ISSUE#7 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER I COMPLIMENTARY

1st Anniversary Special

THE HAPPIEST ISLAND

In The Caribbean Awaits You

Tobago was named the Happiest Country in the Caribbean by World Happiness Report published by the United Nations.
Were happy because of the beauty that surrounds us. Were happy because we attract tourists from all
over the world. We are happy to share our beautiful island with you. Tobago has much to offer from
exciting watersports to eco-adventure in one of the hemispheres oldest rainforests.

The Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort has 178 deluxe oceanfront guest rooms and 22 suites, all featuring
breathtaking ocean views from large private balconies and terraces. There are 3 oceanfront swimming pools,
a PGA designed 18-hole golf course, tennis, a PADI 5-star dive centre, spa services, guest activities,
a kids club and a variety of excursions, as well as a wide range of dining options.

Reservations: 0845 004 8276 Local: 868-660-8500 Email: Reservations@MagdalenaGrand.com

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Tobago is changing. The sunrises and sunsets of

progress is a long one; but time and time again we have
weathered the winds of change and remained true to
who we are - a people of remarkable resilience;
entrepreneurial acumen and Caribbean spirit; sharing
with the world our uniqueness.
Its been a little over a year and as we celebrate our 1st
Anniversary, we want to say 'Thank you'. We are
honoured that you, our advertisers have placed your
trust in us. We are honoured by the interest you have
vested in ensuring your brand is represented in it
truest form; and that you have invested your time to
share with our readers all that you have to offer.
We are proud to be a catalyst for change. We are proud
that so many new publications on Tobago have
sprouted; because like us, they see that Tobago is more
than what meets the eyes. Tobago is what you
experience with your heart.
Our promise to our readers is to continue to search
every corner of Tobago to bring to you businesses,
people and places that make this small island so BIG in
living a true island dream.

We are honoured that you,

our advertisers have placed
your trust in us.

As we say thank you again, we are ever so grateful for

the opportunities that working on 'Everywhere Tobago'
have afforded us. It is remarkable to speak with
Tobagonians, who day in and day out persist in
keeping their businesses alive; despite the shortfall of
customers, opportunities and income. We have met
such remarkable people who are so passionate about
their lives; what they do and who do it with such
enthusiasm. We hope that their stories inspire others
to do the same.
We acknowledge all with heartfelt gratitude, this
publication would not be possible without YOU.
So, lets toast to another year of infinite possibilities!

Evelyn Chung and Lisa Jessamy

Surf n' Turf

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Happy Times

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Out n' About

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Earth First

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I Do

36 -37

Stay n' Relax

38 - 40

Shop n' Things

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Home n' Garden

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Well Being

3-5

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credits

contents

Generations

PRODUCERS
Lisa Jessamy
Creative/Editorial Director
Evelyn Chung
Sales Director
CONTRIBUTORS
Jesille Peters
Yohanseh Asukile
Lisa Jessamy
Rosalind Harris
Alejandra B. Parkinson

DESIGN AND LAYOUT

Aadel Chin-Albert,
Carlyle Mason,
Bernhard Rossman
PHOTOGRAPHY
Cover Painting: James (Jim) Armstrong
Inken Janning, Oswin Browne,
Derek Chung, Kyle Walcott,
Evelyn Chung
PRINTED BY:
Caribbean Print Technologies (CPT)

Time to Wine Tobago

Derek Chung
- Undesea Tobago
Curtis Duke-McLaren
- The Deck at Buccoo
Gregory Mendes
- Eden Concepts
Sandra Sardinha
- Daisy's Flower Shop
Tobago House of Assembly,
Information Department

Produced by:
Ground Floor, OCEAN MIST HOLIDAY APTS.
Store Bay Local Road | Crown Point
P.O. Box 1105, Canaan | Tobago,
Rep. Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Tel: (868) 684-4409 Evelyn |(868) 783-3058 Lisa
Fax: (868) 639-7759
Email: madriskiltd@gmail.com OR info@madriski.com

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OUT N' ABOUT

One Love Arts

By Lisa Jessamy
Photography: Derek Chung

In Tobago you can find many things, but there is one thing
that this small island is never short of that is Love. Collins and Lerelynne
is a story of love and the love of arts. There is an old adage that a picture tells
a thousand words and perhaps this adage is true because the day Lerelynne
took a picture of Collins for an art project it was love from the very start.

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We both met in Store Bay, I was taking some photography

courses away and needed an image for my class of an artist
working within their natural environment, as I searched the
compound for a subject, I found Collins carving away on some
beautiful local art pieces. He made a wonderful subject in my
photos and about 10 months later I returned and history was
made..., said Collins and Lerelynne.
In the breezy location at Store Bay in the year 2012, the business
One Love Arts started.
According to Collins and Lerelynne, One Love Arts represented
the name for the art lovers who
come to their shop, looking for
wood carvings, handmade jewellery, custom pieces, as well as the
variety of pieces that we sell on
behalf of other local artisans.
It started as play on words of
(one) who loves art, until it evolved into One Love Arts, Collins
and Lerelynne.
One Love Arts is known for their
unique blend of abstract and
carvings for inspired by Caribbean peoples, local geography, folklore, steel pan culture finished
with wood stains and varnishes
in rich dark colours, or painted
in bright Caribbean colours of blue, green, red and yellow. Local
cedar is used for all carvings, as well as pine, cypress, & other
woods where necessary. An Ambassador for Tobagos Tourism,
One Love Arts pieces have been showcased through ExporTT,
as gifts for diplomats and ambassadors abroad and Collins
was featured in a video demonstrating the carving of calabash
pieces.
The couple takes their love for art one step further by sharing
their knowledge and skills with all.

We have been requested on numerous occasions to teach

carving and jewellery making, so we have started some of those
classes right here at Store Bay, Lerelynne.
The couple is presently planning to open our workshop/studio
space later this year.
This will be a home-based part of our business, which will
allow us to increase our production for our products, as well
to develop a space for teaching classes on a larger scale in our
specified areas.
Collins and Lerelynnes success
is largely related to working
together as a team. If they arent
at work, they are enjoying Black
Rock or at home.
They discuss ideas and find their
inspiration for works through
dreams, from within; as well they
do research in books, magazines
and the internet.
We are two passionate people;
this resonates in all areas of
our lives. Like any relationship
you have to work at it!
We plan special date nights, so
we can go out and enjoy ourselves.
Working together keeps us close and we bounce ideas off each
other to get feedback from the other, says Collins and Lerelynne.
A typical day for the couple would to do home chores, feed their
dogs and parrot and get ready to go to Store Bay, where they
open until 6.30pm for the latest.
Collins usually preps his carvings at home by sketching out
piece, then cutting them out, so once they have opened, he is
ready to carve.

GENERATIONS

Lerelynne will organisejewellery to be made for the day,

keeping in mind items that arepriority. During the course of the
day, they help customers, fill their specific requests, and keep
making new pieces throughout the day.
So if you live or are ever visiting Tobago, take a stroll down to
Store Bay and visit One Love Arts, Booth #1, Store Bay, Tobago
and take home a piece of love.
Collins and Lerelynne respect the diversity and natural beauty of
Tobago. There is a peacefulness, serenityabout Tobago, which
we think is a big attraction. We love that most about the island,
as well as beautiful beaches, yummy local fruits and fresh air;
it is untouched in a way!
For more information on One Love Arts:
1(868)794-5818 | 721-6178
Or e-mail Collins and Lerelynne at doctor.of.art@gmail.com
Business Hours:
High Season
7 days/ week, from8am- 6pm
Low Season
Closed Mon/Tues, open Wednesday - Sunday8am-6pm

GENERATIONS

Beautifying Les Coteaux

By Yohanseh Asukile

One of two sheds with art murals from the foundation

The project is about social skills and visual arts which involved
the creation of murals by the non-profit organization, Esabella
Foundation based in the village of Les Coteaux. The Beautiful
for all Generation project was launched in June and aimed at
putting art in communities.
First stop were with workshops held at the Tablepiece Government
Primary School. The children of that school were joined by
students from the Michael K. Hall Community School, Carnbee,
who were given drawing sessions. Leading the foundation is
Stephanie Pile who got the services of a team of first year,
Certificate in Visual Art students from the University of the
West Indies (UWI) led by their lecturer Deborah Clement to
mentor and lecture the children at the workshops.
The children from the Tablepiece School were able to learn the
mosaic technique and they were able to apply it to some of the
schools benches.
From that initial project, the Foundation and other children
from the area were able to paint murals on the walls of the
Philston Bakery near Franklyn. After that, they moved with the
assistance of the U.W.I students and their lecturer, to the two rain
shelters on the Arnos Vale Road built by the schools PTA for the
childrens convenience. The group transformed the rather dull
appearance of the sheds into very colorful and attractive murals.
The results of all four murals project has led to many calls from
residents for the painting of walls and other sites in and around
the village. However, according to Pile, the foundation does not
have a source of funding and so they must first raise money in
order to embark on any future initiatives.

Members of the Esabella Foundation

As Visual Arts is now on the schools curriculum and with some

schools not having trained teachers in Visual Arts, the projects
are quite necessary. The projects help the students to prepare
and some collaboration is needed because the information
imparted to the children must come from persons with the
requisite knowledge. Some financial obligations will have to
be met in order for the foundation to host them.
Pile noted that they have been inundated with requests to paint
other walls in the village and elsewhere. However this expensive
venture needs public and corporate sponsorship.
One of the next projects planned is with a pan side in the area
to create murals on the walls of their pan tent. That project will
also include members of the panside. There are also plans to go
outside of the village.

GENERATIONS

Bake My Day is pleased to serve you a light fare,

prepared freshly each day.
Choose from our flavourful soups,
healthy salads and our delicious sandwiches
served with freshly baked breads, chiabata and baguettes
or try our speciality burger on Fridays.
Fresh fruit smoothies, coffee, tea and cream cakes are also available.
So if you are looking for a quick coffee break
or prefer a quiet place to relax after work,
catch up with news or read a favourite book,
then Bake My Day is the place to be.
Indoor and Outdoor seating is available,
with free Wi-Fi and wheel chair access.
We also offer services for all your special events.
A very warm welcome always awaits you at our delightful coffee shop.

Shirvan Plaza, Shirvan Road | Telephone / Special Reservations: (868) 631 5273 | Fax: (868) 631-1133
Business Hours: Mondays - Saturdays 10:30am - 06:00pm

REVS
ISLAND
Safety Supplies Company
BE SENSIBLE, BE SAFE
REVS ISLAND SAFETY SUPPLIES has been in existence
for close to 3 years and is considered one of the leading
providers of Safety Supplies and Equipment in Tobago.
Headed by the husband and wife team, Gabriel and Dawn
Reveiro, the company is located in the TLH Building, Unit
19, Scarborough, Tobago. There you will find quality
equipment and supplies such as Nomex (Fire safe)
Clothing; Safety and Security Equipment e.g. Fire
Extinguishers and Alarms and Janitorial Cleaning
Products. They also provide CCTV installation and
OSHA Signage services. As their tag line states:
BE SENSIBLE, BE SAFE, you are surely in safe hands
at Revs Island.

One of the leading providers of safety

supplies including:
NOMEX CLOTHING

SECURITY EQUIPMENT

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT

WORKING BOOTS

ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS

CCTV INSTALLATIONS/
SERVICES

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
AND FIRE ALARMS

For more information, contact:

GABRIEL REVEIRO
Tel: 473-7755, 352-0804 or 766-7877 Fax: 635-0021
Email: revsislandsafety@ymail.com

SHIRVAN
Town Center & Town Homes

Contact:

631 1320 (office) - 684 5869 - 620 4382

Email: tobagoresorts @ gmail . coM

Web: www . tobagoresortsonline . com

Holiday Guests
By Rosalind Harris

Top IAAF Measurer certifies

Tobagos Sea to Sea Marathon
Top international marathon race course certifier, Bernard
Bernie Conway, from the prestigious International Association
of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Association of International
Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) is in Tobago to certify
the marathon course for the inaugural International Sea to Sea
Marathon, scheduled for May 21 & 22, 2016.
The Sea to Sea Marathon will be the first AIMS/IAAF certified
course in Tobago. It will join the T&T Marathon, the UWI SPEC
Half and now the Bankers Half with IAAF certificate.
Sea to Sea Marathon CEO, Karen OConnor says Having our
course certified by IAAF means our races will be at the Gold
Standard and we are tremendously excited that Bernie, who is
the IAAF/AIMS Measurement Administrator for the Americas, is
personally measuring and certifying the Sea to Sea Marathon races.
Bernie has been measuring and certifying race courses for over
30 years, including Olympics and Pan Am courses. Certification
by AIMS/IAAF means that our races will be accepted as a record
and be nationally/internationally ranked amongst road races.
Bernies 3-day measuring exercise in Tobago included riding
a bicycle along the 26.2 mile route of the planned marathon
with police motorcycle escort. I think the runners running
this marathon will especially enjoy the section of the race in the
rainforest. I know I did, commented Bernie. Starting this race
in the pristine Main Ridge Forest Reserve is a unique experience
that only Tobago can offer; this being the oldest legally protected
rainforest on earth.
The Sea to Sea Marathon race course will start in the Main
Ridge Forest Reserve near Bloody Bay on the Caribbean Sea,
proceed through the forest reserve into Roxborough, Tobagos
second largest town located on the Atlantic Sea coast. Athletes
will then run south along Windward Road flanked by the Atlantic
coast with seaside vistas, through picturesque villages to the
capital Scarborough and on to the 26.2 mile distance finish line
in Lambeau Beach, Little Rockly Bay. Imbedded in the route is a
5K, 10k and Half-Marathon.

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The prize package is a whopping $US60,000, making it the

most lucrative race in the Caribbean. There will also be special
prizes for youth, male and female participants and Tobagonians.
The Sea to Sea Marathon expects to attract 800 international
runners and their families to participate in this unique Tobago
event, which we envisage will be the forerunner for a major
sports and tourism push in Tobago.

We have the support of Trinidads top race organizer, Raymond
Chin Asang, who will be our race director. He has a long standing reputation for organizing and directing several major races
in Trinidad and Tobago, including the Womens Breast Cancer,
the UWI Spec Half-Marathon and the upcoming Bankers Insurance
Half Marathon.
Our gratitude goes to all who have extended their support to
make the IAAF certification possible, including Vance Gabriel,
CEO of Bankers Insurance, Raymond Chin Asang, the Trinidad
and Tobago Police Services, Scarborough Branch and several
volunteers and supporters for their invaluable contribution
for a successful measurement exercise.
About Sea to Sea Events Ltd
The marathon is organized by Sea to Sea Events Ltd, a Tobago
based company committed to the creation of events and other
activities aimed at drawing local and international attention to
Tobagos natural and cultural assets. Our company is dedicated
to assisting Tobagos youth to become greater custodians of
their rich cultural heritage, social values and the physical
environment of Tobago.
The marathon team is working in partnership with multiple
stakeholders from public and private sectors to successfully
implement a major international event as the first initiative
towards these objectives.
Contact: Garth Alleyne
Tel:1-868-394-2884
Email:seatoseamarathon@gmail.com
Learn More about the Marathon:
Visit our web site: www.seatoseamarathon.com
Email us at seatoseamarathon@gmail.com

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PRIZE GIVING & TASTING

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SCUBA - Smallest Lionfish - 10.0cm and Most Lionfish - 65

Stephanie De Silva

Keishon Walker

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NON SCUBA - Most Lionfish - 8

NON SCUBA - Smallest Lionfish - 11.2cm

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Undersea Tobago
R&Sea Divers
Extra Divers

Keishon Walker Stephanie De Silva

Othneil Ramsay
Alvin James
Rajesh Mohan Michael Hernandez

Stefan Lue Chin

Keishon Walker
Othneil Ramsay

Elvaugn Williams

Elvaugn Williams

Elvaugn Williams

ima.gov.tt

Institute of
Marine Affairs

@imachag
www.ima.gov.tt

A GUIDE TO

SAFE
DIVING
PRACTICES

By Derek Chung,
www.underseatobago.com
Once divers seek appropriate training; adhere to standard safe diving practices and exercise
common sense, then scuba diving remains a safe activity. However, it can rapidly become life
threatening when these are ignored, as divers are basically in an alien environment, on life
support.
If the occasional shallow plunge whilst on vacation is what interests you, then you may find that
the PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is just the thing. A short DVD presentation, followed by
skill development and a dive guided by your instructor can all be completed in a single afternoon.
However, youll want to consider the PADI Open Water course if you desire the knowledge and

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skills to dive without the direct

supervision of an instructor.
Build your diving experience by
participating in the PADI Advanced
Open Water course which
introduces you to various types of
dives and seek the appropriate
PADI Specialty training for the
scuba activities that appeal to you,
which may include deeper diving;
exploration of shipwrecks; drift or
night diving. Continuing education
is key to safely exploring the
various diving disciplines.
Did you ever notice how difficult it
is to wade through water? Water is
denser than air and we expend
more energy moving through it; so
minimize exertion by maintaining
your physical fitness and waterman
ship skills; practice streamlining
equipment and your body position;
and exercise proper buoyancy
control.
Listen carefully to dive briefings on
board the dive boat. Plan your
dives properly, seeking an area
orientation whenever possible and
taking into consideration the
variables such as weather and sea
conditions. The dive plan should
cater to the abilities of the least
experienced diver and include

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details such as depth and time limitations; minimum air supply;

hand signals; basic direction of travel and also cover potential
emergency situations. Beware of giving in to peer pressure and
ask questions. Plan your dive and dive your plan. If in doubt
then dont dive.
Avoid complacency and conduct a pre-dive safety check prior to
every dive. PADIs reminder is Begin with Review and Friend aka
Big White Rabbits Are Fluffy.
B is for buoyancy. Ensure that your buoyancy device is
functional and that you are positively buoyant prior to entering
the water.
W is for weights. Youll need to be wearing them in order to
descend.
R stands for releases. Check that all of your releases are
adjusted and correct.
A is naturally for air. Make sure that you have sufficient for the
dive and that your tank valve is on.
F is a final mark. Make one eyeball check that all looks correct.
Stick to your dive plan while diving maintaining close contact
with your dive buddy and proper buoyancy control. Stay within
the decompression limits of your dive table or dive computer;
frequently monitoring your depth and time and conduct a safety
stop on the ascent whenever possible. Dont forget to frequently
monitor your air supply. its your air. you breathe it. you
carry it. you pay the price if you run out of it. its primarily
YOUR responsibility to check it. Ensure that you surface with an
adequate air reserve.
Consider investing in and carrying an audible signalling device
such as a Dive Alert and a visual signalling device such as a
Safety Sausage or SMB (submersible marker buoy). As a
safety device, the Nautilus Lifeline is a waterproof VHF radio
and GPS combo thats pretty neat.
Things go great until they dont. Theres a saying among
experienced divers, There are old divers and bold divers; but no
old, bold divers... words to live by. Dive Safe.

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Youth in

Tobago 2536 miles from Canada, but yet so

close to the hearts of Canadian Soccer Legend
and 2015 Pan Am Ambassador, Dwayne De
Ro De Rosario.
The force that connects De Ro to Tobago is
simple Football and his Caribbean roots.
Yet, the deeper union has been the opportunity
to use the beloved sport to help inspire youth
on the island.
De Ros first trip to Tobago was in 2013 after
being invited by local multi-sports company,
Bago Sports, to host a youth training camp
over the Christmas holidays
Football has and always will be a
transformational force in my life, so the

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opportunity to give back to the youth in Caribbean nations

like Tobago is very important to me, especially given my roots
in Guyana, says De Ro.
The camp has been running for the last two years at the Hope
Community Centre by De Ro and his team, which includes
his Dad, Tony and brother, Mark.
The camp focuses on technical training and mentorship and
has been successful with an attendance of more than 100
kids from the ages of 4 to 17 years old in 2013 and 2014.
In fact, one of the players from the 2014 camp, Njemile
Charles was recently invited for trials at Bryant and Stratton
College in Syracuse, New York after being identified at the
camp for her skills and talent.
Its important that we provide these opportunities to youth
in Tobago, as there is a lot of talent on the island which has
yet to be seen by the rest of the world, explains Mark De
Rosario. I think part of what this camp helps to build, is
greater awareness about what Tobago has to offer.

all the time, which demonstrates the positive influence and impact
that these camps are having, says De Ro.
In addition to working with the youth of Tobago, De Ro and his family
make every effort to enjoy the beautiful beaches, people and food that
the island has to offer.
Tobago is definitely a beautiful island to visit, with great people and
culture, says De Ro. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking
for a peaceful getaway with family or friends.
As December quickly approaches, De Ro and his team have started to
plan for Camp 2015 and are working with partners such as Bago
Sports and Jesille Peters, Promotional Analyst for the Division of
Tourism and Transportation in Canada, to ensure the camp is a
success again this year.
By Nicole Bacchus, DeRo United

Another success factor of the camps has been the

relationship formed with the kids who have attended.
The kids from Tobago keep in touch with us through email

EVENT Date:14-18
December, 2015
jeromedickinson@bagosports.com
Facebook Bagosports
Website: www.Bagosports.com

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A Taste of Italy in the

Heart of Scarborough

Bottom of Burnett Street

Scarborough
Email: ciaocaf_tobago@yahoo.it

(868) 639-3001

Blue Crab

R E S T A U R A N T
Robinson Street, Scarborough, Tobago

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

Bottom of Burnett Street Scarborough

(868) 635-2323

Come and experience inspired cuisine,

laced with family tradition.

LUNCH: 11 am 3 pm
DINNER: Wednesday Friday
Tel: 639-2737

CLOSED TUESDAYS

A Fusion of Local and

International Flavours
The Watermill Tobago
Shirvan Road
(Opposite Golden Grove Estate)

Mount Pleasant, Tobago.

Telephone/Reservations
Kevin Pariag at +(868) 639-0000
Email: cliff-65@hotmail.com
Business Hours
Mondays Saturdays
12:00pm 3:00pm
6:00pm 10:00pm/close

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Breakfast & Brunch Caf

Open: 08:00 am - 11:00 am

Indulge natural ly

A Delightful Seaside Verandah Dining

Serving delicious Lunches and Teas
In a Setting of Caribbean Craft and Rhythm
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm
25 Milford Road - Lambeau - Tobago | Tel: (868) 635-1072

Defined by its spectacular views and

close proximity to the sea, this restaurant
is more than just its name.
You can find on its vast menu, local fish,
lobster and a variety of US steaks, but thats
not all; breakfast is served in the morning
and the cocktail bar is open just after midday.
For those who dont want to be constrained by the
clock, a late lunch can also be an early dinner depending
on how you look at it!
Sandy Point Village Hotel, Crown Point, Tobago
Telephone/Reservations: (868) 639-8533 / (868) 639-8534
Email: sandypt@tstt.net.tt | www.sandypt.net
Business Hours: 7:30pm to 10:00pm for last orders

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Early Bird
Specials
The Terrace Caf

Before 9am

Bannaquit Apartments
Storebay Local Road, Crown Point, Tobago
(near the airport) 368-3569

Great Food, Great Service, Great Price

Stop by Izzys and get a taste of some Tobago traditions. Breakfast, lunch and evening
meals are served daily. Try our sizzling hot shark and bake, pholourie and fried chicken
or start your day early with salt fish and bake, coconut bake and smoked herring.
For lunch, you have sumptuous choices of Asian, Creole and Italian dishes.
All cooked with the freshest ingredients and using healthy cooking methods.

Opening and closing hours:

Monday Saturday
Breakfast: 7.30 am - 10.30 am
Lunch: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm
Evening snack: 3 pm - 8 pm

Izzys Restaurant
Corner Robinson and Young Streets,
Scarborough, Tobago
Visit or call us today at (868) 461-2931
Check us out on Facebook

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Tobago Makes a Splash

with Top Travel Influencers in Toronto and Montreal
Toronto, Canada The Tobago Division of Tourism and Transportation brought a little island vibe to Canada in the form of three
Infotinis. Top travel agents from Toronto and Montreal along with select travel media and local celebrities, were invited to experience
the island in style. They got the chance to learn about Tobagos unique selling points and off the beaten path charm.
Agents, journalists, videographers and bloggers gathered at
the exclusive rooftop patio of the Spoke Club in Toronto to enjoy
an evening full of surprises. Renowned Tobagonian steel pan
player, Tony Pan Jumbie Williams kept guests moving with his
extraordinary skills, performing everything from current soca
hits to modern pop on our national instrument.
JesillePeters the Promotional Analyst for Canada stated,
Tobago and her people are beautiful, warm and excited about
the uniquely cultural andvibrantexperiences wecan offer to
our visitors. We mightbe tiny, but we offer world class diving,
eco-adventure, and an ideal backdrop for destination weddings
and honeymoons.
Throughout each event, honoured attendees were treated to
rum punches and Caribbean inspired canaps. Palettes were
refined in a special rum tasting presented by El Dorado, the
rum of the Caribbean. Guests sampled the diverse flavours and
unique characteristics of the award-winning cask aged rums.
The luxurious Tobago chocolate, popular with aficionados all
over Europe was also a definite a hit with the crowd.
Buzz of Tobagos charming villages and beaches were confirmed
by former Toronto FC, Major League Soccer (MLS) star and Pan
-Am games torch bearer Dwayne De Rosario, who was in attendance. Already a friend of Tobago, his DeRo Foundation runs
an interactive youth soccer camp in Tobago each December;
to inspire and motivate children through teaching soccer skills,
leadership, teamwork, education, health and nutrition.

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In Montreal, guests gathered at LAuberge in Old Montreal.

The warm evening sun streamed in to the private room inspiring
many to dance and a few to attempt to learn to play the steel
pan under Tonys laid-back tutelage. Guests were enchanted by
the traditional Bele costume custom-made for the events. Some
even joined in with the dancer to learn a few steps of this traditional
dance which is still on show at the annual Tobago Heritage Festival.
Andrea Lown of Rolling Stop, the Toronto tourism marketing
agency commented, We were excited to have collaborated with
Tobago and to produce these Infotini style of events.
Tobago is a unique destination and we knew it deserved something
more vibrant and interactive than a typical trade show booth.
Guests were handpicked to bring together leading agents and
travel press who are already fans of the Caribbean and looking for
the next great destination.
Members of the Tobago Association of Canada were invited to
the celebrations to share their own stories and experiences of
Tobago with Canadian media. Identified at the event by a signature
red floral lapel pin, each Tobagonian island ambassador passed
along stories and anecdotes of life on the island.
All attendees were presented with lapel flowers in their custom
designed gift bag that included other fun gifts; accommodation
and activities information; and facts on the destination. Their
new found knowledge of Tobago is sure to help bring greater
awareness of this destination in the Canadian marketplace.

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Ingredients:
1 to 2 pounds Red snapper (Alternative firm fish can be used)
2 sprigs of thyme
2 sprigs of parsley
2 chadon beni or coriander leaves
3 garlic cloves minced
cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 mushroom sliced
1/3 cup of water
1 okra sliced

Caribbean Classic Boneless and Baked Red Snapper

Red snapper is a popular fish with a sweet flavor. This versatile fish can be paired with a variety of flavours.
The whole fish should be considered because the skin protects the meat and keeps it moist.
By Curtis Duke - McLaren

Method:
Clean and rinse fish.
Dry fish inside and out.
Scale fish on both sides and then debone.
Slice lemon and tomato and cut into halves.
Insert slices in to fish.
Place the fish on a parchment paper or foil.
Stuff the fish with thyme, parsley, chadon beni, garlic,
mushroom and okra.
Mix the coconut milk, oil and water then pour on the fish take a
second piece of foil and cover the fish.
Place in the oven for 8- 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Chef tip :
Cook until the fish has lost it translucency near the head.

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Reflections; Revelations and Recognition

Tobago Heritage Roundup 2015

After the collaborative synergy in 2012 between the Tobago
Heritage Committee and producer of the six-time George Bailey
Carnival Band of the Year, Brian MacFarlane for the opening night
production of the Tobago Heritage Festival, the heritage committee embarked upon a trilogy which ended this year.

By Yohanseh Asukile

The theme of the Tobago Heritage Festival for the next three years
(2013-2015) was Community Treasures. Under the theme for
each year respectively were Reflections; Revelations and
Recognition. The first part of the trilogy, reflections was for the
people in communities throughout the island to search for our
treasured past through research by going deeper than the surface
material readily available to the public.
In 2014, Revelations among the places visitors came were
Antigua, Brazil, Cuba and Guadeloupe. The committee utilized
the festivals own website and the social media network in
attracting more visitors in addition to an article in Caribbean Beat
magazine, circulated on all Caribbean Airlines (CAL) flights.
Revelations sought to unearth the richness of our cultural
practices and traditions nestled in the communities of the Tobago
people. Once the revelation occurs, the call then was to have pride
and cherish the heritage as a precious legacy.

The last chapter of the theme Community Treasures Recognition got underway on July 16 with the opening gala presentation.
It took place under the new state of the art Shaw Park Cultural
Complex, where the festival original was held.
Committee member Elvis Radgman noted how integral the festival
is to Tobagos culture and the fact that it is the premier cultural
activity on the island. The festival is held annually under the
auspices of the Division of Community Development and Culture
of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA). The Department of
Culture is committed to supporting the heritage the festival and
would go the distance in providing any technical and training
needs to NGOs or community groups. Radgman said Community
Development has a responsibility to nurture, support and ensure
the festival happens at a very high standard.
Over the past few years, some of the heritage events are held
outside the usual festival period of mid-July to August 1. The idea
according to the division is to market a heritage experience so
persons coming to Tobago at different times of the year can have
the benefit of seeing a heritage show.

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The 2015 Tobago Heritage Festival moved in to the village of Les Coteaux on Thursday (July
30, 2015) for a night of Folk Tales and Superstitions in the stage production Who Have Eyes
To See." The production, held at the Tablepiece Recreation Grounds, featured drama, music,
dance, and song.

The Les Coteaux

Folk Dancers wow
the crowd with their
rhythm and
uniformity.

Shanereah Taylor
is all smiles as she
dances to the music
of a tambrin.

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Photos courtesy: THA Info. Dept.

Jeremy Noel, left,

enjoys every lick of
his drink, which was
laced by prospective
father-in-law
Harris Jack.

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The stage production of the Belmanna Riot took place in Roxborough on

Tuesday (July 28, 2015) at the Cyd Gray Sporting Complex. The production
depicted an historical re-enactment of the revolt of the Roxborough Estate in
1876.
In the immediate post-emancipation era, labour shortages were quite
common as the now-freed slaves shunned paid employment on the plantations. Working on a plantation, paid or not, reminded them too much of
slavery.
The re-enactment of the Belmanna Riot serves to remind Tobagonians of the
hardships the island's African ancestors were forced to endure and ultimately
overcome. It is the underlying concept that the village of Roxborough
recreates as their production for the Tobago Heritage Festival 2015.

Belmanna Riot

at Roxborough

Photos courtesy: THA Info. Dept.

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Tobago Heritage
at Plymouth

Plymouth residents opted for

the traditional look with fancy
and extravagant wear as they
walked through the villages
streets on Saturday (July 25,
2015) as the Tobago Heritage
Festival continued in northwestern Tobago with the
Masquerade Theatre. Earlier in
the morning, the village held
its annual Plymouth Ole Time
Tobago Carnival J'Ouvert.

Young dancers perform a

high energy routine at the
Tobago Heritage Festival.
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road in their co

Photos courtesy: THA Info. Dept.

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The Pembroke Salaka Feast

was held on Thursday (23
July 2015). It started with the
morning rituals as part of
the 2015 Tobago Heritage
Festival. The Salaka Feast is
a celebration that is offered
in honour of the
community's ancestors.
During the feast, libations
are offered to the spirits,
musicians beat their drums,
and there is a dance of
celebration. Later in the
evening, a stage production
is held at the Pembroke
Heritage Park.

These performers entertain

the crowd at the Pembroke
Heritage Park.

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Whether you live in Tobago or are on a vacation, a crab and

dumpling meal or creole food from Store Bay is a must. How
did it all start, well the late Esmie Warden had a dream. She
was one of the first vendors to open a food stall at Store Bay.
Those were the days when Store Bay was just the beach and
access was at Crown Reef Hotel (Coco Reef Hotel). Warden
was affectionately called Miss Esmie, so it was only fitting
that she named her store Miss Esmies. People still remember
her at work in her pleated skirts with matching blouses; her
traditional plaid aprons with matching head wraps and hand
crafted leather sandals.
The cool Caribbean breeze didnt make Warden relax or sit idly
by the beach. She worked hard and was a self-made woman
who lived a balanced life; who made time to be with her family
and to also fellowship at Mt. Pleasant Anglican Church and
Black Rock Baptist Church (earlier years). Prior to her death,
she was a frequent visitor to the Pentecostal and Adventist
Churches in Canaan.

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Warden was no stranger to the food business. For years she

sold bakery items throughout the villages from Mt. Pleasant to
Crown Point. As the business grew, she decided to operate a
an umbrella cart stall in Store Bay near the beach. Warden was
the first vendor to introduce such local cuisine to Storebay.
Others eventually followed and the THA took the initiative to
turn her dream into a reality by providing food concessionaires
for her and five (5) other women entrepreneurs on a rental
basis.
Today, the popular and colourful Store Bay facilities and food
are a must-see and must-eat and remains a favourite among
locals and overseas visitors alike. Miss. Esmies is now
managed by Wardens second eldest grandchild, Omilia John.
I grew up with her and learnt most of my cooking and baking
skills from her; and also with the contribution of my mom who
was a cook in the early years of her life. In those days, there
were no fast food outlets and when they were introduced; the

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Tobagonians still preferred the

local home-style foods sold from
kitchens like Miss Esmies.
Coming to Store Bay to eat Miss
Esmies Local Dishes was a
must once in the island of
Tobago and a must to take
back on return visits, said
Omilia.

Omilia John

According to Omilia, in her

grandmothers times, fresh
meals were prepared from food
grown right here in Tobago and
Miss Esmies kitchen was
dependent on the local market
produce. Concentrated food
like coconut milk was not yet
introduced to the market, so her
signature dishes Curry Crab &
Dumplings among others were
products always on demand
(even today we use the real
coconut milk).

Omilia recalled that being around relatives when the Storebay

Area was not quite developed as it is today. She reminisced on
her grandmother not only preparing breakfast and lunches, but
a lot of confectioneries and desserts such as Rock cakes,
baking soda tarts, fudge, tamarind balls, sugar cakes and her
renowned fruit cakes from the raw materials found in Tobago
offering a one stop shop for food on the island.
Today, Miss Esmies stands as a beacon of inspiration and true
Tobagonian culture; and all are welcome, to eat, to laugh and
experience traditional island food. Omilia credits her
grandmother for the lessons of dedication, hard work, resilience
and humility These can take you places you never dreamed of,
said Omilia. Omilia admits that regardless of competition, great
customer service is key to the survival of business.

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My grandmother knew all her customers by name and knew

what each wanted even without asking. She met celebrities
and famous personalities from around the globe.
Omilia is proud to inform that In 2002, she was recognised
by the Division of Tourism THA for long standing
contribution towards the development of the Storebay Beach
Facility as a premier tourist locale in Tobago,
Miss Esmies is in good hands. Omilia has a post graduate in
Business Management, MBA (Anglia Ruskin and
undergraduate Strategic Administrative Management
(Oxford Brookes University- UK) along with other academic
certificates in food, culinary skills and management.
She is the proud mother of two beautiful children. Omilia
believes that although educational achievement has its
merits; it is also important to be balanced especially as a
woman, since the skills you obtain have limitless possibilities.
Omilia was brought up in the early traditional ways and
although she lives in an age of modern technology she is
adamant not to change the brand and to keep the values and
traditions going as well as to share them with her own
children.
Yes most certainly, I want to follow in her footsteps;
although things are evolving, Miss Esmies has created an
international brand for herself and future generations. But I
will also constantly keep abreast of changes; employ
continuous learning and listen to our customers without
compromising the traditional products in a commercialised,
modern environment, says Omilia.
My passion is in the kitchen and I am honoured to carry on
the legacy of my late grandmother Miss Esmie and see my
role as preserving our heritage and continuously contributing
positively to the tourism sector of Tobago.
Written by Lisa Jessamy
Photos by Evelyn Chung and courtesy Miss Esmies

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The Tobago Heritage Festival continued on Friday (July 24,

2015) at the Courland Heritage Park in Black Rock with a 5 a.m.
wake up call for the Black Rock Sea Festival. During the Festival,
prayers were said and libations done as the boats were
christened before sailing out to sea. The sea festival also
included seine hanging; sea sports; and a cultural showcase of
sea songs (chante), which highlighted the history of the people
and community.

Onlookers are entertained with Tobago folk songs, dance, and

the steelpan during the Pan Folk O Rama on Friday evening at the
Courland Heritage Park, Black Rock. The village began their
participation in the Heritage Festival in 1988.

THA Chief Secretary Orville London

chats with a villager.

Petrotrin Katzenjammers member

Kersh Ramsey plays sweet steel pan
music in Black Rock

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The Division of Community Development and Culture,

in collaboration with the Tobago Festivals Commission,
presented Diaspora Connections on Wednesday (July
22, 2015) at the Shaw Park Complex. Performers
included Xavier Strings, the Tobago Heritage
Dancers-Rada, Farmer Nappy, and 3 Canal. It was a
night of thrilling entertainment. From the beating of the
drum and solo performances, to the strings of the violin
and ensemble dancing; the crowd got to experience
diversity in music.

Photos courtesy: THA Info. Dept.

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Canaan/Bon Accord

Mo riah

It Takes a Village

The crowd follows

the bride and groom
at the Moriah Tobago
Ole Time Wedding
procession on
Saturday
(July 18, 2015).
The event is a
re-enactment of
Tobago's 19th
century traditions.
Moriah villagers, and visitors came out to see the wedding
in a street procession, accompanied by the music of a
Tambrin band. The Ole Time Wedding is one of several
community-based events of the Tobago Heritage Festival.

Photos courtesy: THA Info. Dept.

Ole Time Wedding

The 2015 Tobago Heritage Festival

moved in to the village of
Canaan/Bon Accord on Thursday
(August 6, 2015). The village held
sports activities during the day in
Store Bay and held a stage
production at night. Long ago, the
adults in a village were all involved
in the upbringing of a child. The
dramatic presentation It Takes a
Village to Raise a Child" depicted
life years ago. The production was
held at the Crown Point Heritage
Park, Store Bay.

TAU EMANCIPATION AWARD FOR DOCKSITE BAR OWNER

Roachford has become only the third recipient of the TAUs award after
A.N.R. Robinson, who was the first and secondly, the Honourable Orville
London.
In his brief remarks, the Chief Secretary congratulated TAU for the initiative
because according to him, there is too much focus on the news makers
and those persons who are consistently in the limelight. He added that
they must be complemented for the foresight, for selecting the particular
individual and for selecting the venue. Many persons do not understand the
contribution of Shawn and his father Rawle to the cultural development of
Tobago and by extension the development of the island and its people he
stated.
Shawn Roachford after being presented with his award from Orville London

By Yohanseh Asukile

Docksite Bar is its own institution in Tobago. It is an institution not in the

usual sense of the word but applicable nonetheless, because it is if not the
only place; one of the few places that fully supports the local cultural
artforms of Calypso and Steelband music, throughout the year.
Prior to their new location on Milford Road, opposite the Esplanade and a
short distance from the Scarborough Port and Sangsters Hill Road,
Docksite bar was situated at Crooks River, just at the foot of Burnette
Street.
Shawn Roachford, the clubs owner has continued in the tradition and
dedication to culture demonstrated by his father, Rawle. It was for this
reason that the Tobago African Union chose to present him with their
prestigious Star of Africa award for Emancipation Day 2015 on the night
before the actual holiday. The presentation was made by Chief Secretary of
the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), Honourable Orville London.

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President General of TAU, Opoku Ware remarked that though the Crown
Point area is a buzz of activity, Scarborough remains the capital and places
like Docksite and other businesses remain alive. He said, We all in our own
little areas have to contribute to the governance of the island; be it a sports
group, a club or whatever; we have to make that contribution by ensuring
that what they are doing is impacting on the positive growth of Tobago.
I recognize that this is a place where all types of people come to be able to,
not just hang out or to chill out but to enjoy Tobagos culture, sometimes in
its rawest form but definitely in its purest form, London stated. When I
see people like the TAU taking responsibility and taking relevant action so
that they can make a difference in the life of Tobago, I feel proud and I feel
that we are well on the way to true emancipation.
Roachford thanked the Tobago African Union for the honour bestowed on
him. He also thanked the Chief Secretary and his wife for their presence and
the Chief Secretary for presenting him with the award. The business is
challenging at times but it is something his father loved, he loves and so he
would continue keeping on; especially for culture in Tobago.

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When Wine Spectatormagazine did its annual slow reveal of the
Top 10 wines for 2014 it created a swirl of wine emotions.
The No. 1 wine was not the usual suspect a Bordeaux; a California
Cabernet; a Spanish Rioja or an Italian Barolo. The shocker was
a wine from Portugal and a port at that.
Port? Most of the serious wine drinkers in the world would have
been hard-pressed among wine drinking friends to find any who
drink vintage port these days. But port has been making inroads
on the cocktail scene; and if you dig deep enough you can find a
number of light-hearted port cocktails around town.
Wine Spectators No. 1 wine in 2014 was Dows Vintage Port 2011.

Heres what the magazines judges had to say about it:

In 2011, port surged to remarkable heights of quality, with
some vintners declaring it the best vintage in 50 years. The
Dows Vintage Port 2011 was the highest-scoring wine of the
vintage at 99 points, or classic onWine Spectators 100-point
scale. It is a fine value for its category at US$82 a bottle, and
5,000 cases were made.
But get this! Two other Portuguese wines from the Douro River
Valley cracked the Top 10 this year - a remarkable feat for Portugal.

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Theyre the 2011 Prats & Symington Douro Chryseia with 97

points at No. 3 and the 2011 Quinta Do Vale Meao Douro also
with 97 points at No. 4.
Its worth noting that all three Portuguese wines are from that
heralded 2011 vintage, and that Nos. 3 and 4 are dry reds made
from the same grapes that go into port.
The village of Pinho in Portugals Douro River Valley is a quiet
backwater in a stunning setting. From the rivers shores, rise
some of Portugals most magnificent vineyards climbing the
steep slopes in a series of rocky terraces. They are filled with a
wealth of native Portuguese grapes that thrive here in the
Cima Corgo.

This is the homeland of Port; the fortified dessert wine that

for centuries has ranked as one of the worlds greatest red; its
sweet, rich flavours mellowing with time. But Ports popularity
has been muted in recent years as a dusty tradition at the end of a meal.
Yet some ports have hit jackpot by helping to find new fortunes
for some of the great houses. Port, which had taken the unaccustomed role of second fiddle, has come roaring back.
In 2011, Port surged to remarkable heights of quality, with some
vintners declaring it the best vintage in 50 years.

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Twenty-five 2011 Vintage Ports scored 95 points or higher on

Wine Spectators 100-point scale. It stands as a monument to
quality and the Douros modernization. Not overly sweet, the
2011 Dows delivers an abundance of grip; the interplay of alcohol and tannins prerequisite to long life.
The wine hails from the Symington family, which has made Port
since 1882 and is the Douros biggest landowner, with about
2,400 acres spread over 26 quintas. Among theirmost-prized
vineyard estates are Quinta do Bomfim, on the outskirts of
Pinho; and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira, farther upriver
toward the Spanish border. Together, the two quintas provide
more than three-quarters of the blend: Touriga Franca (40 percent) provides silky fruit flavours; Touriga Nacional (36 percent)
offers power and structure; and Souso (10 percent) gives deep
colour. The remainder comes from old-vine mixed plantings.
While Charles Symington oversees the vineyards and the cellars,
five Symington men had a say in the 2011s composition. The
six best of 44 fermentation lots were chosen for the final blend.
Maceration and fermentation began in shallow, open granite
basins (lagares), with machines mimicking traditional foottrodding.
The juice was drained off to stainless-steel tanks to ferment
for two to three days. Neutral grape spirit was added to halt
fermentation and preserve fruitiness, resulting in an alcohol
level of about 20 percent. The wine aged 18 months in large
oak casks before final blending and bottling. The U.S. received
2,000 of the 5,000 cases made.
The Dows is fermented a touch drier than other Symington
Ports, with less residual sugar. Muscular, compact tannins
support concentrated black fruit, chocolate and spice flavours
and an almost endless finish.
This profile, enjoyable younger than is the norm, truly represents the modern style of Port. Wait at least until 2020 to crack
open the 2011, though it will live much, much longer. As the

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fruit, sweetness, tannins and alcohols evolve, they will reach

their climax in the sublime hedonism of a mature Vintage Port.
Its combination of power, quality and fair price combine to make
it the best of the best of an amazing vintage.

There are 8 varieties of port:

white, ruby, tawny, crusted, late-bottled vintage or LBV, single
quinta, Colheita, and vintage. Each port variety has unique
characteristics to explore.
White is made from white grapes and can be sweet or dry.
Ruby is made from grapes that span several harvests and is
aged in wooden barrels for at least 3 years.
Tawny is similar to ruby port; but it is aged for up to 40 years or
more. Crusted is also similar to ruby, but does not go through
the filtering process; which gives it a crust of sediments that
develop in the bottle over time. Late-bottled vintage, or LBV,
is made from grapes harvested in only 1 year and aged for 4
to 6 years. Single quinta is made in the same way as LBV, but
features grapes taken only from 1 estate, or quinta.
Colheita is a tawny port, but it is made from only 1 years grapes
and from 1 estate. Vintage, considered the cream of the port
crop, is a single-harvest port aged only 2 to 3 years and set to
age unfiltered. The winemaker must determine that the harvest
was exceptional, and that the port will be exquisite. Then, the winemaker declares that year a vintage, and vintage port is made.
As a result, vintage port tends to be an expensive rarity.
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Living Green
Tobagos motto of clean, green and serene is indicative of its environmental premise.
But, how mindful are we of the preser vation of Tobagos ecosystem?
What do you personally do to live green?
The fact is, we can take positive action to embark on eco-friendly practices to prevent contribution to air and landfill pollution; likewise conserving energy and water. We can utilise
grey water from the shower and washing up to water the garden; use a bucket rather than
a hose to wash the car; turn off the water while brushing our teeth; make our own natural
general cleaner by mixing vinegar and water in equal measure; substitute baking soda in
place of bleach in the wash cycle and avoid pouring chemicals into municipal drains
which can end up in streams and rivers; because dumping debris into streams
and rivers will ultimately cause blockages and flooding.
We can also create natural fertiliser using compost which is a great way of utilising
household peel, grass cuttings, etc. or grow organically (without toxic pesticides).
When we exercise civic pride by not strewing litter; disposing garbage and rubble
in sparsely populated areas; not disposing plastic because it is not biodegradable;
use compact fluorescent bulbs which last longer and use less energy; turn off lights and
unplug electrical equipment when not in use; introduce flowers that sustain bees and
butterflies and use Latex paint instead of oil-based paints which release
hydrocarbon fumes, we are living green.
Tyres were not designed to be burnt. Its dark thick smoke contains carbon monoxide,
sulphur monoxide and a host of other carcinogens which are hazardous to human health;
therefore we should eliminate the prevalent use of tyres for burning debris.
It is imperative we reduce felling trees. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas
and its by-product is oxygen which is a vital source of life.
Join the conservation cause and live green.
by Rosalind Harris

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EARTH FIRST

Massive Seaweed Clean-up in Speyside, Tobago

The Atlantic coast of Tobago may be battling waves of Sargassum seaweed,
but the Caribbean side of the island is all rays of sunshine, clean sandy beaches and clear waters for visitors.
Tobagos Secretary of Tourism and Transportation Tracey Davidson-Celestine said although several areas have been impacted
by the seaweed, her Division continues to work alongside the
clean-up team to ensure that the impact on both residents and
visitors is minimised.

Director of the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment Linford Beckles has spearheaded efforts to relieve those communities most affected, and has reiterated the commitment of the Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing
and the Environment to work until the beaches are cleared.

She is also assuring visitors that Tobagos tourism is not diminished by the naturally occurring Sargussm seaweed. The Secretary said the island continues to be an inviting place for those
seeking to get away from the ordinary.

Beckles said the seaweed that has washed ashore has formed a
wall, preventing the remaining seaweed from coming inland.
Removing the seaweed from the beach will allow the THA to
collect all of the seaweed and dispose of it responsibly. Sites
at remote areas near Speyside - at the Laow Estate and at
Murchiston - have already been identified, and the seaweed is
being transported to those locations for disposal. Beckles said
residents have also joined the campaign to clear the beaches.

People who come to Tobago dont come only for the sun, and
sea the island has to offer, Celestine Davidson said. They also
come for the warmth, for the culture and activities Tobago is so
well known for, and for the authentic island experience.
Even though the Atlantic side is affected by the Sargassum,
beachgoers and divers are enjoying our beautiful beaches and
clear waters, which have remained unaffected by the seaweed.
We are optimistic that through our collaboration we will be able
to cope with this natural phenomenon.

I have been in Speyside every single day since we had this

amount of seaweed coming in and Ive observed quite a number
of the residents manually removing a lot of the stuff, Beckles
revealed. They would have been able to do a tremendous
amount of work and they should be congratulated. We look
forward to this kind of involvement.

The Tobago House of Assembly has said the sheer volume of

seaweed washing ashore is a natural disaster and it has begun
a clean-up campaign to bring some relief to the areas most
affected. The Assembly has engaged the services of a number
of heavy equipment operators, who are working every day to
remove the mounds of seaweed that have washed ashore.

The THA has already allocated $3 million for clean-up in the first
instance, and is encouraged by the pledge of support from the
Ministry of National Security to assist the Assembly in removing
the seaweed. The THA also continues to conduct research to
look at the most efficient way to deal with any potential arrival of
Sargassum in future.

quick Facts on Sargassum Seaweed

What is Sargassum seaweed? Sargassum is one of two species of
brown algae commonly found in the Caribbean. It does not attach to
the ocean floor, and its movements depend on ocean currents.
What causes the influx in Sargassum? Sargassum originates
from the Sargasso Sea in the open North Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda, as well as the Northern Gulf of Mexico. This sea is estimated
to hold up to 10 million metric tons of Sargassum.
Why is it spreading? Its spread through the Caribbean is due to
a rise in water temperatures and low winds, which affect ocean currents; research also links it to pollution and global climate change.

Will the Sargassum influx occur every year? This is not

known for sure, but currently proposed efforts to develop prediction and alert systems would help answer this important question.
Signs from the Eastern Caribbean suggest well be seeing Sargassum
in the region periodically in 2015.
Is it a problem to leave it to rot on the beach? Sargassum
occurs naturally on beaches, albeit in smaller quantities, and plays
a role in beach nourishment and shoreline stability. Sand dune
plants need nutrients from the Sargassum and it also provides
sea life on which sea birds feed.

Is harmful it? Although it can smell as it decomposes, Sargassum is not toxic to humans. It does not sting, although it leaves a
black layer underneath as it decomposes on the beach.

Is it necessary to have Sargassum? It is also an essential habitat

for over 250 species of fish and invertebrates and is therefore integral
to marine life, particularly endangered and migratory species like sea
turtles and whales.

Will the influx happen all year round? Sargassum does not
necessarily affect the same location in the Caribbean all year. It is
transported by currents, which means it affects multiple locations
across the region at different times of the year.

Are there any uses for Sargassum? Human beings have

been known to used Sargassum for a variety of purposes, including
fertiliser and as insect repellent, while in some Asian territories, it is a
source of food and also medicine, and even as a plant bio stimulant.

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Although the traditional wedding march may have been the song you practiced walking
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If you have found just the right song that holds significance for you both, whether traditional or contemporary make it yours. Just ensure its awww-worthy!

SOMETHING BORROWED SOMETHING BLUE:

Meld culture or traditions that have special meaning to you both.
Such traditions are sometimes deep rooted in cuisine, clothing or ceremonial customs.
From jumping the broom, gentlemen in kilts or intricate mehndi henna art, find that
special touch that makes your day uniquely yours.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS & MOCKTAILS:

Kick off your cocktail hour on a celebratory note with libations that reflect your personal
style. A bar full of his and her thirst quenchers, Mango Mimosas or Lucky in Love
Lime Coolers is just the tip of the iceberg when considering options to create a drink
that is truly yours. Cheers!

LORD OF THE RINGS:

If you wish to relieve the best man of this traditional duty and employ the services of
a ring bearer, just get ready to be amazed. Todays ring bearers don cleverly quipped
signs with captions from here comes the bride to where are the rings. Believe it or
not, some of them even have ring security guards. Hands down however, no one can
resist getting a canine member of the family involved in this tradition. Its just doggoned cute. Ensure mans best friend has had some exposure to large crowds before
the big day and assign someone to take care or him/her after theyve done their duty.

ITS IN THE BAG:

This is a lovely touch for destination wedding guests.
Prepare welcome bags chock- full of all manner of goodies! Maps of the island with
highlighted must see attractions, tropical snacks and personalized luggage tags are
just some items you can include in these gift totes. Consider that this is a vacation for
you visiting guests. It is the perfect touch to make every guest feel like a V.I.P.

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Holiday Guests
By Rosalind Harris
The code of hosting is to go out of ones way in honour of
guests. Obligatory, is pleasant comfortable accommodation,
good food, persistent hospitality, considerable diplomacy and a
suspension of moodiness.
Inviting house guests to make themselves at home is virtuous,
but enticing to the egotistic guest to indulge.
Living in Tobago generates hordes of visiting family and friends.
Recently my husband and I hosted eight family members and
friends from Europe for three weeks. Though anticipated the
visit was physically exhausting. On the evening they left, we
collapsed into bed early, totally shattered.
Ruminating, we chuckled at the moments which in retrospect
were humorous such as the flat tire as we were about to leave
Sunday School and the party animals returning from a karaoke
night out without a key, attempting to break in.

Whilst the owls energies peaked at night (late morning risers),

the reverse occurred for the larks whose energies slumped
(the early morning risers). Some of the group wanted to go to
Store Bay and others to Pigeon Point.
Then there were the beach lovers, who wanted to vegetate on
the beach all day versus those for whom sight-seeing/activities
epitomised a holiday; the gratification of Angosturas 1919; the
quirky, finicky individual who delayed the outings to stop for
doubles, water, coconut water, or a photography opportunity.
The fact is, whether entertaining guests for a few days or three
weeks, it takes time and effort and not just when they are with you.
It starts with the preparation before they arrive such as
meticulous cleaning, making beds and re-arranging of rooms
and furniture.
The irony is, after they have left and you have recovered from
the exhaustion, hustle/bustle and noise, the silence is no longer
soothing; as emptiness permeates the house. The satisfaction
of getting your house back is tinged with sadness when you
realise you actually miss them.

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Our new amenities include:

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Located just a 3- minute drive from the Airport and Pigeon Point
and only 2 minutes from the bustling Crown Point, Tobago.
CHIC the boutique hotel and conference centre welcomes guests to
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next to the renowned Shade nightclub, the hotel is perfectly located
Our 35 upgraded, stylish, air-conditioned, en suite guest rooms
include 7 spacious junior suites. All guest rooms and suites have
been re-modelled and include coffee maker, in room safe,
For those who prefer to cater for themselves, we have a further 5
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throughout the day

Roof Top Terrace - The perfect place to lime and feel the cool breeze
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LANDSCAPING
ON
THE
COASTLINES
In every curving beach, in every grain of sand, there is the story of the earth
Its a joy to be living near the beach; but landscaping is challenging.
The soil is sandier than what you would find inland so it drains easily;
releasing water and nutrients before plants can use them.
Strong onshore breezes deposit salt everywhere and this can burn
or kill certain plants.
Here are some things you can do
to still have a lush garden by the sea.
An Irrigation System protects your landscaping investment and saves
water, time and labour. The closer you live to the sea is the more often
your plants will need a fresh bath to rinse the salt off their leaves.
Choose Salt Tolerant plants for your landscaping. Dont assume that
every palm or cactus will thrive on the coast.
Observe what is growing well in your vicinity and ask your local
nurseries what they recommend.
Go for it Show off your beach home with a thriving,
colourful, beautifully landscaped garden!

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HOME N GARDEN

Gregory 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 countrys
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 dcor, 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!

Whether you are a homeoWner, hotel or guesthouse oPerator,

or beautifying a large corPorate site, eden nurseries understands the need
for quick and efficient landscaPe installation and garden maintenance.
Our uniformed crews are well supervised and trained to work neatly and discreetly, adhering to the prescribed safety regulations.
Your family, clients or co-workers will be assured of their security and privacy, and your site will be left in pristine condition.

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Sicilian Ristorante
Grand Opening

Shirvan Plaza on August 15th 2015 .

Photos Caswell Gordon

Fresh Salad

Chicken
Cheers from left is Assembly Man Ancil Dennis, Richard Hadeed,
Randel Rostant and Acp Garfield Moore

Kristy James and Sandra Elias

Mr.&Mrs Allan James

Sicilian Ristorantes Entrance

Bartender Crystal White

Lobby area

Waitress Quasiann Robinson

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on the beach? Either way,
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Visited by surfers and beach
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Beaded Treasures Ltd

Handcrafted Elegance
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Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Opening and Closing Hours

Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Batik Studio
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Reflects Caribbean Colours,
Heritage and Personalities
In handpainted
Wall-Hangings, Wraps,
T- Shirts, Clothes
Art and Craft
Designed and made by
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Elizabeth Arden
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Scented Candles:
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Tip 4
Develop good Work and
Play Habits

TIPS
Tip 1 School Supplies
Start by creating a supply checklist and
go through existing supplies that may
be usable. Take advantage of
back-to-school sales.

Limit distractions around a child when doing homework. Establish

an appropriate time to do homework, revise and review. Be
consistent with planning specific times to do all activities
including reading and surfing the internet. Ensure you have the
proper safeguards in place when your child is online.

Tip 5
Visit the School

Take time out to visit your childs school and play an active
role in your childs education. Make time to meet with other
parents and teachers. This is a reliable support when you child
may be absent from school or you need to plan a study
schedule or take part in school events in the future. Go to
your PTA meetings.

Tip 2
Healthy Food
Choice

Ensure that your child gets the right

nutrition to promote essential growth and
development. There is a variety of healthy
choices that can be both enjoyable and
nutritious. Start with a good breakfast
and encourage them to do more physical
activity to ensure a positive body image.

Tip 3
Promote
Positive Sleep

Set a time for your children to go to

bed. Ensure that it is consistent and
there is enough time to get their required
hours of sleep.

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Tip 6
Talk to your
Child
Whether your child just started
school, or has been there for a
while you should set aside
some time to talk before he or
she goes back to school. Speak
to them about security, bullying
and their safety.

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YOGA

What is the first thing that comes to your mind

when you listen to the word Yoga?
By Alenjandra B. Parkinson
Depending on your perception you will either think of it as weird
people, the hippies of this generation, strong and flexible
people, a circus, some people doing beautiful poses, etc. Any
of these descriptions will be far off from the truth; since we are
talking about a philosophy that has been around for centuries
and what we know about it is just the tip of the iceberg.

The constant practice of yogic postures has many positive

physiological and mental benefits such as flexibility (mental
and physical); cardiovascular; strength; balance; endocrine and
gastrointestinal functioning; eye- hand coordination; improvement
of awareness; attention and memory among others. This is why
we do yoga right? ;)

Since we are a civilization of seeing is believing, the aspect of

yoga that drowns us the most is posture (asana). It is just after
a while of practicing asana that we realize that yoga is so much
more than just weird/uncomfortable poses.

It is also a perfect way for intensifying the life energy (prana)

maintaining, restoring and prolonging life; not to mention the
self-awareness we gain, the action that comes from that awareness
and the living from a more peaceful place, where we can cope
with the stresses of daily life.

There are so many others aspects of yoga that we are just able to
feel and experience. For example, the way we feel after a practice
and the way we start acting after months of regular assistance to
the mat. Those are feelings that we cant explain, but we know
that we have experienced them. And every practitioner of yoga
or any other discipline where the subtle body (energetic body) is
awakened, would know exactly what I am talking about.

Yoga has many branches, but all those branches affirm that our
everyday world, the world accessible to our senses, the real
world, is not ultimate; that there is another dimension deeper
than that, which is the spiritual realm which we try to experience
through the regular practice of yoga and meditation.

Yoga literally means union and any type (branch) of yoga has
the same goal; the harmony and communion between mind,
body and spirit.

Basically, as it is called traditionally, Yoga is a liberation practice.

Liberation from the notion of who we think we are. Liberation
from mind, thoughts, emotions possessions, achievements and
people (relationships)

Asana practice is a way of tasting a state of no separation or no

duality between these aspects of us; the realization that mental,
spiritual and physical health (wholeness) is one system which
aims to be the real meaning of the practice of yoga.

When we experience this union we realize who we really are; we

know the meaning of immortality; we can see more clearly and
we can help others to see it too. Thats why we continue rolling
out the mat.

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TOBAGOCALENDAR EVENTS

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AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Sunday 30th
MASON HALL
OLE TIME TOBAGO
GAMES
ROAD RACE 6:00 a.m.
STREET PARADE 11:00 a.m.
GAMES - 1:30 a.m.
Venue: Mason Hall
Rec. Grounds
Remember the days when
toys and games were all
homemade? Reclaim your
youthful days with games
that were played in the yards
of the villages many
years ago.

Friday 18th
JUNIOR HERITAGE
FESTIVAL
Venue:
Buccoo Integrated
Beach Front
Restaurant
10:00 a.m.
Passing on the cultural practices
to the youth, is the only way of
ensuring that the festival and
traditions live on.

Sunday 11th
CASTARA FROM
CAPN TO COOK
Venue:
Castara Bay
10:00 a.m./till FREE
An early Amerindian
settlement, come and visit the
pristine beaches as the fisher
folk and villagers join in taking
us from the sea to the pot,
From Captain to Cook.

Saturday 19th
FASHION FUSION &
TOBAGO SONG
COMPETITION
Venue:
Roxborough
Secondary School
Auditorium 8:00 p.m.
Compete in the Fashion Contest
as local designers showcase
their talent and aspiring models
walk the catwalk to gain your
approval and recognition.
A vocal treat is also in store with
the Local Song Competition.

Saturday 17th
FOLK FIESTA

Saturday 21st
BLACK HISTORY
FESTIVAL
STREET PROCESSION
7:00 p.m.
AFRICA: YESTERDAY,
TODAY AND
TOMORROW
FASHION, FROLIC,
FOOD AND MORE
8:00 p.m.
Venue: Bethel
Sunday 22nd
BLACK HISTORY
FESTIVAL ORAL
TRADITIONS,
SPOKEN WORD,
STORYTELLING,
MUSIC, FOOD
AND MORE
1:00 p.m.
Venue: TBD

ULTU
RE

Saturday 31st
GOODWOOD THE
FESTIVAL OF THE
YAMDAY
CELEBRATIONS
10:00 a.m.
STAGE PRODUCTION
8:00 p.m.
Venue: Goodwood
Community Centre
The African tradition of the Yam
Festival is a reminder of the
creativity of the people, as we
create various dishes from the
yam and perform the rituals of
the festival.

DIVISIO
F
NO

Thursday 24th
ROXBOROUGH
CELEBRATIONS &
REPUBLIC DAY
CONCERT
Venue:
Cyd Gray Sporting
Complex - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday 18th
TOBAGO BLUE FOOD
FESTIVAL

Friday 20th
BLACK HISTORY
FESTIVAL
CARIB DIXIELAND
PAN ON THE STREETS
7:00 p.m.
A PAN & CALYPSO
EXPOSITION
8:00 p.m.
Venue:
Mt. Pleasant

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Sunday 20th
THE FRENCH IN WE
Venue:
Parlatuvier
Multipurpose Facility
6:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
There are village names, dances,
songs and foods that remind us
of the French influence in
Tobago. Come and share in the
excitement as we discover
The French in We.

NOVEMBER

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Speed Boat
Great Race
Independence Day 31st
(parade and fireworks
in Scarborough)

OCTOBER

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: TOBAGO FESTIVAL COMMISSION

Tel: (868) 461-4465 I Email: tobagoheritagefestival@yahoo.com
Web: www.tobagoheritagefestival.com Tobago Festivals