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The Trinidad & Tobago Association of Washington, DC (TTADC) is a 501C4 non-profit organization.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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MAY GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY 1st May 2025 at 7:30pm

Our May General Meetng we will report on our April activities.  The Minutes and Financial report will be posted online and accessible by the membership. 

Our guest speaker for the evening will be.  Ms. D'Shawna Bernard, President-Founder of the mentoring program, 'The SPOTT', The student and Professional Organization of Trinidad & Tobago. 

D'shawna Bernard has spent almost a decade shaping a career that is dedicated to progressive politics and partnerships. Her passion for public service has allowed her to work across a range of issues within the public and private sector, all of which have been rooted in equity, accessibility and justice. She has served in multiple capacities in organizations and on national political campaigns where she has used her expertise to facilitate national political strategy and build coalitions across the United States and internationally. Born, in Trinidad and Tobago she attributes her love for politics and people to her culturally diverse West Indian bringing.

Committed to her love of country and building a global community for Trinbagonians everywhere, she founded the Student and Professional Organization of Trinidad and Tobago in 2013 and continues to lead the Executive Board to date.




BLOSSOM SOIREE III

 Blossoms Soiree III will be hosted by TTADC on Sunday 4th May 2025 from 2:00pm till 8:00pm at 13711 Old Annapolis Road, Bowie MD. 

BLOSSOMS SOIREE III

SUNDAY 4th MAY 2025

West Bowie Village Hall

13711 Old Annapolis Road,  Bowie, MD

2:00pm - 8:00pm

PURCHASE TICKETS 

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ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE

TRINBAGO SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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A Scrumptious Caribbean Menu  and Exciting entertainment is in store.

Dress to impress and have a fantastic time.

UNLIMITED MIMOSAS

For additional information about this event, please email us at info@ttadc.org 




AROUND THE WORLD EMBASSY TOUR - PASSPORT DC

Greetings! The Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Washington, D.C. is pleased to extend a cordial invitation to you.  Mission will participate in the 17th Annual Around the World Embassy Tour - Passport DC, presented by Events DC on Saturday, May 03, 2025.

The doors of the Trinidad and Tobago Embassy located at 1708 Massachusetts Avenue, will be opened as early as 09:00 am until 4:30 pm to a taste of our local cuisine, culture, fashion and other rich offerings.

This year, the Mission will feature a Trade and Investment Corner, where we invite visitors to interact with the Trade and Investment representatives within the US.

Join in our Trinidad and Tobago culture as you indulge in our culinary delights and local delicacies. Take this opportunity to engage with members of the Embassy Team and interact with our Trinidad and Tobago National Scholars and enjoy the sweet sound of our National instrument - the steelpan and performances by a live Tassa group. There may also be an opportunity for you to learn to play the steelpan at our Steelpan Corner! We look forward to welcoming you to this premier display of Trinidad and Tobago!



PANAZZ THE STORY IN DC CARIBBEAN FILM FESTIVAL

Panazz The Story is a film co-produced by Finbar 'Barry' Bartholomew and Adam Bartholomew is coming to DC as the opening night presentation at the DC Caribbean Film Festival on Friday 6th June 2025. at AFI Silver theatres in Silver Spring.

Panazz was a steelpan ensemble from Trinidad and Tobago known for presenting steelpan music in Calypso, jazz and other genres. This ensemble of super talented musicians competed in the Pan Ramajay competition hosted by the Exodus Steelband in Trinidad, winning the competition on several occasions before becoming a professional band, that toured through out the caribbean and internationally. 

This movie which is a documentary of their journey came to life as a school project at Harvard  University, by Adam Bartholomew, nephew of band leader, Finbar 'Barry' Bartholomew, and grew into what has become  Panazz The Story, a documentary of the journey of the ground breaking band from its inception. 

Additional information will be forth coming as more information about this really important expose of the national instrument of Trinidad & Tobago in a very unique presentation by this excellent ensemble.


PAN IN THE DMV

[JUMP TO PAN IN THE DMV]The announcement of the PAN IN THE DMV story was well received at January's General Meeting. The guest speaker, Mr. Roland Barnes, explained the reason for undertaking the project as a necessity to document a historical record of the area's contribution to the development of the voice of the steel drum in the tri state area.

Many pannists and pan lovers tuned in a participated in the discussion that followed Roland’s address. The audience expressed their appreciation to Mr. Barnes for his decision to undertake the much-needed endeavor. There was a suggestion that the website article should be expanded to include contributions of other individual members of the movement in the area, as well as stories about several of the Steelband shows such as the Baltimore Panorama, the DC Pan Jamboree, and the Virginia Beach Panorama.

There was some nostalgia about the fact that there is no longer a PMSO Pan Jamboree, which led to several folks suggesting that a revival be considered. This suggestion was well received, and this led the president to suggest that the External Outreach Committee could collaborate with community partners to design the next best way to bring a Steelband centric replacement event for the area. Several partners have expressed interest. 

There was also a discussion pertaining to the current approach to how we present, with some younger members pointing out that our method of communication is not reaching the youth, something the Communications Committee is taking a close look at. Also, it was pointed out that regarding Steelband, we must look at the market it serves, not just the immigrant Caribbean market, but the market in the US.

The Guest Speaker segment of the General meeting has proven to be a viable catalyst to bring more interest to the organization, so the Association welcomes any suggestions for speakers or topics the members think would be helpful. Please email us at info@ttadc.org



Thanks for making the Yuletide Affair a big success

Sunday 8th December 2024 was a day to remember in the DMV for the members of the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Washington, DC and their friends. Their Yuletide Affair this year was celebrated in memory of the late Lyndon Smith, a member of the "Hard Pong Rhythm Section", a group that has been an integral part of TTADC entertainment over the years. The evening started with an angelic prayer offering in song by Ms. Jasmine Brann which prepared the audience for a scrumptious meal, while being entertained by the steelband duo of Robert 'Bullit' Thwaites and Michael George, followed by dancing to the sweet soca sounds of DJ Super Slice and DJ Wayne.  At the end of it all, everyone was on their feet, prancing and having a blast. To everyone's surprise, our former Ambassador Anthony Phillip-Spencer and his wife Joanne showed up for the celebration causing a mild uproar, as his admirers realised that he was with us again. The evening ended with a raffle of gift baskets with items donated by members, Carlos Simon, Luis and Monique McSween (Caribeat), Nigel Scott, Duane Scott and Claudia Carter. Mrs. Patricia St. Hill was the grand prize winner of a beautiful painting by Trinidadian Artist, Mr. Peter Rolle.  

The Executive Board and the Events Committee wish to thank our members, attendees, entertainers, caterers, and all service providers who contributed to making this event an overwhelming success.  We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous 2025. 



THE ALONZOBASH PODCAST

[CLICK HERE]The AlonzoBash Podcast ️and its host AlonzoBash are the perfect vehicles for navigating a diverse range of topics impacting the Caribbean community and beyond - from music, relationships, politics, community activism, immigration, entrepreneurship, and more - in a straightforward yet engaging approach.

With more than 15 years of media experience, AlonzoBash has honed his interviewing chops and developed a knack for drawing his guests into genuine, insightful conversations.

There's something for everyone - tune in weekly wherever you get your podcasts.

View this interview with current  TTADC President -  CLICK  HERE       

Listen to podcasts on  APPLE    SPOTIFY     YOUTUBE      AMAZON



SPOTLIGHT ON EXECUTIVE MEMBER Luis V. McSween

The Consulate General of Trinidad and Tobago, Miami is pleased to congratulate Luis McSween, President and Co-Founder of CariBeat LLC, on earning the Distinction and Title of “Rummelier” from the Royal Rum Society.

The Rummelier Program is a rigorous and tough program, requiring in-depth study and research on rum distillation and elucidation. Mr. McSween, a national of Trinidad and Tobago, has crafted several winning rum and tequila cocktail beverages for his Rumbiscus and Tequibiscus product lines - a successful part of CariBeat’s product offerings.

Headquartered in the Washington, DC Metro Area, CariBeat is one of America’s leading Caribbean Lifestyle Companies, and specializes in delivering extraordinary Caribbean-style culinary-cultural experiences to audiences around the US.

Since, 2007, Mr. McSween has been promoting the rums of the Caribbean, including Trinidad and Tobago, and has been called in by several distinguished audiences, to deliver speeches on rum and conduct rum tastings. The Royal Rum Society is a prestigious international association of rum experts and connoisseurs from around the world, that offers certifications in rum discernment.

With this distinguished Rummelier certification, Mr. McSween is now certified to deliver presentations on rum and to conduct rum tastings anywhere in the world.

Our Consul for Trade and Investments for North America Mr. Darryl Smith has been working very closely with Mr. and Mrs. McSween to promote our local rums in North America. He sees this official certification as a major step in the right direction for this overall goal.

Congratulations from TTADC to Mr. Luis V. McSween on this accomplishment.



TRINIDAD & TOBAGO REPURPOSES WALLERFIELD

Reprinted courtesy FMI: www.tamana.com

A place that once played an important role in winning the second World War will now play a critical role in winning new investments through the country of Trinidad & Tobago's first Science and Technology Research Park - Tamana InTech Park. The island Republic in the Caribbean has repurposed the Waller Field Air Force Base, a former United States World War II Air Force base located in northeastern Trinidad, to satisfy the country's goal of transforming its booming energy-based economy to a knowledge-based one.

Waller Field AFB was activated in September of 1941 to establish a flying facility within the United States Army Fort Read post, to protect the oilfields and refineries, and to stand guard over the merchant ships that gathered in the Gulf of Paria. The air force base was named after United States Army Air Force Major Alfred J. Waller, a distinguished World War I combat pilot.

The air force base experienced many shifts in its use after World War II and closed May of 1949 due to budget cuts. Now, Five decades later, the former Air Force base has been transformed into Tamana InTech Park.

Tamana InTech Park claims it stands out for its cutting-edge technology tailor-made for cross-linked business opportunities and resource clustering. Situated among moriche palms on a natural reserve, supported by the on-site campus of University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), and outfitted with state-of-the-art telecom and security systems, the Park is both technologically advanced and relevant to its natural environment. The Park's Tier III data centre is one of only a few in the region and offers a complete suite of data centre services for Tamana's tenants.

"Tamana InTech Park is an example of the country's ICT readiness," said Angela Hordatt, Vice President of Business Development at Evolving Technologies and Enterprise Development Company Ltd. [eTecK], one of the implementing agencies under the Ministry of Trade & Industry in charge of developing Tamana InTech Park. "The park is well positioned to become a home for global companies and site selectors, with plenty of room to meet a company's existing and future needs."

CARNIVAL CORNER

  • Known as the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival  (Visit the Website)  is an annual event held on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday in twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago. The event is well known for participants' colorful costumes and exuberant celebrations. There are numerous cultural events such as fetes, Steelband Panorama, King & Queen Of The Band Shows and Soca & Calypso contests in the lead up to the street parade on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. See More,       ..
  • Baltimore/Washington - One Carnival will be celebrated on July 13th & 14th 2024. SEE MORE....
  • Toronto Carnival (Caribana): Parade will be presented on the last Saturday in July 2023, for full itinerary, SEE MORE....
  • Brooklyn Carnival presented by the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) is the oldest Caribbean Canival in North America.  Following the pandemic, this year they are planning their festival from Thursday 1st culminating with the parade on Labor Day Monday every year.. SEE MORE....
  • Miami Carnival: The Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a safe, family festival in South Florida and outlying areas SEE MORE...
  • Nottinghill Carnival is the major Caribbean Carnival on the east side of the Atlantic. The Carnival has been presented since1966 on the streets of Nottinghill. For more information about its festivities. See MORE


TTADC EXECUTIVE BOARD

Willoughby Francis - President

Claudia Carter - Vice President 

Carlos Simon - Exec. Secretary

Lisa White  - Treasurer

Jeffrey Smith - Director

Duane Scott - Director

Franka  Wilson - Director

Luis McSween - Director 

Kizan Lee - Director




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