Caribbean Entertainment Magazine - Volume 6 Nov - Dec 2013

This line was the highlight of his career when he got the opportunity to present this particular bathing suit line in Metro magazine 2012. Swimwear by: Machel Sandy Mr Sandy is seem- ingly the wonders of fashion he not only culminates the talent of designing he also can do make-up artistry, hair stylist and the Managing Director of modelling agency Image Caribe’. Machel felt if he did not attempt his passion he would have living his life full of regrets. He has worked local pho- tographers such as: Sancho Francisco, Randy Paradox, International photographer - Lang Xiao of LX Studio Machel admires local designer Peter Elias and international designers such as Alexander mac Queen, Roberto Cavali and Heatherette. Machel currently produce every Fridays at a popular spot downtown Port-of –Spain Trinidad themed type fashion shows called Elite Fridays. His advice to young upcoming fashion designers is to “be you no matter what” Don’t allow people to break your spirit. 50 51

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HEALTH Cover girl: Shanneil Brown HEALTH HEALTH O ur health conscious cover girl Shanneil Brown gives a few tips and how and how she changed her lifestyle to healthier ctober was “Breast Cancer Month”; we are continuing to spread the awareness of this epidemic that is claiming so many lives. O Just a way of reminding young ladies of how important it is to do pop smear and mammogram and to check their body after each cycle to see if there are any ab- normalities...Also eating healthy is key. When I tell people I am a vegetarian they say \"that's What is Breast Cancer? so expensive\" but it's actually very much cheaper than buying grocery at the supermarket or food daily. Remember you are what you eat, so why not prepare your own meals in a healthy Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that Developed from cells of the breast. way. Instead of clothes shopping take me food shopping to the market! I love my island culti- Symptoms of breast cancer vated foods...  A thickening or lump in the breast or armpit usually observed after the menstrual cycle.  Swelling in the armpit.  A change in the size or shape of the breast and pain in the breast.  Changes in the skin of the breast like dimple in the skin or skin that looks like an orang peel.  Changes in the nipple like indrawn nipple, nipple that is itchy or ulcerous.  Unusual discharge from the nipples including occasional blood discharge.  Marble like area under the skin.  Change in the color or peel of the skin around the nipple.  Dilated veins.  Hardness of the breast.  Visible flattening on the breast. There is no certain way to prevent breast cancer for now but to ensure eating healthy and ex- ercise in or to prevent being a great risk. After your monthly cycle check your breasts for any abnormality that may have occurred. Shanneil ‘s healthy diet 54 55

HEALTH Cover girl: Shanneil Brown HEALTH HEALTH O ur health conscious cover girl Shanneil Brown gives a few tips and how and how she changed her lifestyle to healthier ctober was “Breast Cancer Month”; we are continuing to spread the awareness of this epidemic that is claiming so many lives. O Just a way of reminding young ladies of how important it is to do pop smear and mammogram and to check their body after each cycle to see if there are any ab- normalities...Also eating healthy is key. When I tell people I am a vegetarian they say \"that's What is Breast Cancer? so expensive\" but it's actually very much cheaper than buying grocery at the supermarket or food daily. Remember you are what you eat, so why not prepare your own meals in a healthy Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that Developed from cells of the breast. way. Instead of clothes shopping take me food shopping to the market! I love my island culti- Symptoms of breast cancer vated foods...  A thickening or lump in the breast or armpit usually observed after the menstrual cycle.  Swelling in the armpit.  A change in the size or shape of the breast and pain in the breast.  Changes in the skin of the breast like dimple in the skin or skin that looks like an orang peel.  Changes in the nipple like indrawn nipple, nipple that is itchy or ulcerous.  Unusual discharge from the nipples including occasional blood discharge.  Marble like area under the skin.  Change in the color or peel of the skin around the nipple.  Dilated veins.  Hardness of the breast.  Visible flattening on the breast. There is no certain way to prevent breast cancer for now but to ensure eating healthy and ex- ercise in or to prevent being a great risk. After your monthly cycle check your breasts for any abnormality that may have occurred. Shanneil ‘s healthy diet 54 55

Protect your body it's the only house you have ... “I love my breast” 56 57

Protect your body it's the only house you have ... “I love my breast” 56 57

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Trinidadian Visual Artist - Richard Rampersad A n extradionary and talented persona within the art arena takes the form of Mr. Richad Rampersad. Born in the sub-urban area of Valsayn, on the 2nd August 1990, Mr.Rampersad possesses a profound wealth of artistic competencies in all spheres. Mr. Rampersad is currently a full time practicing artist. He is the recipient of a first class hon- ours degree in Visual Art from the University of the West -Indies (U.W.I). In addition, he possesses certified knowledge in Graphic Design at the School of Business and Computer Science (S.B.C.S) as well as Mehndi (U.W.I). Mr. Rampersad`s thorough exposure to work- shops in Puppetry, Painting, Ceramics, Textile Design, Wire bending, Costume making and Stilt walking bombarded him with a melange of artistic abilities that cannot be disputed. Richard Rampersad is indeed a promising, pervasive and all- encompassing artist, whose works merit close watching. \" My fascination for anything I see, feel or experience propels me to do what I do and how I do it, as my art is a true mirror to my mind I take pleasure in doing what I do and I believe my conceptualizations deduce more than what meets the naked eye. It is looking into the deepest recesses of the human heart and soul.\" 60 61

Trinidadian Visual Artist - Richard Rampersad A n extradionary and talented persona within the art arena takes the form of Mr. Richad Rampersad. Born in the sub-urban area of Valsayn, on the 2nd August 1990, Mr.Rampersad possesses a profound wealth of artistic competencies in all spheres. Mr. Rampersad is currently a full time practicing artist. He is the recipient of a first class hon- ours degree in Visual Art from the University of the West -Indies (U.W.I). In addition, he possesses certified knowledge in Graphic Design at the School of Business and Computer Science (S.B.C.S) as well as Mehndi (U.W.I). Mr. Rampersad`s thorough exposure to work- shops in Puppetry, Painting, Ceramics, Textile Design, Wire bending, Costume making and Stilt walking bombarded him with a melange of artistic abilities that cannot be disputed. Richard Rampersad is indeed a promising, pervasive and all- encompassing artist, whose works merit close watching. \" My fascination for anything I see, feel or experience propels me to do what I do and how I do it, as my art is a true mirror to my mind I take pleasure in doing what I do and I believe my conceptualizations deduce more than what meets the naked eye. It is looking into the deepest recesses of the human heart and soul.\" 60 61

The relationship between an image and the reality it purports to represent is, according to many contemporary critics, inherently political. This stems in part from the work of post- structuralist theorists, who have identified a connection between images and power. In my exhibition, each piece seems to indicate something specific and contributes meaningfully to my visual language. The highly sophisticated spatial organization, negative space treat- ment and non-orthodox idiom in the figure rendering supersede naturalistic accuracy. My artistic expression goes beyond pictorial representation and becomes the affirmation of one whose ontological foundation expresses the will to use the media as a vehicle to convey an idea or narrative. I seek to make advancement in the visual understanding of the figures and in how they may be rendered. This body of work reflects my personal journey in exploring the idea of cleansing. I draw, paint, create and strive to find fulfillment in my ability to translate thoughts and visions on the canvas without words, instead, with the ripeness of colour and texture. The body of work seeks to interrogate the notion of \"wash-in to wash-out\" and examines the narrative of cleansing. The context of cleansing is not used in its literal sense but in the context of applying symbolic genres and dynamic structures with in which the human experience, meaning and value are stimulated and emerged. Figurative drawing/painting has been a practice since time immemorial. The simple figures inscribed on the walls of prehistoric caves are eloquent testimony that this is an activity that is virtually as old as humankind itself. There is an incredibly amount of diversity in this genre, but plenty of challenges when it comes to painting figures with power and depth. My fascination with the human figure propelled and accounted for the choice of subject matter. More so, the female form. This body of work seeks to utilize the female fig- ure as the main \"motif\" to illustrate women and the plethora of issues and challenges they are bombarded with, particularly violence. 62 63

The relationship between an image and the reality it purports to represent is, according to many contemporary critics, inherently political. This stems in part from the work of post- structuralist theorists, who have identified a connection between images and power. In my exhibition, each piece seems to indicate something specific and contributes meaningfully to my visual language. The highly sophisticated spatial organization, negative space treat- ment and non-orthodox idiom in the figure rendering supersede naturalistic accuracy. My artistic expression goes beyond pictorial representation and becomes the affirmation of one whose ontological foundation expresses the will to use the media as a vehicle to convey an idea or narrative. I seek to make advancement in the visual understanding of the figures and in how they may be rendered. This body of work reflects my personal journey in exploring the idea of cleansing. I draw, paint, create and strive to find fulfillment in my ability to translate thoughts and visions on the canvas without words, instead, with the ripeness of colour and texture. The body of work seeks to interrogate the notion of \"wash-in to wash-out\" and examines the narrative of cleansing. The context of cleansing is not used in its literal sense but in the context of applying symbolic genres and dynamic structures with in which the human experience, meaning and value are stimulated and emerged. Figurative drawing/painting has been a practice since time immemorial. The simple figures inscribed on the walls of prehistoric caves are eloquent testimony that this is an activity that is virtually as old as humankind itself. There is an incredibly amount of diversity in this genre, but plenty of challenges when it comes to painting figures with power and depth. My fascination with the human figure propelled and accounted for the choice of subject matter. More so, the female form. This body of work seeks to utilize the female fig- ure as the main \"motif\" to illustrate women and the plethora of issues and challenges they are bombarded with, particularly violence. 62 63

My fascination with the human figure propelled and accounted for the choice of subject matter. More so, the female form. This body of work seeks to utilize the female figure as the main \"motif\" to illustrate women and the plethora of issues and challenges they are bombarded with, particularly violence. 64 65

My fascination with the human figure propelled and accounted for the choice of subject matter. More so, the female form. This body of work seeks to utilize the female figure as the main \"motif\" to illustrate women and the plethora of issues and challenges they are bombarded with, particularly violence. 64 65

In the conceptualization and execution of this work I thought about the use of media and Sensuous pleasure was taken in painting of the figures. The sheer nakedness of my subjects is technique as well as how it can symbolically and meaningfully relate to the idea. Conse- representational of women in need of attention, love and support. On the same level, my con- quently, the gesticulations and manner in which paint application methods were manipulated ceptualizations deduce more than what meets the naked eye. It is looking into the deepest re- lends itself to the nature of my narrative. The paintings are large, on a scale considerably cesses of the human heart, a heat that is consumed with vulnerability, defencelessness and sus- greater than life size. When one stands in front of them it is possible to feel surrounded and ceptibility; however, there lurks a strength and empowerment within these women that sur- enveloped by the colour and monumental scale. passes all sadness, weakness and failure. At the same time, I confidently and decisively at- tempt to bring alive the female form, portraying them in a fashion synonymous with sophisti- These large scaled-figures are by themselves on each canvas with their heads turned graceful- cation class, elegance, lust sensuality, charisma, inner and outer strength and most importantly ly sideways, or blocked from the observer. This bodily posture is emblematic of the afore- a sexuality worth displaying. The tasteful use of metallic on the figure seeks to achieve this. mentioned social-ill women are subjected to. As well as representative of how these women Embedded in the work lies a profound craving for beauty to be appreciated, of the woman to are ostracized, alienated and isolated by society. Splashing, bleeding and dripping of paints be treated fairly, and of the woman to be loved and wanted by someone. onto the canvas are a symbolic approach to illustrate and simulate cleansing, i.e. the behav- iour of water while bathing. These techniques were predominately utilized on the background or negative space which carries the same weight as the positive space. The slender dripping effect of paint on the background surmounted by the portrait orientation of the canvases ech- oes the vertical starts of the figures. The results are immense bright, joyful and abstract pat- terns that created a context for the figures. There is indeed a strong awareness of the contrast of tone and always a conspicuous depiction of light, whether subdued or intense. There is the brilliance of colours and tones, shimmering in the vivid finger strokes of the impressionist technique. These graphic statements are capable of speaking very clearly to us about our cur- rent concerns and are a joy to the observer. Colour was used for emotional expression and the direst effect it has on the spectator. Gener- ally speaking, colour directly influences the soul. Colour is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammers, and the soul is the piano with many keys. The artist is the hand that plays touching one key or another purposively to cause vibrations in the soul. The colours used on each pan- el have been orchestrated in harmony as if they were instruments performing in a concert. The paint application method of finger painting was executed to paint the actual figures. This was the chosen technique as it attempts to create a link and dialogue between the finger marks and the physical effects of domestic violence. Predominantly an analogous colour scheme was utilized for the mathematical colour harmony of the compositions, for the monu- mental stillness of the figures and for the limpid clarity of the light that bathes them. Not- withstanding, in some aspects of the composition, there is a delicacy and unity of colour in the handling of paint, and a sense of great simplicity, warmth and directness. The remarkable use of colour adds greatly to the suggestive and symbolic air surrounding the works and as- sists immensely in the beauty, economy and emotional fluency resonated in each piece. In the background of the painting, colour has a more translucent quality and in the foreground it is more opaque. 66 67

In the conceptualization and execution of this work I thought about the use of media and Sensuous pleasure was taken in painting of the figures. The sheer nakedness of my subjects is technique as well as how it can symbolically and meaningfully relate to the idea. Conse- representational of women in need of attention, love and support. On the same level, my con- quently, the gesticulations and manner in which paint application methods were manipulated ceptualizations deduce more than what meets the naked eye. It is looking into the deepest re- lends itself to the nature of my narrative. The paintings are large, on a scale considerably cesses of the human heart, a heat that is consumed with vulnerability, defencelessness and sus- greater than life size. When one stands in front of them it is possible to feel surrounded and ceptibility; however, there lurks a strength and empowerment within these women that sur- enveloped by the colour and monumental scale. passes all sadness, weakness and failure. At the same time, I confidently and decisively at- tempt to bring alive the female form, portraying them in a fashion synonymous with sophisti- These large scaled-figures are by themselves on each canvas with their heads turned graceful- cation class, elegance, lust sensuality, charisma, inner and outer strength and most importantly ly sideways, or blocked from the observer. This bodily posture is emblematic of the afore- a sexuality worth displaying. The tasteful use of metallic on the figure seeks to achieve this. mentioned social-ill women are subjected to. As well as representative of how these women Embedded in the work lies a profound craving for beauty to be appreciated, of the woman to are ostracized, alienated and isolated by society. Splashing, bleeding and dripping of paints be treated fairly, and of the woman to be loved and wanted by someone. onto the canvas are a symbolic approach to illustrate and simulate cleansing, i.e. the behav- iour of water while bathing. These techniques were predominately utilized on the background or negative space which carries the same weight as the positive space. The slender dripping effect of paint on the background surmounted by the portrait orientation of the canvases ech- oes the vertical starts of the figures. The results are immense bright, joyful and abstract pat- terns that created a context for the figures. There is indeed a strong awareness of the contrast of tone and always a conspicuous depiction of light, whether subdued or intense. There is the brilliance of colours and tones, shimmering in the vivid finger strokes of the impressionist technique. These graphic statements are capable of speaking very clearly to us about our cur- rent concerns and are a joy to the observer. Colour was used for emotional expression and the direst effect it has on the spectator. Gener- ally speaking, colour directly influences the soul. Colour is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammers, and the soul is the piano with many keys. The artist is the hand that plays touching one key or another purposively to cause vibrations in the soul. The colours used on each pan- el have been orchestrated in harmony as if they were instruments performing in a concert. The paint application method of finger painting was executed to paint the actual figures. This was the chosen technique as it attempts to create a link and dialogue between the finger marks and the physical effects of domestic violence. Predominantly an analogous colour scheme was utilized for the mathematical colour harmony of the compositions, for the monu- mental stillness of the figures and for the limpid clarity of the light that bathes them. Not- withstanding, in some aspects of the composition, there is a delicacy and unity of colour in the handling of paint, and a sense of great simplicity, warmth and directness. The remarkable use of colour adds greatly to the suggestive and symbolic air surrounding the works and as- sists immensely in the beauty, economy and emotional fluency resonated in each piece. In the background of the painting, colour has a more translucent quality and in the foreground it is more opaque. 66 67

“Art has the capacity to be both a rec- ord of its time and an expression of universal human values. These values can be related to many sources: indi- vidual and group identities; ethical, religious and political systems; and the experiences of sexually and gen- der in addition to aesthetic values. An orientation toward art as a record of its time means taking a cultural ap- proach to art. But we can also respond to art as expressive of universal hu- man values not tied to any particular place”. -Steven M Leuthold 68 69

“Art has the capacity to be both a rec- ord of its time and an expression of universal human values. These values can be related to many sources: indi- vidual and group identities; ethical, religious and political systems; and the experiences of sexually and gen- der in addition to aesthetic values. An orientation toward art as a record of its time means taking a cultural ap- proach to art. But we can also respond to art as expressive of universal hu- man values not tied to any particular place”. -Steven M Leuthold 68 69

HOLIDAY GIFTS IDEAS T his is Santa Claus is coming to town with gifts for your mother or father, husband, wife or kids. Check our Holiday Gift Guide that will make buying gifts easier. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WOMEN Jewelry is a great gift for any woman. If it sparkles, it can't fail! Say thank you with this stylish Runway watch from Michael Kors Diamonds are indeed a girl’s best friend How about saying “ Will you marry me? 70 71

HOLIDAY GIFTS IDEAS T his is Santa Claus is coming to town with gifts for your mother or father, husband, wife or kids. Check our Holiday Gift Guide that will make buying gifts easier. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WOMEN Jewelry is a great gift for any woman. If it sparkles, it can't fail! Say thank you with this stylish Runway watch from Michael Kors Diamonds are indeed a girl’s best friend How about saying “ Will you marry me? 70 71

Gift-wrap hats, gloves and scarves. Shopping for other must-haves for the woman in your life? A handbag is always in style. If you're planning a date night, give her a wristlet or a clutch. Great accessory for the watch Paired with the Clutch This will really say ‘ I love you” 72 73

Gift-wrap hats, gloves and scarves. Shopping for other must-haves for the woman in your life? A handbag is always in style. If you're planning a date night, give her a wristlet or a clutch. Great accessory for the watch Paired with the Clutch This will really say ‘ I love you” 72 73

Fragrance Gift Set for Her How about some tech accessories and gadgets CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN In the market for holiday gifts for the man in your life? He will appreciate this. Keeping him Perfect timepiece warm He won't be able to resist soft pajamas or robes and these comfy slippers Why not take this chance to give him cologne? A wallet or business case or a duffle bag will send him off in style 74 75

Fragrance Gift Set for Her How about some tech accessories and gadgets CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN In the market for holiday gifts for the man in your life? He will appreciate this. Keeping him Perfect timepiece warm He won't be able to resist soft pajamas or robes and these comfy slippers Why not take this chance to give him cologne? A wallet or business case or a duffle bag will send him off in style 74 75

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS Toys Whether shopping for girls, boys or babies, the perfect holiday gifts for awaits GIFTS FOR TEENAGERS For Him For the girl that loves her privacy– Password FOR GIRLS She' will love new shoes and accessories. why not add rings, earrings and necklaces to her jewelry collection this year? Electronic Drum Set Discovery Kids Toy, Learning Tablet 76 77

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS Toys Whether shopping for girls, boys or babies, the perfect holiday gifts for awaits GIFTS FOR TEENAGERS For Him For the girl that loves her privacy– Password FOR GIRLS She' will love new shoes and accessories. why not add rings, earrings and necklaces to her jewelry collection this year? Electronic Drum Set Discovery Kids Toy, Learning Tablet 76 77

hoosing a great sparkler for the New Year can be overwhelming, so let's review Ready to Sparkle C which ones may be best for your New Year's Eve dinner or celebration. Ringing the New Year Some people tend to call all sparkling wines champagne, but, the only wines that can be called champagne are the ones that are produced in the Champagne region of France, hence the name. Wine produced anywhere else in the world must, therefore, be called a “sparkling wine”. The primary grapes used to produce champagne are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. There are now only five family-owned champagne houses in France, and Laurent- Perrier is the largest of the three. Champagnes price typically range from around $45 and more. Prices of sparkling wines will depend on the amount of time spent aging, the grapes used in the bottling and the process used to produce the champagne or sparkling wine. Understanding the sweetness of sparkling wines:  Extra-Brut or Brut-Naturale: 0-6 grams of sugar per liter (the driest of the dry, unsweet- ened)  Brut: less than 15 grams of sugar per liter (dry—typical style of champagne with no sweetness)  Extra-Dry: 12-20 grams of sugar per liter (dry or slightly sweet)  Sec: 17-35 grams of sugar per liter (medium-sweet)  Demi-Sec: 33-55 grams of sugar per liter (sweet)  Doux: more than 55 grams of sugar Choosing the right Wine or There are so many champagnes and sparkling wines on the market today that can fit any budg- et for any celebration. Champagne 78 79

hoosing a great sparkler for the New Year can be overwhelming, so let's review Ready to Sparkle C which ones may be best for your New Year's Eve dinner or celebration. Ringing the New Year Some people tend to call all sparkling wines champagne, but, the only wines that can be called champagne are the ones that are produced in the Champagne region of France, hence the name. Wine produced anywhere else in the world must, therefore, be called a “sparkling wine”. The primary grapes used to produce champagne are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. There are now only five family-owned champagne houses in France, and Laurent- Perrier is the largest of the three. Champagnes price typically range from around $45 and more. Prices of sparkling wines will depend on the amount of time spent aging, the grapes used in the bottling and the process used to produce the champagne or sparkling wine. Understanding the sweetness of sparkling wines:  Extra-Brut or Brut-Naturale: 0-6 grams of sugar per liter (the driest of the dry, unsweet- ened)  Brut: less than 15 grams of sugar per liter (dry—typical style of champagne with no sweetness)  Extra-Dry: 12-20 grams of sugar per liter (dry or slightly sweet)  Sec: 17-35 grams of sugar per liter (medium-sweet)  Demi-Sec: 33-55 grams of sugar per liter (sweet)  Doux: more than 55 grams of sugar Choosing the right Wine or There are so many champagnes and sparkling wines on the market today that can fit any budg- et for any celebration. Champagne 78 79

Served with: Lighter meals like seafood and chicken or as a sipping wine On its own or with light fare. 80 81

Served with: Lighter meals like seafood and chicken or as a sipping wine On its own or with light fare. 80 81

Serving: Oysters and other seafood; as an aperitif. Serving: As an aperitif or with lighter fare. Excellent for sipping. Serving: Oysters and other seafood; as an aperitif. Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose’ NV 82 83

Serving: Oysters and other seafood; as an aperitif. Serving: As an aperitif or with lighter fare. Excellent for sipping. Serving: Oysters and other seafood; as an aperitif. Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose’ NV 82 83

Veuve Clicquot Brut Serving: As an aperitif; with seafood or quiche. Serving: On its own or with light fare Serving: An excellent sipping wine; best served with lighter 84 85

Veuve Clicquot Brut Serving: As an aperitif; with seafood or quiche. Serving: On its own or with light fare Serving: An excellent sipping wine; best served with lighter 84 85

Caribbean calendar of events 86 87

Caribbean calendar of events 86 87

E ANTIGUA & BARBUDA ach month, each season, brings with it a new variety of things to do in the Caribbean. On your next trip to any of the Islands explore the different cultures, from Music, Sail- NOVEMBER ing, Culture, Sports and much more.  Antigua & Barbuda's Independence Day – NOVEMBER 1  Caribbean Dinghy Championship – NOVEMBER 15-17  Jolly Harbour Yacht Club –Annual Regatta - NOVEMBER 23 AND 24 ANGUILLA DECEMBER NOVEMBER  National Heroes Day – DECEMBER 9  Nelson’s Dockyard Champagne Party - DECEMBER 25  Tourism Week - NOVEMBER. 30 -DECEMBER 6 Includes Valley Street Festival and Cultural Fair, Church Service, school and industry  Christmas Day- DECEMBER 25 -wide educational activities, and climaxes with the AHTA Grand Gala and Awards  Boxing Day - DECEMBER 26 banquet  Nelson’s Dockyard New Year’s Eve Party - DECEMBER 31  Anguilla's Optimists Race against Aids – NOVEMBER 20, 2013  Nelson’s Pursuit Race - DECEMBER 31 Public awareness campaign to raise funds for AIDS related services DECEMBER  Welches Fest. Festival celebrating the food, music, games and toys of old in Welches Village - DECEMBER 8  Christmas tree Lighting - DECEMBER 18 Lighting of Mahogany trees on Coronation Avenue and the old Valley Well area, ser- enading barbeques and string band competitions among other activities. Organized by the Valley Community Club  Festival De Noel - DECEMBER 13 – 19 Competitions and pageants held on the ground of the Old East End School. Orga- nized by the East End community  National Hero's and Heroines' Day - DECEMBER 19 A government-sanctioned public holiday to honour our past and present heroes of the Anguilla Revolution.  Christmas Day- DECEMBER 25  Boxing Day - DECEMBER 26 88 89

E ANTIGUA & BARBUDA ach month, each season, brings with it a new variety of things to do in the Caribbean. On your next trip to any of the Islands explore the different cultures, from Music, Sail- NOVEMBER ing, Culture, Sports and much more.  Antigua & Barbuda's Independence Day – NOVEMBER 1  Caribbean Dinghy Championship – NOVEMBER 15-17  Jolly Harbour Yacht Club –Annual Regatta - NOVEMBER 23 AND 24 ANGUILLA DECEMBER NOVEMBER  National Heroes Day – DECEMBER 9  Nelson’s Dockyard Champagne Party - DECEMBER 25  Tourism Week - NOVEMBER. 30 -DECEMBER 6 Includes Valley Street Festival and Cultural Fair, Church Service, school and industry  Christmas Day- DECEMBER 25 -wide educational activities, and climaxes with the AHTA Grand Gala and Awards  Boxing Day - DECEMBER 26 banquet  Nelson’s Dockyard New Year’s Eve Party - DECEMBER 31  Anguilla's Optimists Race against Aids – NOVEMBER 20, 2013  Nelson’s Pursuit Race - DECEMBER 31 Public awareness campaign to raise funds for AIDS related services DECEMBER  Welches Fest. Festival celebrating the food, music, games and toys of old in Welches Village - DECEMBER 8  Christmas tree Lighting - DECEMBER 18 Lighting of Mahogany trees on Coronation Avenue and the old Valley Well area, ser- enading barbeques and string band competitions among other activities. Organized by the Valley Community Club  Festival De Noel - DECEMBER 13 – 19 Competitions and pageants held on the ground of the Old East End School. Orga- nized by the East End community  National Hero's and Heroines' Day - DECEMBER 19 A government-sanctioned public holiday to honour our past and present heroes of the Anguilla Revolution.  Christmas Day- DECEMBER 25  Boxing Day - DECEMBER 26 88 89

BAHAMAS NOVEMBER  Annual Guy Fawkes & Bonfire Celebrations - NOVEMBER 2  Culture in the Square - NOVEMBER 9  1st Annual Abaco Open Golf Tournament & Family Weekend Festival, Treasure Cay - NOVEMBER 14TH-17TH  International Dance Festival - NOVEMBER 22–23  National Tree Lighting Ceremony (Rawson Square) NOVEMBER 28  Junkanoo Show Down - Category A Groups - NOVEMBER 28  15th Annual Arts / Crafts Festival - NOVEMBER 29TH  NCAA’s Women’s Annual Junkanoo Basketball Jam - NOVEMBER 24,-NOVEMBER 30  Hope Town Box Cart Derby, Elbow Cay - NOVEMBER 30 DECEMEBR  12 Days of Junkanoo - DECEMBER 1  10th Annual Abaco Christmas Festival, Marsh Harbour - DECEMBER 7TH  40th Anniversary National Junkanoo Parade - DECEMBER 26  3rd Annual Christmas Junkanoo Competition, Elbow Cay - DECEMBER 27TH JANUARY  New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade, Green Turtle Cay – JANUARY 1 90 91

BAHAMAS NOVEMBER  Annual Guy Fawkes & Bonfire Celebrations - NOVEMBER 2  Culture in the Square - NOVEMBER 9  1st Annual Abaco Open Golf Tournament & Family Weekend Festival, Treasure Cay - NOVEMBER 14TH-17TH  International Dance Festival - NOVEMBER 22–23  National Tree Lighting Ceremony (Rawson Square) NOVEMBER 28  Junkanoo Show Down - Category A Groups - NOVEMBER 28  15th Annual Arts / Crafts Festival - NOVEMBER 29TH  NCAA’s Women’s Annual Junkanoo Basketball Jam - NOVEMBER 24,-NOVEMBER 30  Hope Town Box Cart Derby, Elbow Cay - NOVEMBER 30 DECEMEBR  12 Days of Junkanoo - DECEMBER 1  10th Annual Abaco Christmas Festival, Marsh Harbour - DECEMBER 7TH  40th Anniversary National Junkanoo Parade - DECEMBER 26  3rd Annual Christmas Junkanoo Competition, Elbow Cay - DECEMBER 27TH JANUARY  New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade, Green Turtle Cay – JANUARY 1 90 91

BARBADOS NOVEMBER  Community Independence Celebrations - Lighting Ceremony & Bajan Brew - NOVEM- BER 1  Rihanna in Concert - NOVEMBER 1- 2  Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival: Dine Around Programme Nov NOVEMBER 1- 30  Christmas is a Disease - A Jazz, Blues and Comedy Lime NOVEMBER 2  2013 NIFCA Performing Arts Finals - NOVEMBER 2-5  2013 NIFCA Literary Arts Gala - NOVEMBER 7  Art Splash Exhibition: The Breeze - Catharine Cummins and Naomi Vaa - Opening Night - NOVEMBER 8  Radio Operated Auto Racers Championship (ROAR) - National Championships - NOVEMBER 10  Motor Sport - BRC Mud Dogs November Safari Championship - Safari Round 5 NOVEMBER 10  Richard Stoute Teen Talent Contest 2013: Over 21 Finals NOVEMBER 10  Community Independence Celebrations - Spirit of the Nation Show NOVEMBER 16  Nation Fun Walk and Fun Run 2013 – NOVEMBER 17  Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival 2013 - NOVEMBER 21-25  Bajan Pride Exposition - NOVEMBER 23  Honey Jam Barbados 2013 - NOVEMBER 23-24  The Tennis Dream Cup - NOVEMBER 28 -30 DECEMBER  Independence Day (30th November) - Celebrated DECEMBER 1  The Tennis Dream Cup - DECEMBER 01  Run Barbados Festival – DECEMBER 6  7th Caribbean Secondary Schools' Drama Festival - DECEMBER 8 -14  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 92 93

BARBADOS NOVEMBER  Community Independence Celebrations - Lighting Ceremony & Bajan Brew - NOVEM- BER 1  Rihanna in Concert - NOVEMBER 1- 2  Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival: Dine Around Programme Nov NOVEMBER 1- 30  Christmas is a Disease - A Jazz, Blues and Comedy Lime NOVEMBER 2  2013 NIFCA Performing Arts Finals - NOVEMBER 2-5  2013 NIFCA Literary Arts Gala - NOVEMBER 7  Art Splash Exhibition: The Breeze - Catharine Cummins and Naomi Vaa - Opening Night - NOVEMBER 8  Radio Operated Auto Racers Championship (ROAR) - National Championships - NOVEMBER 10  Motor Sport - BRC Mud Dogs November Safari Championship - Safari Round 5 NOVEMBER 10  Richard Stoute Teen Talent Contest 2013: Over 21 Finals NOVEMBER 10  Community Independence Celebrations - Spirit of the Nation Show NOVEMBER 16  Nation Fun Walk and Fun Run 2013 – NOVEMBER 17  Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival 2013 - NOVEMBER 21-25  Bajan Pride Exposition - NOVEMBER 23  Honey Jam Barbados 2013 - NOVEMBER 23-24  The Tennis Dream Cup - NOVEMBER 28 -30 DECEMBER  Independence Day (30th November) - Celebrated DECEMBER 1  The Tennis Dream Cup - DECEMBER 01  Run Barbados Festival – DECEMBER 6  7th Caribbean Secondary Schools' Drama Festival - DECEMBER 8 -14  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 92 93

BELIZE Continued from page  Regimental Musical Display - DECEMBER 6 NOVEMBER  Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout - DECEMBER 6 Garifuna Day - NOVEMBER 19  Bermuda Christmas Boat Parade - DECEMBER 7  The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s ‘Welcome Home Show’ 2013 - DECEMBER 14- 15 DECEMBER  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 JANUARY 2014 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS KREM’s New Year’s Cycling Classic – JANUARY 1 NOVEMBER  BVI Wine & Food Festival – NOVEMBER 1- 3 BERMUDA  BVI Charter Yacht Show - NOVEMBER 7- 10 NOVEMBER  VI Fungi Fest - NOVEMBER 15- 16 Bermuda Lecture & Tours’ Guided Walks & Talks Tours - NOVEMBER 1-30  BVI Restaurant Week & Anegada Lobster Festival - NOVEMBER 22- DECEMBER 1 6th Annual Charman Prize Exhibition 2013 - NOVEMBER 1-30  Christmas Tree Lighting @ Sir Olva Georges Plaza - NOVEMBER 30 Tribute to Legendary Divas - NOVEMBER 2 Arts & Craft Market Fair - NOVEMBER 3 National Motorcycle Racing Championships 2013 - NOVEMBER 3; 17 Kids Music Fest with ‘Splash N Boots’ - NOVEMBER 9 25th World Rugby Classic - NOVEMBER 9 -16 Remembrance Day - NOVEMBER 11 Bermuda Squash Challenge 2013 - NOVEMBER 14 -16 Bermuda Dressage Shows - NOVEMBER 16 P.A.L.S. Annual Fair - NOVEMBER 16 Bermuda Documentary Weekend Film Series - NOVEMBER 17 Regimental Musical Display - NOVEMBER 22 DECEMBER Bermuda Nights 2013 - NOVEMBER 23  Elmore Stoutt Pre Christmas Concert – DECEMBER 1 Annual Tree of Lights - NOVEMBER 29  Anegada Christmas Lighting Program - DECEMBER 7  Christmas on Main Street - DECEMBER 7  Christmas Brewers Bay Style - DECEMBER 20-21 DECEMBER  Bush Christmas Parade – DECEMBER 26 The City Market – DECEMBER 1 – 31  Horse Race @ Ellis Thomas Downs – DECEMBER 27 Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament - DECEMBER 2-6  Foxy's Old Years – New Year’s Eve Party - DECEMBER 31 The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society presents, ‘Sleeping Beauty’ - DECEMBER 2-14 94 95

BELIZE Continued from page  Regimental Musical Display - DECEMBER 6 NOVEMBER  Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout - DECEMBER 6 Garifuna Day - NOVEMBER 19  Bermuda Christmas Boat Parade - DECEMBER 7  The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s ‘Welcome Home Show’ 2013 - DECEMBER 14- 15 DECEMBER  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 JANUARY 2014 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS KREM’s New Year’s Cycling Classic – JANUARY 1 NOVEMBER  BVI Wine & Food Festival – NOVEMBER 1- 3 BERMUDA  BVI Charter Yacht Show - NOVEMBER 7- 10 NOVEMBER  VI Fungi Fest - NOVEMBER 15- 16 Bermuda Lecture & Tours’ Guided Walks & Talks Tours - NOVEMBER 1-30  BVI Restaurant Week & Anegada Lobster Festival - NOVEMBER 22- DECEMBER 1 6th Annual Charman Prize Exhibition 2013 - NOVEMBER 1-30  Christmas Tree Lighting @ Sir Olva Georges Plaza - NOVEMBER 30 Tribute to Legendary Divas - NOVEMBER 2 Arts & Craft Market Fair - NOVEMBER 3 National Motorcycle Racing Championships 2013 - NOVEMBER 3; 17 Kids Music Fest with ‘Splash N Boots’ - NOVEMBER 9 25th World Rugby Classic - NOVEMBER 9 -16 Remembrance Day - NOVEMBER 11 Bermuda Squash Challenge 2013 - NOVEMBER 14 -16 Bermuda Dressage Shows - NOVEMBER 16 P.A.L.S. Annual Fair - NOVEMBER 16 Bermuda Documentary Weekend Film Series - NOVEMBER 17 Regimental Musical Display - NOVEMBER 22 DECEMBER Bermuda Nights 2013 - NOVEMBER 23  Elmore Stoutt Pre Christmas Concert – DECEMBER 1 Annual Tree of Lights - NOVEMBER 29  Anegada Christmas Lighting Program - DECEMBER 7  Christmas on Main Street - DECEMBER 7  Christmas Brewers Bay Style - DECEMBER 20-21 DECEMBER  Bush Christmas Parade – DECEMBER 26 The City Market – DECEMBER 1 – 31  Horse Race @ Ellis Thomas Downs – DECEMBER 27 Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament - DECEMBER 2-6  Foxy's Old Years – New Year’s Eve Party - DECEMBER 31 The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society presents, ‘Sleeping Beauty’ - DECEMBER 2-14 94 95

CAYMAN ISLANDS NOVEMBER  The Cayman Islands Triathlon – NOVEMBER 3  Pirates Week – NOVEMBER 7 – 17  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – TBD  National Catboat Championship – NOVEMBER 11  Gimistory – NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 7 DECEMBER  Cayman Islands Marathon – DECEMBER 1  New Year’s Eve Fireworks - DECEMBER 1 CUBA NOVEMBER  Havana Jo Jazz – NOVEMBER 14- 17  Marabana Marathon - NOVEMBER 17  Festival Internacional de Coros - NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER  Havana Film Festival – DECEMBER 3-13  Havana Jazz Festival – DECEMBER 19-22  Parrandas de Remedios – DECEMBER 19 -24  Charangas de Bejucal – DECEMBER 24-26 DOMINICA NOVEMBER  National Day of Independence - National Day Parade – NOVEMBER 3  National Cultural Gala – NOVEMBER 4  National Day of Community Service – NOVEMBER 5 DECEMBER  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 96 97

CAYMAN ISLANDS NOVEMBER  The Cayman Islands Triathlon – NOVEMBER 3  Pirates Week – NOVEMBER 7 – 17  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – TBD  National Catboat Championship – NOVEMBER 11  Gimistory – NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 7 DECEMBER  Cayman Islands Marathon – DECEMBER 1  New Year’s Eve Fireworks - DECEMBER 1 CUBA NOVEMBER  Havana Jo Jazz – NOVEMBER 14- 17  Marabana Marathon - NOVEMBER 17  Festival Internacional de Coros - NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER  Havana Film Festival – DECEMBER 3-13  Havana Jazz Festival – DECEMBER 19-22  Parrandas de Remedios – DECEMBER 19 -24  Charangas de Bejucal – DECEMBER 24-26 DOMINICA NOVEMBER  National Day of Independence - National Day Parade – NOVEMBER 3  National Cultural Gala – NOVEMBER 4  National Day of Community Service – NOVEMBER 5 DECEMBER  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 96 97

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC JAMAICA NOVEMBER NOVEMBER  Dominican Republic Jazz Festival 2013 – NOVEMBER 1-3  St. Elizabeth Homecoming Week.  Masters 5 Surf Reunion– NOVEMBER 1 -4  St. Bess Golden Awards Banquet - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013  9th Edition Cocoon @ Jellyfish – NOVEMBER 2 -3  JCDC Visual Arts Showcase - Bloomfield Great House, Mandeville.  Constitution Day – NOVEMBER 4  Holland Bamboo 5k Run Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth. Call 876-922-8677.  Dye Hard Cup Golf Tournament – NOVEMBER 10 -15  Restaurant Week – NOVEMBER 8-16, 2013  Santo Domingo Colonial Fest – NOVEMBER 22 -24  Various restaurants in Kingston and Montego Bay offer reduced prices, showcasing the range of cuisine available in Jamaica. DECEMBER DECEMBER  December Solstice – DECEMBER 21  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25  Devon House Christmas Fair - with a host of Yuletide goodies the week before the big  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 day  Grand Market celebrations held in most major towns on the night before Christmas. DE- CEMBER 24, 2013 GRENADA  GT Magnum Christmas Extravaganza - Reggae/Dancehall stage show held annually at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth. DECEMBER 25, 2013. NOVEMBER  East Fest - Reggae artistes come together in a celebration of Rastafarian Culture. Good-  8th Annual Carriacou Sailing Series – NOVEMBER 9-12 year Oval, St. Thomas. DECEMBER 24, 2013.  Sting - Eagerly anticipated by dancehall fans each year, Sting is the biggest one night DECEMBER dancehall show. DECEMBER 26, 2013.  Carriacou Parang – DECEMBER 20 -22  Black River New Year's Eve Jam - Waterloo Guesthouse, Black River, St. Elizabeth. DE-  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25 CEMBER 31, 2013.  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26  Fireworks and New Year's Eve Party at Jack Sprat in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. DE- CEMBER 31, 2013.  Reggae Marathon - Marathon, half marathon and shorter races held in Negril each year. HAITI www.reggaemarathon.com. NOVEMBER  Harbour Fest and Fireworks on the Waterfront - DECEMBER 31, 2013. Kingston Water- front.  All Souls' Day JANUARY DECEMBER  Accompong Maroon Festival/Cudjoe's Celebration - JANUARY 6 each year at Accom-  Decouverte of Haiti pong in St. Elizabeth.  Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival - a huge week long festival of R&B, Jazz, Blues, Reg- gae, Latin and other music types. Main show nights at the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny. JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 1, 2014 98 99

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC JAMAICA NOVEMBER NOVEMBER  Dominican Republic Jazz Festival 2013 – NOVEMBER 1-3  St. Elizabeth Homecoming Week.  Masters 5 Surf Reunion– NOVEMBER 1 -4  St. Bess Golden Awards Banquet - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013  9th Edition Cocoon @ Jellyfish – NOVEMBER 2 -3  JCDC Visual Arts Showcase - Bloomfield Great House, Mandeville.  Constitution Day – NOVEMBER 4  Holland Bamboo 5k Run Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth. Call 876-922-8677.  Dye Hard Cup Golf Tournament – NOVEMBER 10 -15  Restaurant Week – NOVEMBER 8-16, 2013  Santo Domingo Colonial Fest – NOVEMBER 22 -24  Various restaurants in Kingston and Montego Bay offer reduced prices, showcasing the range of cuisine available in Jamaica. DECEMBER DECEMBER  December Solstice – DECEMBER 21  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25  Devon House Christmas Fair - with a host of Yuletide goodies the week before the big  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26 day  Grand Market celebrations held in most major towns on the night before Christmas. DE- CEMBER 24, 2013 GRENADA  GT Magnum Christmas Extravaganza - Reggae/Dancehall stage show held annually at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth. DECEMBER 25, 2013. NOVEMBER  East Fest - Reggae artistes come together in a celebration of Rastafarian Culture. Good-  8th Annual Carriacou Sailing Series – NOVEMBER 9-12 year Oval, St. Thomas. DECEMBER 24, 2013.  Sting - Eagerly anticipated by dancehall fans each year, Sting is the biggest one night DECEMBER dancehall show. DECEMBER 26, 2013.  Carriacou Parang – DECEMBER 20 -22  Black River New Year's Eve Jam - Waterloo Guesthouse, Black River, St. Elizabeth. DE-  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25 CEMBER 31, 2013.  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26  Fireworks and New Year's Eve Party at Jack Sprat in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. DE- CEMBER 31, 2013.  Reggae Marathon - Marathon, half marathon and shorter races held in Negril each year. HAITI www.reggaemarathon.com. NOVEMBER  Harbour Fest and Fireworks on the Waterfront - DECEMBER 31, 2013. Kingston Water- front.  All Souls' Day JANUARY DECEMBER  Accompong Maroon Festival/Cudjoe's Celebration - JANUARY 6 each year at Accom-  Decouverte of Haiti pong in St. Elizabeth.  Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival - a huge week long festival of R&B, Jazz, Blues, Reg- gae, Latin and other music types. Main show nights at the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny. JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 1, 2014 98 99

MONTSERRAT NOVEMBER  Literary Festival - to be held at The Cultural Centre in Little Bay - TBA DECEMBER  Christmas Day – DECEMBER 25  Boxing Day – DECEMBER 26  St John's Day – DECEMBER 27  Festival Day – DECEMBER 31 PUERTO RICO NOVEMBER  Isabela Has Flavor – NOVEMBER 2-3  Aguadilla on the Bay Fest – NOVEMBER 3  Discover the Caribbean Regatta – NOVEMBER 8-10  Coconut Festival – NOVEMBER 9-10  National Troubadour & Artisan Festival – NOVEMBER 14-16  National Indigenous Festival – NOVEMBER 15-19 DECEMBER  Made in Puerto Rico\" Fair – DECEMBER 6 -7  Fiestas Patronales de Lares – DECEMBER 10-15  Hatillo Masks Festival – DECEMBER 28 GUYANA NOVEMBER  Tourism Awareness Month – NOVEMBER 1- 30  Diwali Motorcade on the East Coast Highway – NOVEMBER 1- 30  Diwali – Festival of Lights – NOVEMBER 3  Remembrance Day – NOVEMBER 11  Rupununi Expo in Lethem – NOVEMBER 23-24 100 101