Apr-Jun 2010 - High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad ...
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Feature<br />
Award presentation and ‘Cook up<br />
in a Trini-kitchen’ book launch<br />
Acting <strong>High</strong> <strong>Commission</strong>er<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong> and Tobago<br />
to <strong>the</strong> United Kingdom <strong>of</strong><br />
Great Britain and Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Ireland,<br />
Ms Gail Guy presided over <strong>the</strong><br />
monthly nationals meeting held<br />
on Wednesday 31st March. There<br />
was a celebration <strong>of</strong> academic<br />
excellence and <strong>Trinidad</strong> and Tobago<br />
literature at its best.<br />
03: Mr. John Agard, Poet delivering his<br />
tribute poem to Mr. John Lyons. 04. (from<br />
left) <strong>for</strong>mer Public Affairs, Culture and<br />
Tourism Attaché, Mr. Ashton Ford looks on<br />
as Mr. John Lyons authorgraphs a copy <strong>of</strong><br />
his book. Photos: Lawson C. Lovell<br />
Ms. Ojeda Vanterpool <strong>of</strong> Albena<br />
Lake Hodge School, Anguila -<br />
winner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2008 Eric Williams<br />
CAPE Prize in History was<br />
presented with a laptop, framed<br />
certificate and a book by Acting<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>Commission</strong>er <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong> and<br />
Tobago to <strong>the</strong> United Kingdom,<br />
Ms.Gail Guy.<br />
The book launch <strong>of</strong> ‘Cook up’ in<br />
a Trini-Kitchen followed <strong>the</strong><br />
presentation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> award and prize<br />
giving. The introduction <strong>of</strong> author<br />
and WindRush Arts Award Winner,<br />
Mr. John Lyons was done by poet<br />
Mr. John Agard. He serenaded <strong>the</strong><br />
crowd with fitting poetic tributes<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e Mr. Lyons was introduced to<br />
<strong>the</strong> crowd and given centre stage to<br />
give remarks and launch his latest<br />
<strong>Trinidad</strong> and Tobago inspired book.<br />
01: Ms. Ojeda Vanterpool <strong>of</strong> Albena<br />
receives her prizes from Acting <strong>High</strong><br />
<strong>Commission</strong>er <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Republic</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong> and<br />
Tobago, Ms. Gail Guy. 02: Mr. John Lyons<br />
describes latest book to <strong>the</strong> audience.<br />
Opening remarks were delivered<br />
by Public Affairs, Culture and<br />
Tourism Attaché, Mr. Ashton Ford<br />
and closing remarks were delivered<br />
by Mr. Donald Chambers.<br />
Nationals welcome H.E Serena Joseph-Harris<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>Commission</strong>er-Designate<br />
On <strong>the</strong> 26th May, <strong>2010</strong>,<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong> and Tobago<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>Commission</strong> in<br />
London hosted <strong>the</strong> monthly<br />
nationals meeting. A large number<br />
<strong>of</strong> nationals residing in London and<br />
surrounding areas, turned out to<br />
20<br />
meet <strong>the</strong> new <strong>High</strong> <strong>Commission</strong>er-<br />
Designate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong> and Tobago<br />
to <strong>the</strong> United Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Great<br />
Britain and Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Ireland.<br />
Opening remarks were delivered<br />
by Deputy <strong>High</strong> <strong>Commission</strong>er <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Trinidad</strong> and Tobago Ms. Gail Guy<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> introduction <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trinidad</strong><br />
and Tobago’s <strong>High</strong> <strong>Commission</strong>erdesignate,<br />
London , H. E Serena<br />
Joseph-Harris. Her Excellency<br />
enlightened <strong>the</strong> nationals about her<br />
multi-faceted background and<br />
London Mission