TO BE informed is to be empowered. The Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC), in its role in eliminating discrimination and promoting equality, is ever mindful that it is important to remind citizens about the role/functions of the commission and the tenets of the Equal Opportunity Act to empower them to exercise their right to equality. In
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has sent her condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and fellow artists of calypsonian Francine “Singing Francine” Edwards who died on Friday at 79. In a release on Saturday, Persad-Bissessar said she was saddened to learn her passing. She said Singing Francine was born in Barbados but moved to TT when
Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco described the late Francine “Singing Francine” Edwards as a very talented calypsonian, saying that she was loved by everyone. He spoke to media as news of the veteran calypsonian’s passing spread.
Miss Sangre Grande Chanel Glasgow uses drama to create change
Miss World TT contestant Chanel Glasgow. -
Miss World TT contestant Chanel Glasgow is using her training in art therapy and drama in education practices to help people who have experienced trauma, especially young people, learn how to communicate, and express themselves positively.
Glasgow’s doing this through her Beauty With A Purpose project – Drama Development in Education and Mentorship (Drama DEM).
She said the project gives her an opportunity to use the skills and knowledge she’s gained in performing arts and art therapy to give back to the community.