This week we continue our retrospective of some of the highlights of the National Poetry FestivalPoets Spoken Word performers and Rapso artistes gathered under the thatched roof of the Carib Hut outside the Carib Centre in Arima that same night The readings were blessed by head of the Karina Community Ricardo Bharath who had opened his home and this space to us

Over the coming weeks we will share with you some of the wonderful moments highlights and photos from the recently concluded National Poetry Festival

The following is a statement sent to Devant Maharaj in response to a letter from him about East Indian involvement in the recently concluded National Poetry Festival The full text of Mr Maharajs letter is also included

Eintou Springer will be one of the feature writers at the upcoming Caribbean American Book and Art Fair CABAtaking place in Miami this JuneThe Fair will feature presentations by some of the literary luminaries of the Caribbean region including Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott

The Idakeda team will partner once again with the Ministry of Education to implement their unique Baby Doll Interventions for students and teachers

Chibale pron chee bah leh the drumming group comprising the children of Idakeda recently performed before a large and appreciative audience in honour of internationally renowned Cuban scholar Dr Carlos Moore

Eintou Pearl Springer gives a retrospective of her service as Poet Laureate of the City of Port of Spain as another successful National Poetry Festival came to a close Ms Springer delivered her remarks at a gala function at the National Museum which saw the mantle of Poet Laureate of Port of Spain being passed to Anson Gonzales

Soca Poet Maximus Dan will electrify Woodford Square on Friday March 20th as part of the National Poetry Festival 2009 The Soca artiste known worldwide for his soulful and passionate song Fighter written for the Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors World Cup bid will headline a host of highly acclaimed poets at the concert

A touching film about a family living with the discrimination caused by HIV and AIDS was the catalyst for an open and frank dialogue among young people attending the Poetry Festival Panel Discussion on Monday