Trinidad and Tobago

Nneka Jones and art that helps the public to ‘slow down and digest’ social issues

You don’t have to have a staunch passion for art to have heard of Trinidadian artist Nneka Jones. In fact, the vast majority of people will have seen her work whether they know it or not.

Maracas Bay located in the beautiful island of Trinidad

Trinidad and Tobago are on the southernmost island in the Caribbean. Known for the white sand beaches, the wildlife sanctuaries, and the celebration of Carnival, Trinidad and Tobago are popular destinations fo...

Lorraine Toussaint – award winning and popular actress of Creole descent

Lorraine Toussaint’s humble start in life did not prevent her becoming one of the most in-demand TV and film actresses of her generation. This popular actress is of Creole descent and had a difficult childhood ...

Family of Athletes Mike Bibby – The Superstar who Emerged from a Family of Athletes

Fans of NCAA men’s basketball are familiar with the story of Mike Bibby. As a massively talented freshman, Bibby led his University of Arizona teammates to a stunning upset of the top-ranked University of Kansa...

The Trinidadian Inventor Taking on Global Warming: Dr Ronald De Four – The man who might just help to save the world

Awarded only the second US patent in the history of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Ronald De Four is an exceptional man. Committed to enhancing energy efficiency and reducing environmental pollution, he’s all set to h...

Dolly Nicholas: Trinidad-Born Chemist is Full of Ideas

With eight patents to her name and others pending, chemist Dolly Nicholas epitiomises the pioneering spirit that is at the heart of all innovation and scientific discovery. As Dolly Nicholas herself admits, an...

Trinidad Motmot Momotus bahamensis perched on branch.

Travel Back in Time or Enjoy the Works of Forward Thinkers at Four Unique Travel Destinations

Our planet Earth has so many awe-inspiring travel destinations it would be impossible for one person to visit them all in a single lifetime. Each and every country offers stunning natural and man-made sights to...

Brian Lara

Brian Lara is an all-time great in the echelons of cricketing folklore. He holds the highest individual score in a Test innings, scoring 400 not out against England in 2004. Brian Lara was born in Santa Cruz, ...

Stokely Carmichael – Black Activist and a Black Panther

Stokely Carmichael (1941-1998), also known as Kwame Ture, was a leading black activist in the United States and advocate of Pan-African socialism in Guinea. He was a leader of the Student Non-violent coordinati...

Lights, Camera, Action! – Zoom in to Trinidad and Tobago

It is where the jubilation and colour of Carnival dazzle the world, from where the tantalizing rhythm of sweet Soca music hails, and where the fine sound of steel-pan – the only acoustic musical instrument to b...

Performances from all over the world at Brouhaha Liverpool International Street Festival

The Brouhaha Liverpool International Street Festival promised to be bigger, bolder and brighter than any of its previous twenty three successors. Executive Director Giles Agis vowed that the carnival would put ...

Le Carnaval Creole de Londres

Photo: Clive Chilvers/shutterstock Savez-vous que le Carnaval de Notting Hill de Londres est le plus grand festival de rue d’Europe? Sans doute avez-vous vu ou lu à propos du film Notting Hill Gate, avec le t...