HAPPY TIMES 4

“Encore, food galore, dis party cyar done” were the words of the satisfied, elated and mesmerized crowd at the 2015 edition of Fairwinds Foundation Jazz Brunch.

It was truly a symphony in “F for Fairwinds Major” as the event newbies remained in awe over the great food and entertainment unleashed on April, 26, 2015. Never to be outdone, The Fairwinds crew hosted the party of the weekend, even as the regular patrons commented that they did not think it was possible to surpass Jazz Brunch 2014.

Tobago’s very own Kay Alleyne started the crowd off with a jazzy rendition of the “Fairwinds” theme song, The Greatest Love of All and from the word go, the beat never stopped. It was escalation time moving to crescendo after crescendo with each virtuoso performer. From Kay to the cool sound of songstress Jean Lyons, to the wonderfully innovative sound of beat box jazz flutist Providence Brown, to the rhythmic and pulsating sound of Gerard Balfour on Pan, the symphony in F major continued to rock the patrons, creating one big Fairwinds family.

Providence Brown who honed his skill after spending twenty three years in the Far East, had the crowd spellbound with his novel and easy beat box jazz selections. However it was the emerging comedic artist of the evening, Professor X, who brought the house down with his “singing act”..

Through Fairwinds’ many kind donors, everyone had an opportunity to become a winner with the numerous door prizes donated for the event. Special thanks to Corporate sponsor TSTT as they took the time to visit and enjoy brunch at “Tobago Alps” as the venue is now known because of its beautiful view and scenery. None of this would be possible without the faithful corporate assistance through Repsol Trinidad, Coca Cola Trinidad, Boss Stationers, L.J. Williams, Water One, Hilton Trinidad, Hyatt Trinidad, Davin Groden, Max Fax Limited, Angostura Limited, CNC3, Radio 100.1 & 91.1, Radio Tambrin, Professor X, Alvin Holder, and Friends of Fairwinds. Thanks also to Mrs. Elizabeth Montano and the Ma-chel Brand for their support and attendance.

Fairwinds Foundation is a registered NGO created by its founder Angela Arnasalam with an objective of empowering children through the vehicle of education, assisting them with decision-making capacity, focusing on their vision and giving them the necessary tools for survival in this digital age, where there are so many distractions for their young minds.

All the proceeds from this event will go toward Fairwinds “Back to School and Scholarship Drive” scheduled for August 2015.Mark your calendars and see you next year!

The Healing with Horses Foundation is looking forward to the fifth Buccoo Integrated Summer Camp, to be held from

July 6th-17th in Buccoo, Tobago.

We project having 80 children ranging from six to twelve years, who are differently abled, registering for the experience.

Once again, the Buccoo Integrated Facility will be the ideal venue for our programme. The Community Center; football field; goat track; the Beach & the Mangrove area and Buccoo Point will also be utilised.

The Camp theme is ‘Healing Creatures’

The Activities scheduled for this year are:

- Graffitti & Singing - Art & Costume design - Love in a Lunch kit - Body awareness & Yoga - Organic Gardening - Fire & Dance - Being with Horses - Being with Nature

Our goals at Camp remain focused on integrating the children with their peers and challenging their physical and mental abilities with varied levels of activity.

With your support, and with the assistance of our experienced teachers and volunteers, we anticipate another successful and memorable venture.

SYMPHONY IN F MAJOR

We invite you to take the time to go to www.healing-with-horses.org which goes into more details and shows our proposal & program for 2015.

Your support is keyin opening new worlds for many children in Trinidad and Tobago.

Gerard Balfour leading the crowd

05GENERATIONS

A booming economy, mixed with an exponential rise in the number of millionaires and a rapidly expanding middle class, has ignited a desire among the Chinese population to explore the world and resultant China outbound tourism market has become one of the fastest growing tourism sectors in the world. By 2018, the number of Chinese outbound tourist will be more than double from the current outbound tourist number in 2012; signalling a transformational change and opportunity for global travel industry

PROFESSIONALFROM

CHINADISCOVERTOBAGO

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Courtesy: Ean McKayAdventure Farm and Nature Reserve, Tobago

THE HAPPIEST ISLAND

Reservations: 0845 004 8276 • Local: 868-660-8500 • Email: Reservations@MagdalenaGrand.com

W W W.MAG DA L E N AGR A N D.CO M

Tobago was named the Happiest Country in the Caribbean by World Happiness Report published by the United Nations.

We’re happy because of the beauty that surrounds us. We’re happy because we attract tourists from all over the world. We are happy to share our beautiful island with you. This luxury resort is situated on 750 acres with miles of coastline

and is a nature lover’s paradise. There are over 470 different species of birds on Tobago and you will spot many of them at our resort. Our professional tour desk will also consult with you on the many birding tours and locations you can visit.

The national bird, the colourful Scarlet Ibis, has been seen in Tobago and our resort on special occasions. They are a nationally protected bird and are more commonly seen in Caroni Bird Sanctuary in Trinidad. Tobago has much

to offer from exciting watersports to eco-adventure in one of the hemisphere’s oldest rainforests.

The Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort has 178 deluxe oceanfront guest rooms and 22 suites, all featuring

breathtaking ocean views from large private balconies and terraces. There are 3 oceanfront swimming pools,

a PGA designed 18-hole golf course, tennis, a PADI 5-star dive centre, spa services, guest activities,

a kids club and a variety of excursions, as well as a wide range of dining options.

In The Caribbean Awaits You

MAG-15-158 HappyCampaign Trinidad&TobagoGuides-Bird Final.indd 1 6/2/15 1:43 PM

THE EXPERIENCE OF HOME-MADE

HAPPY TIMES10

“Ah remember when ah was young ah used to wash buckets of sapodillas for my grandmother with the fibres from the coconut shell” says a happy individual tasting the sapodilla ice cream for the first time. While some share stories of washing sapodillas or eating sour-sop off the tree, most remember the event of ice cream

making fondly for the simple fact that it was a moment they enjoyed as a family.

A very warm and beautiful childhood memory was the joy of turning the handle of the wooden ice cream bucket in anticipation of the sweet treasure that was being produced inside. There was always an eagerness piercing the air as the home-made mixture was carefully poured into the inner iron bowl, then the dasher placed inside and covered. The inner bowl is then placed into the outer wooden bucket and the cranking mechanism is positioned on top. Finally this outer bucket is filled with a salt and ice mixture and from this point, the fun begins.

Growing up with five (5) siblings made the act of ice cream making a rather entertaining event. The game was simple; each was required to do a 100 turns of the handle until the ice cream “came in.”

However the challenge was that as it got closer to this stage the effort became more difficult. In fact, this heightened the excitement because the aim was always to outdo each other. So it was from these early beginnings, unknown to this family in that moment, that a future ice cream venture was being conceived.

This family collectively contributed their time and energy to a product because, not only was it essential for their income it was essential in creating strong values for a group of young individuals. In a family run business it is important that each understand the importance of their role in order for the business to be successful. Thus this homemade ice cream enterprise took root from a cosy home about 25 years ago when a mother, passionate about making ice cream, did so at every opportunity for every occasion. Not only did this experience bring her family together; it brought together a large percentage of Tobagonian families, as it was a past time most enjoyed almost every Sunday.

So while most Tobagonians spend their weekends relaxing on the beach and dreaming of a better ice cream future. This family enterprise is making that dream a reality, with a big mission of bringing the experience of homemade ice cream back to the homes of Tobagonians. The above seems to compare Tobagonians with each other - while one is dreaming and relaxing – this family is working. True yes, but may offend somewhat. Perhaps?

This family has not only made their dreams a reality but they are driven by a mission to bring the experience of homemade ice cream back to the homes of Tobagonians.

This is a story about home-made ice cream but, more importantly this is a story about a family run business.

“Ah eating ah ice cream or ah sapodilla?”

At the head of this family stands a mother of six(6) Sherla McKenzie who, despite countless forms of adversity, grew a business which started from a basket and a bucket to a family operated enterprise and which to date is still associated with great taste and quality products.

“Ah eating ah ice cream or ah sapodilla?”

To taste the rich and creaminess of Ms McKenzie’s homemade ice cream is to taste an experience. Now you pause and wonder how that can be considered an experience but, almost every time someone samples this ice cream what usually follows is an animated account or a fond memory that they never hesitate to share.

By Kobik Gordon

Bake My Day is pleased to serve you a light fare,prepared freshly each day. Choose from our flavourful soups, healthy salads and our delicious sandwiches served with freshly baked breads, chiabata and baguettesor try our speciality burger on Fridays.

Fresh fruit smoothies, coffee, tea and cream cakes are also available.

So if you are looking for a quick coffee break or prefer a quiet place to relax after work, catch up with news or read a favourite book, then Bake My Day is the place to be.

Indoor and Outdoor seating is available, with free Wi-Fi and wheel chair access.

We also offer services for all your special events.A very warm welcome always awaits you at our delightful coffee shop.

Shirvan Plaza, Shirvan Road | Telephone / Special Reservations: (868) 631 5273 | Fax: (868) 631-1133Business Hours: Mondays - Saturdays 10:30am - 06:00pm

14 HAPPY TIMES

HAPPY TIMES 15

THE DECK (AT BUCCOO)

Our very own!!Our very own!!

THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN ON THE ISLAND

Tobago’s First Choice

ROOSTERSROOSTERSROOSTERS

For Deliveries Call:868.639.5000 Crown Point(A.N.R. Robinson Airport)from 11am to 10pm868.631.1000 Shirvan Plaza(Shirvan Road)from 10am to 10pm

Our very own!!

Our very own!!Our very own!!Our very own!!

Our very own!!

HAPPY TIMES 17

The Watermill TobagoShirvan Road

(Opposite Golden Grove Estate)Mount Pleasant, Tobago.Telephone/Reservations

Kevin Pariag at +(868) 639-0000Email: cliff-65@hotmail.com

Business HoursMondays – Saturdays

12:00pm – 3:00pm6:00pm – 10:00pm/close

A Fusion of Local andInternational Flavours

Tuesday 21st TOBAGO FOLK MUSEUMVenue: S/boro Library Auditorium - 10:00 a.m. - till SWUM WAKE & BONGO Venue: Whim Hard Court - 8:00 p.m.Traditional celebration of the cycle of life. Wake & Bongo.

WWednesday 22nd DIASPORA CONNECTIONS Venue: Shaw Park Complex - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 23rd PEMBROKE SALAKA FEAST MORNING RITUALS Venue: Pembroke - 5:30 a.m. DDAY MARKET Venue: Pembroke - 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. STAGE PRODUCTION Venue: Pembroke Heritage Park - 8:00 p.m.Meet at the crossroads for the ancestral feast.

Friday 24th BLACK ROCK SEA FESTIVAL WAKE UP CALL - 5:00 a.m. SEA SPOSEA SPORTS - 11:00 A.M. SEA FIESTA - 5:00 p.m. Venue: Courland Heritage ParkFestival of the sea. Boat christening, seine hanging, sea sports and a cultural showcase of sea songs (chante) highlights the history of the people and the place.PAN FOLK O RAMA VVenue: TBDTobago folk songs and calypso played on the steelpan.

Thursday 16th GALA PRESENTATION Venue: Shaw Park Complex - 8:00 p.m.Experience Tobago’s village life and cultural traditions in song, dance and drama.

Friday 17th MS. TOBAGO HERITAGE PERSONALITY SHOWVVenue: Cyd Gray Sporting Complex - 8:00 p.m.A showcase of beauty, brains and indigenous talent as Tobago village gems vie for the coveted Ms. Heritage personality title.

Saturday 18th MORIAH TOBAGO OLE TIME WEDDING Venue: Moriah Moravian Church - 1:00 p.m. CAKE & WINE VVenue: Moriah Community Centre RECEPTION Venue: Moriah Rec. GroundsDance the ‘Brush-back’ in the wedding procession that is a re-enactment of Tobago’s 19th century traditions.

Sunday 19th ROXBOROUGH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL & BAY QUEEN COMPETITION VVenue: Roxborough Jetty - 1:00 p.m. It’s all about the sea. Sail Boat Regatta, sumptuous Seafood dishes and Bay Queen Competition.

Monday 20th CHARLOTTEVILLE NATURAL TREASURES DAY VILLAGE TREK Venue: Charlotteville - 9:30 a.m. TREASURE HUNT/BUS TOURS VVenue: Charlotteville - 1:00 p.m. STAGE PRODUCTION Venue: Charlotteville Rec. Grounds - 7:00 p.m.Join the trek through the village of Charlotteville. Picturesque views and ancient traditions revived. Bamboo rhythm procession; riverside washing; dance the cocoa.

JULY

THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & CULTURE in collaboration with TOBAGO FESTIVALS COMMISSION

Presents

TOBAGO HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2015Community Treasures: Recognition

Calendar of EventsCommunity Treasures: Recognition

A YEAR ROUND EXPERIENCE

Saturday 25th PLYMOUTH OLE TIME TOBAGO CARNIVAL J’OUVERT Venue: Plymouth - 5:00 a.m. MASQUERADE THEATRE Venue: Plymouth - 3:00 p.m. HERITAGE CALYPSO MONARCH VVenue: Plymouth Hard Court - 8:00 p.m.All in one day celebrate the traditions of Carnival, J’Ouvert, Mas, and Calypso.Sunday 26thHERITAGE ISLAND TOUR THE HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENTVenue: Argyle Monday 27th HERIHERITAGE ISLAND TOUR THE HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENT MT. CULLANE EXPERIENCE Don’t miss the Bus! Journey through the island to explore the Heritage sites and see the culture come alive before your eyes.Tuesday 28thROXBOROUGH BELMANNA RIOT STREET PROCESSION Venue: Roxborough - 7:00 p.m. STAGE PRODUCTION VVenue: Cyd Gray Sporting Complex - 8:00 p.m.Historical re-enactment of the revolt of the Roxborough Estate in 1876.Wednesday 29thRUM SHOP LIMEVenue: Brown Betty Bar Upper Scarborough - 8:00 p.m.The Rum-shop was the meeting place for adults in the village long ago, the business of the village was aired by special characters over food and alcoholbusiness of the village was aired by special characters over food and alcohol. Bottle, spoon and a drink of choice! You sure to hear all about Tobago village affairs.Thursday 30th LES COTEAUX FOLK TALES & SUPERSTITIONS VILLAGE DAY FAIR Venue: Les Coteaux Com. Centre - 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. STAGE PRODUCTION VVenue: Tablepiece Rec. Grounds - 8:00 p.m.Mystery, history, folklore and legends. Folk tales and superstitions unfold.Friday 31st DRUM EXPLOSION - Junior Drum Explosion 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. STAGE PRODUCTION - 10:00 p.m. FLAMBEAU PROCESSION - 11:30 p.m. VVenue: Botanical GardensPulsating rhythm of the drums culminate in bodies moving across the town.

AUGUST

SEPTEMBERFriday 18thJUNIOR HERITAGE FESTIVALVenue: Buccoo Integrated Beach Front Restaurant - 10:00 a.m.Passing on the cultural practices to the youth, is the only way of ensuring that the festival and traditions live on.Saturday 19thFFASHION FUSION & TOBAGO SONG COMPETITIONVenue: Roxborough Secondary School Auditorium - 8:00 p.m.Compete in the Fashion Contest as local designers showcase their talent and as-piring models walk the catwalk to gain your approval and recognition. A vocal treat is also in store with the Local Song Competition. Sunday 20th‘THE FRENCH IN WE’Venue: Parlatuvier Multipurpose Facility - 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.There are village names, dances, songs and foods that remind us of the Frenchinfluence in Tobago. Come and share in the excitement as we discover ‘The French in We.’Thursday 24th ROXBOROUGH CELEBRATIONS & REPUBLIC DAY CONCERTVVenue: Cyd Gray Sporting Complex - 6:30 p.m.

NOVEMBERFriday 20thBLACK HISTORY FESTIVALCARIB DIXIELAND PAN ON THE STREETS - 7:00 p.m.A PAN & CALYPSO EXPOSITION - 8:00 p.m.Venue: Mt. PleasantSaturday 21stBLACK HISTOBLACK HISTORY FESTIVALSTREET PROCESSION - 7:00 p.m.AFRICA: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROWFASHION, FROLIC, FOOD AND MORE - 8:00 p.m.Venue: BethelSunday 22ndBLACK HISTORY FESTIVALORALORAL TRADITIONS, SPOKEN WORD, STORYTELLING, MUSIC, FOOD AND MORE - 1:00 p.m.Venue: TBD

OCTOBERSunday 11thCASTARA FROM CAP’N TO COOK Venue: Castara Bay - 10:00 a.m./till FREEAn early Amerindian settlement, come and visit the pristine beaches as the fisher folk and villagers join in taking us from the sea to the pot, ‘From Captain to Cook’.Saturday 17thFOLK FIESFOLK FIESTASunday 18thTOBAGO BLUE FOOD FESTIVALSaturday 31stGOODWOOD THE FESTIVAL OF THE YAMDAY CELEBRATIONS - 10:00 a.m.STAGE PRODUCTION - 8:00 p.m.VVenue: Goodwood Community Centre The African tradition of the Yam Festival is a reminder of the creativity of the people, as we create various dishes from the yam and perform the rituals of the festival.

Sunday 30th MASON HALL OLE TIME TOBAGO GAMESROAD RACE - 6:00 a.m.STREET PARADE - 11:00 a.m.GAMES - 1:30 a.m.Venue: Mason Hall Rec. GroundsRemember the days when tRemember the days when toys and games were all homemade? Reclaim your youthful days with games that were played in the yards of the villages many years ago.

Saturday 1stEMANCIPATION DAY GALA CONCERT Venue: Pigeon Point Heritage Park - 5:00 p.m.Freedom has come to the African slaves. There is dancing and singing in the street at the celebration of Freedom Day long ago. Come and join the Emancipation Day Parade.Thursday 6thThursday 6thCANAAN/BON ACCORD “IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD” DAY ACTIVITIES - SPORTSVenue: Store Bay - 6:00 a.m. STAGE PRODUCTION Venue: Crown Point Heritage Park, Store Bay - 8:00 p.m.Long ago, adults were all involved in the upbringing of a child. Join the day activities and the dramatic presentation ofactivities and the dramatic presentation of ‘It Takes a Village to Raise a Child’.Saturday 8thCARNBEE/MT/ PLEASANT ST. PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH ANCESTRAL WALKWALK - 6:00 a.m.BREAKFAST - 7:00 a.m.PRODUCTION - 9:00 a.m.Join the procession from Mt. Irvine Beach to the St. Patrick’s Anglican Church while carwhile carrying a brick to symbolize the construction of the church.Sunday 9th HERITAGE FOOD & CRAFT FAIRVenue: Fort Granby - 12 noon/till Thursday 13th HERITAGE ISLAND TOUR THE HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENTVenue: Speyside Don’t miss the Bus! Journey through the island to explore the Heritage sites and Don’t miss the Bus! Journey through the island to explore the Heritage sites and see the culture come alive before your eyes.Saturday 29th BUCCOO GOAT RACES & NIGHT MARKETWalk a Thon – 6:00 a.m.Shore Line Fishing Competition – 7:00 a.m.Tours of the Reef - 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.Goat & Crab Races - 3:00 p.mGoat & Crab Races - 3:00 p.m.Cultural Show - 7:00 p.m.Venue: Buccoo Integrated FacilityExperience the unique goat and crab races at scenic Buccoo. Visit the Buccoo Reef and Nylon Pool and enjoy the Tobago cuisine. A glorious day, like none other.

BE WISE 29

Information Communications Technology (ICT) has had an indelible impact on our lives here in Tobago. Today ICT products and services are main staples and imperatives to our economic growth and sustainability and by extension the expanding of our telecommunications networks.

Today ICT supports every modern technical institution including our social lives. Our “developed” nation status can be measured by the advances made as a nation with ICT. In the field of Disaster Management and Risk Reduction it is more critical, for among all the phases of the Disaster Management Cycle, nearly all are enabled by ICT. TEMA has been accredited nationally as a Diamond Standard Certified Institution, especially owing to the employment of ICT tools.

ICT has been and will always serve as an integral ingredient in Disaster Risk Management Capacity Building at TEMA and by extension the THA.

In Tobago we join with the world in recognizing the role the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has played in the governance of ICT, with a 150 years service, using the ITU theme “Innovating Together - the Past, Present and Future”.

TEMA along with ICT partners and stakeholders propose an itinerary of events which will take several forms:

1. An attractive display and demonstration of ICT products and services by way of an exposition at the Gulf City Mall, Lowlands, on 18th May 2015. A number of ICT dealers and organizations will display how they use ICT in their daily operations. There will also be an educational element incorporated into the displays in an attempt to educate target audiences and highlight careers linked to ICT.

2. The School ICT Caravan to be conducted between June 2015 and October 2015. This is also in an attempt to sensitize the younger generation about the practical science of ICT and the careers associated with it.

3. An ICT Museum to be located at the Scarborough Library. The target date for establishment is to start July/ August 2015.

4. An ICT Risk Management Symposium in October. This is to set a stage for experts in ICT to hold discussions on related issues such as:

• The future use and regulation the use of Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs); • Regulating the use of Nanotechnology; • The timely and appropriate management of Social Media, and its impact on our youth and telecommunication regulations; • The significance of ICT in Disaster Risk Reduction; • Bridging the Gaps between ICT End Users and Service Providers; • Building Resilience into ICT infrastructure, manufactured products and services; • Government ICT Policies and the growing challenges of regulating the industry from a global perspective.

Our aim is to showcase the relevance of ICT in our lives by highlighting the innovated spirit demonstrated over time. This shall show an appreciation for our rich history and gauge what the future holds for Information Communications Technology and it‘s impact.

The objectives are:

• To educate and inform the target audience of the past present and future of ICT; • To bring together ICT stakeholders who will create various thematic platforms that will serve as a setting to allow for interactive informative sessions; • To influence the establishment of an ICT Museum as a constant reminder of the tangible products marking the corridor of our ICT past; • To plan and host an ICT Risk Management Symposium in recognition of

International Day for Disaster Reduction celebrated every year on the 13th of October.

ITU Day 2015 Past, Present and Future

photo credits: Evelyn Chung

SANCTUARY 31

“Some people feel the rain; others just get wet.”

PREPARING for the RAINY SEASON

NEW & NOW Best Summer Essentials

“One Holiday Shop”

For exclusive swimwear brands, the latest resort collection by Caribbean & Latin-American designers, exquisite jewellery by local and international artisans and a wide selection of beach accessories including kaftans, hats, bags and beach wraps.

Visit us today at:Shirvan Plaza, Lowlands, Tobago, West Indies(868) 639-0919

The Falls at West Mall,Eastern Entrance, Westmoorings, Trinidad(868) 631-1671

Koral beach boutique

@Koralbeachboutique

For more information, check us out on

Peeping Fish Shoppes @ Westcity

Milford Road, Canaan, TobagoMon - Sat 10 am to 7 pm

Peeping Fish12 Mucarapo Road,

St. JamesSat 11 am to 6 pm

Don’t miss out on this awesome shopping experience during your next Tobago vacation!

Headed out to catch some waves or just to look good on the beach? Either way, at Peeping Fish you can find anything you need to stay cool!

From bags to board shorts, from shades to surf tops or gear to sunbathe,this is the shop that has all the big name brands:

Havaianas, DaKine, Free People and Ms. Me Clothing, Pininho, Bagg Bags and much more.You’ll also find ready-to-wear pieces with “LA Atittude”! Wonderful beach bags

in vibrant exciting colors; lightweight, durable, washable and freestanding; in vibrant exciting colors; lightweight, durable, washable and freestanding; with Bagg Bags being the newest addition.

Visited by surfers and beach lovers all year round for the coolest surf wear, Peeping Fish is the largest retailer of Havaianas in the Southern Caribbean.

NEW CROWN POINT LOCATION OPENING SOON!

SHOP N‘ THINGS 39

Market Deh‘ prides itself on promoting the handmade and the home-grown, the organic and the sustainable. In keeping with this trend, we strive to encourage local economical entrepreneurship in crafts, food and produce.

Some of our most popular vendors offer such treats as local jams, chutneys, organic salads and ice cream. Not only do they help emphasise locally sourced fruits and vegetables; each makes use of seasonal produce which are harvested fresh from local sources thus making particular products specific to the time of year.

Such process can be seen in the products of local agribusiness, Tura homemade, which has been established since 2014. Located in Mt Irvine, Tura strives for the lowest carbon footprint possible. Their methods include growing their own produce, using all natural seaweed fertiliser and locally printed labels from recycled materials.

Newly established SHER Foods, which can be found in Signal Hill is also a beacon for this practice. Following their Market Deh‘ debut in April, they placed themselves firmly on the map with their tasty homemade ice creams. Flavours such as Soursop, sapodilla and barbadine are amongst the favourites.

Market Deh‘ acts as a great promotional platform for local entrepreneurs and producers. In addition to enjoying the relaxed open-air atmosphere, it‘s the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs to interfac e directly with the public.

It is held on the last Sunday of each month at The Shade nightclub in Bon Accord from 10am till 3pm and admission is free.

For further information: Please call Bruce on (868) 481 7087 or email to marketdehtobago@hotmail.com

Call 211 Toll-FreeCourteous service Competent staffAccurate information

Anything you need to know to make your stay convenient,comfortable and memorable.

We provide information on: • Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation

• Local Cultural Entertainment and Events year round

• Visitor/Tourist Attractions

• Places to visit for dining, sightseeing and water/sporting activities

Planning a trip to

Tobago?

Buccoo Goat Racing

Tobago Museum

Division of Finance and Enterprise Development

HAPPY TIMES 45

SURF N‘ TURF46

There’s no doubt that large animals are exciting, when at a zoo the kids and adults alike rush off to see the lions, tigers and elephants.

In diving, it’s the manta rays and sharks that attract the same attention, but en-counters aren’t as frequent in the wild as most of us would like, so then what?

Developing the ability to shift one’s focus from large animal encounters to fish behavior, smaller marine life or coral and sponge growth, will guarantee that you’ll always have a great dive!

The reef‘s full of smaller interesting creatures using a variety of strategies to avoid being eaten and the Long Lure Frogfish is an excellent example of using camouflage to both avoid being a meal, and to order home delivery. Found in a variety of colors, frogfish imitate sponges found on reefs, staying still to avoid being recognized by predators and prey. Waving a fleshy growth at the end of a bony ‘rod’ attached to their foreheads, they lure their prey within range and by rapidly expanding their mouth; create a vacuum which sucks their victim in!

The ‘Mt. Irvine Wall’ dive site is a great spot to observe frogfishes and other small interesting creatures such as seahorses, batfish and octopi.

When next you go diving, remember to keep an eye out for the small stuff!

Small Creatures on the Reef by Derek Chung

Octopus

Frogfish

Nurse shark

48 SURF N’ TURF 48SURF N’ TURF

www.underseatobago.comE: undersea@tstt.net.ttT: 1 (868) 631-2626 or

1 (868) 680-4209

Heritage SportHeritage SportKeeping You in The Game

Tobago’s FIRST Stop For

in Sports!Upper Floor, E-Teck Mall, Sangster's Hill,

ScarboroughEmail: richiemac@bellsouth.net

868.639.5150

• Learn To Swim Classes • Aqua Aerobics• Recreational Swimming • Competitive Sport

plus so much more…Join us today, to live better tomorrow.

For additional information, contact:Tobago YMCA – (868) 631-0070Mosi Denoon – (868) 787-0310

YMCA TobagoGrafton Road, Courland Bay, Tobago

YMCA Tobago

PERFORMANCE AUTO L I M I T E D

Providing a complete range of auto care services including – alignment, suspension check, servicing of parts, balancing, oil-change  and sale of tyres, batteries, oils and accessories.

For more information contact:

660-8613 / 639-0715 or visit us at: Lot 2, Sherwood Park, Carnbee, Tobago

Anthony Petit

YMCA Tobago is pleased to invite your Club to participate in its 5th Annual two (2) day Invitational Swimming Competition. This event is carded to be held at the YMCA Swimming Facility located at Courland, Tobago on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August 2015.

Meet Start time will begin at 9.00am and there will be an open warm-up from 7:00 – 8:30am in the morning on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s Compeition will begin at 9.15 and Sunday’s Competition will be at 8.45 am.

ENTRY FEES: Club Registration fee: $100.00 Individual Events: $12.00 per swimmer Relays: $30.00 per relay Spectators: $10.00 - adult $5.00 – child Please be advised that there would be a well-stocked cafeteria and programs will be on sale on the day of the meet. For entries, not submitted in Hytek, the fee is $TT15.00 per swimmer.

REGISTRATION & ENTRIES Registration and entries are to be made on the forms provided and must reach the organizing committee no later than 6pm on August 8th 2015. Entries should be submitted with times where possible, to facilitate seeding of the events. This will enhance the quality of the meet. Swimmers may enter any number of events in their category. All Schools are asked to submit their final list of entries via email to Neal Marcano; adm.asatt@gmail.com no later than 6:00 pm by Saturday 8th, August 2015.

Entries are to be submitted to:- 1. Neal Marcano - adm.asatt@gmail.com 2. Members of Staff of the YMCA at Courland, Tobago. The office shall be open between the hours of 9am -4pm Monday to Saturday. 3. Emailed to: adm.asatt@gmail.com 4. Faxed to 631-0070 attention Mrs. Kerry Douglas: 9 am to 4.00pm on Monday to Friday using the official YMCA School Invitational Swim Meet Entry Form.

5th Annual Invitational Swim Meet

For further information on entry form submission and registration details, contact:Mrs. Kerry Douglas: 708-4380 or Mr. Mosi Denoon: 787-0310

Photo Credits: Evelyn Chung

SURF N‘ TURF 49

Plantation Beach Water Sports Ltd.P.O. Box 1106 | Bon Accord | Tobago. W.I.Phone: (868) 620-7245Mobi-Website: www.m.sailtobago.comwww.sailtobago.com

She is a custom-built, state of the art 43 foot catamaran where you will be pampered to the hilt by our friendly and professional crew!

Sail Tobago‘s scenic Caribbean coastline with tons of deck space, lounging areas both shaded and un-shaded including two tanning nets.

Guests are transferred from their hotel or villa for boarding at Mt. Irvine Bay, with a briefing of do‘s and don‘ts to ensure the fun and safety of everyone. As sails are hoisted and she sets out for the scenic Caribbean coast and Cotton Bay, out comes the first refreshments of the day!

Cotton Bay is a beautiful, totally unspoilt bay accessible only by boat - there is beautiful snorkelling and an amazing gorge to swim through. In the Bay guests can relax on board, swim, snorkel, float on flotation devices, or take a stroll on the beach.

Lunch is served here - including grilled fish, local stewed chicken, salads and garlic bread with coffee or tea. Drinks include everything from bottled water to scotch and of course our famous rum punch. A second stop at Emerald Cove off Castara opens up a world of amazing snorkelling with a wide variety of marine life of all shapes and colours.

In the early afternoon when the wind is right, the boat sails back to Mt. Irvine - and you never know what you‘ll see on the journey.... anything is possible from whales to dolphins!

We also do shorter Sunset Cruises and can cater for Weddings and other get-togethers, we guarantee you an experience that you won‘t forget this holiday!

Sail away with the „ISLAND GIRL“

Find us on

Tobago Frontier Divers Ltd.c/o Sandy Point Beach Club, Crown Point, Tobago W.I.

Call us to bookPhone: 1 (868) 683 7210Work: 1 (868) 631 8138Store: 1 (868) 631 5350

Email usbigdougie1@gmail.com or dougdives@tstt.net.tt

If you are an eco enthusiast then you would love this nature tour that allows you to visit our unique eco system of the Buccoo Reef.

Our adventure begins with a 5 minute drive to the launch site. From there, we would first explore the Buccoo Reef mangrove lagoon with its consistently calm waters and almost no wind makes it an ideal home for various species of nes-ting birds, reptiles and sea life. The mangrove lagoon also acts as a natural sheltered harbour in times of rough weather. For the local marine operators, it is also a spawning ground for the Buccoo Reef fish life. The world famous Nylon Pool is our next destination; a natural forming sand bank in the middle of the Buccoo Reef. It was given its name by Princess Margaret in 1962 for having water clear as Nylon and warm like a pool. With only three to five feet of water, it’s great for swimming. Our last stop would be the Coral Gardens; for those whose love is being as one with nature. We will provide Snorkel gear, but for those who only want a peek; then you would be most comfortable viewing from the glass-bottom kayak, Our trip ends with a tour along the Pigeon Point coast, straight in to Store Bay beach.

We offer a wide range of PADI courses. Come discover the ocean planet’s final Frontier with some of the most experienced dive leaders Tobago has to offer.

For more information visit us online at: www.tobagofrontierdivers.com

Frontier Divers invite you to experience the best of both worlds with the only glass- bottom kayak tour on the island.

Tobago Frontier Divers Ltd.c/o Sandy Point Beach Club, Crown Point, Tobago W.I.

Call us to bookPhone: 1 (868) 683 7210Work: 1 (868) 631 8138Store: 1 (868) 631 5350

Email usbigdougie1@gmail.com or dougdives@tstt.net.tt

Buccoo ReefGlass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour

SURF N‘ TURF 51

Castara, Tobago

ALL SCUBA divers must present their certification upon registration.

@imachagima.gov.tt634 4291-4ext 2520

www.ima.gov.ttaxavier@ima.gov.tt

Institute ofMarine Affairs

COME AND ENJOY A WEEKEND OF FUN!

DERBY

PRIZE GIVING & TASTING

Sat. 4th Sun. 5th

July 2015

REGISTRATION (FREE) & CAPTAIN’S MEETINGS:

TobagoThur. July 2nd Pigeon PointFri. July 3rd CastaraREGISTRATION10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CAPTAIN’S MEETING2:00 p.m.

TrinidadMon. June 30th to Wed. July 1st

Institute of Marine AffairsREGISTRATION 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.CAPTAIN’S MEETING11:00 a.m. and noon

LIONFISHDERBY and

TASTINGCASH PRIZESTO BE WON !

In 2014, the first ever lionfish derby was held in Charlotteville, Tobago. In two days, over 290 lionfish were caught with the largest measuring an incredible 38.3 cm (15 inches).

Over $28,000 in cash prizes were won by participants.

On July 4 and 5, the second lionfish derby will be held in Castara, Tobago. All hunting for the lionfish will take place on Saturday 4 July, 2015 with the prize giving and serving of various lionfish dishes occurring on Sunday 5 July 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Registration for the derby takes place in Trinidad at the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA), Chaguaramas from: Monday June 30 – Wednesday July 1 from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

In Tobago registration takes place on:Thursday 2 July in the Conrado Hotel, and on Friday 3 July at the Castara Beach facility.

Divers, fishermen and snorkelers are encouraged to come out and participate! ALL SCUBA Divers will need to present their certificates to register. There will be lots of prizes along with an information booth and live lionfish on display. Everyone is invited!

The lionfish is an Invasive Alien Species originally from the Indo-Pacific which has the potential to negatively impact marine fisheries, the dive tourism industry and significantly alter, if not destroy the Atlantic Reef ecosystem. They have a voracious appetite and feed on a variety of smaller fish including commercially and ecologically important species such as shrimp, lobster, grouper, snapper and parrotfish.

This derby is part of a Green fund project “The control and management of the lionfish in Trinidad and Tobago” implemented by the IMA and aims to create awareness and sensitize the public.

For further information please visit our website: www.ima.gov.tt or like us on Facebook!

SCUBA winners of most lionfish - 82! At right, Dr. Donna-May Sakura-Lemessy Director (Ag.), IMA Enjoying the taste of lionfish!What a catch!

Emancipation Day 1st

Tobago Heritage Festival

Tobago Muhtadi Drumming Festival 1st/31st;

Speed Boat Great RaceIndependence Day 31st (parade and �reworks in Scarborough)

Castara Fisherman’s Fête (Tobago)

Harvest Festivals (Tobago) Speyside

Labour Day (public holiday) 19th;

Signal Hill Alumni Concert 24th at Signal Hill School;

St. Peter’s Day Fisherman’s Festival Charlotteville Fishermen Festival 30th.

Tobago Culinary Festival (Pigeon Point Heritage Park)

Tobago Heritage Festival

Great Fete Weekend (Pigeon Point, Crown Point) beach party 25th/31st;

Harvest Festivals (Tobago)Castara and Black Rock

52 CLASSIFIEDS

Beaded Treasures LtdHandcrafted Elegance

Tel. (868 )682-5362E: beadedtreasurestt@gmail.comwww.beadedtreasurestt.com BeadedTreasuresTT shopmyig.com/beadedtreasures

Beaded products - men and women's jewelry; bridal accessories; souvenirs

Cradley Trace, Mason Hall, TobagoOpening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mon to Sat

A delightful seaside verandah serving delicious lunches

and teas in a setting ofCaribbean craft and rhythm.

25 Mi l ford Road, Lambeau.Tel : (868) 635-1072Indulge…natura l ly

Opening HoursMon-Fr i 11am-6pm

Opening and Closing HoursMon - Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pmSun: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Email: addiction_tobago@hotmail.com

ISSA Certified Personal TrainerCrystal Latoya Forbes

Marcelle’sFitness Center

For additional information contactCrystal Forbes (868)737-3384Email: crystalcf92@hotmail.comFollow me on crystalforbes92

TOBAGO 15CALENDAR EVENTS20

JUNE JULY AUGUST

A delightful seaside verandah serving delicious lunches and teas in a setting

of Caribbean craft and rhythm.

25 Mi l ford Road, Lambeau.Tel : (868) 635-1072Indulge…natura l ly

Opening HoursMon-Fr i 11am-6pm