CXC registrar and CEO Dr Wayne Wesley said the January 2026 examinations, which were administered via e-assessment for the first time in CXC’s history, went smoothly. He said CXC administered a fully electronic and hybrid examination as part of its digital transformation journey across the region. Speaking during a media conference on March 13 from … Continue reading
CXC to sign agreement with employers at inaugural conference (March 14, 2026)
CXC will be signing an agreement with a regional employment consortium to gather employment data to incorporate into curriculum planning at its inaugural Regional Education Conference and fourth Ministerial Forum, taking place between March 16-19 in Kingston, Jamaica. Speaking virtually from Jamaica during a media conference on March 13, CXC Deputy CEO Dr Eduardo Ali … Continue reading
J’Ouvert Again
The sound from the music trucks hit Sonia like a brick wall, lifting all the hairs on her scalp and arms and almost lifting her off the ground. Continue reading
Over $6m to refurbish Diego community centre (February 16, 2020)
Paula Lindo Sunday 16 February 2020 PAULA LINDO Over $6 million was spent to refurbish the Diego Martin Central Community Centre as an investment in the people of the community, Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly said as she re-dedicated the centre last Tuesday. She said, since 2015, approximately 40 community … Continue reading
Parliament showcases Carnival art at Red House (February 16, 2020)
Paula Lindo Sunday 16 February 2020 The first collection of paintings to be displayed at the Red House Rotunda features Carnival-themed works by established and up-and-coming artists. Curator Keiba Jacob-Mottley, a procedural clerk at Parliament, said the pieces in the exhibition, which opened last Friday, were first sourced from the Parliament’s collection. “We then searched social … Continue reading
Woodford Square still closed, 7 of 13 trees cleared (February 14, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 14 February 2020 Woodford Square will stay closed for at least another week to facilitate the removal of trees from the venue. But Port of Spain Mayor Joel Martinez said it should reopen in time for the Carnival festivities on February 24. The square was closed on January 27, when part of a … Continue reading
T&T Pride 2019 comes to an end (July 25, 2019)
History continues to be made, as T&T Pride 2019 comes to an end this weekend, with three major events scheduled. On July 25, veteran actor, director and artist Mervyn de Goeas will host ACTING UP! Chapter 2 – Queer Representation on Stage, Film and Television. The event is a follow-up to last year’s event, which … Continue reading
Spoken word, sci-fi and fantasy in a mix (July 24, 2019)
Writer and spoken word poet Brandon O’Brien’s first ever solo show, Distress Signals, will showcase his spoken word poetry and science fiction and fantasy (SFF) writing, as well as a conversation with the artist. The show takes place on July 26 at the Writers Centre, 14 Alcazar Street, St. Clair, Port-of-Spain. O’Brien has had short … Continue reading
Christian singer Stephen John breaks the mould with Gospel of Romance (July 22, 2019)
Christian singer and songwriter Stephen John will release his new album, Gospel of Romance, this August. The seven-track album focuses on romantic music for Christians. John said he decided to take his music in this direction for three reasons, the first being that it is an expression of another side of his creativity. “Secondly, as … Continue reading
Testimony of a pastor’s daughter (July 20, 2019)
The 2nd Time I Fell in Love With Jesus: A Testimony of a Pastor’s Daughter tells the story of 24-year-old Nodia Samuels’ journey to regain her faith. Samuels will be launching the book in Tobago and Trinidad on July 19 and 20 respectively. T&T is the final stop on a book tour that has touched … Continue reading
