Apr-Jun 2010 - High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad ...

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Award presentation and ‘Cook up
in a Trini-kitchen’ book launch
Acting High Commissioner
for Trinidad and Tobago
to the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland,
Ms Gail Guy presided over the
monthly nationals meeting held
on Wednesday 31st March. There
was a celebration of academic
excellence and Trinidad and Tobago
literature at its best.
03: Mr. John Agard, Poet delivering his
tribute poem to Mr. John Lyons. 04. (from
left) former Public Affairs, Culture and
Tourism Attaché, Mr. Ashton Ford looks on
as Mr. John Lyons authorgraphs a copy of
his book. Photos: Lawson C. Lovell
Ms. Ojeda Vanterpool of Albena
Lake Hodge School, Anguila -
winner of the 2008 Eric Williams
CAPE Prize in History was
presented with a laptop, framed
certificate and a book by Acting
High Commissioner of Trinidad and
Tobago to the United Kingdom,
Ms.Gail Guy.
The book launch of ‘Cook up’ in
a Trini-Kitchen followed the
presentation of the award and prize
giving. The introduction of author
and WindRush Arts Award Winner,
Mr. John Lyons was done by poet
Mr. John Agard. He serenaded the
crowd with fitting poetic tributes
before Mr. Lyons was introduced to
the crowd and given centre stage to
give remarks and launch his latest
Trinidad and Tobago inspired book.
01: Ms. Ojeda Vanterpool of Albena
receives her prizes from Acting High
Commissioner for the Republic Trinidad and
Tobago, Ms. Gail Guy. 02: Mr. John Lyons
describes latest book to the audience.
Opening remarks were delivered
by Public Affairs, Culture and
Tourism Attaché, Mr. Ashton Ford
and closing remarks were delivered
by Mr. Donald Chambers.
Nationals welcome H.E Serena Joseph-Harris
High Commissioner-Designate
On the 26th May, 2010,
the Trinidad and Tobago
High Commission in
London hosted the monthly
nationals meeting. A large number
of nationals residing in London and
surrounding areas, turned out to
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meet the new High Commissioner-
Designate of Trinidad and Tobago
to the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.
Opening remarks were delivered
by Deputy High Commissioner for
Trinidad and Tobago Ms. Gail Guy
before the introduction of Trinidad
and Tobago’s High Commissionerdesignate,
London , H. E Serena
Joseph-Harris. Her Excellency
enlightened the nationals about her
multi-faceted background and
London Mission