Owner and curator of the Angelo Bissessarsingh Heritage House (ABHH) and the Boscoe Holder house (BHH) Carmelita Bissessarsingh says she bought the two houses to preserve their history, make them available for use by artists, and to educate people about Trinidad and Tobago’s past. Bissessarsingh is the sister of historian and author Angelo Bissessarsingh, who
[Many thanks to Peter Jordens for bringing this item to our attention.] As a follow-up to our previous post Designer Althea McNish Dies, here is an article by Rachael Espinet (Newsday). Espinet writes about the many people that McNish inspired. She will be cremated on May 7 in London. (The number of people at her…
Culture Matters DARA E HEALY When the rumour went round the town That the Germans was coming to blow us down Some, like cowards, remain at home Others went down with bottle and stone. Some who was meant to lose their life Run with razors, cutlash and knife But old lady had no gun, so
Photographer James Solomon has gone through many highs and lows in his life and career, but through it all he has persevered and thrived. Over the years, he's started a business; travelled the world; met and learned from top local and international photographers; won a number of photographic competitions, including two European Union contests; was
Juan Anibal Barria After almost five years, we say goodbye to Port of Spain. My wife Maria Angelica and I have been tremendously happy in TT and, though we return soon to Chile, we do so with sadness. We have discovered a fascinating country blessed with its geography, its traditions, and its cultural diversity. Every