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DR THE HONOURABLE KEITH ROWLEY, PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - REPUBLIC DAY MESSAGE TO THE NATION
Fellow Citizens, Today we mark 42 years since Parliament first met under our new Republican Constitution. As I reflect on that first sitting, I am again reminded of the weighty responsibility entrusted to all of us who represent our beloved nation in that esteemed place. I would like to take this opportunity to urge all citizens to demonstrate a keen interest in our Parliamentary proceedings. Persons either elected or appointed to sit here make decisions that have a profound impact on all our lives. Elected officials ought to make representation on your behalf and act in a way that ensures that your individual rights are protected and that the interests of the national community are served. In this vein, the choice of persons who serve in Opposition are as equally important as those who serve in Government. A Republican form of Government is a system whereby citizens rule through their elected representatives. It is therefore paramount that we are closely attuned to
the nature of the general representation we are afforded and more specifically to the way this representation is exercised in the Parliament. In 2006 the Parliament began televising its proceedings via a dedicated television channel. Online streaming began shortly thereafter. This was an important step in ensuring that you are regularly updated on matters of national interest. We cannot hold our leaders to account if we are ignorant to the quality of their representation. A truly Republican state requires the involvement of all us working together to protect and maintain the fundamental human rights and freedoms that have been entrenched in the Constitution. On behalf of my Government and my family I wish all the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago a safe and happy Republic Day 2018. Dr Keith Rowley Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
WISHING YOU A HAPPY 42ND
REPUBLIC DAY
| 24th September 2018
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A MESSAGE FROM CARIVOG INTERNATIONAL The Grand Finals of our signature event in the United Kingdom, Ms Trinidad & Tobago UK National Queen Show, will be held on Saturday 29th September 2018 in London; at the end of the week when the T&T Diaspora in the UK celebrates our Republic Day; 42 years as an independent Republic. We have survived many challenges to reach where we are today and even though we are not able to stage our Talented Teens Competition this year, the show will nevertheless feature some young performers. On the way and with support from a range of individuals and organisations, we staged a very successful Buffet and Dance to formally launch the 2018 show. The highlights of the evening were the presentation of the delegates to the enthusiastic audience; many of whom took the opportunity to get that promotional photo with the delegates and 2 fund raising ‘games’ hosted by Professor Andrew Ramroop OBE, CMG, Principal of the Savile Row Bespoke Academy and Founder of the celebrated FAME programme. The proceeds from these two events would go to our nominated Charity in Trinidad: K.I.N.D. We are emboldened by acknowledging the benefits that can accrue to participants in these events; best evidenced in Vanessa Ado, our first winner of the Talented Teen UK competition who has been making several appearances and promoting the competition.
members serving in various roles to make each event spectacular, popular and memorable. To the members of the Ms Trinidad and Tobago UK Committee, our Sponsors, judges and volunteers – A very hearty Thank You. Our 2018 delegates took part in the iconic Notting Hill Carnival playing Mas with costumes designed by Valarie Noriega, a Carivog Director based in Trinidad. We are thankful for our host, Elimu Mas Academy, for welcoming us on the streets of North Kensington. The band came first in judging of Mas Bands. These were the main milestones this year, made possible by our passion to embrace any challenge, not give up but, together, as one, make each year memorable by promoting the arts and culture of Trinidad and Tobago and developing and strengthening partnerships and collaborations with others of a similar vision and goals. We will aspire and achieve together. We hope you will be inspired by this to volunteer your help to make this happen even quicker. Faith and Prayer keep us together as One community, One Nation, One family. Angela Cox, Chairman of Ms Trinidad & Tobago UK & Talented Teens Competition Valerie Noreiga, Artistic Director, Ms T&T UK & Talented Teens Competition Sheanna Alleyne, Artistic Director, Caribbean & World Creative Arts Expo
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REPRESENTING
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TINESHIA JOHN
FABIENNE HOWARD
LEE ANN GODDARD
CARLA JEAN LARES
HOBBIES: Baking, Travelling worldwide, Blogging, Singing in Different languages - Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Turkish, Gujarati.
HOBBIES: Free style and contemporary Dancing, Spending time with my family.
HOBBIES: Gym, Netball, Travelling, Socialising
HOBBIES: Dancing, Acting, Singing
OCCUPATION: Fitness Instructor & Founder of Klassi Bodyz
OCCUPATION: Student. Part Time Life Guard
WOODBROOKE
TOBAGO
OCCUPATION: Student -- Digital Designer & Part time Patissiere . ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Digital Media Bsc(Hons) AMBITION: To build bakeries for ladies to learn both business and culinary skills. SPONSORED BY
FAMILY & FRIENDS
OCCUPATION: Self Employed Model part time, Assistant Manager ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Beauty Diploma AMBITION: To continue my ambition to become a professional model and dancer
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ROTI MASTERS
COUVA
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BA in Management Studies University of Leister AMBITION: To become a successful entrepreneur
SPONSORED BY
KLASSI KLASS
SAN FERNANDO
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A-levels AMBITION: To perform in Musical Theatre
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MR STEVE LINTON
Providing Assistance to Underprivileged children within the perimeter of Education, Nutrition, Medical, Vocational Training, Counselling and Sport Tel: +1 868-626-KIND (5463) / 626-NEED (6333) Fax: +1868-626-5810 E-mail: kind@kindkids.net or kindopus.co.tt or admin.kind@mail.tt
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PRE JUDGES Ansel Wong - Adjudicator Rhian Charles Grace Felix-Duplesis Melanie Peterkin-Philip Ainsley Yearwood
JUDGES Ken Chung - Adjudicator Ann Farell - Assistant Jimmy Wong Sophia Joseph Victoria Lenzoi Lee Kelly De Coteau Pax Nindi
SPECIAL ANNUAL AWARD
TITLES PRIZE WINNER
Trophy Trip To Trinidad and Tobago courtesy of Carivog International Accommodation at The Coco Reef Resort Tobago courtesy of Jefferies Accommodation at Cascadia Hotel Trinidad Gilded Picture Frame Mounted from Campbels Of London Flowers Courtesy: Janelle Floral Designs Jewellery - Carivog Hamper Grace Food Goody Bag courtesy of Trinidad & Tobago High Commission Meal For Two at Fish Wings & Tings Brixton
1ST RUNNERS UP PRIZE
Trophy Flowers Courtesy of Janelle Floral Designs Jewellery - Carivog Hamper Grace Food Goody Bag courtesy of Trinidad & Tobago High Commission
OTHER TITLES Ms Trinidad And Tobago Uk Carivog Model Miss Personality Miss Amity Miss Elegance Miss Photogenic Best Project Carib Art Workshop Winner This award is given on behalf of our mother Frances Alleyne who taught us that in all that is done - start with Love, Never give up, stay steaffast with the knowledge that God’s power and love goes where ever we go and in all that we do. Annually this award will go to a young lady with meritous service beyond the call of duty
All delegates will receive Participation Trophies Certificate of Participation Carivog International Books: Hansib Publications Limited Goody Bags from Design Essential and Grace Kennedys Foods 7
Welcome by Mc’s for the night Giselle Carter & Smokey Joe All stand for National Anthem Acknowledgement: High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago Mr Orville London Delegates Opening Number Dance by Carol Muraldo DC Introduction of Delegates PRESENTATION: Ms Trinidad & Tobago UK Individual Presentation Introduction of K.I.N.D – Charity in Trinidad & Tobago -Raffle ENTERTAINMENT: East Indian Dancer - Chandani Persaud Contestants in Carnival Costume ENTERTAINMENT: Reigning UK Calypso Monarch D Admiral INTERMISSION Welcome Back ENTERTAINMENT: Talented Teen Winner 2016 Vanessa Ado
Violinist Jada Marsh
Awards Delegates Evening Gown Finalists Interviews & Questions ENTERTAINMENT: Joan Achong
Pan Diva Deborah Romain
Anne Fridal
RAFFLE DRAW Carivog International Speech – Awards CROWNING
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GISELLE CARTER
SMOKEY JOE
Giselle is an accomplished singer/songwriter and event host/MC. Giselle is London’s only female singing MC. also Chair and founder of the Organisation for Caribbean Arts Culture and Heritage (OCACH) which is a registered charitable arts organisation
Smokey Joe has been DJ and broadcaster for over 35 years. His radio career includes Soca shows on London’s WNK, Kiss FM and six years of presenting the ‘Socalypso review ‘on BBC London 94.9fm. He now presents a weekly programme on The Beat London (formerly Bang Radio).
ANNE FRIDAL
JOAN ACHONG
Fridal, is a dramatic soprano who has performed all over the globe at some of the most distinguished performance halls. Fridal is the first known opera singer to perform operatic versions of calypsoes, and her interpretation of Lord Kitchener’s calypsoes “Symphony in G” and “The Carnival Is Over” .
Joan Achong, soloist, singer/songwriter, UK recording artist, music producer, mentor and fashion icon. Joan has performed both nationally and internationally and has appeared on many TV & Radio shows. This year Joan won the D-Blaze Entertainment Music Award in the category of Best RnB/Soul Act 2018.
DE ADMIRAL Debra is a UK steelpan arranger, soloist and tutor. Debra at age 9 began to play steelpan with Ebony Steelband. Along with playing the steelpan, she learnt to play various orchestral instruments and also develop her vocal abilities as a singer. Debra showcases her talents around the world as a main and supporting artist.
Jeffrey Hinds aka De Admiral is the reigning AC UK 2018 Calypso Monarch. De Admiral is a founder member and veteran of the Association of British Calypsonians. He became interested in calypso as a child and in 2000 he organised Reading’s first calypso tent, featuring calypsonians such as Dave B and David Brewster.
CAROLINE MURALDO
CHANDANI PERSAUD
JADA MARSH
VANESSA ADDO
Caroline Muraldo, Director And Dance Choreographer of Muraldo D.C. which is a Christian dance company, that mainly utilises traditional African and Caribbean dance forms along with Contemporary dance.
Chandani is a former Ms Trinidad and Tobago UK 2006 winner. Chandi from the tender age of 5 she has been learning Indian Classical Dance and holds a diploma in the Indian Classic Dance style of Kathak from the Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, in West Kensington.
Jada, age 14, began learning to play the violin at age 8. Within her first year of learning, she auditioned and won a place in the National Children’s Orchestra Of GB. At age 10 she auditioned and she won a Music scholarship to Battle Abbey School.
Vanessa won Talented Teen of Trinidad and Tobago UK in 2016. She is 16 years old and has a passion for the performing arts with a special interest in theatre and music. Ado has taken part in many theatre productions and musicals at her school playing lead parts in Alice in Wonderland, Grease & The Lion King.
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Ansel Wong Sheanna Alleyne Valarie Noriega Andy Rebel Alleyne Donna Philip-Forde Karen Salandy & Team Jeanette De Couteau Alicia Alexander Steven Linton Tyrone Cox Dr Natalie Johnson Andrew Ramroop Witty Forde - Technical Manager Alafair Celestine Affie Sandy Ken Chung Trisha Trotman Maraj Lawson Lovell Graphic Designs Ann Farell Jemima Douglas Mr Robert Walker Sharon Cameron - Design Essential George Rodduck TheVoice
News Paper Redvulette rum punch Brian Danclair - Wings Fish & Tings Joseph Jack Founder and CEO of Coffeelatte Limited Giselle Carter Smokey Joe Natasha Quaver Ainsley Yearwood. Steven Debellott & Design Essential Stylists Tobago House of Assembly Trinidad & Tobago High Commission London David Kaloo-Culture Pulse David Roberts-Carib Direct Jannelle Clark Rosilind Phillips Mc Millan Wendel CoCo Reef Resort Tobago Teds Sunshine Tours Tobago Patrick Friday
Joseph Charles - Soca News Maria Joseph MARDI GRAS ARTS Joan Achong Anne Fridal Venessa Ado Marteen-Busspepper Albert St Clair Photography Brian Quaver Photography Leslie Palmer Rosalind Phillip McMillan Dexter Khan Chad Bowen Deborah Romain Arif Ali– Hansib Publications Eleanor Small Tafawa Ntune - Classic Banqueting Resturant Pax Nindi Peter Bernard - Videographer Affie Sandy
COMMITTEE MEMBERS - 2018 ORGANISATIONAL TEAM Angela Cox Valarie Noreiga Donna Philip-Forde
Karen Salandy Andy `Rebel` Alleyne Jeanette De Couteau
Alafair Celestine Alicia Alexander Shona Muraldo
PREJUDGES
Ansel Wong - Adjudicator, 1. Grace Felix-Duplesis, 2. Melanie Peterkin-Philip, 3. Ainsley Yearwood, 4. Rhian Charles
JUDGES
Ken Chung - Adjudicator, Ann Farell - Assistant, 1. Sophia Joseph, 2. Jimmy Wong, 3. Kelly Gangadeen, 4. Pax Mindi, 5. Victoria Lenzoi Lee
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CONGRATULATIONS ANSEL
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PARTICIPANTS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO UK TALENTED TEEN 2016
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR 2019 MALE OR FEMALE
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