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Tribe Family’s Sunset WKN Gave PURE HEAT.
Tribe and its group of bands have launched ahead of Carnival 2023 in Trinidad and Tobago.
The excitement all weekend long was just what Trinbagonians seemed to have been craving. Revelry was the order this past weekend despite much public warning about the potential for COVID19 spikes and the threat of Monkey Pox worldwide.
Sunset WKN delivered mas, energy and pure vibes, starting off with a massive, free street de-stresser on Friday night along Ariapita Avenue, which rolled into Saturday morning’s fitness work out at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. Preedy was among those spotted in the mix at the workout session, wilding out with good friends and enjoying the sweat. Later on, from 6pm, gates opened to usher in patrons who’d be privy to the unveiling of costumes from six carnival bands- Tribe, The Lost Tribe, Rogue, Bliss, Pure and Harts.
Each band, together one unit, revealed their respective themes- Tribe sharing ‘A New Dawn’, Harts unleashing, ‘Island Breeze,’ Rogue coming in with, ‘Rogue Bot,’ Bliss unleashing ‘WILD’ , The Lost Tribe giving fans, ‘202WE’ and Pure dishing out ‘Pure Energy.’
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The event brought out a massive crowd to the Jean Pierre Complex, all ready to fete and release their stress, after the past two years of inhibition. On Sunday, the excitement culminated with a Last Jam event hosted at the Hasely Crawford stadium. That event attracted fetters who came dressed for the road in Monday wear. Now, as anticipation builds for Carnival 2023, we wait for the rest of our carnival community to share their offerings with the world.
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100 Days To T&T Carnival – Big Launch, Big Vibes to Hit Port of Spain, this Friday.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Greatest Show on Earth has, for years, been a tourist attraction. With 100 days to go before the two-day street parade in Port-of-Spain, the excitement is steadily building and with momentum, the National Carnival Commission is moving full speed ahead.
Carnival 2026 will be publicly launched at the Brian Lara Promenade on Friday, November 7th. The NCC, in a media release said the spectacle will begin at 9am and go through the day, transforming the city’s hub into an active thoroughfare featuring all things T&T carnival. Th event will feature traditional Carnival characters, informative workshops and exhibitions, a mini concert from reigning Panorama champions, Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra, and much more. “In bringing Carnival to the city, we’re hoping to bring people to the city to come out and show their support for the culture, for the NCC, the Special Interest Groups, the vendors and small business community, and the Regional Carnivals because we’re all part of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival,” said NCC Chairman, Peter Kanhai.
TEACHING THE YOUTH ABOUT CARNIVAL
This year, the NCC will introduce something they’re calling, “The Children’s Zone,” where school children and their parents and guardians will be able to experience a distinct youth-oriented energy to Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival. The zone will feature cultural exhibitions, displays, giveaways and more, even offering youths the opportunity to pen a ‘Love Letter to Carnival.’ “School children would be invited to write what it is they love about Trinidad and Tobago Carnival for a mural that will be displayed at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah for Carnival next year,” the press release explained.
At 4pm, a concert will engage the public with performances by Swappi, Terri Lyons, Orlando Octave, Ravi B, Drupatee, Shal Marshall, Erphaan Alves and other featured cultural acts.
Back in August, at the corporate launch of Carnival, Minister of Culture, the Arts and Community Development, Michelle Benjamin, shared her ministry’s vision for carnival.
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Bob Marley Foundation to Jamaica: “We’ll Rise Again.”
What has been described by the National Hurricane Centre as the most catastrophic hurricane of 2026 – Hurricane Melissa, has moved past Jamaica and now moves onward to Cuba and neighboring territories. In the aftermath of the brutal natural disaster, videos across social media show fallen trees, massive swells, invasive water courses through streets and byways and certainly, infrastructural wreckage. The people of Jamaica, though resilient, are in need of strength and aid to rebuild.
The Bob Marley Foundation and the Bob Marley Museum, in a social media post said despite having gone through the hurricane, “we’re still standing.” The honorary organizations that stand in memory of Jamaica’s most loved icon, Bob Marley, relayed via social media, “The winds may have shaken us, but they could never break our spirit.” Noting that the journey to rebuild will not be an overnight one, the post read, “but together, we’ll rise again- stronger, more united and full of love.”
Consistent in the Marley legacy’s tone and posture of love and unity, the expression continued, “We can’t wait to spread the message of peace and love with you once more and help in whatever way we can. Until then, hold on to hope and remember – every little thing is gonna be alright.”
The government of Jamaica has created an official digital platform for information, and for the global community’s input where relief and assistance is concerned.
Visit https://supportjamaica.gov.jm. The website lists a preliminary needs list, which includes items such as batteries, bedding foam, flashlights, lanterns, mattresses, pillowcases, pillows, mobile storage units, heavy duty garbage bags and certainly much more.
