade, Port-of-Spain

The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine established a Confucius Institute in Trinidad and Tobago on October 23, 2013.

On that date, the St. Augustine Confucius Institute became one of over 400 of these unique non-profit public institutions established by the Office of Chinese Language Council International (HANBAN) for the promotion of Chinese language and culture.

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In San Fernando

Fashion Runaway Event ~ Saturday 27th September at Metro NightClub at 6pm , Tickets $140.00 an dropping..

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This Weekend, 28th September 2014 at the Palladium ~ And Continues into San Fernando on the 1st October 2014

The first 40th anniversary showing of the highly and internationally acclaimed, locally made film Bim with the hypnotic Andre Tanker soundtrack

Raoul Pantin, screenwriter for Bim:

"I started my career in journalism in 1962, the year of Independence. I loved the fact that freedom of speech and democracy meant we could question anyone, report anything and that people could know the truth of what was happening in the country through the news.

The 1970 Black Power Movement started when this nation not even ten years post-Independence became disillusioned that opportunities were not available to those of colour. I subsequently wrote a book “Black Power Day” based on my experience of that time. 20 years later, I had a gun to my head for 6 days at TTT in the 1990 Coup attempt. I wrote another book, "Days of Wrath", based on my experience as a hostage.

Terrorism is the anti-thesis of democracy; that 1990 experience had a very profound impact on me. I suffered from PTSD. I became an alcoholic; my marriage broke up, I couldn’t function in an office. I started freelancing, which I continue to do today. I gave up drinking in 2005 when I realised the damage it was doing to my life.

I live simply- I’m still traumatised in many ways but I love this country. I consider myself a very unusual Trinidadian- listening to our national anthem still brings tears to my eyes.".



"You in no killer"

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Local Party ~ 02 Park ~ weTT Republic Music Festival ~ The World's Biggest EDM Water Party ~ Tuesday 23rd September ~ Pt 3

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Local Walk Run ~ The Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation (TSCAF) ~ Sunday September 28th

To promote and raise awareness & understanding about Sickle Cell Anemia & Sickle Cell Trait.

About the Disease:

Sickle Cell Anemia is a serious disease in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells.

Other Names for Sickle Cell Anemia
• Hemoglobin SS disease
• Hemoglobin S disease
• HbS disease
• Sickle cell disorders
• Sickling disorder due to hemoglobin S
• Sickle cell disease

There is no known cure yet except for bone marrow transplant

http://scawareness.webs.com

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American Stores ~ The History


In 1950, the late Sheik Sajard Hosein and his wife, Dora Hosein opened the first branch of American Stores downstairs their Abercromby Street home. Officers from the American naval base in Trinidad, who were returning home, had no use for their furniture so the couple purchased and refurbished the furniture to resell.

Sheik Hosein had a knack for fixing up furniture – if it was broke he’d fix it. The investment paid off and within days of starting their business, the couple tasted success. The name – American Stores – was chosen because the furniture originally came from Americans.

The store thrived in the 1950s, largely due to the constant support of consumers in Trinidad and Tobago, who were looking for something different on the market. When Sheik Hosein opened his line factory at Arima it was the largest of its kind in the Caribbean.

Hosein was an enterprising businessman who spent those early years studying the market to produce products that consumers were after. His motto was: “Work hard and success will follow.” And he led by example, often getting to work at the break of dawn to greet staff when they arrived at work. He was also very determined to succeed and year after year, he invested in building a reputable business.

After the first store, he opened several more, beginning with one on Queen Street which has since closed down. American Stores on Prince Street followed and the expansion continued as several other branches opened across Trinidad and Tobago.

Today, American Stores has 30 branches across the twin islands and two stores in Guyana. Currently, there are branches in Port-of-Spain, St James, Arima, Mt Hope, Chaguanas, San Fernando, Sangre Grande, Couva, Point Fortin and Tobago.

Since the first store the business has been successfully managed by Hosein’s family. It has been 64 years since Hosein opened at Ambercromy Street and today, his grandson Amir Maybodi is currently serving as managing director. Hosein’s granddaughter, Tana Defreitas, is also on staff as the chief operations officer and her aunt, Nadia Hosein has been serving as financial director.

“This is a family business and we have been working hard to keep his legacy alive and to keep American Stores open. There are challenges, as with any business, but we have a great team working with us and we are moving forward with our plans to expand and to maintain the quality for which we are known,” Defreitas said.

Defreitas now sits in an office her grandfather once used and for her it is a “motivating space to be in”. Her grandfather worked up until the week before he passed away in 2000.

She recognises the responsibility placed on her shoulders and has taken a very hands-on approach to the work. In her current role, she travels overseas sourcing new products and interacting with new partners. American Stores has a number of loyal customers and employees, Defreitas noted, and this has helped to keep the business strong.

“We have several generations who shop with us…from grandparents to their grandkids and this really is what we want to keep going. By offering great service and quality products we hope customers will come back”.

The goal, she added, is to complete the final leg of work to open two more stores in Guyana next month, and they are also looking to tap into other regional markets

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Local Foamiest Party ~ 19th October 2014 ~ 02 Park Chaguaramas.

Mad House Presents ~ Hardcore Caribbean Kaleidodash ~ The Fast & The Foamiest and Light the Night.



Website: http://kaleidodash.com

Pics from last Form Party

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Local Beach ~ Las Cuevas

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Local Rare Fruit ~ Mango-Steen ~ Anti Cancer Effects

The Mangosteen was introduced into Trinidad from the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew, England, between 1850 and 1860 and the first fruit was borne in 1875

Grows 20 to 80 feet tall. Its bark is a dark brown (nearly black) color. Takes two or more years for the tree to reach 12" in height. The first fruit harvest may take place 7-9 years after planting, but most take place in the first 10-20

Care should be taken when eating a fresh mangosteen. The outer rind is quite hard and leathery, and the deep purple-red juice of the rind stains nearly anything it comes into contact with.

Traditionally, the shell of the mangosteen should be broken by hand, not cut with a knife. As the rind begins to crack, the delicious inner fruit segments may be peeled away.

To enjoy mangosteen to its fullest, one should avoid the hard, leathery outer shell by pulling the segments out before eating, as the sap from the shell is quite bitter and unpleasant.

Fresh Mangosteen can be found in countries like , Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and scattered around the Caribbean

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Trinidadian Launches Book Series

The Time Clock (Series): High Adrenaline Urban Fantasy Thriller written by a fearless millennial with an 'old soul' and 'cool accent'

http://www.marshapatrice.com

Marsha Patrice is a Trinidad-born fiction author. Her chosen genre is the Urban Fantasy Thriller, into which she frequently incorporates elements of mystery, suspense, science fiction and crime.

Marsha's talent for capturing readers with her satisfyingly complicated plots, unique voice and charisma places her on the watch list among fiction fans worldwide. "I love writing realistic fiction with bold, brave plots and characters of various cultures and backgrounds.

I hope my readers will enjoy the juxtaposition of drama and prevalence of basic human condition combined with desires motivated by need, fear and unrelenting courage." -Marsha

Scenes from The Time Clock - WAR PLAN

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yea pororoca, dem lil girls gehhin on..if dey was ah lil older machel montano mighta bring dem een for de 2015 carnival..but....

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iCandy Sip & Sail ~ Jus 2 for now