essay – Caribbean Drama‚ from the aspects of traditional or indigenous culture Stacy Herbert “If theatre is to truly represent the people and nation from which it comes‚ it should draw from its culture‚ festivals‚ traditions and folk art; and Trinidad & Tobago’s carnival offers a unique opportunity to create a theatre which truly represents this”. These are the thoughts and words of Errol Hill‚ with which I concur. In keeping with this idea‚ I will bring to the fore a number of Trinbagonian
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is because it was weak. The federation was only given powers over its internal affairs and any foreign matters were dealt with by England. In addition‚ the member states had different views on what the federation should entail. Eric Williams of Trinidad wanted a strong federation with the power to levy taxes‚ control economic development and set up custom union. The federal Prime Minister‚ Grantley Adams of Barbados was in support of this. Jamaica on the other hand‚ opposed all of this and wanted
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to great famine in their country * In 1848‚ 4000 Madeirans were added to the pack * In 1881‚ The largest number went to Guyana- 32‚216 Madeirans * The last set came in 1882 Mdeirans in Trinidad * The first 125 Madeirans went to Trinidad in 1834 * A small amount went to Trinidad because of the 1846 famine Note * Because of the famine Madeira small numbers went St.Vincent‚ Grenada‚ Dominica‚ St.Kitts‚ Nevis‚ Antigua‚ and Jamaica. When the famine ended in 1847 the immigration
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delinquency from youths as well as adults‚ in our beloved country‚ Trinidad and Tobago. According to the UNICEF report‚ “Caribbean youth perspectives on violence” (2005 document)‚ it stated that there is the phenomenon of violence with student population is on the increase. The violence was linked to the increase incidents of gangs and the increase in gang-related criminal activity. In the Daily Express dated March 31st‚2013‚ Trinidad and Tobago has been rank the third fattest country in the world
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published in 1992. This story was written to give the readers a colourful illustration of lifestyle in the Caribbean. The story is about the writer’s aunt‚ Tanti Merle and her first visit to the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad to watch a cricket match between the Combined islands and Trinidad. The story describes Tanti Merle as a colourful character who likes to be in control or as most Caribbean people would say “she likes her own way”. She is loud and embarrassing to the speaker and her actions show
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reason to believe that the culture‚ through inaction‚ may be lost. Many African-American‚ European and Asian organizations have cultural retention programs in place. African retention in Trinidad and Tobago is an e.g. of cultural retention. THE SUNDAY MARKET The tradition of Sunday markets in Trinidad is a result of the agricultural knowledge brought to the Caribbean by the enslaved Africans. Subsistence farming was popular apart from the regular work they had
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Introduction The purpose of the paper is to educate any reader of the reasons for the existence of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the European Union (EU). A comparison of the two entities will be provided along with a closer look at trade and politics and its challenges. We will use secondary research to gather the information for the paper. This will include usage of the internet‚ journals‚ academic papers and text books. Background on Caribbean Single Market and
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marinated with various spices) in a small Jamaican town‚ and also hearing the music in Dominican meringue to the steely Trinidad Calypso. It all comes together to create the Caribbean scenario‚ one that lingers in your mind and taste buds after you have left. The Arawaks were the first to settle in the Caribbean. First venturing to Guyana‚ and Venezuela‚ then they made their way to Trinidad‚ Bahamas‚ Jamaica‚ and Cuba. The Caribs followed and waged war on the Arawaks and then Europeans came and enslaved
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Name: Latoya Richards Cohort : 43 Domain Idea: Advertising and Communications Title: Advertising in the Legal Profession Issue: What is the scope of advertising for the purpose of the prohibition of advertising in the Legal Profession Act of Trinidad and Tobago No. 21 of 1986? Cause of Problem: Schedule No. 3 Part A of the Legal Profession Act No. 21 of 1986 ‚ Sections 6 and 7: An attorney at law may speak in public or write for publications on legal topics so long as he does not thereby advertise
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Instantly you think of palm trees‚ spectacular long sandy beaches‚ hot sunshine days‚ long cool drinks and everything at your disposal to make your life easier and more tranquil. Steel pans (drums) have roots in Africa but its home is definitely in Trinidad. Steel pans evolved in the 1930’s replacing the original banned tamboo bamboo. A bamboo was originally cut to
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