Posts tagged Trinidad & Tobago

Jamelody and  Fiyahbeats  at Free I Fridays Jamelody might be from Trinidad and Tobago but he brings a powerful voice on the reggae circuit. He has hits such as  Jah Jah Never Let Us Down,  Ithiopia and Pressure and will  here at Free I Fridays to share the stage with Montreal’s Dan Fiyahbeats on February 24th at Club Ujo . Kind of Blue: Miles Davis tribute Doudou Boicel presents Kind of Blue a tribute to Miles Davis featuring Maestro Ron Di Lauro and his sextet. Opening Act – Deacon George on Saturday, February 18, at Victoria Hall. At 7:30 pm. …

Jamaican sprinter tested positive for banned substance. Bolt’s triple-triple record in jeopardy Emotions across Trinidad and Tobago are bittersweet as the country celebrated its third Olympic gold medal, which came at the expense of Jamaica in the 4×100 relay at the Beijing games after one of their sprinters, Nesta Carter, was disqualified for using a banned substance. On Tuesday, January 24, the International Olympic Committee revealed that a reanalysis of the Jamaican’s sample showed the presence of the banned stimulant methylhexanamine, which has been on the prohibited list since 2004. Although it was reclassified in 2011, its use still carries …

Making thier mark on T&T Carnival As we get closer to February 27 and 28, known as Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Monday and Tuesday this year, Soca lovers can expect ‘real time’ information about Trinidad Carnival each time they open the Montreal CommunityCONTACT newspaper. That’s why I will make sure that the Island Scoop article becomes the ‘one-stop’ for Soca news during Trinidad’s and every other carnival around the world. So what has been going on since the season started? Let’s first start with the Chutney Soca Monarch, one of the first major competitions of the carnival season. Each year a …

 Fashion, Dinner and Dance on Jan.28 The runway at Le Manoir in NDG 5319 Notre Dame De Grace Ave. is expected to sparkle on Saturday, January 28th as a parade of Montreal’s most exciting model sashay in the style of some of the top fashion houses in the city. Organizers of the of the pre-Valentines event are inviting Montrealers to be part of what is expected to be one of the more exciting events for 2017 as designers from OONU Fashions, MAD Fashions, Sparkle Boutique, Empire Neesh and Wire Bra Finery will be on hand to showcase their best for …

I would like to ask my readers, how many Caribbean Christmas traditions and customs do you practice or celebrate in your household? Caribbean tradition provides an important connection with the past, such as roots, heritage, core values… those are often parts of that connection and bring value and meaning into our lives. Understanding and sharing our Caribbean traditions, heritage and belief systems can provide insights into present-day life. That being said, December 25th will mark my 10-year anniversary hosting the annual Christmas show titled “Island Riddims” live on CKUT 90.3FM. From 11:30am to 4pm on Christmas Day I will be …

Black $$$ Matter! Kogi Muhammad In The Name of Allah, The Beneficent The Merciful This article that will shed further light on the economic boycott of Christmas by our people and others based on the police brutality our people have faced, and are facing today. We have been thrown into a climate of injustice, mistreatment, and although our cries have become stronger and stronger the world and justice system is listening less and less. So the only man in my opinion who will stand up against such injustices, The Honourable Minister Louis Farrakhan at the 20th Anniversary gathering of the …

On the evening of December 6, several Bajan officials were on hand to witness the Borough of Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace council adopt a motion to congratulate Barbados and extend “best wishes” to Montrealers of Bajan heritage on the celebration of the nation’s 50th Anniversary of Independence. The motion was moved by Marvin Rotrand, city councilor for Snowdon and seconded by Borough Mayor Russell Copeman. It was adopted unanimously. And a copy of this resolution was sent to Yvonne V. Walkes, high commissioner of Barbados in Ottawa. On hand to witness the occasion were Dr. Myrna Lashley, honorary consul of Barbados, Gus Hollingsworth, …

As the talented Dj Princess Chow makes her way to Montreal on Saturday, December17, it’s a good time to shine the spotlight on two close friends who have distinguished themselves as Trinidad’s legendary and foundational Dj: Production Sounds and Dj King Chow, now based in New York city. I would assume that Montreal is aware of both Dj Production Sounds and Dj King Chow since Production Sounds is my father, and King Chow is no stranger to our city. Recently, my father Production Sounds was awarded a plaque by both Howie Tee and 104.7 More FM Radio for his musical …

  Rasta KEITH Depending on which end of the political spectrum Grenadians find themselves, November 24, 2016 will go down in the annals of history either as a day of infamy or one of the most glorious days of their lives. Since gaining independence from Great Britain in 1974, there has been the occasional clamour among the Grenadian political elite for a comprehensive reform of the country’s constitution. Proponents for reform have argued for years that the current constitution is a colonialist instrument which the locals had no real part in framing. Thus, it is felt that there is a …

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