This is what Carnival in Trinidad is not: a big party. A parade. A festival. A chance to get drunk in the streets, wear barely-there costumes and dance until the blisters on your feet grow blisters of their own.
NJAC marks 50th anniversary of Black Power revolution
Fifty years ago, thousands of people took to the streets in 55 days of demonstration that would be known as the Black Power Revolution, led by Chief Servant Makandal Daaga (then Geddes Granger) of the National Joint Action Committee (NJAC).
Watch: Bolt touches down for Trinidad Carnival
Olympic medallist Usain Bolt has once again touched down for Trinidad and Tobago Carnival.
Panland survives tough times
THE PANLAND steelpan manufacturing company rests inconspicuously among other commercial buildings on the Eastern Main Road, Laventille. But behind those walls some of the country's greatest pan tuners have plied their trade and the steelpans produced have journeyed across the world.
CARIBBEAT: Film story of Trinidad and Tobago-born Ulric Cross’ story — from World War II flying ace to influential Pan-African activist — screens in Los Angles Tuesday.
“Hero: Inspired by The Extraordinary Life and Times of Ulric Cross” — a feature film about an amazing man’s connections with World War II, African independence, the Black Power movement and international activism — will be screened Tuesday in Los Angeles at the opening night of the Pan African Film and Arts Festival.
Mora claims first male NPL scalp
In a sport dominated by men, it is a welcomed sight to see women getting involved in the Billiards Sports Organisation’s National Pool League (NPL). Currently, there are seven women registered to play in the NPL, however, to date only two have seen any action, Britney Jagdeo of Golden Arches Snipers (once) and Upper Deck’s Priya Gomes Mora (9 times).