Carnival over. More to come
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Carnival over. More to come

Now that the 2018 Carnival season has ended in Trinidad and Tobago, life may be returning to normal for most of us. But for many Soca artistes and international...

The passing of a community champion Len Charles
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The passing of a community champion Len Charles

Contact Staff The community is in mourning over the passing of Lennox Charles. The well-loved community worker and promoter of Black and Caribbean culture died on Thursday, February 1,...

Community Events Feb 7,2018
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Community Events Feb 7,2018

February Events at UNION UNITED CHURCH Nelson Mandela Worship Service The faith community is invited to UNION  UNITED CHURCH Worship Service to celebrate internationally acclaimed human rights leader, Nelson...

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO TRANSFORMED  INTO A SOCA KINGDOM
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO TRANSFORMED INTO A SOCA KINGDOM

Soca, Chutney, Calypso, Steelband And Masquerade One of the biggest events in the Caribbean calendar will soon be upon us. Trinidad and Tobago carnival, with its usual display of...

Another top-notched school tour presentation from Omari and Akilah Newton for BHM
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Another top-notched school tour presentation from Omari and Akilah Newton for BHM

Contact Staff For the past three years, twins Omari and Akilah Newton have worked side by side for their annual Black History School Tour. It is an event organized...

Paula Mae Weekes becomes Trinidad and Tobago’s first female president
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Paula Mae Weekes becomes Trinidad and Tobago’s first female president

Contact Staff History was made in Trinidad and Tobago when on Friday, February 1 it named Paula-Mae Weekes to be its sixth president and the first woman to hold...

In the land of carnival comes The Soca Kingdom
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In the land of carnival comes The Soca Kingdom

Excitement in the T&T Road March race As we get closer to February 12 and 13 the dates of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Monday and Tuesday this year, Soca...

SPIRITUALITY – THE GATEWAY TO SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION? Opinions

SPIRITUALITY – THE GATEWAY TO SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION?

by Rasta Keith With the spate of crimes committed in the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Guyana and, to a lesser extent, even in Grenada during the...

On Soca, Reggae, Jail and Carnival…
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On Soca, Reggae, Jail and Carnival…

First and foremost, I would like to wish all Community Contact readers a Happy and prosperous New Year. I believe 2018 is definitely the year of hope and good...

What are your culinary traditions?
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What are your culinary traditions?

The foods we eat and the drinks we enjoy during the Holidays… Here’s a question for my readers: How many Christmas Caribbean    traditions and customs do you practice or...