everywhere tobago issue 10

ISSUE#10 FEBRUARY/MARCH

I S S U E # 1 0 F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H I S S U E # 1 0 F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 1 6

TOBAGO'SP E O P L E , P L A C E S A N D S PA C E S


Icing on the CakeThe M.V Maverick

Heroines


Heroines

TAKE ME HOMEC O M P L I M E N T A R Y

TAKE ME HOMEC O M P L I M E N T A R Y




Heroines

Icing on the CakeThe M.V. Maverick

Heroines

M.V Maverick

11HAPPY TIMES

01

We are so very excited to publish our 10th issue of EVERYWHERE TOBAGO Magazine.

We cannot deny that we have a winning formula here, entrenched in our principle of accurate research, credible information and ensuring that Tobago is showcased in a positive and tasteful manner. We are also blessed to have an incredibly talented and devoted team, who don’t merely create a magazine, but create each issue with creativity, passion and thoughtfulness. Each reader, contributor, designer, advertiser and printer is important to us and we are truly grateful.

EVERYWHERE Tobago embraces all things Tobagonian, as we explore the areas that demonstrate this inspiring and vibrant island, we welcome you to come along with us. This is our home and despite the recession and social challenges, we must understand that we are much more. Let us together support our local businesses and do our part by appreciating our island’s resources. Charity first begins at home. So, today pick a place and explore all that Tobago has to offer - its people, natural environment, food, and culture, plus so much more. Share your stories with us.

The world is looking at us. More and more we are seeing Tobago’s name mentioned in publications and top travel websites. We should be proud. Let's continue to respect one another and share our love and togetherness with the people who visit our shores, our neighbours, family and friends.

We are bursting with creative ideas and do hope you can enjoy this journey with us.

Cheers to life!Evelyn and Lisa

A WarmWelcome

photo credit: Noeli Ribeiro

Our prOperty cOnsists Of eight (8) fully furnished, self cOntained apartments with vibrant cOlOurs

and mOdern decOr tO enrich yOur hOliday experience.

#12 chance streetbuccoo point | tobago | west indies

+1 868 639-8310 / [email protected] www.buccooreefbliss.com

situated in the heart of buccoo, we‘re just 15 minutes drive from both the air and sea port, two minutes from the mt. irvine 18 hole golf course, two minutes walk to the buccoo goat & crab race facility, healing with horses and Original sunday school, the world renowned buccoo reef & nylon pool marine park are only a two-minute walk followed by a fifteen-minute boat ride.

Keep up with on the know events and activities through our knowledgeableand courteous front office staff.

: : :

C O N T E N T S

03

Generations 4, 5

Stay n’ Relax inside front, 3, 48

Shop n’ Things 6 - 14

Surf n’ Turf 18-19

Earth First inside back, 32

Home n’ Garden 30-31

Happy Times 28-28

I Do 40 -42

Out n’ About 40 - 42

Well Being 33 -35

C O N T E N T S C R E D I T SP R O D U C E R SLisa JessamyCreative/Editorial Director

Evelyn ChungSales Director

D E S I G N A N D L A Y O U TCarlyle MasonBernhard RossmanAadel Chin-Albert

For information or to find out about advertising email us at [email protected]

C O N T R I B U T O R SNigel Barto, Derek Chung, Rosalind Harris., B. Alejandra Parkinson, Daisy’s Flower shop, Yohanseh Asukile, Tura Homemade, Time to Wine, Excellent Vision, Lisa Jessamy

C O V E RPhotography: Noeli RibeiroModel: Madriski’s Sales Director - Evelyn ChungLocation: M. V. Maverick Wreck

N E X T I S S U E :APRILY/MAY

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Produced by:

P.O. Box 1105, Canaan | Tobago, Rep. Tr inidad and Tobago, West IndiesTel: (868) 684-4409 Evelyn |(868) 783-3058 Lisa Fax: (868) 639-7759Email : madriski l td@gmail .com OR info@madriski .com

Follow us on

PRINTED BY: CPT (CARIBBEAN PRINT TECHNOLOGIES)

Photo credits: Noeli Ribeiro

Livinglife

with

06 STAY N’ RELAX

Scarborough, Tobago – 2015 signalled the start of a renewed thrust toward the improvement of literacy on the island of Tobago. In February 2015, the Library Services Department, under the Division of Education, Youth Affairs and Sport, rebranded as the Tobago Library Services and reopened its Scarborough branch in the heart of the island’s capital.

This new Scarborough Library Facility afforded patrons the use of technologically advanced equipment and services. This facility pioneered the use of Laptop Loan Kiosks in the region as this valuable machine is the first of its kind to be installed in the Caribbean.

Further, embracing the Tobago Library Services’ slogan; Information Inspires Innovation, the facility became the hub for unique activities and displays that were geared toward all patrons. These activities range from our Senior Citizens Computer Literacy Classes to our overwhelmingly attended International Games Day @ Your Library.

Statistically, over the period, the library has 7500 new regis-tered users, with a total of 100,300 books and materials being circulated throughout the year. Additionally, the library can boast of the utilisation of its modern equipment as over 26,000 items were checked out using the Self Check- out System and 10,990 books and materials returned using the Automated Book Return Machine.

As the organisation commemorates their first anniversary at the facility, it is their intent to continue to provide excep-tional service and materials that would meet and exceed the demands of our patrons, and thus fostering a literate Tobago.

The Scarborough Library Facility Celebrates1 Year

Discover the most stylish designer swim and resortwear; sunglasses to sandals ... at Island days

RESORT WEAR | HATS | JEWELLERY | SHOES AND SANDALS | GIFTS

Slip in to something Beautiful, Sexy, FreeSWIMSUITSTANKINISBIKINISSHORTS

Fantastic and fashionable choices of Hats & Caps for men, women & kids

BEST BRANDS INFLIP FLOPS, SANDALS AND SHOES

Get our newest selection of SNAPS

SWIM SHORTS That you can wear out day or night.

The Magdalena Grand Beach ResortTobago, Plantations Estate, Lowlands, Tobago(868) 631 0960

Coco Reef Resort and SpaStore Bay, Crown Point, Tobago(868) 631 5244

Opening HoursMonday – Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pmSunday and Public Holidays: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE - Ask In-Store for more information

Living lifethe

SHOPS N‘ THINGS

Carolyn E. Adams, Tobagonian by birth, and owner of Kencar Fashion Magazine LLC in the USA, held a free fashion show re-cently, on the Scarborough Esplanade. It was not the first event she hosted in Tobago as she has been back several times for singing engagements to raise funds for her church. Most of the designs at the show will be featured in the March 2016 issue of the magazine.

Adams who was the lead singer with a Tobago fema-le gospel trio called „The Jewels“ travelled to some Caribbean islands singing for the Lord, and had thought that was going to be her career.

After moving to the US, she formed Carolyn & The Progressive Band led by Joseph Weeks the composer of Arrow’s „Feeling Hot. Hot, Hot“. She also had the opportunity to travel to many countries to perform and was even called to sing the National Anthem of Trini-dad and Tobago and the American National Anthem for Trinidad & Tobago during a World Cup Qualifier Match which was played in Hart-ford, Connecticut. She considers herself a sin-ger, song writer and vocalist.

Her singing career brought her back to Tobago where she launched one of her albums and in 2010 she produced a fashion event at the Gulf City Lowlands Mall.

Adams stated that she opted to host this fashion show be-cause Tobago is her home and she really wants the island to be counted in the world as fashionable; but mostly to encourage the up and coming talented persons, that if this Canaan girl can achieve her dream; it will be a breeze for them.

According to her, “I see many emerging talents here and abroad, I had a conversation with a Tobago international designer who was so humble, I would love to give her recognition. Her name is Charmaine Spicer of Spice Rack Designs. Her talent is internati-onal and she is looked upon by many as very successful. We as Tobagonians stand proud because of the Charmaine Spicer‘s, the Ashley Christmas (great local designer) and many more

designers whose names we cannot call as yet. How-ever, programs like these at home will inspire our younger dreamers that one day this could be you. I

look at it as passing the torch so that Tobago ta-lent will live on....”

Adams hosted the free fashion show because she wanted to give back to our communities; to let our budding designers/artists know that if encouraged and pushed in the right directions, with hard work, this could be them. “My life is about giving back to our own people. As a child I would walk with my guitar and sing for the seniors in homes and the hospital right here in Tobago.”

She explained that the event was planned with the same intentions to show the peo-ple of Tobago the best of international fashions; to create an environment where high fashion comes home to them, so all my events are free.

The show featured local artists and home grown models along with some international

models to spice things up. The award winning de-signer from the US, JB Couture Fashions and ano-ther US designer from the USA who specializes in knitwear - Michi Knitwear designs, plus Stacy Smith Designs, KS Image Bridal and other local designers.

Adams indicated that she would like to make Caribbe-an Fashion Fest an annual event that would grow to in-clude the other islands, but hosted in Tobago. She would like to see the professional models on the island travel more to learn better skills to improve their career.

“Kencar Fashion Magazine will be hosting New York Fashion Week in September and I would love to use our models here in the USA, so I would be keeping my eyes

out for models with serious potentials for invitation letters to the USA for September.”

CAROLYN ADAMS

FASHIONS

08

09SHOP N’ THINGS

(868) 288-9573(868) [email protected]

Brazilian hair Handbags Cosmetics Accessories+ more

BUCK BUCK ALLEY,CANAAN, TOBAGO

Size Fashion + Size Fashion +

10 GENERATIONS

The history of Trinidad and Tobago is a long and fascinating one. It

contains many stories of note which have been forgotten with time

along with the colourful characters who defined them. Historian,

Angelo Bissessarsingh encapsulates this saga in his new book, A

Walk Back in Time- Snapshots of the History of Trinidad and

Tobago. This is not a regular history book. It is written in his

well-loved and popular style which meshes the dramatic with a

cynical wit. The past comes alive in the hundreds of well-chosen

images which serve as visual reminders of the richness of the

collective story of the twin islands and its people. From the tale of

how coconuts came to be sold from the backs of donkey carts to

the burning of the seat of power by a riotous mob, it is a nonstop

exciting read and a heritage treasure. Copies are available at all

outlets of Nigel R. Khan-Bookseller with online orders being taken

at store locations:

PRICE PLAZA: 672-8128

ELLERSLIE PLAZA: 628-3618

WEST MALL: 632-0350

GULF CITY: 652-1800

LONG CIRCULAR: 622-9419

TRINCITY: 640-4245

TOBAGO: 660-8155

GRAND BAZAAR: 663-9222

HENRY STREET: 223-5870

HIGH STREET S'DO: 221-3744

PLAZA SAN 'DO: 697-7745

WAREHOUSE OUTLET: 658-0792 ext.116

MID CENTER MALL: 671-9480

(C) Jason X Photography

Spring Must Haves Are Here!

“One Holiday Shop”

For exclusive swimwear brands, the latest resort collection by Caribbean & Latin-American designers, exquisite jewellery by local and international artisans and a wide selection of beach accessories including kaftans, hats, bags and beach wraps.

Visit us today at:Shop #21, Second levelD’ Colosseum. Crown PointTel 868-631-1671

The Falls at West Mall,Eastern Entrance, Westmoorings, Trinidad(868) 631-1671

Koral beach boutique

@Koralbeachboutique

The island of Tobago has topped many unofficial and official lists for its beauty but the sweet hand of the locals is also one that is highly acclaimed. Tobago, not only is the island sweet, but the hand of the gifted citizens is as well.

Well known for their culinary prowess which has produced many tasty delights. Snaqqle pronounced Snack-le is a play on the word Snack as these sweet treats were the main snacks for many on the island before the introduction of the more industrialized and commercial snacks we have today. Out of a final year university project which looked at the qualitative study of traditional sweets of Tobago, it came to light that these sweets had not changed for hundreds of years.... until now. Snaqqle does ‘traditional sweets in untraditional ways’. We have approximately 15 exciting flavours of fudge including pineapple, cheesecake, ponche crème, coconut and rum. We are the first to do chocolate bene which can be done in a variety of shapes and letters.

We also customize sugar cake in a wide range of colours which includes gold and silver. From Birthday parties to wedding receptions, from cravings to gifts, Snaqqle caters to all. The sweets are made to order and can be customized to suit any event.

Our ingenuity, craftsmanship and cultural roots marry to make and keep our traditional sweets relevant and tailored to your needs. The reward of seeing these cultural food staples displayed in elegant fashions really makes the active and labour intensive job of preparing them (especially at large orders of 100s at a time) worth it. Accessibility to us is key, and as such, we believe strongly in social media as viable forms of contact, in addition to more usual customs such as phone and email.

Let Snaqqle do a sweets table for you. Call or email us today and let our traditional sweets and mini treats add a unique touch to your event. Try our delectable mini cheesecakes, cheesecake fudge, or why not both.

12 SHOP N’ THINGS

Discover the Sweet taste of

A new twist on Traditional Sweets

Phone and Whatsapp: (868) (704-1145)

Tobago, West IndiesEmail ([email protected])

Reach us via Snaqqle facebook page

The island of Tobago has topped many unofficial and official lists for its beauty but the sweet hand of the locals is also one that is highly acclaimed. Tobago, not only is the island sweet, but the hand of the gifted citizens is as well.

Well known for their culinary prowess which has produced many tasty delights. Snaqqle pronounced Snack-le is a play on the word Snack as these sweet treats were the main snacks for many on the island before the introduction of the more industrialized and commercial snacks we have today. Out of a final year university project which looked at the qualitative study of traditional sweets of Tobago, it came to light that these sweets had not changed for hundreds of years.... until now. Snaqqle does ‘traditional sweets in untraditional ways’. We have approximately 15 exciting flavours of fudge including pineapple, cheesecake, ponche crème, coconut and rum. We are the first to do chocolate bene which can be done in a variety of shapes and letters.

We also customize sugar cake in a wide range of colours which includes gold and silver. From Birthday parties to wedding receptions, from cravings to gifts, Snaqqle caters to all. The sweets are made to order and can be customized to suit any event.

Our ingenuity, craftsmanship and cultural roots marry to make and keep our traditional sweets relevant and tailored to your needs. The reward of seeing these cultural food staples displayed in elegant fashions really makes the active and labour intensive job of preparing them (especially at large orders of 100s at a time) worth it. Accessibility to us is key, and as such, we believe strongly in social media as viable forms of contact, in addition to more usual customs such as phone and email.

Let Snaqqle do a sweets table for you. Call or email us today and let our traditional sweets and mini treats add a unique touch to your event. Try our delectable mini cheesecakes, cheesecake fudge, or why not both.

12 SHOP N’ THINGS

Discover the Sweet taste of

A new twist on Traditional Sweets

Phone and Whatsapp: (868) (704-1145)

Tobago, West IndiesEmail ([email protected])

Reach us via Snaqqle facebook page

Havanna HutWines, Spirits and Cigars

Gulf City Lowlands Mall, TobagoCall us for more information: 1 (868) 631-0600

Great SelectionBEER. WINE. SPIRITS

Mixers. Cocktails. Cigars

D’ POTTERY &

BATIK HOUSE

14 SHOP N’ THINGS

Opening and Closing HoursMon - Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sun: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Email: [email protected]

Batik Studio and Craft Shop

Reflects Caribbean Colours, Heritage and Personalities In handpainted Wall-

Hangings, Wraps, T- Shirts, Clothes Art and Craft Designed and made by

local artisans.

Buccoo Main Road, Buccoo, Tobago.Tel: (868) 631-0111

E-mail: [email protected]

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pmSun: From 7 pm until…

PREMIUM PURIFIED WATERPRODUCT OF TOBAGO

TOP UP HERE!

Tobago Bottlers Ltd.Carnbee Main Road, Tobago

63-WATER (639-2837)

[email protected]

Kilgwyn Bay Road, Bon Accord Tel: (868) 631-0020 / (868) 684-7775

'A' Grade Wholesale and Retail Fish, Lobster, Lamb, Lambie,Goat, Pork, Shrimp, Chicken,Beef, Oxtail, Turkey, Squid, Pigtail.

We offer a large variety of fish, seafood, meat, food stuff and much more.

Batik, Pottery, Art, Fashion AccessoriesBeachwear, Clothing

Phone: (868) 721 - 6167Email: [email protected]

On the right, just before the Pigeon Point Park main entrance

Pigeon Point Road, Tobago, West Indies

one love artsCarvings Calabash Jewellery

Collins & LerelynneAndrews – Toussaint

Booth #1 Store BayTobago, West Indies

Tel: 1 (868) 794-5818/721-6178

[email protected]

one

love

arts

carvings

calabash

jewellery

Collins & LerelynneAndrews - Toussaint

Booth #1, Store Bay, Tobago WI1 (868) 794 - 5818 / 721 - 6178

[email protected]

TOBAGOShoppes @ WestcityMilford Road, CanaanTelephone: (868) 631-0263Mon – Sat: 10 am to 7 pm

D‘ Colosseum Mall Milford Road. Crown PointTelephone: (868) 639-8666Mon – Sat: 10 am to 6 pm

TRINIDAD12 Mucurapo Road, St JamesMon – Fri: 11 am to 6 pmSat: 10 am to 5 pm

We are very excited at Peeping Fish, to launch our second location at Tobago’s Newest Shopping Mall - “D Colosseum” which is located on Milford Road, Crown Point.

As you would expect, we are offering our favourite brands like HAVAIANAS rubber sandals, REEF Footwear for men, women and children and DAKINE rash guards and accessories. Beach hats, caps, towels and bags are also available.

What’s different in this location? Well, firstly there’s the newly launched DAKINE Surf Apparel collection which is a first-ever in the brand’s 35-year history. The focus of this line is men’s board shorts, girl’s swimwear and casual wear and is built on Dakine’s commitment to quality, performance, and innovation. There is also a strong sense of place; building on their Hawaiian founda-tion and honouring the spirit of ‘Aloha’ which is so important to the brand.

Another is AMUSE SOCIETY which is a new young contem-porary beach lifestyle brand which is a beautiful contradiction of ‘Beach, Street, Bohemian and Rock and Roll’. This is a collection of ready-to- wear beach separates and swimwear that are both bold and rebelliously sexy.

INDIE SWIM is another new swimwear line where each piece is reversible and features their signature seashells and unique prints made solely from high-quality Italian lycra; designed in-house exclusively for the label. This brand is Inspired by the West Indies and made with love in Miami.

FOR MORe INFORMATION CheCk uS OuT ON FACeBOOk AND ON INSTAGRAM

Need some new footwear? SANUK (the Thai word for “fun”) is exactly what this brand is all about! Slip on a pair of Sanuks which are “never uncomfortable” and let them carry you to your happy place.

Our choice for sun protection is SUN BUM sunscreens which are carefully formulated to protect those of us who live and love in the sun.So next time you’re in the Crown Point area in Tobago, come visit us at Peeping Fish for all your sun and fun needs.

CReaTe youR oWN WaveSWiTh The TReNDieST STyleS iN beaCh WeaR aND aCCeSSoRieS aT PeePiNg FiSh

16 SHOP N’ THINGS

Time to Wine Wine and Bar StoreShirvan Place, Shirvan Road, Tobago(868) 369-72128 SS Erin Road, Duncan Village San Fernando, TrinidadTel: (868) 652 7594

Visit our destination store for creativity. Pick up craft supplies or make something, shop home decor or indulge

in some cafe treats . We o�er wonderful service in a spacious and organised �oor plan. Find @beadcafe

@bangbanghome @craftcafett in one unique space. We open every day from Mon to Sun .

Bang Bang Home and Hobby

Shoppes @WestCityCanaan, Tobago(868) [email protected]

17SHOP N’ THINGS

Why learn about

Why learn about WINE?

At its heart, wine is a beverage best enjoyed in the company of others. A little bit of wine knowledge goes a long way by opening doors to new flavours and styles. Exploring wine is an inexhaustible adventure for which you’ll need to enlist your friends and family.

No one likes to feel overwhelmed when buying wine. Have you ever bought wine based on arbitrary ratings, ambiguous tasting notes, or the pretty label? How would you like to walk in confidently, find your favourite wines, and leave 100% satisfied?

Tasting/smelling wine doesn’t have to be an exercise in snobbery. It only takes a brief pause to develop an awareness of what you’re drinking. Knowing what you like, will make it much easier to consistently find similar wines. This isn’t limited to wine; learning a few basics can improve the taste/smell of just about anything.

The wine world is immense. We like to see this as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. Do you have a favourite sports team, fashion designer, TV chef, or movie director? What if I told you that there are celebrity winemakers and that if you found your favourite winery/winemaker you’d never have to drink bad wine again?

We're not really sure when the transition from drink-all-you-can-vodka-or rum- or whiskey- you-can-muster to we-should-probably-just-order-a-bottle – happens - but it does. And, when it does, you’re left fumbling around, swirling whatever you ordered at the restaurant in the glass and smelling it, in an attempt to seem like you know what you're doing. Even worse - the wine store, where all wine knowledge goes out the window in favour of a bright bottle with some cool calligraphy on its label. (That means it's fancy, right?). At Time To Wine we help you choose based on what you are most likely to like in taste and best value for money.

So finally no more. Why not talk about something you imbibe on a regular basis with some kind of authority. You are an adult, and you should at least have a working knowledge of varietals; also known as the type of grape which is used for the wine, lest you become one of those people who go to a bar to order Moscato, only to then realize, it's a sweet wine.

Read the label

I know, I know. We just said we're not going to look at the label, but we're not talking about looking for a cute font. While wines that say "table wine" or "California wine" might be perfectly delicious, they also raise red flags. These wines are composed of grapes from a very large region (a state or even an entire country) and, although sometimes just fine in quality, they tend to be noticeably bland or unbalanced.

Know your adjectives

This is a big distinction—especially for those who say they hate "sweet wines." There is a difference between a sweet wine and one that is fruit-forward. Sweet wines like a port or some Rieslings tend to be more syrupy; which is wine's way of exhibiting sweetness. However, a wine may have a nose of tropical fruit and honeysuckle but, upon tasting, it will be crisp, clean and wash out of the mouth in a quick flush. So stop with the vague terms friends, and know which one to ask for.

Choose easy pairings

Pairings—this is when things get interesting. There are two schools of thought when it comes to wine and food pairings - complementary and contrasting. Neither is wrong. So if someone tries to argue with your Twinkies and Gewürztraminer, remind them that they are both sweet and pull a Jan from Grease: "It says right here, it is a dessert wine."

If going the complementary route, just remember light with light and rich with rich; mean-ing seafood and chicken pair amazingly with crisp white wines and red meats and cheeses pair well with full-bodied reds. As for a great contrasting pairing - classic oysters with a New World Sauvignon Blanc, such a great option from New Zealand. The salty brine of the oysters is balanced by the fruit-forward expression of this grape. Think of it like peanut butter and jelly.

When in doubt? Go for a rosé

I know you're probably saying "whaaaaat?" but it's true. A crisp, dry rosé will have refresh-ing acidity and lively effervescence to help accent most dishes. Rosés also work especially well with cheese plates. We recommend a sparkling rosé.

If all else fails, download an app

We are committed fans of the Wine Spectator App, which has a comprehensive database of wine ratings and value for money. Comparing ratings with prices can help make the decision a no-brainer.

TOBAGO BRIDES and more! is the ultimate how-to guide

information readers need to plan the perfect wedding, honeymoon, party, business event, special event or group

venue or suppliers to budgeting or decorating, we showcase your product or service in a high quality print and digital publication.

Email us for more advertising details at

[email protected]

BOOK NOW! TOBAGO’S LEADING BRIDAL

AND EVENT MAGAZINE

WINE?

18 OUT N’ ABOUT

The Tobago Jazz Experience (THE) 2016 is still a nine-day event in which people can visit Tobago and enjoy the island. Under the theme, “Much More Than Music”, the jazz experience is the single most attractor of visitors to the Tobago destination outside of Carnival.

The jazz experience has made a few changes due to tight economic constraints however, the quality of the event remains at the highest level. One notable change is the introduction of the Jazz Hotel Hop in collaboration with the Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association on Sunday 17th April, 2016. Hotels around the island would be venues for an hour of Jazz. Such efforts are necessary to increase stakeholder participation.

Deputy Chief Secretary and Secretary for Tourism Tracy Davidson-Celestine stated, “TJE is much more than music...this annual event is about selling destination Tobago, filling rooms, creating employment opportunities... We will go forward with continuing to build relation-ships that will foster growth in the Tobago Jazz Experience, Tobago and by extension Trinidad and Tobago.”

The estimated budget for TJE 2016 is TT$15 million with a significant portion of the budget going towards the artistes. Headline acts for 2016 include Ms. Lauryn Hill, 3rd World, Etienne Charles, Athuro Tappin, 3 Canal, David Rudder, Roy Cape and Blaxx, Farmer Nappy, Benjai and Patrice Roberts. In the upcoming weeks to build momentum to the event, more international acts and the local cast will be released.

TJE 2016

For further information please contact:Division of Tourism and TransportationCommunications Unit639-2125 or 660-7057 EXT. 2212-2215

“Much More Than Music Launched”

19OUT N’ ABOUT

you will love where we take you

Snorkeling ToursScenic Coastal Tours

Sunset CruisesPrivate Boat Charters

Wakeboarding / Water SkiingKids Towable Tube Ride

[email protected] www.saltytours.com Salty Tours Tobago

Call Nigel 1.868.360.1325

recommended on

tripadvisor

Welcome to Welcome to Salty Tours! Whether you are looking for a great, fun-filled snorkeling tour, a relaxed sunset session or a more action packed water-sports day, we cater for you!

The main man behind Salty Tours is the extremely experienced Trinbagonian local Nigel. An avid water-sportsman since he was 11 years old, Nigel has worked professionally as a captain, windsurf, wake board and kite-board instructor for more than 20 years. He is also a certified scuba diver and experienced surfer.

All this knowledge, experience and passion come together in our tours around the beautiful island of Tobago. Our goal is to ensure you get a fun, all-round, hassle free taste of the island life; be it snorkeling, wake boarding, dolphin spotting or witnessing breathtaking sunsets! All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy our safe, all-in catered tours!

Our brand new 2013 custom-built 28 feet pirogue boat has cover and comfortable seating for up to 10 people. The type of our hull is very popular among the fishermen of the Caribbean, and has been around for many years and proved to be sea worthy. Safety is a priority for us and our boat Mar y Sol features life jackets for all the passengers.

Most of our excursions depart from Mt Irvine beach, where we will meet our clients. A taxi service can be organized if needed. We operate daily trips (weather permitting), but make sure to book your trip in advance and be on your way to your next great adventure!

HAPPY TIMES20

ExpEriEncE smooth icE crEam smothErEd in a rainbow of sprinklEs or dElicious toppings. try thEir flavorful icE crEam scoops, sundaEs, shakEs and sodas and indulgE in a slicE of thEir dEssErt cakEs.

Visit scoops today, and haVe a scoop out of life’s moments. whErE bEttEr to comE and cElEbratE than at scoops.

scoops dEssErt cafEcornEr pigEon point and milford road,

crown point, tobago tEl: (868) 631-2233

opEning hours: 2pm until 10 pm find us facEbook

HAPPY TIMES 21

Salsa aaaaaanTapas Restaurant

“Authentic Cuisine, Pure and Simple“

8, Pump Mill Rd. - Scarborough, Tobago By Reservations only: Tel. (868)-639-1522 [email protected]

Salsa Kitchen Tapas Restaurant’s is well-known for its delicious food, intimate and homely setting.

The charming and rustic restaurant offers delicious tapas (small plates of food) and mouthwatering dishes and is easily

a perfect choice for an intimate or fun night out.

Served with homemade sauces and cooked with the freshest herbs and vegetables, their menu is diverse and plentiful. From sizzling strips of pork in a sweet and spicy mint sauce and sumptuous pizzas, cheeses and vegetarian platters to seafood and salads, you are guaranteed to be satisfied.

Salsa‘s Tapas Restaurant is a great place to experience tapas, both on a culinary as well as cultural side.

Lobster Magic

Eggplant Mozzarella

Lamb Caribbean

Salsa Kitchen

House-made Pizza

HAPPY TIMES22

ON THE TOP ENTRANCE TO PIGEON POINT ROAD AND MILFORD ROAD JUNCTION - TOBAGO, WEST INDIESA BRANCH OF SKEWERS MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL

Premium Imported Lamb and Beef | All meats 100% HalaalA Mediterranean Kebab Grill

... plus more delicious options.FalafelSeasoned Potato WedgesSpeciality SandwichesSeasoned Potato Wedges

Beef Kafta and Lamb Kebabs

CAPTURE MIDDLE EASTERN FLAVOURSWITH OUR MOUTHWATERING GRILLED DISHES SERVED WITH AUTHENTIC SIDES.

Corner of Milford Road and Pigeon Point Road+1 ( 868 ) 631 8964 Find us on Facebook

11HAPPY TIMES

24 HAPPY TIMES

A fusion of Caribbean and International �avours, Café Bistro Mesoreen o�ers a delicious menu that whets your appetite. Enjoy their curried coconut pumpkin soup to traditional crab and dumplings. Savour the catch of the day served with white wine to three way lobsters. Whatever your preference, Café Bistro Mesoreen o�ers a selection of healthy and delicious meals for all. The bistro also has healthy servings of sides, vegetarian dishes and sumptuous steak and pasta menus.

Celebrate your special occasion from Weddings, Birthday parties, Reunion or Graduation dinners at Café Bistro Mesoreen where in the ideal setting you enjoy dining at its best with your friends, family and business associates.

To b a g o w e l c o m e si t s n e w e s t r e s t a u r a n t

Call today for reservation. (868) 639-8726 Opening Hours:

Monday to Saturday: 4pm to 11pmDinner Served: 6:30pm to 10pm

Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup evaporated milk

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add milk, sweet potatoes, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the centre comes out clean. Cool. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.

25HAPPY TIMES

E: [email protected]: [email protected]

REVS Steakhouse & Bar offers you a unique experience for a great night out in Tobago. We offer you a wide variety of prime cuts from our Steakhouse menu, and lighter bites at the bar for the not so hungry!! Whether you relax in our beautiful ambience on the outdoor decking in your own private booth, soak in the atmosphere in our unique themed bar indoors, or sip on one of our signature cocktails, while watching a sports event on multiple TV screens, REVS offers you the ultimate liming experience!!!

THE ULTIMATE

LIMING

EXPERIENCETHE ULTIMATE

LIMING

EXPERIENCETHE ULTIMATE

LIMING

EXPERIENCE

Cheers to Life‘s MagiC MoMents

When you CoMe to this beautifuL pLaCe With good friends and good drinks

and you danCe untiL the sun CoMes up...these shared MoMents are What Make

the MeMories WorthWhiLe.

MusiC MixesdanCing untiL the sun CoMes up

good food and drinks shared With friends

photo Cre dit: kyLe WaLCott

11HAPPY TIMES

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL:BASIL'S RESTAURANT AND BAR

133 Shirvan Road (2-minute drive from Shirvan Junction)

Scarborough, TOBAGO(868) 470-2486 OR 631-0121

Pelican Point Plaza(Republic Bank Car Park)

Crown Point, Tobago, W.I.Tel: 1.868.631.5154

email: [email protected]

Typical of sparkling wines are the numerous and

persistent Bollicine (pronounced bollycheenay) the small bubbles that go from the bottom of the glass upwards

like small pearl necklaces.

Bollicine, Crown Point is here to enrich your life through the experience of wine, food and

conversation. Be experimental, learn as you savor, and let us bring the charm of wine into your life.

We are focused on wine-friendly Italian cuisine, the dishes range from shareable small plates

to elegant but unpretentious, inspired entrees. Each pairs perfectly with wines

by the glass or bottle.

Blue CrabR E S T A U R A N T

Robinson Street, Scarborough, Tobago

Come and experience inspired cuisine, laced with family tradition.

LUNCH: 11 am – 3 pmDINNER: Wednesday – Friday

Tel: 639-2737

A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Scarborough

(868) 639-3001

Bottom of Burnett StreetScarborough

Email: ciaocafé[email protected]

Bottom of Burnett Street Scarborough

(868) 635-2323

CLOSED TUESDAYS

TheFish Pot

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT | FULL BAR

Pleasant Prospect, Tobago |T: (868) 635-1728

Email: [email protected]

FRIENDLY FOLKS FRESHEST SEAFOOD

Lunch. Dinner. Full Bar and open seating. The Fish Pot is a friendly neighbourhood

delicious salads, sizzling sides plus so much more. Visit us today. Call for a reservation!

Opening HoursMonday to Saturday

Lunch from 11:00 amDinner from 7:00 pm

25 Mi l ford Road, Lambeau.Tel : (868) 635-1072Indulge…natura l ly

Opening HoursMon-Fr i 11am-6pm

A delightful seaside verandah serving delicious lunches and teas in a setting

of Caribbean craft and rhythm.

28 HAPPY TIMES

HAPPY TIMES 29

OPEN FOR DINNER!THURSDAY – MONDAY 6 P.M. – 10 p.m.

*Rooms Available *Available for Special Events

www.enchantedwaterstobago.com

It’s fine dining at its Best... The Shirvan Strip’s best-kept secret has reopened and is ready to serve you. Come enjoy Thai, Italian, Seafood Creations and of course Local Cuisine. You haven’t truly had cheesecake until you dig into a slice of ours. New York, Triple Chocolate, Rum & Raisin, Coconut Dream…delicious! The wait is over…we’re here!

1 (868) [email protected] Waters TobagoPatinos Restaurant Tobago

KP Resorts, Ltd.198-202 Shirvan Road,Buccoo Tobago, West Indies

A viewto dine for

Tel: (868) 639 [email protected]

The Watermill TobagoShirvan Road

(Opposite Golden Grove Estate)Mount Pleasant, Tobago.Telephone/Reservations

Kevin Pariag at +(868) 639-0000Email: [email protected]

Business HoursMondays – Saturdays

12:00pm – 3:00pm6:00pm – 10:00pm/close

A Fusion of Local andInternational Flavours

Ingredients2 cups unsweetened tomato juice, chilled1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or more)

1 teaspoon lemon juice (or more)1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper

1⁄2 teaspoon sugar (optional)2 oz Premium Vodka

Garnish1 Lemon wedge1 Lime wedge2 -3 small celery ribs2 olives (garnish)

Bella RosaA Caribbean Tomato Juice Cocktail

Mix:Combine all ingredients, in a jar that has a lid.

Cover and shake well > Rub lemon around glass > Pour into glasses.Garnish with olives, lime wedge and add celery sticks as stirrers.

CHARLIE'SBISTRO

Opening hours 11:00 am to 9:00 pmClosed on Tuesdays.

Opposite D' Coliseum Mall, Crown Point, TobagoCall: (868) 761-4638

Fish & ChipsChicken and ChipsVegetarian Cuisine

SoupsSalads

Chickenaand Waffles

31HOME N’ GARDEN30 HOME N’ GARDEN

Preparing for the Dry Season

“When the well’s dry, we know the

worth of Water.”We’re hearing all the warnings of this year’s extremely dry season, and we must do our part to conserve and preserve. The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), has posted conservation tips on their website: www.wasa.gov.tt

When it comes to our gardens, we can avoid wastage and loss of plants by making some minor adjustments. For example, if you haven’t installed that irrigation system as yet and have to manually wet your plants, water the wider circumference as feeder roots that take up water are located further out from the plant’s base.

Shape the soil around the base of plants to form a shallow basin to retain water. Gather dry leaf litter around plant bases to protect the soil from the sun and to retain moisture.

Avoid extensive pruning and fertilizing. If you must spray with pesticides, do so in the cooler hours of early morning or late evening.

Avoid stock piling too much dry material in case of fire. Have it removed to an appropriate dumpsite. Debris is never to be burned!

Animals: As long as you maintain some greenery and shade in your garden, now is the time to catch glimpses of thirsty wildlife seeking food and water. Prepare for precious visits from squirrels, iguanas, hummingbirds and butterflies by putting out fruit, seed and a fresh water dish to help them make it through the season.

Bush Fires: If there are bushy areas on the perimeter of your property, be sure to clear as wide a path (a fire track) as possible from your borders, to avoid the possible spread of fire to your home.

Shaw Park, Tobago, Trinidad(868) 639-0776 [email protected]/Opening HoursMon – Fri: 8:00 am-4:00 pm;Sat: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

868-639-0776

Plants, Supplies, and Services

Find us onFacebook!

Remember, we are the Custodians of the Earth!

Eden Nurseries offers landscaping, maintenance, irrigation systems, plant rentals, and a nursery & garden shop. Feel free to pay us a visit behind the gas station at the Orange Hill intersection, Shaw Park, Tobago.

MENDESGregory Mendes, professional landscaper, nursery operator, and co-founder of Eden Nurseries, has over 25 years experience in the landscaping industry. He has worked and partnered with some of our country’s most respected landscape designers and horticulturists.

Eden Nurseries offer a broad range of exterior and interior designs and installations, including lagoons, ponds, turf, tree transplants, irrigation systems and more in residential, commercial and public spaces,.

Everything stems from our nursery in Shaw Park, so be sure to visit us.

We cater to everyone from homeowners to landscapers, offering a delightful variety of ornamental plants, trees, pots & planters, outdoor décor, eclectic pieces and premium soil blends. We pride ourselves on optimum customer care and are eager to collaborate and share information. We want you to leave us with as much enthusiasm as we have for all things green!

GREG

ORY

EARTH FIRST32

Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits and limes are marketed throughout the world as beneficial and healthy because they con-tain Vitamin C and numerous other vitamins and minerals. The Food and Agriculture Organization says that they “…contain an im-pressive list of… essential nutrients, including… potassium, folate, calcium, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and a variety of phytochemi-cals” and fiber. Additionally the Dairy Council of California says that studies „…show that citrus flavonoids may improve blood flow through coronary arteries, reduce the ability of arteries to form blood clots and prevent the oxidation of LDL (“bad”) choles-terol”. Even as far back as the 15th Century Europe, in a manuscript on herbalism, citrus fruit peels were prescribed to ease stomach ailments and reduce gas.

According to historians, citrus originates from South and Eas-tern Asia (primarily India, China, Malaysia and Thailand) and has spread throughout the world along trade routes. By the 4th century BC, Alexander the Great had carried the seeds and fruit back to Europe, where they spread to Turkey and North Africa.Although the fruit trees thrived in the region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, with the fall of the Roman Empire citrus production in this area collapsed. The fruits were later reintroduced to both Spain and Portugal by the North African Moorsand regained popularity across Europe.Citrus was later transported across the Atlantic Oce-an to the Caribbean, around 1493, to be grown on slave-plantations.

Marmalades were originally fruit pastes made from a fruit called quince and was called ‘marmelo’, Portuguese for quince. Marma-lades began to be made from citrus fruits in the 1500s when ‘su-ckets’ - whole pieces of citrus peel preserved in sugar and expor-ted by France in barrels - became popular in England. In the 1700s, British Naval Surgeon Dr. James Lind discovered that citrus fruits could prevent the onset of scurvy (a form of malnutrition from a deficiency of vitamin C) and that citrus fruits could be preserved for sea-voyage. Sugar and citrus from the then Britishcontrolled Caribbean colonies made citrus marmalades an integral part of British seafaring culture and history; a part of European culture that persists today.

As of 2007, some 140 countries in the world grow citrus. „The main citrus fruit-producing countries are Brazil, China [and] the United States although the whole Mediterranean region (CLAM countries) ranks first worldwide. These countries represent more than two thirds of the global citrus fruit production“. Marmalade remains a wonderful use for citrus fruits as every part of the fruit is used resulting in very little waste.

The end product is something that has health benefits, tas-tes wonderful (to be fair, many people find it an acquired taste), looks gorgeous and can be eaten long after the fruits are out of season; reminding all connoisseurs of the sun-soaked fruits and the warm climates where they are grown.

When we at Tura Homemade decided that we wanted to make mar-malades our signaturepreserves, we did so because lemons grew in our garden. We knew that marmalades preserved the health benefits of citrus fruits and we could make a bitter and sweet pre-serve with less sugar than what was already on the supermarket shelves. Our marmalades (and by extension all of our products) are free of chemical preservatives. Our formula for making mar-malade starts with us soaking fruit segments (rind, pith, seeds and all) in water, passedthrough two sets of coal/carbon filters, overnight which we boil the following morning until tender. The liquid is strained and put aside in a covered container, the solids are composted. On that same day we finely hand-slice an equal amount of fruit and bring that to a boil in water. We change the wa-ter to remove most of the bitterness from the fruit and boil it again until the fruit is tender but not mushy. Both sets of boiled liquids must then be cooled and left to sit overnight again.

On the following morning, the two liquids are combined with enough sugar to cause the marmalade to gel and boiled until it sets. We fill cleaned and sterilized jars, cap them and leave them to rest for at least one day (the longer you leave the jams undistur-bed, the harder the jam will set, up to one week) and then it is rea-dy to label and move to market.Our rebate policy (a $2.00 discount on your next purchase for every jar and lid of ours that you return to us) is an attempt to encourage our customers to recycle our jars and the more that they return, the fewer we will have to import.

Because our products are free from artificial preservatives we wan-ted to focus on a direct sales market approach: small-batch ma-nufacturing necessitating face-to-face interactions between our customers and ourselves. Our face-to-face strategy automatically discounted us supplying the supermarkets and other traditional retail options. This left us with little opportunities other than to think outside of the conventional methods of reaching potential customers. We first launched our products at Market Deh‘ at The Shade in Tobago to a wonderfully encouraging reception.

The feedback that we received solidified the idea in our minds that we needed to reach our customers in a much more tangible way than to just supply shelves. We needed our customers to hear our voice and to taste our products and we were confident that at that point they would decide to try our jams and marmalades over the choices already available at the shops. In the final quarter of 2015, with permission, we set up a small table out front of the Golden Grove Meat Shoppe where we have been selling our jams and pre-serves every week since Christmas.

You can find us at the Golden Grove Meat Shoppe on Golden Grove Road on Fridays and/or Saturdays from 8:30am to

1:00pm unless we have been booked for catering. If you are interested in being added to our mailing list, please email us at [email protected]. When and as we change our products we can touch base and give everyone an idea of what is coming up for sale the following week.

MARMAlAdE: SoME BAckgRound To THIS SwEET & BITTER TREAT

By Adrian & Avisha

WELL BEING 33

Ixora Salon and Spa offers an opportunity for you to step back in time; escape, relax and unwind as you enjoy the pro-fessional service and personal attention you deserve. Set in an antique plantation styled home and decorated to create a friendly Caribbean atmosphere, Ixora offers a full service spa and salon catering to head to toe pampering. The extensive list of beauty treatments include haircuts, sty-ling, color and treatments, spa manicures and pedicures, full body waxing - hard wax, massages, body scrubs and wraps, facials, semi- permanent eyelash extensions and makeup for all occasions. You can also find at Ixora Boutique trendy resort wear, locally handmade jewellery, soaps, candles, and bath and body products that make you feel and look great.

36 WELL BEING

For additional information, contact:

YMCA of Trinidad and TobagoGrafton Road, Courland Bay, Tobago(868) 631-0070

Mon to Fri: 7:30am to 8:00pmSaturday: 9:00am to 5:00pmSundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm

Kendal Aquatic FacilityPultney Hill, Kendal Farm School, Kendal, Tobago(868)- 271-1315

JOIN US TODAY,TO LIVE BETTER TOMORROW.

LEARN TO SWIM CLASSESAQUA AEROBICS

RECREATIONAL SWIMMINGCOMPETITIVE SPORT

PLUS SO MUCH MORE…

YMCA Tobago

What does it really mean to love ourselves? We’ve often heard some people talking about “you need to love yourself” but do we know how to do this? Do we have any idea what people mean? How am I supposed to love who I am when I have so many “flaws”, so many things I want to change?

Some of us are living under the illusory belief that if we accept our “flaws” we will never change for the better, or we believe that we need to criticize ourselves to accomplish something.

We say things like: I will love myself when I lose 10 pounds; I will love myself when I am perfect; I will love who I am when I don’t make any mistakes; I will love myself when I do what I love; and I will love myself when I have “x “amount of money in my bank account. Thanks to these detrimental beliefs, we set standards impossible for us to live up to.

It is like we are continuously waiting to live the life we love; the life we deserve but since we don’t love who we are, we don’t really believe we deserve happiness and peace. So how will we get it?

Self love starts when we stop criticizing who we are, even when “that thing” we criticize seems to be unacceptable, we can make the commitment right now to stop judging ourselves and others; to start

being gentle with ourselves; to start treating ourselves the same way we will treat our best friend, our partner or anyone we love unconditionally. What does it mean unconditionally? It means that we don’t want that person to change; that we love even their flaws so much, they don’t seem to be that important anymore.

Our minds tell us that we need to actively change something- which is true, but that’s only one part of it. The idea is to create change from a

place of acceptance and not from a place of war with ourselves. It’s a different approach to change something from self-hate that from self-love.

Usually those things we wish so much to change will vanish as soon as we start giving love to them. All those parts of ourselves that we considered unacceptable are only waiting for us to accept them and embrace them. They are not trying to ruin our lives. They can but only when if we are conscious of their existence.

What did you want from your parents or whoever was important, when you were a kid? Usually, we all wanted to be loved and approved just for who we were; but we are not kids anymore - we are now parents, elder brothers and sisters and our own best friend.

Now, we can give to ourselves all that love and praise we always wanted and were so anxious to get. Treat yourself like it. You and only you deserve more than anyone you love and respect.

Love starts with acceptance. Go for it.

Alejandra B. ParkinsonWellness Coach. www.bitofpeace.com

SELF ESTEEM

34

35WELL BEING

Scarborough, TLH Building I (868) 639-3030

Crown Point, Unit #7 Milford Bay Shopping Plaza I (868) 639-9137

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND EYE DISEASEHypertensive retinopathy is damage to the retina from high blood pressure. The retina is the layer of tissue at the back part of the eye. It changes light and images that enter the eye into nerve signals that are sent to the brain.

Causes:

High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the retina. The higher the blood pressure and the longer it has been high - the more severe the damage is likely to be.

You have a higher risk of damage and vision loss when you have diabetes, high cholesterol level, or smoke.

Rarely, blood pressure readings suddenly become very high; but when they do, it can bring about severe adverse changes in the eye.

Other problems with the retina which are also more likely to occur are as follows:

Damage to the nerves in the eye (ischemic optic neuropathy) - due to poor blood flowBlockage of the blood supply in the arteries to the retina (retinal artery occlusion)Blockage of the veins that carry blood away from the retina (retinal vein occlusion)

Symptoms

Most people with hypertensive retinopathy do not have symptoms until late in the disease.

Symptoms may include double vision, dim vision, or vision loss and headaches. Sudden symptoms are a medical emergency.

Exams and Tests

Your health care provider will use an ophthalmoscope or digital imaging (now available at excellent vision optometrists) to look for

narrowing of the blood vessels and signs that fluid has leaked from blood vessels.The degree of damage to the retina (retinopathy) is graded on a scale of 1 to 4:

Grade 1: You may not have symptoms.Grades 2-3: There are a number of changes in the blood vessels, leaking from blood vessels, and swelling in other parts of the retina.Grade 4: You will have swelling of the optic nerve and of the visual center of the retina (macula). This swelling can cause decreased vision.Fluorescein angiography may be used to examine the blood vessels.

Treatment

The only treatment for hypertensive retinopathy is to control high blood pressure.

Outlook (Prognosis)

People with grade 4 (severe retinopathy) often have heart and kidney problems due to high blood pressure. They are also at higher risk for stroke.

In most cases, the retina will heal if the blood pressure is controlled. However, some people with grade 4 retinopathy will have lasting damage to the optic nerve or macula.

When to Contact a Medical Professional

A regular eye examination is highly recommended for detection of any retinal changes and secondly emergency medical treatment, if you have high blood pressure with vision changes or headaches.

Alternative NamesHypertensive retinopathy

36 I DO

Setting the SceneSetting the SceneBy Rosalind Harris

Imagine going down to breakfast on the first morning of your dream holiday. You are escorted to an elegant dining area themed in green and white, located on a terrace overlooking beautifully manicured gardens with fabulous panoramic sea views. An attentive staff takes your order. Luxuriating in the ambience, your breakfast promptly arrives. You have never tasted such scrumptious scrambled eggs ever!

Visual impact and ambience are vital elements to setting a scene, whether for a wedding; christening; baby shower; party; corporate conference; family Christmas or Easter dinner party. Its components consist of décor, lighting, tableware, table and chair accoutrements, flowers, catering, music and stage. Working synergistically these components ensure an impressive, awesome, organised setting for such events.

Tobago has become an up and coming wedding destination with beach weddings a popular trend. Weddings are momentous occasions requiring regimented planning. Omission of any number of these elements can result in a diminished, lacklustre and disorganised event. Impressions count and memories are long. Do you want people to remember your wedding as appalling?

In order to alleviate stress, today’s brides often pass on part of the planning to experts. One such expert is Cheryl Soloman-Hope who offers a niche service, providing good customer service, reliability, accessibility and competitive pricing, with her range of table cloths; overlays; sashes; napkins; table skirts and chair covers for hire. She partners with a wedding planner, cake decorator, dress maker; caterer, transport service provider, DJ, table & chair rental company and staging, décor & lighting rental supplier, as and when required.

Her greatest joy is witnessing happy customers and to this end, her essential tips to brides are:

Plan well in advance, preferably a year. A lengthy lead time ensures all parties ability to work effectively

Identify two to three venues (for obvious reasons). Ensure venue accommodates

number of guests. Does venue have ramp(s) or wheel chair access?

Ensure budget is monitored and maintained (can easily spiral)

Safeguard against the wedding conflicting with another cultural/big event

Contingency plans are imperative, especially regarding outdoor events which are at the mercy of weather conditions

Themes or ‘must-haves’, must be realistic. Love birds flying out a make-belief cake, can cause potential pandemonium. An ice sculpture and chocolate fountain sounds great in theory, beware!

In short, Cheryl Soloman-Hope offers an exclusive service, with much more in the offing in the future. What else can you ask for!

Cheryl Soloman-Hope

36 I DO

Setting the SceneSetting the SceneBy Rosalind Harris

Imagine going down to breakfast on the first morning of your dream holiday. You are escorted to an elegant dining area themed in green and white, located on a terrace overlooking beautifully manicured gardens with fabulous panoramic sea views. An attentive staff takes your order. Luxuriating in the ambience, your breakfast promptly arrives. You have never tasted such scrumptious scrambled eggs ever!

Visual impact and ambience are vital elements to setting a scene, whether for a wedding; christening; baby shower; party; corporate conference; family Christmas or Easter dinner party. Its components consist of décor, lighting, tableware, table and chair accoutrements, flowers, catering, music and stage. Working synergistically these components ensure an impressive, awesome, organised setting for such events.

Tobago has become an up and coming wedding destination with beach weddings a popular trend. Weddings are momentous occasions requiring regimented planning. Omission of any number of these elements can result in a diminished, lacklustre and disorganised event. Impressions count and memories are long. Do you want people to remember your wedding as appalling?

In order to alleviate stress, today’s brides often pass on part of the planning to experts. One such expert is Cheryl Soloman-Hope who offers a niche service, providing good customer service, reliability, accessibility and competitive pricing, with her range of table cloths; overlays; sashes; napkins; table skirts and chair covers for hire. She partners with a wedding planner, cake decorator,

dress maker; caterer, transport service provider, DJ, table & chair rental company and staging, décor & lighting rental supplier, as and when required.

Her greatest joy is witnessing happy customers and to this end, her essential tips to brides are:

Plan well in advance, preferably a year. A lengthy lead time ensures all parties ability to work effectively

Identify two to three venues (for obvious reasons). Ensure venue accommodates number of guests. Does venue have ramp(s) or wheel chair access?

Ensure budget is monitored and maintained (can easily spiral)

Safeguard against the wedding conflicting with another cultural/big event

Contingency plans are imperative, especially regarding outdoor events which are at the mercy of weather conditions

Themes or ‘must-haves’, must be realistic. Love birds flying out a make-belief cake, can cause potential pandemonium. An ice sculpture and chocolate fountain sounds great in theory, beware!

In short, Cheryl S o l o m a n - H o p e offers an exclusive service, with much more in the offing in the future. What else can you ask for!

Tablecloths, Chair Covers & SashesRunners, Overlays Napkins, Table Skirts

etc.773 8201

28 Government House [email protected]

Cheryl Soloman-Hope

I DO 37

March 8th commemorates International Women’s Day, the annual celebration of women’s achievements and equally, highlighting their struggles globally. It is a celebration fitting to honour women as the heroines they are.

Regarded an archaic term, ‘heroines’ no doubt immediately conjure up protagonists of fiction, fairy tales and films alike. Beloved characters admired for their bravery; strength; perseverance; endurance and sacrifice as their journey unfolds, filled with challenges, temptation and entrapment; meeting their misfortunes head on, ultimately overcoming their plight.

Heroines by definition are women who are admired for their courage, noble qualities and outstanding achievements. They do not come in a particular guise, ethnicity, nor are they always rich or famous. Often they come from modest beginnings, as was the case with Rosa Parks, the humble seamstress from Montgome-ry, Alabama. Exercising her human right, her defiance ultimately led to the legendary Civil Rights Movement which ended legal segregation in America.

Trinidad &Tobago heroines include Elma Francois, considered the most strident activist in the history of T&T opposing colonial oppression. Seeking empowerment of its people and women’s rights. Tried for Sedition (1937), she famously defended herself and won. Though not a citizen, she was posthumously declared a T&T heroine on 25 September 1987.

Claudia Jones a formidable activist against black racism in Ame-rica, was deported for ‘subversion’. T&T being a British colony in 1955, she was refused entry to her homeland and settling in the UK. where she continued the fight.

As a talented writer she founded ‘The West Indian Gazette’ and ‘Afro-Asian Caribbean News’. Referred to as the mother of carni-val, she organised cultural events that grew to the precursor of the Notting Hill Carnival’.

We do not have to look far and wide to find heroines - they are in fact, you and me, wives, mothers, sisters and grandmothers. The stay at home mother who foregoes her career, wives who give dedicated support, faith and loyalty which are magnanimously bestowed, effecting the adage, ‘behind every successful man is a woman’.

Tobagonian and Caribbean Diaspora women historically are survivors and classic matriarchs; consummate guardians exerting subtle power and providing the family with its foundation of societal, emotional and moral stability.

Women have all the characteristics so admired in a heroine. However, as a result of their perceived role, the tendency is to see themselves modestly as custodians and less as the heroines they are. If ever there should be a mantra for women, it should be “I am a heroine”.

’Heroines’By Rosalind Harris

Scan for fantastic florals

or find us on

38 I DO

Arlene MassiahFinding Joy after Retirement

Arlene Massiah is energetic, passionate and full of life. She is beautiful as the Caribbean sunset and cool as its breeze. Born in St. James, Trinidad on August 21st, 1953, Arlene is 62 plus. She worked with BWIA as a Flight Attendant from 1974-1984 until her wings were clipped and the she found her home in Tobago.

“I have since been living there for the last 31 years and happily so! I am married to my husband Frederic for the last 31 years and we have three beautiful children- Jair, Jemila and Jalon. I worked at the Scarborough General Hospital for 15 years as the Customer Relations Officer, before retiring in 2013. I love the beach and working out to stay fit and healthy,” says Arlene.

Now retired, Arlene enjoys the pace of Tobago’s island life.

“I now call Tobago my home. I’ve spent more time here than I did in Trinidad. I think I have been ‘accepted’ now as a Tobagonian. Life here is laid back and slower than Trinidad, so I guess this pace is best for me now. However, when I go to my other ‘home’ Trinidad, I always enjoy myself. Both my parents are still alive and are living there,” says Arlene.

According to Arlene, she likes the outdoors and finds that Tobago has such pristine beauty that she always like using areas that are less travelled.

Everywhere Tobago caught up with Arlene and decide about her found love of Photography?

E.W. Why Wedding Photography?

Even though I do lots of Wedding photography, I have found a new niche in Pregnancy Shoots. But I love wedding photography because of the love that is shared on that day! Everyone is so happy and this makes it easy to photograph people But most of all, I like the creativity that goes with weddings. Everyone looks so perfect and it is easy to get just what I want, once the couple is responsive.

E.W. When did you discover Photography?

When I was 14 years, my father taught the basics to my two brothers and me. During my ‘flying’ years I was always seen with my camera capturing special moments. Then when Digital cameras became popular, my husband made the mistake and bought me one! It was a Canon S2IS. I went to a wedding as a guest and ended up photographing it in its entirety; just for my personal use. I then gave the couple the DVD as a gift and they preferred my pictures better than their photographer’s! This happened a second time and someone said, why not pursue it professionally? I put some thought into it and decided to buy some professional equipment and after spending all that money, realized that I couldn’t just take random photos. My friend Alan Salandy, another photographer, had a wedding to do but couldn’t, so he asked me if I would do it. I froze! Not only was it a wedding; but a Hindu wedding which has three ceremonies! I did it successfully and the rest is history.

E.. .What’s your style of photography?

I like Photo Journalism. When you look at my work, you must feel as though you were a guest at the wedding.

E.W. What are some of the most important elements when doing a wedding?

There are many important things that should be discussed with the couple before a wedding. This is mainly to ensure smooth running on that day. I usually have more than one meeting with my clients to discuss every area or aspect that they might want photographed. The most important area for me is when doing the shoot after the wedding ceremony. In this day of technology, we are bombarded with cell phones and all different types of

digital equipment. Guests often give us challenges at this time. Settling the wedding party, posing them and controlling the crowd are difficult tasks. Guests are not aware of the difficulty we have doing this in the hot sun. When photographers arrive at the reception, we are seen as ‘keeping back the wedding, because most of our time is taken setting up this session.

E.W. What questions should a bride ask when hiring a photographer?

Firstly, I think she should ask the photographer to see photo shoots of weddings they’ve done in order to see their style. . Of course, find out about the packages on offer to see if there is value for money. The bride and groom should agree on everything beforehand so as not to get any surprises on that day. Another important thing is timeframe for the delivery of the photos. It may be necessary at times to have a contract.

E.W. Is location important?

I guess you mean for the photo shoot? Certainly! This is where your artistic shots are taken and how you show your skills. I try to suggest different locations to my couples so that no two weddings look the same. I work with their personalities and willingness to do different things and use different locations.

E.W. What are some of your professional achievements and challenges when doing your work?

I value among my professional achievements, working as the Still photographer on two local film productions. These were filmed on location in Tobago. While doing these I was privy to all that happens behind the scenes. I now have an appreciation and great respect for international actor Bill Cobbs, who acted in ‘Happy Sad’.

The most challenging thing so far is controlling crowds at weddings when doing the photo-shoot. I’ve noticed that most photographers now are having this as a closed session.

E.W. What makes you continue doing this work?

My love for photographing weddings and it gives me a constant income during my retirement.

E.W. Any other information you wish to add?

I am involved in a project with the TRHA doing Birth Announcement cards for all mothers with new born babies on the Maternity ward. They are given cards with pictures of their new born baby which also includes all their birth information. We have been doing this for the past six years. We are the only RHA in Trinidad and Tobago who does this.

Arlene MassiahFinding Joy after RetirementArlene Massiah is energetic, passionate and full of life. She is beautiful as the Caribbean sunset and cool as its breeze. Born in St. James, Trinidad on August 21st, 1953, Arlene is 62 plus. She worked with BWIA as a Flight Attendant from 1974-1984 until her wings were clipped and the she found her home in Tobago.

“I have since been living there for the last 31 years and happily so! I am married to my husband Frederic for the last 31 years and we have three beautiful children- Jair, Jemila and Jalon. I worked at the Scarborough General Hospital for 15 years as the Customer Relations Officer, before retiring in 2013. I love the beach and working out to stay fit and healthy,” says Arlene.

Now retired, Arlene enjoys the pace of Tobago’s island life.

“I now call Tobago my home. I’ve spent more time here than I did in Trinidad. I think I have been ‘accepted’ now as a Tobagonian. Life here is laid back and slower than Trinidad, so I guess this pace is best for me now. However, when I go to my other ‘home’ Trinidad, I always enjoy myself. Both my parents are still alive and are living there,” says Arlene.

According to Arlene, she likes the outdoors and finds that Tobago has such pristine beauty that she always like using areas that are less travelled.

Everywhere Tobago caught up with Arlene and decide about her found love of Photography?

E.W. Why Wedding Photography?

Even though I do lots of Wedding photography, I have found a new niche in Pregnancy Shoots. But I love wedding photography because of the love that is shared on that day! Everyone is so happy and this makes it easy to photograph people But most of all, I like the creativity that goes with weddings. Everyone looks so perfect and it is easy to get just what I want, once the couple is responsive.

E.W. When did you discover Photography?

When I was 14 years, my father taught the basics to my two brothers and me. During my ‘flying’ years I was always seen with my camera capturing special moments. Then when Digital cameras became popular, my husband made the mistake and bought me one! It was a Canon S2IS. I went to a wedding as a guest and ended up photographing it in its entirety; just for my personal use. I then gave the couple the DVD as a gift and they preferred my pictures better than their photographer’s! This happened a second time and someone said, why not pursue it professionally? I put some thought into it and decided to buy some professional equipment and after spending all that money, realized

that I couldn’t just take random photos. My friend Alan Salandy, another photog-rapher, had a wedding to do but couldn’t, so he asked me if I would do it. I froze! Not only was it a wedding; but a Hindu wedding which has three ceremonies! I did it successfully and the rest is history.

E.W. What’s your style of photography?

I like Photo Journalism. When you look at my work, you must feel as though you were a guest at the wedding.

E.W. What are some of the most important elements when doing a wedding?

There are many important things that should be discussed with the couple before a wedding. This is mainly to ensure smooth running on that day. I usually have more than one meeting with my clients to discuss every area or aspect that they might want photographed. The most important area for me is when doing the shoot after the wedding ceremony. In this day of technology, we are bombarded with cell phones and all different types of digital equipment. Guests often give us challenges at this time. Settling the wedding party, posing them and controlling the crowd are difficult tasks. Guests are not aware of the difficulty we have doing this in the hot sun. When photographers arrive at the reception, we are seen as ‘keeping back the wedding, because most of our time is taken setting up this session.

E.W. What questions should a bride ask when hiring a photographer?

Firstly, I think she should ask the photographer to see photo shoots of weddings they’ve done in order to see their style. . Of course, find out about the packages on offer to see if there is value for money. The bride and groom should agree on everything beforehand so as not to get any surprises on that day. Another important thing is timeframe for the delivery of the photos. It may be necessary at times to have a contract.

E.W. Is location important?

I guess you mean for the photo shoot? Certainly! This is where your artistic shots are taken and how you show your skills. I try to suggest different locations to my couples so that no two weddings look the same. I work with their personalities and willingness to do different things and use different locations.

E.W. What are some of your professional achievements and challenges when doing your work?

I value among my professional achieve-ments, working as the Still photographer on two local film productions. These were filmed on location in Tobago. While doing these I was privy to all that happens behind the scenes. I now have an appreciation and great respect for international actor Bill Cobbs, who acted in ‘Happy Sad’.

The most challenging thing so far is control-ling crowds at weddings when doing the photo-shoot. I’ve noticed that most photog-raphers now are having this as a closed session.

39I DO

“The Icing on the cake”

“The Icing on the cake”

Cake Walk Tobago - #1-Naked Cakes #2-Split sided cakes #3-Buttercream frosted cakes with fresh flowers

BONUS TIP*- Kim shared with me that fondant and rhinestone (bling) is still sought after by many local brides, but admitted her love for creating gourmet cupcakes, perfect for dessert tables.

Cakes by Kami - #1- White cakes with silver embellishment #2-Fondant draped cakes, accentuated with ribbon and fresh flowers #3-Mixed shape wedding cakes and the ever popular bling.

BONUS TIP*- Kami sites cake brooches & Rhinestone cake toppers are emerging trends. She loves creating white wedding cakes with red velvet cake covered in cream cheese frosting being her favorite.

Cherry on Top by Rhesa - #1-Cakes featuring different patterns on each tier #2-Cupcake towers #3- Cake pops

BONUS TIP*- Dessert/ Sweet tables highlighting the wedding cake as the focal point.

Rhesa loves these dessert/sweet tables featuring candies, brownies, pastries and local sweets arranged in platters and decorative jars.

Nice and Sweet Treats - #1 Naked Cakes #2- Rustic Buttercream #3-Texturized accents such as lace, ruffles or pearls These design elements really bring out the glamour in a cake.

BONUS TIP* Sandy/Beach themes are a hit for Destination Weddings but Kerry’s favorite is the Rustic Wedding cake.

Tracey’s Tempting Treats - #1- Hand painted cakes #2-Chalkboard Cakes #3-Rustic Buttercream cakes

BONUS TIP*- Tracey advised that fondant and rhinestone are here to stay for a bit longer and so are buttercream rustic cakes. She’s thrilled to be doing a chalkboard cake for an upcoming nuptial.

Wait a minute what about Groom Cakes? Well that’s another story.

TOP THREE TRENDS IN TOBAGO

By Sandra Sardinha-Daisy’s Flower Shop

One of the major focal points of your “big day” celebration after your dress and his suit is the cake.

In fact the cutting of the cake will be a moment you will not soon forget. (Unless you started drinking champagne mimosas while getting dressed). The cake is truly a masterpiece that reflects your style and personality as much as every other element of décor does.

It’s no secret that one of the most popular local flavors is rum fruit cake. It is known as black cake due to its rich colour and consistency of ground fruit, caramelized sugar and rum.

We’ve come a long way from cakes covered in royal icing and with so many options available; I set out to get the latest trends from some of Tobago finest cake artisans.

Photo Credit -Rustic Cake-Relate Studios

OUT N‘ ABOUT40

It is the 11th May 1960 and the M.V. Scarlet Ibis is sliding stern first into the River Clyde, she is destined to join her sister ship,

the M.V. Bird of Paradise in providing the shipping link between Trinidad and Tobago during the 60’s and 70’s.

Built for the Trinidad and Tobago Government by Ferguson Shipbuilders in Scotland, she is identical to her 6 month older sibling M.V. Bird of Paradise, with an overall length of 198 feet 9 inches and beam of 36 feet 7 inches. They are the first ‘Roll

on, Roll off’ designed ferries operated by the government and are each capable of carrying 192 persons and 244 tons of cargo at a speed of 14 knots, which translated into a 7-8 hour journey

between Port of Spain and Scarborough.

The Scarlet Ibis a.k.a. The Maverick

by Derek Chung

Photo credits: Derek Chung, Noeli Ribeiro and Barry St. George

OUT N‘ ABOUT 41

Some 37 years later (1997) the M.V. Scarlet Ibis now named the M.V. Maverick is once again sliding stern first; this time it is below the gentle swells of the Caribbean Sea off of Mt. Irvine, Tobago.

Unlike her birth as a passenger ferry; she is now beginning a new life as an artificial reef and playground to divers.

Recognizing the tourism and fishery benefits to be derived in creating an artificial reef by the sinking of a ship; the Association of Tobago Dive Operators (ATDO) together with the Tourism and Industrial Development Company (now the Tourism Develop-ment Company/TDC), acquired the Maverick and stripped her of potential environmental and safety hazards before placing her upright at a depth of 100 feet on a flat sandy seabed. Not as easy as it sounds, it has taken weeks of effort and seemingly conscious of the watchful eyes of CNN cameras, she defiantly resisted de-parting the surface until finally slipping under at dusk.

Present day - she is now listing slightly to port and showing the effects of being immersed for 56 years. Once easily recognizable as the Scarlet Ibis and a safe swim through for visiting divers, her collapsing decks bear little or no resemblance to what she once was. The large ground swells of this past January have caused the port hull to collapse outwards; the starboard hull to collapse inwards and the upper decks to cave in.

The supporting ‘I beams’ having dropped one after the other over the intervening years. Every inch of her structure is covered by encrusting sponges, together with both soft and hard corals including Black Coral, which was once much sought after in the jewelry trade.

Clouds of Brown Chromis, Creole Wrasse and a variety of Silver bait fishes dance above her bridge which still stands (for now) at 60 feet. Mangrove Snappers, Striped Grunts, Queen, French and Grey Angels are to be found amongst her recently collapsed cabin and companionway spaces, while Bonito and Amberjack dart through schools of bait. Stingrays are sometimes found lying on the surrounding sandy seabed and migratory Cobias can be encountered between her rudders by the fortunate diver.

Mavericks Stern

Maverick under tow

Maverick under tow

Maverick Last Sunset

The Scarlet Ibis a.k.a. The Maverick

OUT N‘ ABOUT42

DIVERESORT

Undersea Tobago scUba dive cenTer is siTUaTed in Tobago‘s award winning hoTel, The coco reef resorT. easy To reach and close To The mosT specTacUlar dive siTesTo be foUnd aroUnd Tobago. geT weT wiTh Us

Coco Reef Resort | Store Bay | Tobago | West Indies

tel: +1 868 631 2626 | mobile: +1 868 680 [email protected] | www.underseatobago.com

When you see us simply stop us and have your cool easy safe fun ride around the hub of the

Crown Point Area.PEDICABS ARE HERE!

Operating mainly in the Crown Point area with the ability to provide fun eco-friendly

transportation to both locals and tourists. Our three wheeled “Bike Taxis” are powered by

trained, licensed and knowledgeable drivers that love what they do. Our pedicabs are

designed to appeal to passengers, operators and pedestrians.

We do special requests such as: Weddings PartiesEventsTours

We do trips to and from: • Airport • Hotels• Guesthouses• Restaurants• Bars • Mini-marts/Grocery• Beaches • Night life activities in and around Crown Point area.

Contact us at: Telephone: 773-CABS (2227)Email: [email protected]

The most frequently visited wreck in Tobago; the Maverick continues to encourage the propagation of marine life in an otherwise featureless seabed; while providing an alternate dive site to natural reefs and is the ideal site for divers seeking their Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver or Wreck Diver certifications. I count myself amongst the fortunate few who have been able to visit her throughout her transformation.

Email: tobagorEsorts @ gmail . com WEb: WWW . tobagorEsortsonlinE . comcontact: 631 1320 (officE) - 684 5869 - 620 4382

SHIRVANTown Center & Town Homes

44 STAY N’ RELAX

A sprawling multi-purpose complex located along Buccoo Bay, the Buccoo Integrated Facility (BIF) is a Tobago House of Assembly (THA) project. The Facility has already become the cultural and entertainment hub in Buccoo Village, Tobago

Book you Event!For more information contact our o�ces at:

Tel: 660-8910 / 8911, Fax: 635 1487 Email: [email protected]

WorkshopsConferencesDog ShowsConcertsReligious Conventions

Film FestivalsSports and Family DaysPartiesStaff DinnersSummer Camp

STAY N‘ RELAX 45

Stonehaven Bay RoadBlack Rock, Tobago, WI (868) 639-9377www.plantationbeachvillas.com

Follow us on Twitter

Become a fan on Facebook

Plantation Beach Villas the ult imate getaway. . .SURF SIDE HOTEL

Fully Self-Contained Apartments Ideally Located Entrance to Pigeon Point(near Store Bay, Airport, Restaurants & Groceries)

Pigeon Point Road, Crown Point, [email protected]

1 868 639 9702 / 1 868 639 0614For Low Cost Holidays

CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR BOOKINGS (868) 631 5195/6

EMAIL: [email protected]

SUNSPREE RESORT LTDCONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON STORE BAY LOCAL

ROAD , CROWN POINT , TOBAGO2 MINS DRIVE FROM THE AIRPORT

STAY N‘ RELAX46

At Shepherd’s Inn, we believe that self-discipline, hard work, passion, persistence, pride in what you do and stand for are the ingredients for a successful enterprise.

We have completely reinvented the inn with the focus on its name –shepherd’ and ‘inn’. A shepherd takes care of the flock – ‘our guests’ and our Inn offers travelers a place to rest

and relax; take a refreshing breath of Tobago’s air; soak in the ambience and dine on local and international cuisine.

Our relationship with our staff, customers, business partners and associates are open, sincere, proactive and productive. We have made this as our foundation stone along with the delivery of superior customer service and offerings delivered in a warm, pleasing and caring manner. It gives me utmost pleasure to welcome you to Shepherd’s Inn where you

will enjoy memories of a Tobago experience to last a lifetime. I invite you to have the time of your life.

Shepherd’s Inn offers the visitor a cozy, friendly and ideal space to stay in Tobago. It is located within walking distance to Tobago’s famous white sand and tiffany blue/turquise clear

waters of Store Bay and Pigeon Point. Many quality restaurants and shops can be found in the area.

Guests are introduced to the rich cultural, historical and heritage legacy of the island. The grassy area of the completely transformed Shepherd’s Inn is now known as ‘Pasture’

and the pool area as the “Pond’. In keeping with the theme of bringing the cultural and he-ritage perspective of Tobago the name of the lounge is “King’s Bay Lounge” and the restau-rant is “Betsy Hope Restaurant”. These are two landmarks of particular beauty in Tobago.

We cater to Couples, Singles, Business Clients, Divers, Nature Lovers, and Families - anyone who wants to experience the extraordinary experience that Shepherd’s Inn has to offer.

STAY N‘ RELAX 47

ACCOMODATION Each room is named after a place in Delaford and Northwest Tobago. There are 12 “Pasture Rooms” which are double occupancy and 4 “Pond” Cabanas with two separate rooms in each making a total of 20 rooms which can accommodate most comfortably 40 or more guests. In some larger rooms there is space for an extra bed but on request only. Please ask about our all inclusive and other special packages

AMENITIESThe rooms are modern with quality furnishings, fixtures, new mattresses and linens. A PBX phone system, bar fridge, deluxe ironing board, iron, HDTV with Netflix and Wi-Fi are offered free of charge.

DINING Dining at ‘Betsy Hope Restaurant’, you can indulge your taste buds with mouth watering Creole and delicious International cuisine. Savour our varied dishes of: Fish in Sweet Coconut, Grilled Mahi Mahi, Sweet Succulent Tobago Stewed Pork, Chicken Dishes: Cha Sui, Tobago Stewed Chicken, Shrimps prepared in different ways, Lobster, Calalloo soup, Pumpkin Soup, Pastas, Salads and fresh vegetables among a variety of other food items. A full bar is provided with premium drinks and wines. Specialty cocktails will be created that once again offer a glim-pse of Tobago’s culture and heritage. We plan to offer specialty cuisines featured on different nights as well: East Indian, Thai, Mexican, etc.

The restaurant is open from 7 am – 10 pm (Mon – Sun) for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DIVINGThe Inn has an intimate cozy vibe which divers, kite surfers, and wind surfers find most attrac-tive. There is an onsite dive operation called “R & Sea Divers” which offers scuba training in our pool and takes guest out to explore the many dive spots.

ENTERTAINMENTWe are working on plans to offer exciting theme nights: Karaoke, African Drumming, Spoken Word, Readings, Lectures, Live Entertainment and much more.

EXERCISE/GYMAlthough we do not have a gym at this time, our affiliation with nearby gyms and facilities allows our guests ease of exercising in safe environments.

BUSINESS MEETINGSWe can accommodate conferences in our outdoor covered area by the Pond. Our plans are to erect special indoor facilities in the near future.

TOURSOur connections with “Island Girl”, “Sun n’ Fun”, “Kite and Windsurfing”, “Stand Up Paddle” etc. Tour packages allow us to make them available for our guests.

TRANSPORTWe even have our own “Mr. B” (“Mr. Blackman” who is a legendary tour guide and taxi driver) who is ready to attend to guests and take them anywhere they like including airport pick-up and drop off.

CONTACT USStore Bay Local Road Crown Point TobagoTel: (868) 639-1543 | Tel: (868) 291-8767 | Fax: (868) [email protected]: www.shepherdsinntobago.com

OUT N‘ ABOUT48

TEMA commissionsDisAsTEr rEliEf WArEhousE

After only nine months of construction, the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) formally commissioned the Tobago Disaster Relief Warehouse at Signal Hill this morning (February 16, 2016).

In June 2012, the US Embassy and the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) discussed the donation of two Early Warning Sirens to Tobago, and the construction of a warehouse.

Construction of the warehouse began on April 13, 2015, and the completed facility was handed over to TEMA on the January 12, 2016.TEMA Director Allan said commissioning the warehouse is a very important step in preparing Tobago for a national emergency.

“This partnership has proven fruitful and Tobagonians will benefit from this venture” Stewart said. He also thanked the US government for its “swift execution” of this project.

The warehouse will serve as central hub for the receipt of goods for distribution - including foodstuff and other emergency supplies - and to manage the coordination of satellite storage areasat CERT bases and energy shelters.The 4,092 square foot facility cost $6.75 million.

“This partnership has proven fruitful and Tobagonians will benefit from this venture.”

Chief Military Officer of the United States Embassy Colonel Claudia J. Carrizales, left, receives a token from Chief Administrator

Raye Sandy during the commissioning ceremony of the Tobago Disaster Relief Warehouse at Signal Hill this morning

(February 16, 2016).

An external view of the warehouse.

OUT N‘ ABOUT 49

TEMA is one of the leading disaster preparedness agencies in the region, and has consistently earned praise for its

preparedness for and responses to emergencies, including from former Prime Minister KamlaPersad-Bissessar.

Chief military liaison officer of the United States Embassy Colonel Claudia Carrizales said the project was a “symbol of the relationship between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago”. She said the warehouse helps provide citizens with

necessary resources to respond to an emergency.

The Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago (E-IDCOT) was the project manager, and Kee-

Chanonawasthe contractor. They were engaged by the United States Southern Command, which served as architect.

“I see this as paying tribute to the power of meaningful partnership for a worthy cause,” THA Chief Secretary Orville London said. He thanked the Embassy for the guidance and

expertise provided on recent projects.

For the past ten years, the Tobago Cold Storage & Warehouse Facility (TCOSWAF) Compound in Shaw Park housed the

Tobago Disaster Relief Warehouse

Officials cut the ribbon to officially open the Tobago Disaster Relief Warehouse at Signal Hill. From left are Chief Administrator Raye Sandy, Chief Secretary Orville London, Chief Military Officer of the United States Embassy Colonel Claudia J. Carrizales, and Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Allan Stewart.

Chief Military Officer of the United States Embassy Colonel Claudia J. Carrizales shakes hands with Chief Secretary Orville London, second

from left, during the commissioning ceremony of the Tobago Disaster Relief Warehouse at Signal Hill. Also in photo are Chief Administrator

Raye Sandy, left, and TEMA Director Allan Stewart.

THA Chief Secretary Orville London and TEMA director Allan Stewart taking a tour of the new Tobago

Disaster Relief Warehouse at Signal Hill.

MARCHMt. St. George Harvest 6th March Methodist Church Mt. St. George • 639 2476Mason Hall Harvest 13th March Methodist Church Mason Hall • 639 2476Ebenezer Harvest TBA Methodist Church Roxborough • 639 2476Missionary Love Feast 20th March Moriah Moravian Church Moriah • 639 4647Missionary Love Fest 27th March Mt. Gomery Moravian Church Bethel • 639 5503Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day(Public Holiday) 30th March Nationwide (868) 639 2125/4636 • Tourism Office

APRILBon Accord Anglican HarvestSt. Francis TBA Bon- Accord 639-9132 Arch. Phil IsaacCharlotteville Methodist Church Harvest TBA Charlotteville 639-2476TTGFA International Game Fishing Tournament TBA Pigeon Point Heritage Park www.ttgfa.com632-6608Moravian Missionary Love Feast Buccoo 10th April Buccoo 639-5503Tobago Fashion Coda 2016 21st April Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf ResortTobago Jazz Experience 2016Two weekends packed with Live music by International Superstars, Unforgettable performances and some of the tastiest Food in the world! 16th-24th April Pigeon Point, Speyside, Esplanade 639-2125/0509 • Tourism OfficeJazz on the Beach 23rd-24th April Mt. Irvine Bay Hotel 639-8871Goodwood Methodist Church Harvest 24th April Goodwood 639-2476

MAYBelle Garden Harvest Anglican ChurchSt. Edward 1st May Belle Garden 639-2485Canaan/ Bon- Accord Methodist Harvest Church 1st May Bon- Accord 639-2476Jesus Rally- annual Motorcade around the island of Tobago celebrating Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour 7th May Island-wide 639-5464 • Nelrose SmithWhim Anglican Harvest- St. Michael 8th May Whim 639-9132 • Arch. Phil IsaacOlivet Harvest Methodist Church 8th May L’ Anse Fourmi 639-2476Tobago International Game Fishing Tournament - Tournament consisting of local and International competitors 10th-14th May Charlotteville 639-7108/682-3474Tobago Fashion Weekend TBA Pigeon Point 715-6577 • Meisha TrimCastara Methodist Harvest Church 15th May Castara 639-2476Moravian Missionary Love Feast Spring Garden 15th May Spring Garden 639-5503Tobago Anglicans Family Day 15th May TBA 639-9132 • Arch. Phil IsaacMoravian Missionary Love Feast Mt. Thomas 22nd May Evangel at Mt. Thomas 639-5503 Delaford Anglican Harvest -St. Paul 29th May Delaford 639-2485Chief Secretary’s Golf Tournament TBA Plantations Golf Club, Lowlands. 660-8500Tobago May Pole Festival 30th May Goodwood High School [email protected] Arrival (Public Holiday) 30th May Nationwide 639-2125/0509 • Tourism OfficeParlatuvier Anglican Sports and Family Day TBA Parlatuvier Anglican school compound 755-9937 • Aaron Reid

JUNEBloody- Bay Anglican Harvest 5th June Bloody Bay 639-2485Roxborough Police Youth Club - Night Football from 10th June every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for 10 weeks. Roxborough Grounds 7:30pm 719-9148 • Krystele BascombeRainbow Warriors Triathalon 11th June Black Rock Heritage Park 633-8386/632-9004/784-4128Roxborough Anglican Harvest St. Barnabas 12th June Roxborough 639-2485Missionary Love Feast Black Rock Moravian Church 12th June Black Rock 659-5503Lambeau Anglican Harvest St. Nicholas 19th June Lambeau 639-8832Labour Day (Public Holiday) 19th June Nationwide 639-2125/0509 • Tourism OfficeDragon Boat Festival Pigeon Point Heritage Park 639-2125/0509 • Tourism OfficeCharlotteville Fisherman Festival 24th- 26th June Charlotteville 660-5521 • Mr. NicholsonMoravian Missionary Love Feast Bon Accord 26th June Bon Accord 639-5503

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016EVENT DATE VENUE CONTACT

JULYSpeyside Fishermen Festival 1-3 July Speyside Beach FacilityCastara Anglican Harvest All Saints 3rd July Castara 639-9132 • Arch. Phil IsaacGoodwood Anglican Harvest St. Thomas 10th July Goodwood 639-9132 • Arch. Phil IsaacTobago Heritage Festival. A heritage celebration of Tobago’s heritage with a variety of cultural displays. 15th July - 1st Aug Various Villages [email protected] Motor Rally TBA Black Rock Recreational Grounds 735-7908 • [email protected] Rock Anglican Harvest 17th July Black Rock 639-9132 • Arch.Phil IsaacSpeyside Anglican Church 24th July Speyside 639-9132 • Arc. Phil IsaacGreat Fete Weekend TBA Pigeon Point Heritage Park www.sandbox.com

AUGUSTEmancipation Day (Public Holiday) 1st August Nationwide 639-2125/0509 • Tourism OfficeAncestral Walk 7th August Mt. Irvine Bay Fr. Bonas • 639-8832The Caparadi Choral FestivalBy Signal Hill Alumni Choir TBA Shaw Park Cultural Complex 355-1809The Carib Great RacePower Boat Racing,Beach Parties and other activities 20th August Esplanade/Scarborough 620-9066 • Mr. Garth Marshall • www.ttpba.comReggae On The Beach 20th August Pigeon Point Heritage Park 688-1755 Ancil ThorneIndependence Day (Public Holiday) 31st August Scarborough 639-2125/0509 • Tourism Office

SEPTEMBERRepublic Day (Public Holiday) 24th September Nationwide 639-2125/0509 • Tourism OfficeTobago Cycling ClassicCelebrating 30TH Anniversary 26th Sept - 2nd Oct Island-wide Jeff Charles Westmoorings, Trinidad. (868)632-6650/680-1214 [email protected] • www.trinbagowheelers.comEid- Ul – Fitr- Muslim Festival (Public Holiday) TBA Nationwide 639-2125/0509 • Tourism Office

OCTOBERSignal Hill “We Can Cook” 7th October Signal Hill School Grounds Jinelle MooreTobago BLUE Food Festival An annual event of entertainment and culinary skill with the use of local resources 16th October L’Anse Fourmi/ Bloody Bay Grounds 639-2125/0509 • Tourism OfficeWorld Food Day TBA Dwight Yorke Stadium 639-9515 • Ms. MonzanoMoravian Harvest Evangel at Mt. Thomas 16th October Evangel at Mt Thomas 639-4647Charlotteville Anglican Harvest 16th October Charlotteville 639-9132 • Arch Phil IsaacPatience Hill Anglican Harvest St. Luke 27th October Patience Hill 639-9132 • Phil IsaacDivali (Public Holiday) TBA Nationwide 639-2125/0509 • Tourism Office

NOVEMBERNational Tourism Month celebrated nationwide involves activities by the Tourism Department and industry stakeholders All Month various 639-2125/0509 Tourism Office • [email protected] Anglican Church St. David’s 6th November Plymouth 639-9132 • Arch. Phil IsaacBago Beach Sports Invitational TBA Black Rock Heritage Park Derek Dickinson • 660-2381/796-6528Roman Catholic Harvest TBA Scarborough RC Church 639-2136Black Rock Moravian Church Harvest 13th November Black Rock 639-5503Moriah Moravian Church Harvest 20th November Moriah 639-4647Les Coteaux Anglican Church Harvest 20th November Les Coteaux 639-9132 • Arch. Phil IsaacScarborough Anglican Harvest St. Andrews 27th November Scarborough 639-9132 • Arch. Phil Isaac Montgomery Moravian Church Harvest 27th November Mt. Gomery 639-4647Scarborough Methodist Church Harvest TBA Scarborough 639-2476Season of Joy Christmas caravan, various villages. TBA Islandwide [email protected]

DECEMBERAssembly Day Celebrations- The Tobago Assembly celebrates and awards Tobagonians on their achievements, along with exhibitions and a sports day with recreational activities. 1st - 4th December Shaw Park Cultuarl Complex6th Annual PIGOUT TBA Barcode David Maharaj • [email protected] Tobago International Rugby 7’sTournament 1st- 6th December Black Rock Recreational Grounds Brian Stollmeyer • 680-4757M.E.S.H Malick Folk Performance Exodus Steel Orchestra Signal Hill Alumni Choir TBA Shaw Park Cultural Complex 355-1809Christmas Day (Public Holiday) 25th December Nationwide 639-2125/0509 • Tourism OfficeTobago Flying Colours Kite Flying Festival 26th December Plymouth Recreational Grounds 639-5428Boxing Day 26th December Nationwide 639-2125/0509

EVENT DATE VENUE CONTACT

52 EARTH FIRST

Corbin Local Wildlife Park is 4-acres of native forest near Mason Hall, Tobago. Come and experience the huge diversity of plants and wildlife that thrive here. Large enclosures house rescued local animals such as tattoos (armadillos), boa constrictors, iguanas and agouties and the forest offers the opportunity to see many more species along a number of hiking trails and from our bird hide.

The wild animal population of Tobago is in serious decline. The most dramatic crash in fauna was directly related to spraying/fogging for mosquitoes, but government action has been handicapped by a lack of data to document the decline and demonstrate potential solutions. Corbin Local Wildlife exists to demonstrate the importance of maintaining a rich diversity of habitats in Tobago, as well as to breed and release local wildlife into the secure park.

Roy Corbin has farmed and hunted all his life and knows his farm intimately, he stopped hunting when he became aware of the species decline. He is now working with environmentalists Ian and Lynn Wright to introduce new sustainable land management techniques and create species rich habitats on his farm to start to address some of the problems.

INFF

Corbin Local Wildlife is a project set up by the International Natural Forestry Foundation (INFF), a charity established by Roy and Margaret Corbin and Ian and Lynn Wright. The aims of the INFF are:

To research, demonstrate, promote, campaign and lobby for economi-cally, socially and environmentally sustainable land management in Tobago.

To aid in the stimulation of debate between farmers, general public and governmental bodies on the importance of understanding and maintaining Tobago’s biodiversity.

To establish a flagship programme that can be replicated throughout the Caribbean which will give students, farmers and the general public the chance to appreciate the wealth of Tobago’s biodiversity and the importance of preserving its fragile eco system for future generations.

Corbin Local Wildlife is the INFF’s first project in Tobago

Corbin Local Wildlife Park, Mason Hall, Tobago. Call Roy Corbin to arrange a visit: 001 (868) 327-4182.

http://www.tobagowildlife.com/

Corbin Local Wildlife Park

09HAPPY TIMES

TOBAGO

Keep it Clean!• Be cool like Marly After Liming pick up your litter. • Always carry a garbage bag whenever you go to the beach.

• When you see litter, pick it up. Marly

A litter awareness campaign by

Marly designed by Samuel Rueda

&

DON'T TRASH

TOBAGO

Marly

Keep it Clean!GET INVOLVED NOW!

• POLLUTION • DESTRUCTION TO PROPERTY

• KILLING OF OUR ENDANGERED SPECIES

• LITTERING • CRIME • RACISM

HURTS US ALL.

• DON'T THROW YOUR GARBAGE ON THE GROUND.

• RESPECT OUR PROPERTY • DON'T LITTER ON THE BEACH • PICK UP YOUR BOTTLES

• DON'T HARM ANIMALS • SECURE YOUR BELONGINGS • TRAVEL IN GROUPS

• DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE • RESPECT EACH OTHER

A Litter awareness and Social Responsibility Campaign by

Marly designed by Samuel Rueda

&

everywhere tobago issue 10

Documents