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Junior Thomas NOT YOUR AVERAGE
By Lisa Jessamy
If you were to meet Junior Thomas in person, you would find that he is quiet, motivating and inspiring. Affectionately known as Joe of Bloody Bay, he is a certified tour guide by profession and is proud to be Tobagonian. His interest in Tobago’s nature began as a young child and spans over 18 years of sharing, learning and hosting tours on the island. Having six siblings
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Tarzan style. The vine broke sending me 10 feet down into a patch of thorns to the great shock of my tour group.” His cheerful nature, knowledge of the people, places, flora and fauna of Tobago added to his warm, genuine personality makes him an ideal tour guide. He is concerned about the spirit of convergence that is slowly disappearing today. He looks up to the elderly whose wisdom he treasures. He recommends first-time visitors to book a sight-seeing tour around the Island. Junior hosts some overseas visitors Here, inside Tobago’s rainforest - the world’s oldest protected rainforest in the world, Thomas felt at one with nature. When he learnt the importance of the environment and its importance to Tobago’s tourism he started his nature tour business. “I love showing visitors Tobago, even as a youth so it was a natural progression to become a tour guide,” said Thomas; adding that green is also his
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favourite colour, so he can’t help to appreciate it. Thomas admits that every day he enjoys going to work even though he has done it for years. He gets up at 5:00 a.m., performs his devotions, does his household chores, and by 8:00 a.m. he is ready to start. Whether it’s in the rainforest for nature and bird watching; taking his clients to sight-seeing attractions and historical sites; visiting the
waterfalls or Little Tobago; he does it with zeal and enthusiasm. It is a joy for him to share and inform locals and visitors alike on the beauty of the island and experiencing a new adventure. Every tour is a different adventure waiting to happen and Thomas adds an extra passion and excitement on the job. “I remember attempting to swing on a vine in the Rainforest
Thomas is proud of the cleanliness of the island and the friendliness of the people. He shares the views that while the infrastructure of tourism needs improvement and customer service needs to be worked on to improve Tobago’s attractiveness, he is very optimistic about the future of Tourism in Tobago. “I have learnt to be flexible and adapt in all areas of my life. Half a loaf is better than none at all.” Images courtesy www.uniquetourstobago.com
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LIONFISH DERBY 2016
Parlatuvier Tobago
25th & 26th June
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS! Frontier Divers
372 LIONFISH CAUGHT! LARGEST - 41.9 cm SMALLEST - 10.3 cm
Largest Lionfish
Lesley James Team
Smallest Lionfish
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Sunil Boodram Keishon Walker Elvaugn Williams
UNDER 18 1st Abraham Balkaran Abraham Balkaran Abraham Balkaran Ojani Walker Ojani Walker Ojani Walker 2nd
The Institute wishes to thank Mr. Phillip Almandoz for his generous donations towards the Derby prizes. NON SCUBA - Smallest Lionfish - 10.3cm
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From Derby to Delicious The next phase of managing the Lionfish is to market it as a sustainable seafood option, to in turn develop a fishery. Some of the Derby catch was used for A Lionfish Culinary Experience held at Jaffa at the Oval, Trinidad, to introduce this new Caribbean delicacy to local chefs and onto our mainstream seafood menu. Lionfish Accra and Carrot Aioli
Lionfish Tempura
Lionfish Wrap
Lionfish Ceviche
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obago has a new logo to brand the island Clean, Green, Safe and Serene. In March, the logo contest was held that encouraged designers the world over to use any colour palette for a prize of TT$40,000. The contest was hosted by the Comprehensive Economic Development Plan (CEDP) Secretariat, Office of the Chief Secretary in collaboration with the Division of Tourism and Transportation, Tobago House of Assembly (THA). This was supported by the CEDP 2.0 Plan that requires “the creation of a theme, slogan and logo design for strategic priority area one of eight – Branding Tobago Clean, Green, Safe and Serene. After months of deliberation, a winner was decided from 115 entries including, the Caribbean, Finland, Denmark, Serbia and Canada. The winner, Everard J. McBain Jr. of Trinidad, said he is still in disbelief about winning the competition. For his design, a conch shell and leaf were combined to make the icon. The shell represents the crystal clear blue waters such as the Nylon Pool and the rich aquatic wildlife and treasures of coral reefs. The leaf represents Tobago’s luscious green hillsides, its flora and fauna and commitment to environmental conservation.
CEDP Logo presentation: Proud moment for Everard J. McBain Jr. (center) as he receives the winning prize for the Branding Tobago Clean, Green, Safe and Serene Logo competition hosted by the CEDP Secretariat from THA Chief Administrator Raye Sandy (right) and CEDP coordinator Dr. Elton Bobb (left).
Handing over the cheque was THA’s Chief Administrator Raye Sandy, who said he was proud of the ideals the logo portrayed, the creativity expressed by the designer and its reflection to the Tobago brand. Also present was CEDP Coordinator, Dr. Elton Bobb, who said the logo was a winner because of “its flexibility and it is something with which Tobagonians can connect.” The contest was one effort to meet the island’s vision on sustainable development that supports innovation and entrepreneurship, renewable energy uses, cultural heritage and a strong knowledge-based economy in a safe environment. The winning design will be used in all promotional events/materials as desired by the THA. THS logo and CDEP logo at bottom
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THE rustic ambience and open garden setting only adds to the earthly warming experience of Basil's. 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
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Opening Hours Lunch from 11:00 am Monday to Saturday Dinner from 7:00 pm Pleasant Prospect, Tobago | T: (868) 635-1728 Email: fishpot.tobago@gmail.com
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Typical of sparkling wines are the numerous and persistent Bollicine (pronounced bollycheenay) the small bubbles that go from the bottom of the glass upwards like small pearl necklaces.
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Bollicine, Crown Point is here to enrich your life through the experience of wine, food and conversation. Be experimental, learn as you savor, and let us bring the charm of wine into your life. We are focused on wine-friendly Italian cuisine, the dishes range from shareable small plates to elegant but unpretentious, inspired entrees. Each pairs perfectly with wines by the glass or bottle.
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The sport of goat racing enjoyed a rich history that began in Buccoo Village In 1925. The activity has grown from a popular pastime amongst the locals to a signature spectator activity in Tobago. The Buccooo Integrated Facility was opened on November 14th 2010 by the Honorable Orville London Chief Sectary of The Tobago House of Assembly. During the period 2015-2016 we celebrate (5) five years in operation. A sprawling multipurpose complex situated along Buccoo Bay. This Facility has become one of the most visited and promoted (used) and visited sites in Tobago. The Buccoo Integrated Facilities has establish it self in the past (5) years as the culture epicenter of the village as well as a heritage icon on the island of Tobago.
accommodate a maximum of (100) person’s seated theatre style and between 60-80 dinner style. Our large external car park can accommodate (120) cars while the car park in the pavilion area can accommodate (20) cars. In Addition there are vending space for (14) Booths, (I) Restaurant and 1 Bar.
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The grounds cater for a diverse range of activities including the world famous goat races, other sporting activities, family day for families and organization, meetings, conferences, concert and weddings. The Carpark is used for some of the major fetes in Tobago. In Addition the venue is now home to the popular Sunday School Activities. The Goat racing track is 120 meters long. The Covered, Uncovered and VIP stands can hold 1045 seated but the venue can accommodate (5000) person both seated and standing. The conference room can
At this facilty you can find one restaurant: deals in fine dining, great ambience, beachfront view ; one Bar: Deals with alcoholic beverages in addition to beachfront view and fourteen Booths: that deals in a variety of items including Bakery, Ice cream, Corn soup king, local craft, and items for fishing folk, hairdressing saloon, manufacturing and sales of glass jewelry. Goat Race, Sunday school, Family Day Sporting activities. The premier event during the Easter season now commands a permanent place on the list of major national event in Trinidad and Tobago. On Easter Tuesday thousand flocks the village of Buccoo to witness this unique spectacle at the facility “Goat and Crab Racing” In addition there is exceptional local fusion cuisine and cocktails, craft & creativity to take abroad or to wear.
Today history comes alive in both visual and historical literary kaleidoscope at the Buccoo Museum. Experience the comfort of an area with modern amenities.
A sprawling multi-purpose complex located along Buccoo Bay, the Buccoo Integrated Facility (BIF) is a Tobago House of Assembly (THA) project. The Facility has already become the cultural and entertainment hub in Buccoo Village, Tobago
Goat Races Weddings Workshops Conferences Dog Shows Concerts Religious Conventions
Fine Dining Film Festivals Sports and Family Days Parties Staff Dinners Summer Camp
Book you Event! For more information contact our offices at: Tel: 660-8910 / 8911, Fax: 635 1487 Email: buccoointegrated@gmail.com Where Great Things Happen
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“Hit the beach with style and confidence. Shop at Peeping Fish for the most comfortable and coolest brands of beachwear, footwear and surfwear for men and women”.
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Pumpkin Chicken/ Beef Soup 500g pumpkin, peeled and chopped 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to serve 1 potato, thinly sliced 2 carrots, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 cups (750ml) Beef or Chicken Stock 1/2 cup (125ml) pure (thin) cream 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (toasted) 1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped) In a large saucepan, heat oil at a medium heat. Add onions, garlic, vegetables and nutmeg and cook until medium soft. Bring to boil 2 cups of water and chicken stock, add cooked onions, garlic and vegetables. Let simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender. Cool for five minutes and add cream. Blend or stir and season as desired. To complete, sprinkle some parsley, olive oil and roasted pumpkin seeds on top and serve.
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The Root of Tura
Provisions
HOMEMADE
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In Trinidad and Tobago there is a local food group affectionately known as ‘Provisions’, but do you know from where they all come? Below we will take a second look at some more roots, grasses and tubers that make up this varied food group; track some of their movements around the globe and mention how they have become such important life-sustaining crops abroad, and an important aspect of our local diet. There are many more ‘Provisions’ than those mentioned below so if we have whetted your appetite and you would like more information, we encourage you to access the many reliable resources available online.
Bananas/Plantains: Plantains are starchy and less sweet members of the banana family. Bananas originated in Southeast Asia from around 10,000 to 7,000 years ago. From there they were spread all around the globe and arrived in Africa around 5,000 years ago. The same aforementioned Portuguese and Spanish sailors then brought bananas to South America and the Caribbean. Bananas were important crops because
By Adrian & Avisha they did not have a specific growing season and could produce food throughout the year. They were spread around the Caribbean and South America to be used as a buffer crop so that populations would always have food available between other harvest times.
Dasheen/Taro and Eddoes/Tannia and Yams: Dasheen and taro are the same plant but are known by one name in the Caribbean and by the other in other parts of the world. This plant comes originally from Asia where it is grown as an emergency food-crop. When typhoons and other such storms destroy most of the food grown above ground, taro, like sweet potatoes, survives and can provide life-saving nutrition. This plant was spread to the Caribbean by the Spanish and Portuguese traders and settlers. Tannia also called malanga, and eddo are from South and Central America and the Caribbean and are also called elephant ears. They were cultivated and spread because they provided the same nutrition as dasheen, but can be grown in much drier soils. Yams, also known as elephant foot yams, are originally from Africa and were also transported here by the Portuguese to ensure a varied local food supply. They are a good source of minerals and some vitamins and are also a good source of collagen, a protein that helps reduce the formation of wrinkles. In addition to its nutritional profile, yams were the most important food in many parts of Africa because certain varieties could be stored for up to six months without refrigeration. This was the main reason it was transported around the world. Today, West Africa produces over 90 percent of the world's yam crop, with Nigeria being the largest grower. Trinidad and Tobago pride itself on being a nation that is comprised of a multitude of races, backgrounds and geographic origins. This country is almost entirely inhabited by populations of different Diasporas. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that a food group as diverse in make-up, colour and history as the people of this twin-island nation would be embraced as a local food. Provisions are truly representative of our varied cultural histories; all of which can plant their own roots and be embraced as at-home here in the Caribbean.
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There are 6 red wines that are good starting gates for wine newbies. Most of these fly under the radar, but as it happens they are some of the best red wines for beginners. Learn what Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Shiraz, Carménère, Monastrell and Garnacha have in common as excellent examples to begin your adventure into red wines.
It’s true, wine is an acquired taste and everyone’s taste is different. On top of this fact, wine gives off hundreds of aroma compounds that deliver hundreds of unique smells: from cherry sauce to old saddle leather. So what are the best red wines to start? The following wines are great to use as benchmarks for basic understanding. With over 1300 types of wine grapes, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Garnacha, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Monastrell, Petite Sirah and Carménère are the best red wines for beginners for three reasons: they are bolder on the flavour intensity spectrum; they have easyto-identify fruit flavours and they can be found for less than $18. • Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache) • Zinfandel (a.k.a. Primitivo) • Shiraz (a.k.a. Syrah) • Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvédre) • Petite Sirah • Carménère Why 100% Variety Wines Are Better for Learning In the US, wineries can blend up to 25% of another grape variety into the wine. So if it says ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’, chances are it has up to 25% Merlot or others in it. This doesn’t just happen with Cab, it happens with other wines too, like Pinot Noir (Syrah to make the colour and flavour richer). Wine blends taste awesome but they are not that useful if you’re trying to learn. The six wines mentioned above tend to be produced as 100% variety wines, which is perfect for expanding your palate.
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ALCOHOL LEVEL TIP:
Swirl your wine to check the alcohol level; wines with a higher alcohol level have thicker tears. Thicker wine tears (or legs) can indicate higher alcohol and/ or sweetness. Practiced tasters can pick the alcohol level of a wine within a percent!
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Spanish Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache)
California Zinfandel
South Australian Shiraz (a.k.a. Syrah)
Look for notes of Raspberry, Candied Cherry and Orange This wine is all about understanding how to taste acidity. Garnacha from Spain tends to have bright berry flavours and moderate acidity. It’s relatively easy to pick out the mouth-watering acidity because it’s often laced with citrus flavours (e.g. grapefruit or orange). A recent study at the Oenology Department at University of Bordeaux has shown that wines with higher acidity taste less tannic than wines with lower acidity. By the way, Garnacha is an incredibly important wine grape outside of the US. It’s grown primarily in Spain and Southern France where it is the major blending grape in Côtes du Rhône wines.
Look for notes of Raspberry, Chocolate and Cinnamon Zinfandel will help you understand how alcohol affects flavour. Be sure to select a Zinfandel with about 15% ABV for this to work — and invite a buddy with you to help drink it. After you taste the wine, let out a deep sigh and you’ll feel the tingle of alcohol in the back of your throat. High alcohol wines (14 %+) often have a ‘spice’ element to the taste and in the case of Zinfandel; it comes across as cinnamon and pepper. Alcohol not only adds a tingling sensation, it also adds the perception of body. Testing at Bordeaux University has shown that higher alcohol wines tend to reduce the perception of tannin in the taste (but not the aftertaste). You might notice this effect the next time you try Zinfandel.
Look for notes of Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper and Coffee Shiraz will help you understand what a full-bodied wine is all about. A few producers of Shiraz in Australia have moved towards a lighter style, but if you get a truly inky Shiraz, say from McLaren Vale or Barossa Valley, you’ll notice how boldly flavoured a wine can get. Of course, there is a lot going on with the grapes and winemaking to create a wine this bold including heightened glycerol and sometimes just a touch of residual sugar. Australia is one of the few regions that consistently produce supercharged single-variety wines. When you taste one, focus on the profile and texture in your mouth.
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If you can’t find a Carménère, seek out a Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley of France.
Spanish Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvédre)
California Petite Sirah
Chilean Carménère
Look for notes of Blackberry, Roasted Meats and Black Pepper Monastrell will help you understand Old World wines, especially if you compare it to Shiraz. Monastrell is an abundant variety in Spain, but it is fairly unknown in the USA. It makes a deep dark full-bodied wine with very rustic notes including tar, roasted meats and tobacco smoke. Earthy flavours are the hallmark of Old World wine and Spanish Monastrell offers great values for their lush bold red wines. Great examples can be found around Yecla in Spain
Look for notes of Jam, Black Pepper and Cedar with high Tannin Petite Sirah will help you understand what tannin is all about. Petite Sirah grapes are very small and because of this there are more skins and seeds which are the source of tannin and colour. Because of this, Petite Sirah tends to have high tannin. When you taste it, you’ll notice how the texture of tannin dries out your mouth and sits on your tongue (and sometimes teeth!). If this is something you like, you’ll find yourself attracted to other high tannin wines such as Nebbiolo and Tempranillo.
Look for notes of Black Cherry, Clove, and Bell Pepper Carménère will help you understand herbaceous or ‘green’ wines. No matter how cherry and plum flavoured Carménère wine tastes; there is always a subtle note of bell pepper in the mix. This aroma compound is called Pyrazine and it’s the source of the herby-grassy quality of many red and white wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Carménère. Despite its pleasing preference in the aforementioned wines, ‘green’ flavours are also associated with under ripe grapes (from a poor vintage).
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The Association of Caribbean Beekeepers’ Organisations (ACBO), the Tobago Apicultural Society (TAS) and the Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment (DAMME) are pleased to announce their co-hosting of the 8th Caribbean Beekeeping Congress, under the auspices of the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations (Apimondia) Scientific Commission on Beekeeping for Rural Development from 12-16th September 2016, at the Rovanel’s Resort and
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Conference Centre, Store Bay, Tobago.
Additionally, there will be a pre congress Queen Rearing Course staged at the Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute, Mt. St. George, Tobago from 9th-11th September 2016, and a post congress Africanised Bee Tour of Trinidad from 17th-18th September 2016. At this congress a very exciting new development in the field of beekeeping will be demonstrated - THE FLOW
HIVE. This fascinating
development is the result of a beekeeper trying to make the harvesting of honey a more efficient process. The flow hive has been described by beekeepers as ‘revolutionary’, ‘mind blowing’ and ‘fantastic’. It removes the labour in honey harvesting from the beekeeper and removes the stress of the process from the bees. And while some beekeepers may miss the harvesting process including the stings, most beekeepers are delighted at the invention.
After a number of years developing the system, (there were three years of testing) flow hives are now available at flowhive.com. This is only one of several topical issues that will be discussed at the Congress. Come join us in beautiful, picturesque Tobago for the Eighth Caribbean Beekeeping Congress. You won’t be disappointed!
The usual method of harvesting honey is very tedious. You must put on a protective suit to prevent/reduce stings, charge up Laureen Burris Phillip your smoker to pacify the bees, Member, Local Organising crack open the hive which Committee stresses the bees, lift out the frames, brush off the bees, take the frames to the extractor room, remove the wax The Tobago House of Assembly, covering to get at The Association of Caribbean Beekeepers’ Organisations the honey, then and the place the frames Tobago Apicultural Society in the extractor to remove the honey. With the flow hive, the process is simplified. The flow hive comes with partly formed honey combs that the bees complete with their wax. The ends of the combs are clear so that the beekeeper can see when the honey
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is ready. Then by flipping a switch, the patented comb cells turn thus forming channels and the honey flows out. As simple as that!
ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE STAGING OF
The 8th Caribbean Beekeeping Congress Rovanel’s Resort Crown Point, Tobago 12-16 September 2016
A Pre-Congress Queen Rearing Course
Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute, Mt. St. George, Tobago 9 -11 September 2016
A Post Congress Africanised Bee Tour of Trinidad 17-18 September 2016
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elcome All. Caribbean Cross Training (CCT) will be back in Tobago to host their annual Multi-Sport event on Sunday 25th. September 2016 at Store Bay 176.
This event is encouraged by the Triathlon Federation as a means to get new people to wet their feet in multi-sport. It is also an avenue for the school children in Tobago to participate as individuals or as a relay with the final objective of motivating participation in the Triathlon Federation’s School Series. Triathlon is a growing sport and has been part of the major games over the last few years. CCT is geared toward helping athletes of all ages and capabilities to compete successfully in multi-sport events. Some of the top junior athletes who will be taking part in this event are Hayden Reid - our top Junior National Champion and Ayo Gilbert-Semper, who placed second overall in the Triathlon Federation Secondary School Series. For further information on registration for this event, you can check Caribbean Cross Training Facebook page or call 302-9013.
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Health
By: Sherry Ann Byron Personal trainer at
Call us today at:
fitness centre
680-4MFC (4632) or 480-4GYM (4496) James Crescent, Calder Hall, Tobago
THE IMPORTANCE OF PORTION CONTROL Portion control is having the knowledge and understanding of serving sizes per calorie for different foods.
It is important that we understand how many calories or how much energy different serving sizes contain. This is because weight gain or loss is determined by your daily calorie intake. Hence the reason controlling your portions and calories are necessary for weight management. The food pyramid outlines the different food groups and serving sizes recommended.
For men it is required that they include food from the following food groups:-
Women are required to have half the serving size of what the men consume:-
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2 Palms of Protein Dense Foods 2 Fists of Vegetables 2 Cupped hands of Carbohydrate Dense Foods 2 Entire Thumbs of Fat Dense Foods.
1 Palm of Protein Dense Foods 1 Fist of Vegetables 1 Cupped Hand of Carbohydrate Dense Foods 1 Thumb of Fat Dense Foods
An Individual may not know right away how their body would react to the calories they consume; however, you must be able to adjust your portions to achieve your fitness goals and meet your needs.
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CHILDREN &
(contributed by Dr. Ikechi Duru for Excellent Vision Optometrists)
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any times people ask such questions as: When is best time to have children’s eyes checked or evaluated? How do we know when our children are having eye problems? What do we do, when we find out that our kids are not seeing well or seem not to do well in their class work because they complain of eye problems? Are sunglasses fit for kids to wear? Can kids use contact lenses? etc. The impact of uncorrected vision conditions or defective eye health in children, affects their lives academically, socially and athletically. Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of children’s development and should be taken seriously. Vision is a learned sense not an automatic one. So just like a child learns how to use legs to walk or hands to hold things, the child also learns to see. Newborns have all the eye structures necessary to see, but they haven’t learned to use them yet. Your baby holds the eyes roughly straight at birth from the balance centers in the brain, not the vision centers. This tells you how much work has to be done to see normally. Healthy eyes and good vision play a critical role in how infants and children learn to see. Eye and vision problems in infants can cause developmental delays. Thus, the longer a vision problem goes undiagnosed and untreated, the more a child’s brain learns to accommodate that vision problem. Children like adults can suffer from inherited or acquired vision or eye conditions which could span from ordinary vision problems such as farsightedness or hyperopia (inability to see near), shortsightedness or myopia (inability to see far), astigmatism (focus problems at far and near), crossed eyes,
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amblyopia (unusual vision problems), etc; to more chronic eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma or retinopathy of prematurity, to mention a few. Many times, the health of the child’s mother at birth hugely impacts the eye and vision conditions of the newborn, as seen in diabetes or hypertension. As such pregnant mothers are advised of their critical need to follow very active ante- natal regime, as prophylactic measures could be initiated, should any such conditions be diagnosed. Parents have critically important roles in monitoring, guiding and making sure that their children’s eyes are checked regularly, especially from age three (or sooner if vision problems run in the family). Prior to this, parents should support the development of eye/hand/body coordination, eye teaming and depth perception by encouraging stacking building blocks, rolling balls back and forth, coloring, drawing, cutting and assembling lock- together toys. Reading to young children is also very important, as this develops strong visualization skills as they ‘picture’ the story in their minds. After the first eye exam which is recommended at age three, vision should be checked again when the child is about to enter school. The Optometrist is the eye doctor who determines if a child’s visual system is adequately prepared to handle reading, writing and other close work. The demands of schoolwork can put too much stress on a child’s visual system, causing problems even if none existed before. Whereas toddlers use their eyes mostly for looking at distance, school requires children’s eyes to focus on very close, small work for hours every day. This alone, can give rise vision problems. well being
The startling thing here and of which parents should take note is that children do not often realize that their eyes are under too much strain, and they rarely report vision problems. Very importantly, school vision screenings are no substitute for a complete eye examination by your family Optometrist; because children can pass the school‘s eye chart test and still have undetected vision problems affecting their school work. The following schedule is a recommended time-check for examinations for kids’ vision:
Newborns should be checked for general eye health by a pediatrician or family physician in the hospital nursery. High-risk newborns (including premature infants); those with family history of eye problems and those with obvious eye irregularities should be checked by an eye doctor. Again, in the first year of life, all infants should be routinely examined for eye health. At age three, kids should have eye health screenings, visual acuity tests, eye- teaming/ coordination tests with an Optometrist. Again around age five, routine screenings should be done at school and Optometrist’s office especially if symptoms such as squinting, frequent headaches and/or such habits as going close to the television or wanting to stay in front of the class while looking at the board, difficulty reading, constant eye rubbing, chronic eye tearing exist. Children who wear spectacles and/or contact lenses should have their eyes checked annually.
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Y M CA T
he YMCA Tobago Learn-to-swim program™ has been redesigned for the Kendal and Courland aquatic facilities located in Tobago. It falls under the YMCA’s Aquatic Program Regime (APR) and ensures that its students are exposed to the most productive, fun, safe aquatic experience possible. Our goal-oriented program is truly an upgrade; reconstructed to facilitate all ages and abilities, at times throughout the week that are convenient and practical. The learning process is made fun, easy and seamless by giving participants the opportunity to progress at their own speed; meanwhile keeping them engaged and excited about the experience. By setting specific achievement goals throughout the program and placing emphasis on applying sound methodology, our well-trained coaches have mastered the art of empowering our members with the life skill of swimming. Whether it is on your bucket list, a means of exercise or maybe preparation for the Olympic Games learning to swim has never been made this easy and affordable. The Tobago YMCA promises to continue to provide a clean, safe environment; experienced staff and a comprehensive approach to achieving your aquatic dreams.
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Parent and tot: Saturdays Tots 1 • Tots 2 Children learn to swim “Jacks”: Mondays &Wednesdays/ Saturdays & Sundays Beginner Intermediate Advanced “Barracuda”: Mondays & Wednesdays/ Tuesdays & Thursdays / Saturdays & Sundays
Join uS TodAY, To live BeTTeR ToMoRRow.
leARn To SwiM ClASSeS AquA AeRoBiCS ReCReATionAl SwiMMinG CoMPeTiTive SPoRT PluS So MuCH MoRe…
Beginner Intermediate Advanced “Marlin”: Tuesdays & Thursdays / Saturdays & Sundays Beginner Intermediate Advanced Marlin elite Adults: Tuesdays & Thursdays / Saturdays & Sundays Jacks Barracuda Intermediate
YMCA Tobago For additional information, contact:
YMCA of Trinidad and Tobago Grafton Road, Courland Bay, Tobago (868) 631-0070 Mon to Fri: 7:30am to 8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Kendal Aquatic Facility
Pultney Hill, Kendal Farm School, Kendal, Tobago (868)- 271-1315
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EVENT
DATE
VENUE
CONTACT
SEPTEMBER Republic Day (Public Holiday) Tobago Cycling Classic Celebrating 30TH Anniversary
24th September
Nationwide
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26th Sept - 2nd Oct
Island-wide
Eid- Ul – Fitr- Muslim Festival (Public Holiday)
Jeff Charles Westmoorings, Trinidad. (868)632-6650/680-1214 Jeffreycharles57@hotmail.com • www.trinbagowheelers.com
TBA
Nationwide
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7th October
Signal Hill School Grounds
Jinelle Moore
16th October TBA 16th October 16th October 27th October TBA
L’Anse Fourmi/ Bloody Bay Grounds Dwight Yorke Stadium Evangel at Mt Thomas Charlotteville Patience Hill Nationwide
6 639-9515 • Ms. Monzano 639-4647 639-9132 • Arch Phil Isaac 639-9132 • Phil Isaac 6
All Month 6th November TBA TBA 13th November 20th November 20th November 27th November 27th November TBA
various Plymouth Black Rock Heritage Park Scarborough RC Church Black Rock Moriah Les Coteaux Scarborough Mt. Gomery Scarborough
6 639-9132 • Arch. Phil Isaac Derek Dickinson • 660-2381/796-6528 639-2136 639-5503 639-4647 639-9132 • Arch. Phil Isaac 639-9132 • Arch. Phil Isaac 639-4647 639-2476
TBA
Islandwide
tobagoheritagefestival@yahoo.com
1st - 4th December TBA 1st- 6th December
Shaw Park Cultuarl Complex Barcode Black Rock Recreational Grounds
David Maharaj • davidmaharaj@yahoo.com Brian Stollmeyer • 680-4757
TBA 25th December 26th December 26th December
Shaw Park Cultural Complex Nationwide Plymouth Recreational Grounds Nationwide
355-1809 6 639-5428 639-2125/0509
OCTOBER Signal Hill “We Can Cook” Tobago BLUE Food Festival An annual event of entertainment and culinary skill with the use of local resources World Food Day Moravian Harvest Evangel at Mt. Thomas Charlotteville Anglican Harvest Patience Hill Anglican Harvest St. Luke Divali (Public Holiday)
NOVEMBER National Tourism Month celebrated nationwide involves activities by the Tourism Department and industry stakeholders Plymouth Anglican Church St. David’s Bago Beach Sports Invitational Roman Catholic Harvest Black Rock Moravian Church Harvest Moriah Moravian Church Harvest Les Coteaux Anglican Church Harvest Scarborough Anglican Harvest St. Andrews Montgomery Moravian Church Harvest Scarborough Methodist Church Harvest Season of Joy Christmas caravan, various villages.
DECEMBER Assembly Day CelebrationsThe Tobago Assembly celebrates and awards Tobagonians on their achievements, along with exhibitions and a sports day with recreational activities. 6th Annual PIGOUT Carib Tobago International Rugby 7’sTournament M.E.S.H Malick Folk Performance Exodus Steel Orchestra Signal Hill Alumni Choir Christmas Day (Public Holiday) Tobago Flying Colours Kite Flying Festival Boxing Day
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