Who we are Established in 1990 by veteran journalist Jeremy Taylor and Joanne Mendes, MEP is one of the Caribbean’s longest-running and most respected publishing houses. Based in Port of Spain, MEP is known for high-quality Caribbean print and digital magazines, especially in tourism, culture, and business; and books of Caribbean interest published through its book imprint, Prospect Press. Additionally, MEP produces a range of client projects and corporate material, from brochures and newsletters to annual reports and directories.
What we do Magazines Over nearly 30 years, some of MEP’s magazine projects have included: • Caribbean Beat magazine (for BWIA and Caribbean Airlines) • Contact magazine (for the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce) • Discover Trinidad & Tobago • The ALM Caribbean Explorer • BPTT’s Insider newsletter • The Caribbean Review of Books (CRB) • The Citibank Investment Guide to Trinidad & Tobago • Hi-Time (for Helenair) • The National Gas Company (NGC)’s GASCO News • The Point Lisas Story • The Trinidad & Tobago Business Guide • The Trinidad & Tobago Exporter • The Trinidad & Tobago Export Directory • Youth At Risk (for the United Nations Development Programme).
Our books Prospect Press (the book publishing imprint of MEP) has produced titles on Caribbean subjects (biography, natural history, art, and current affairs) since 1994. They include: • Professor Julian Kenny’s Views from the Ridge; Flowers of Trinidad & Tobago; Orchids of Trinidad & Tobago; and A Naturalist’s Notes: the Biological Diversity of Trinidad & Tobago • Martin G Daly, SC’s The Daly Commentaries • Ken Bhoodoo’s The Elusive Eric Williams • Luise Kimme’s Halcyon Days: Sculpture 1987-91; Resurrection To Dance; and Bolero • CLR James’ Letters From London • Richard ffrench’s A Naturalist’s Year • Jeremy Taylor‘s Going to Ground and BWIA’s Caribbean • Russell Barrow’s Birds of Trinidad and Tobago: A Photographic Atlas • Stewart Hylton Edwards’ The Toco Road and other Poems of the West Indies • Wilfred Best’s Tikasingh’s Wedding • The Abbey: Mount St Benedict • Unbreakable: Selected Newspaper Columns by Dana Seetahal, SC • Rahanna Alicia Juman’s Wetlands of Trinidad and Tobago for the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) • Joy Rudder’s The Old House and the Dream: The Story of the Asa Wright Nature Centre.
Vol.18 No.1 – April 2018
THE VOICE OF BUSINESS IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Transforming Trinidad & Tobago Settling disputes | Letting go of fossil fuels Digital revolution | The art of rejuvenation
What others say about us “I’m a great fan of [Caribbean Beat], this popular, widely read magazine, which is world class: good writers, a wide range of interesting subjects, lavish illustrations and sophisticated design and production.” — Dr Bridget Brereton, in the Trinidad & Tobago Express (9 May, 2012) “It was a sad day for many when BeeWee closed… not least for those who enjoyed reading the airline’s informative and entertaining in-flight magazine, Caribbean Beat. Although BeeWee is no more, there was no keeping a good in-flight magazine grounded too. Caribbean Airlines picked up where BeeWee left off … to celebrate the revival of what some have described as one of the world’s best in-flight magazines.” — Anne Hilton, in the Trinidad & Tobago Newsday (24 January, 2008) “Everyone has benchmarks for themselves, and aspirations they develop as their career grows. For me as a young teenage writer living in Trinidad, I wanted to write books and I wanted to write for magazines. I decided early on two of them I wanted to contribute to – Rolling Stone and Caribbean Beat … I wanted to write for Caribbean Beat because the best known writers of the diaspora contributed to its pages and their articles were always engaging and great. It’s like the best writers of the Caribbean writing about the most significant Caribbean luminaries and experts in their respective fields … And now, instead of writing FOR Caribbean Beat, I’ve found myself being written ABOUT in the pages of Caribbean Beat. Which is a wonderful turn of events indeed.” — Patrice Grell Yursik, Afrobella.com, Chicago, USA “I thoroughly enjoyed looking at every page and must congratulate you on the final product [Discover Trinidad & Tobago]. I hope that your clients share my opinion that you have created a first world product for them!” — Victor Hart, Trinidad & Tobago “Congratulations to all members of your [MEP] team on a splendid job!” — Frank Arlen, Trinidad & Tobago “I collected a copy of Discover Trinidad & Tobago today and felt that I had to let you know what a fantastic job MEP has done in the putting together of this booklet. It contains so much important useful information on our twin island republic. I must mention that I love the way the two covers were done — one in the front of the Trinidad segment and the other in the front of Tobago … One just has to flip the booklet over — marvellous … And the photography — all pics absolutely stunning. Congratulations again on a wonderful Discover job … !” — Kelwyn Hutcheon
Why MEP? • An international reputation and proven track record of producing excellence • A staff of experienced, regionally respected professionals • Personalised service — we know how to listen and understand what you want • Our commitment to international quality standards and ontime delivery at competitive prices.
Our packaged services include: • Project planning & management: developing a project idea into a concrete proposal, and managing your project • Text: researching and writing; editing; and proofreading • Design: layout and design; photography and illustrations (as needed); and all pre-press work • Printing & distribution (print): commissioning and supervising printing; seeing the project through to on-time, on-budget publication; and managing distribution through our local and international partners • Digital marketing: converting your print project into an e-publication and/or website for local/international digital distribution, either for sale or as a free publication; building and maintaining a website for your business or publication.
How we can help you Whether you’re a large corporation looking to produce a corporate newsletter, directory, report, company history, magazine or brochure; or a small enterprise or individual looking to publish a private project, MEP is a one-stop shop for all your publishing needs, in print and online. Alongside high-quality books, magazines and other publications for and about the Caribbean, MEP also produces a wide range of material for individual, non-profit, and corporate clients. From concept to delivery, we can manage your entire project for you and supervise it every step of the way. We offer most publishing services in-house, keeping costs low for our clients. Others we can offer through our trusted vendors and partners.
Let’s talk! Halcyon Salazar General Manager 6 Prospect Avenue, Maraval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago www.meppublishers.com Tel: (868) 622-3821 Email: hsalazar@meppublishers.com