“It is incredible when you can go into the natural environment, source the material, and be able to convert those materials into products that have the capacity to generate billions of dollars,” said the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Michael Pintard at the Cooperative Youth Entrepreneur Empowerment Seminar (YEES) Summer Camp Closing Ceremony & Exhibition at the Mall at Marathon, Monday, July 30, 2018.

The ceremony opened with the singing of the National Anthem by Katrina Cooper who was the summer instructor for bee keeping. All participating students were present to receive their completion certificates. Some of their handmade products were on display for sale along with some written reports of their camping experience.

The Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources proposed to have his Ministry buy as many products as possible from the students especially the business card holders which caught his attention. He left many important words of encouragement including: “Excellence is a habit and through your studies and discipline, you are prepared to be excellent without excuse.”

Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Michael Pintard attends the Cooperative Youth Entrepreneur Empowerment Seminar (YEES) Summer Camp Closing Ceremony & Exhibition at the Mall at Marathon, Monday, July 30, 2018. (BIS Photos/Raymond A. Bethel, Sr,)

The deadline for filmmakers wishing to submit a film for screening at the 13th edition of the trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) - tobeheld from 18 - 30 September 2018, is fast approaching.

Those wishing to submit a film must do so by the 14 May. A rough cut will be considered.

The Festival accepts submissions from Caribbean filmmakers, Caribbean filmmakers in the diaspora, and international filmmakers with films from or about the Caribbean or its diaspora.

Submissions must have been produced after 01 January 2016.

All submissions must be made online, via the ttff Visitor Page at https://filmfreeway.com/trinidadtobagofilmfestival

There is no submission fee.

For queries, contact us directly at submit@ttfilmfestival.com , or visit the FAQ page on our website at http://ttfilmfestival.com/call-for-submissions

The trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) celebrates films from and about the Caribbean and its diaspora, as well as from world cinema, through an annual festival and year-round screenings.

In addition, the ttff seeks to facilitate the growth of Caribbean cinema by offering a wide-ranging industry programme and networking opportunities.

The ttff is given leading sponsorship by BP Trinidad and Tobago.

For further information visit www.ttfilmfestival.com.

The 4th Annual Woodturner’s Exhibition entitled ‘Turning To Art’ will open at Doongalik Studios Village Road, on Sunday, April 15 from 3 pm to 6 pm, and will feature the works of four wood artists: Robin Hardy, Jeremy Delancy, Kim Deveaux and Quentin Minnis.

The Exhibition’s theme reflects the diversity of wood artists working in The Bahamas and examines different techniques and material than those used in previous shows. This year, the group welcomed two new artists into the collective. 

Kim Deveaux specializes in exquisitely detailed engraving and carving, her preferred media being local woods and coconut shells. Quentin Minnis uses found wood to make frames that allow his Bahamian themed paintings to expand beyond their borders.

Jeremy Delancy, the group’s organizer, stated: “Robin Hardy and myself have presented in all of the exhibitions to date, but we felt that inviting new artists will open new dimensions in how our audience sees and experiences wood as an artistic medium.”

The Exhibition will be on display until May 4. Further information can be obtained by contacting the gallery at pam.burnside@doongalik.com or by telephone at 394-1886.

Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling attended the Bahamas National Youth Choir's 28th Annual Concert at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts on Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018 where she also presented awards.

Pictured are Youth Choir performance highlights. (BIS Photos/Raymond A. Bethel, Sr.)