If you want to try this click here for the link to the recipe. Or copy and paste this URL into your browser https://www.nashifood.com/plantain-lasagna/?fbclid=IwAR1n19AP3xTr4W98X0DPFYeLHGmCc-r4urdlpnvsNSWLJY1ulO1VB3pq1hk A Trini's choice of words to describe a breadfruit falling from a tree identifies the state of the ripeness of the fruit, and where it fell:-.
A ripe fruit falling to the ground will fall BLAF, whereas a ripe fruit falling on a galvanize roof will fall BLANG. A green fruit on the other hand will fall to the ground BUDUFF, and the same fruit falling on the same roof will fall BLANG A DANG. A door will open, if its hinges need oiling, KREEKES and will close BADAM or CLITTICKS depending on the force used to close it. He describes a horse galloping as BROOGOODOOK, BROOGOODOOK. His expressions of surprise are AHA, O GAWD. BON JAY or WEE FOUTE. His expression of disgust is AH CHUT usually accompanied with a stamping of the feet. His expression of joy is OH GHEEZAN AGES. His salutations are WAY YUH SAY, MAN, CHILE, BREDS, and even AYE BOY.. Trini women call each other CHILE, the men call each other BOY and the boys call each other MAN.. If you think that is confusing they refer to any older person of the male sex as UNCLE and the female sex as TANTIE. When Trinis hang-out, they are LIMING. When you are a Trini of mixed race you are a DOUGLA. A Trini will CUFF YOU DOWN and KICK YOU UP Trinis have an interesting list of body parts you won't find in any biology book. TOT TOTS, BAM BAM. BUMSEE and NABLE. A physically challenged person to a Trini is a BROKOFOOT, a fat woman is a BOOBOOLOOPS. A giddy head is called BAZODEE , and if you should fall into a fit of convulsion you are considered to have caught MALKADEE. A Trini's punctuality Is atrocious. NOW is LATER: LATER is SOMETIME TOMORROW, and YESTERDAY - well that propels an attack of amnesia. And as a Trini will say IF AH LIE, AH LIE our usual response to the question “Where yuh going?”is “Ah coming back jus’ now!” Source: Virtual Museum of TT, July 2020 The House of Angostura, home of the world famous Angostura aromatic bitters and orange bitters, today launched its newest flavour - cocoa bitters.
The new bitters combines Angostura’s blend with the flavourful Trinitario cocoa created in Trinidad and Tobago, giving it top notes of rich, floral and nutty cocoa combined with an infusion of aromatic botanicals. The cocoa bitters is said to be perfect for desserts and pairs perfectly with sweet vermouth or aged spirits such as whiskey, rum, cognac and tequila. Speaking at the launch at the House of Angostura, Terrence Bharath, Chairman of Angostura Holdings Limited, said the new product will be shipped all over the world to the 150 countries where Angostura already has a presence. The new Cocoa Bitters will also be available at 1200 Walmart stores in the United States. It will also be available on certain websites. Source: The Loop, July 2020 Trinidadian volunteer Giselle Mendez was given the Commonwealth Points of Light award from the Queen for her service during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the British High Commission.
Mendez represented Trinidad and Tobago as the 148th Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her exceptional voluntary service encouraging community volunteering. In a statement issued July 17, 2020, UK High Commissioner Tim Stew said Mendez' volunteer work during the challenging COVID-19 period is inspiring: 'Giselle Mendez has shown us the value of coming together to connect, even virtually, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.' 'I am inspired by her work to bring about meaningful change in various communities and to positively influence young people in this country. And, I’m delighted that Giselle will join three others from Trinidad and Tobago who have received this award from Her Majesty the Queen. 'This also makes Giselle the 148th person in the Commonwealth to receive this international award since 2018.' 'I wish her continued strength to carry on this good work. And I hope this award will further inspire young people to act, however they can, to drive positive change in their communities.' Mendez, founder of the ‘Volunteer Centre of Trinidad and Tobago’ (VCTT) in 2012, has worked to connect people and encourage collaborations with volunteers for sustained and structured interventions in various sectors. During the COVID-19 pandemic the VCTT team launched their ‘virtual volunteering’ initiative to promote mindfulness and safe volunteering opportunities such as telephone befriending, child tutoring, letter writing to isolated people or donating to an NGO. Mendez also leads over 130 mentors that will provide guidance and support to young people beyond the pandemic through their e-mentoring programmes, ‘Me to We’ and ‘Grown in East Port of Spain’. Mendez said the VCTT aims to help transform communities for the better. 'Volunteer Centre of Trinidad and Tobago’ (VCTT) is a volunteer matching platform which connects people to high impact custom built interventions which support the Sustainable Development Goals.' 'Our current interventions include the ‘Me to We E-Mentorship’ programme supported by Prince's Trust International, the ‘Grown in East Port of Spain home & community garden’ initiative supported by the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme and the development of a regional network for Volunteerism supported by ‘Ruach Tova’ - Good Deeds Day.' 'At VCTT we believe in the transformational power of people, and our family of volunteers is honoured for this recognition of our 8 years of service as we curate an all-inclusive space for citizens to be activated and meaningfully engaged in pioneering viable solutions, in support of our ‘Vision of A Volunteer In Every Home’.' As part of the legacy of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London 2018, Her Majesty The Queen - as Head of the Commonwealth - thanked inspirational volunteers across the 54 Commonwealth nations for the difference they have made in their communities and beyond, by recognising one volunteer from each Commonwealth country every week. The High Commission said: 'By sharing these stories of service, the Commonwealth Points of Light awards celebrate inspirational acts of volunteering across the Commonwealth and help inspire others to make their own contribution to tackling some of the greatest social challenges of our time, including the current COVID-19 pandemic.' The High Commission said voluntary service is high on the agenda for improving Commonwealth nations, which is why the Queen has chosen to recognise outstanding volunteers across the Commonwealth in this special way. Source: The Loop, July 30, 2020 Approximately 165 Venezuelan nationals were repatriated to their home country this week, National Security Minister Stuart Young confirmed to Loop News.
The development comes after several illegal immigrants were recently detained by authorities - several Trinidadian nationals were also detained in connection with human trafficking. In a video shared online, a man claimed in Spanish that a vessel was carrying repatriated Venezuelans. Other videos were recently shared online showing Venezuelan vessels in the Gulf of Paria near Chaguaramas. crackdownLOOP NEWS CREATED : 29 JULY 2020COVID-19 Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedInShare to WhatsAppShare to MessengerShare to EmailShare to TelegramShare to More186Approximately 165 Venezuelan nationals were repatriated to their home country this week, National Security Minister Stuart Young confirmed to Loop News. The development comes after several illegal immigrants were recently detained by authorities - several Trinidadian nationals were also detained in connection with human trafficking. In a video shared online, a man claimed in Spanish that a vessel was carrying repatriated Venezuelans. Other videos were recently shared online showing Venezuelan vessels in the Gulf of Paria near Chaguaramas. In a media briefing on Saturday (July 25), Young said that national security agencies would be ensuring that anyone found involved in human trafficking would be charged under the Trafficking in Persons Act. Young added that Venezuelans with national registration cards, who were caught assisting or harbouring illegal immigrants, would have their registrations revoked and would be deported. Trinidadians have raised concerns over the possible spread of COVID-19 due to the unregulated entry of illegal immigrants, following a recent spike in confirmed cases. Due to patient confidentiality, the Ministry has not confirmed whether any patients were illegal immigrants. The Ministry also warned the public not to 'jump to conclusions'. The increase in cases has lead to a surge of xenophobic comments online. As of July 28, 2020, there were five more cases of the virus, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 153. The Health Ministry said three of the cases were imported as a result of nationals who had returned from Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, and Vietnam. The Ministry said another recent case is a primaary contact of another recent positive case, while another is ending epidemiological investigations. Five (5) additional persons have tested positive for COVID-19. - Three (3) of the cases are imported. These are nationals who recently returned from the following countries: Antigua, Guyana and Vietnam - One case is a primary contact of a recently positive COVID-19 case. - One case is pending epidemiological investigation. |
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