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Archived: Youths Spiraling Out of Control in Trinidad and Tobago. RKG Stands Up.
On Tuesday night, RED96.7FM radio personality, Chinee, stepped outside the box, as he almost always does. The urban, youth-marketed frequency, like others of its type, plays predominantly new music, much of which proliferate negative lifestyles, however, on Tuesday night, Chinee and DJ Romie Rome dug deep, searching the crate and pulling out the conscious vibe of Sizzla Kalonji and others like him. “Put books in day bag nah boy, not guns,” he pleaded, referencing the backlash being felt in light of the poor guidance being meted out to T&T’s young and impressionable. In a quick chat with EBUZZTT, Chinee said, “I say these things because I was one of those children. My words are my smoking gun now. This place needs some help and change. I will always stick in my mouth.”
On Wednesday morning, on another urban frequency, Boomchampions 94.1FM, radio personality and soca artist, Bass continued the topic, speaking about the impact of drugs on a 16-year-old he referred to as ‘pepper boy’ who’d shot into the spotlight two years ago. He had been video recorded selling peppers in Santa Cruz, and was questioned by an onlooker about his enterprise at the time. He was subsequently interviewed by Bass at the radio station, essentially telling of his positive effort to earn. Fast forward to Tuesday when news emerged that the boy had escaped police custody. Newspaper reports suggested that he is on drugs and had threatened to kill his mother and sisters. Bass pleaded with the public to assist in getting the boy back on track and asked for solutions to the spiraling drug and crime situation in T&T.
RKG’s new single, like that of Jaron Nurse and so many previously released tracks by so many positive artistes, is but a drop in the bucket, considering the magnitude of the problem in T&T. “The mission with this song in particular is to get people in authority to endorse the campaign, ‘Flatline’ #nowarzone- let’s do a campaign. Crime is something we can’t stop, but we have to reduce it. We have to find ways and means to reduce it,” he said. The single, out now, cleverly masks the positive message in melodies that are typically associated with music by artistes like dancehall’s Vybz Kartel, Alkaline and Popcaan.
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The Bar Is Being Set. Flowers All Inclusive to Up The Game in Point Fortin, This Weekend.
It’s a brand new concept being brought to life, in Point Fortin, however its impact, according to organizers, is already proving immense. The annual Point Fortin Borough celebrations, culminates this weekend and on Sunday, an event with a bigger purpose at heart, is anticipated to draw a massive crowd to fete, for the greater good.
Naya George and Anson George spoke exclusively with Ebuzztt.com ahead of the all inclusive experience. They’re excited to see their vision come to life. Anson, a well known name on the carnival and entertainment circuit, is known for his strong involvement in the BeachHouse Carnival brand. “It’s going to be on par with BeachHouse,” he assured, asserting ‘Flowers’ as the new ‘must attend’ fete in Borough Day festivities. “There are other events happening on Sunday in Point Fortin but there’s no other event of this caliber, happening,” said Anson, explaining that a few tickets are still available for those who still want to get in.
For Naya, the effort is less about business, and more about purpose. “We are partying with a purpose. We want to let people know that this isn’t just about feting. This is the only party that’s happening in Point Fortin that’s giving back to Point Fortin,” he explained, adding that proceeds will go toward investment in the young people. “The first set of projects will be at the Point Fortin West Secondary School where the event is being held. We are going to revitalize the sports programme, playing field restoration, sporting equipment and that kind of stuff, to ensure the youths have a place to find themselves in the area of sports. Flowers is the premiere fund raiser to do these things,” said George.
Set to welcome fete lovers from 5pm on Sunday at the Point Fortin West Secondary School, Flowers will feature a cast of talented artistes, inclusive of Nadia Batson and Lyrikal. “We want to raise fund in style and with high quality at heart, hence the reason the event’s caliber is high. This is going to be a first for Point Fortin,” said Naya George.
The Point Fortin Borough experience is widely attended, with a series of cultural events leading up to the weekend of excitement that is anticipated by locals and visitors alike, each year. “Flowers has set the tone for the Borough Day evolution I think,” said Naya George. “Fusion came to an end last night,” noted Anson. He said the cultural extravaganza, which was similar to Carnival’s Flava Village, was a huge success and noted the wide variety of cultural traditions, shared between April 25th and April 30th. “If people can jump on a plane to experience Grenada carnival, we are certain they can come from West and North Trinidad to enjoy the Point Fortin Borough activities,” said Anson, making it clear that ahead of the upcoming weekend, hotel and guest house occupancy is already high.
“Borough is like a second carnival,” said Anson. He said there are fetes happening throughout the day on Friday. “When you come, you get a taste of everything you get in carnival. You get the fetes, the all inclusive, the jouvert, the street food, the culture,” he highlighted, and this year, for the very first time, fans of culture, creativity and altruism, will fete with purpose at Flowers – a distinct, top tier, premium all inclusive experience in the heart of the borough.
Tickets for the event are available online at Stacy’s House Of Hair – Point Fortin, Atherley’s By The Park – San Fernando, Terminal 4 – Long Circular Mall and online at theticketgeneral.com.
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