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[00:00:16] of
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[00:00:33] Coming up on Caribbean passport
[00:00:35] of TV: great food, good
[00:00:39] of of times, the
[00:00:39] a competitive vibe, we're talking about Barbadus!
[00:00:43] Fine chocolate ready
[00:00:44] in for of the of world in Antiga and Barbuda, culture at the
[00:00:48] forefront in St. Kits and Nevis, unleashing new
[00:00:51] ways to
[00:00:52] of maximize
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[00:01:01] Events, events and more events. Hello everyone,
[00:01:04] of I'm Aiden Sintath and you are watching Caribbean Passport
[00:01:07] tv. It's that time of year when activities are ramping up here in the
[00:01:11] Caribbean Basin and we're talking about everything from food to
[00:01:15] tourism. Throw in some locally produced treats, pump up some
[00:01:18] soothing sounds and we have a show that will satisfy all
[00:01:22] of the
[00:01:22] sensors.
[00:01:27] of With its own schedule. of exciting upcoming
[00:01:31] events, along with one
[00:01:32] of the great natural wonders
[00:01:33] of the Caribbean in place, Barbados is a travel marketer's
[00:01:37] of dream. The focus includes potential top-level
[00:01:40] investors, while foodies, partiers, road runners and wellness
[00:01:43] enthusiast and adventurers are all in for an experience where every
[00:01:47] day spent here is
[00:01:48] worthwhile.
[00:01:58] If you're
[00:01:58] of action oriented... Then Barbadus is tailor made for you.
[00:02:02] You like great food and have the party vibes going? Well, stick
[00:02:06] around,
[00:02:08] of because between November 5th and the
[00:02:10] of 8th there's the latest serving
[00:02:12] of the award winning Barbados Food and rum festival, which will once again
[00:02:15] attract
[00:02:16] a global foodies and influences with chic meal and groove
[00:02:20] inspired
[00:02:21] of events. But the food is going to be focusing mainly on
[00:02:25] food from our culture. Sometimes we bring in
[00:02:29] of chefs from overseas. but we mainly focus on our local food here
[00:02:32] in Barbados and rum as well, drinks as well, different
[00:02:36] drinks made from local fruits like tamarin, um,
[00:02:40] ginger, all different types of uh drinks are made at that
[00:02:44] festival as well, then it's time to join the starting line for the run
[00:02:48] barbatus marathon and wellness weekend, december 3rd to
[00:02:51] 6th, four days of intense road running across different
[00:02:55] distances with time set aside for health themed
[00:02:59] activities, that will do lots of good for the body and
[00:03:02] mind. These events, along with other upcoming activities in
[00:03:06] Barbados, are continuously marketed toward a
[00:03:10] a variety of niches, including business, sports media and
[00:03:14] social media at corporate functions
[00:03:16] of like of this of one, staged by the Barbados tourism marketing
[00:03:20] ink at the Hilton, Trinidad and Conference Center in Port of
[00:03:24] Spain. Barbados can be a place that you can
[00:03:28] of experience um... so many different things and immersive experience into our
[00:03:32] culture, into our food and our sporting activities, but we
[00:03:36] want to build cooperation with agencies like the chambers
[00:03:40] of commerce to
[00:03:41] of develop our business links of course and to create opportunities where we
[00:03:45] can reciprocated. with the more intimate
[00:03:49] network, engaging with corporate clients, you were
[00:03:53] able to re-engaged with corporate clients who you had lost contact
[00:03:56] with after covid, and that in that intern was... an experiments,
[00:04:00] we're able now to re-engage and build back the
[00:04:04] business that we had before, it's an opportunity for us
[00:04:07] of to actually
[00:04:08] of formalize even more meaningful relationships and more partnerships and
[00:04:12] it's for us to reconnect with people that we've been doing business with before,
[00:04:16] form new relationships with people that we've not met in the marketplace
[00:04:19] before. this is also part of an ongoing campaign to encourage
[00:04:24] of investment into the island. it's important for us to attend this event here today
[00:04:28] is fantastic networking event and hopefully we can also attract Barbitus to
[00:04:31] Trinidad
[00:04:32] in a sort of symbiotic relationship where the tourists can share between the
[00:04:36] experiences of both islands and the cultures and of course the
[00:04:40] food and the carnival and so on. we will certainly share the information
[00:04:44] we have not only with the board, but with the
[00:04:47] membership and on our social media as well, quite a lot of our members
[00:04:51] looking for a get away, you know, i think barbido simply be the ideal
[00:04:55] place to go. barbados is is one of my three
[00:04:57] homes, so i frequent. Barbadus quite
[00:05:01] often uh during the year
[00:05:03] of anytime I need to get away anytime I need escape or break go to
[00:05:06] Barbadus apart from its events, this destination's
[00:05:10] appeal also comes from its fin weather, astounding
[00:05:14] scenery and its variety of historical
[00:05:17] attractions. Barbitus is known for quality, quality
[00:05:21] food, the restaurants, the hotels, the different
[00:05:25] types that they have to offer as well, because you can get you know based on your
[00:05:28] budget, you can get a variety of different um hotels
[00:05:32] and venues that can meet, whatever your
[00:05:36] event needs up. Sports tourism continues
[00:05:40] to go from strength to strength in Barbados. with its hosting of
[00:05:44] popular international championships such as the run barbados
[00:05:47] marathon and wellness weekend and the Caribbean Premier
[00:05:51] League, reminder of this country's deep cricket
[00:05:54] tradition. If you bring a bat and ball, you're probably going to get
[00:05:58] 22 begons coming through from anywhere want to be a
[00:06:02] part of that game that you're playing there. It is so much a part their
[00:06:06] daily lives. The three Ws, they all
[00:06:10] come from a little catchment area. not too far apart, it's
[00:06:13] not a big island, but they all live close each other,
[00:06:17] they probably didn't know each other when they were growing up, but by the
[00:06:21] time they reach you team level, senior team level, they realize that
[00:06:25] this is a phenomenon, the island with its coral and
[00:06:28] limestone geology, also delivers on amazing
[00:06:32] natural wonders, for most of which is harrison's
[00:06:35] cave, a tram ride through the cave allows for closer
[00:06:39] views the awesome caverns, complete with the
[00:06:43] signature stallog tites and stallog mites. Thanks to
[00:06:47] the latest round of upgrades, Harrison's cave is now branded as an
[00:06:51] eco-adventure park that includes nature trails
[00:06:54] and a zip line, so a visit to Harrison's cave is
[00:06:58] guaranteed to be a couple of hours well
[00:07:01] spent in perfect keeping with Barbadus's
[00:07:04] reputation for memorable vacation
[00:07:07] experiences.
[00:07:16] wow, if this is what's taking place in Barbados over the next few months,
[00:07:20] you can count me in as well. Now let's switch gears for a bit and talk
[00:07:24] about chocolate. Come now, admit it, many of us have
[00:07:28] a sweet tooth and there's always chocolate on the mind. Who could blame you?
[00:07:32] The Caribbean provides the best the best cocoa beans on this
[00:07:35] planet, and one hotspot for local creations in Antiga, it's
[00:07:39] turning this raw material into some the finest delights of. round,
[00:07:43] so let's not be afraid to indulge, as we know this great benefit to
[00:07:47] eating chocolate in
[00:07:48] moderation.
[00:07:59] Chocolate, it's delicious, a comfort food that's
[00:08:02] addictive, appealing to all ages. There's no
[00:08:06] doubt that biting into a bar of chocolate brings one to an
[00:08:09] all in one moment of satisfaction. that always hits the
[00:08:13] spot, it just so happens that the Caribbean is
[00:08:17] home to some of this globe's most highly rated grades of coco,
[00:08:21] the type that's required for making those finer brands of chocolate on
[00:08:25] retail. this is exactly what's turned out from
[00:08:28] scratch at the antiga house of chocolate at bay
[00:08:31] gardens, an artisan shopping space where the focus is on
[00:08:35] local products, culture and community at the grassroots level,
[00:08:39] complete with restaurants.
[00:08:44] When I moved to Antiga and started my life here, I started
[00:08:48] cultivating plants from seeds, so everything you see in By Gardens
[00:08:52] other than the two big mahogany trees and some the older neem trees,
[00:08:56] is everything that I planted from seed, grow it, planted it and created
[00:09:00] this green environment, which was what I wanted to do, I wanted to create
[00:09:04] a place where people can come together and enjoy that
[00:09:08] green vibe and make it part of our entire
[00:09:11] surroundings. in what we do, a place where people can come
[00:09:15] together, sit, meet and have the opportunity to
[00:09:19] basically communicate, and we have therefore created restaurants, we have
[00:09:23] shops, we have this beautiful island
[00:09:25] house,
[00:09:36] the roots the antiga house of chocolate operation can be traced to
[00:09:39] dominica where the gingerrad cocoa beans and other
[00:09:43] chocolate products, while the Dominica Chocolate Factory serves as
[00:09:47] source of inspiration for the antiga houses
[00:09:50] process.
[00:09:56] I'm sourcing the cocoa beans from some very sustainable farmers and
[00:10:00] communities, and I'm very, very proud to say that we
[00:10:04] getting some extremely good quality coco beans from
[00:10:07] Dominica that we use to make our chocolate, where we going to
[00:10:11] use the entire bean. the shell, the bean, when we grind
[00:10:14] them, to create a complete wholesome organic artisan
[00:10:18] product. after the beans are
[00:10:21] dried, they are ground into paste and then further. into
[00:10:25] eye catching finished products which will go alongside other
[00:10:29] delights within the chocolate shop that have been sourced from all
[00:10:32] over the
[00:10:33] caribbean and
[00:10:37] our chocolate stands the test when we talking all of sudden
[00:10:41] chefs coming in and say hey can we get 100%
[00:10:44] slub of your chocolate because it's great to make desserts
[00:10:48] it is very rich in flavor and it's a good quality
[00:10:51] chocolate Of
[00:10:55] course, indulging in fine chocolate isn't the only spot of pleasure in
[00:10:58] Antiga and Barbuda. While you're here, be sure to relax
[00:11:02] on one the destination's 365 beaches, visit
[00:11:06] its renowned attractions and participate in one of its thrilling
[00:11:10] events. Like munching on chocolate, you're always
[00:11:14] likely to give these experiences an
[00:11:17] rating.
[00:11:27] He was the greatest, a Caribbean music icon who
[00:11:31] was recognized throughout this region and who won global Phantom.
[00:11:35] Over a 70 plus year career, the mighty sparrow Slinger
[00:11:38] Francisco established himself as the very face of Calypso
[00:11:42] thanks to a seemingly endless string of hits. The grenader born
[00:11:46] Trinnadad and Tobago superstars genius is reflected in his
[00:11:50] numerous titles and awards. Caribbean passport TV
[00:11:54] salutes the... mighty sparrow for his artistic brilliance and
[00:11:58] the invaluable position that he occupies within our long and
[00:12:01] diverse cultural
[00:12:02] legacy.
[00:12:29] With this distinct culture, St.Kits and Nevis thrives as one the
[00:12:33] Caribbean's most unique
[00:12:34] destinations. Safeguarding
[00:12:38] this heritage and maintaining its relevance for future generations is crucial
[00:12:41] responsibility that's been fully embraced by Director of Culture Troy
[00:12:45] Mills. For him, it's a detailed approach that covers the island's
[00:12:49] food, clothing, dialect, music and arts, which have all been
[00:12:52] influenced by English, French and African histories, we were
[00:12:56] able to capitalize on the various cultures and
[00:13:00] incorporate them in the people that we are today and who we
[00:13:04] represent, and we are very proud of that. Our carnival rebranded
[00:13:08] sugar mask, that happens in December, that's one of our uniqueness where we have
[00:13:11] Christmas and the carnival in one, one of just few Caribbean
[00:13:15] countries to do that, and the nevis our sister isle, they also have
[00:13:19] festival which we call Culturama, it's around the emancipation
[00:13:22] weekend, it's necessary for us to keep our culture, our
[00:13:26] own heritage live and lively on the front burners.
[00:13:30] after being involved in culture at the community level, Miles was appointed to his current
[00:13:34] role in May 2015 and his tenure has involved a significant optic in
[00:13:38] cultural activities throughout St.Kits and Nevis. I had the privilege
[00:13:42] of introducing the folklore in primary and
[00:13:46] high schools. Obviously we wanted that continuity passing the batton
[00:13:50] from the older generation down to the younger generation. Some the
[00:13:53] students theynow seniors adults and they are actively involved in our
[00:13:57] culture on the my watch we were able to revive the steel band
[00:14:01] competition, today there's foul performing for anything, the staple
[00:14:04] ones have been the mass grades, we have the clowns, we
[00:14:08] have folklor which was developed here in st kits, indigenous to
[00:14:12] st kits which we call the bull, there is the mockajumbi, st kids and
[00:14:16] nevis cultural showings have also made everlasting impacts at several
[00:14:20] international events over the decades, we have been participating in
[00:14:23] carrifesta from early days and we had the honor of
[00:14:27] hosting it here in Saint Kits and the nevis in 2000. when we
[00:14:31] attended in 2019, we had our largest
[00:14:34] contingent and we had very good performances especially
[00:14:38] the country night and we got tremendous reviews for the
[00:14:42] 2020 expo in Dubai decided to send the
[00:14:46] mass grades and I had the privilege of leading that
[00:14:49] contingent. apart from culture, Saint Kids and Nevis has produced several
[00:14:53] notable personalities who excel at both Caribbean, regional and national
[00:14:57] levels. These icons have been honored at the National Heroes Park. The walk
[00:15:01] on it started back in about 2015, now we have five national heroes
[00:15:04] in St. Kids and the nevis. Of the five national heroes, the right
[00:15:08] excellent Dr. Sir Simeon Daniel, he is from Nevis, the
[00:15:12] only national hero from Nevis and we have the only living
[00:15:16] national hero, the right excellent and right honorable sir, Dr. Kennedy
[00:15:19] Alfonse Simmons, the first prime minister, and National Hero's day is
[00:15:23] celebrated on the six. 15th of September, which is the
[00:15:27] birthday the late right honorable excellent
[00:15:30] lelin, sir Paul Southwell and Sir Joseph Nathaniel
[00:15:34] France are the other legendary figures who've been recognized to playing M roles in the
[00:15:38] development of St. Kids and Nevis, nation that continues to enjoy a
[00:15:42] well-earned reputation for its vibrant cultural
[00:15:44] mosaic.
[00:15:51] Never to be out done, a space sort by so many, the
[00:15:55] dream is still alive of one people, one
[00:15:59] voice, one
[00:16:00] Caribbean.
[00:16:08] Call it tourism business on
[00:16:10] overdrive, even with most the attention
[00:16:13] focused on the Caribbean tourism organizations, state
[00:16:20] There the tourism industry conference in Georgetown, Guyana. are also vested interests a number of other international
[00:16:23] travel and leisure events. World Travel
[00:16:27] Expo Miami on October 27th and the 28th serves as an
[00:16:31] opportunity for various companies to generate new business
[00:16:34] opportunities as over 500. exhibitors and
[00:16:38] over 700 buyers will connect with travel industry professionals
[00:16:42] and be offered new insights into the over
[00:16:46] 70 destinations that will be represented at the Miami Beach
[00:16:50] Convention Center. These same concepts will
[00:16:54] be multiplied at the 2026 World Travel market in
[00:16:57] London, England. From November 3rd to 5th, over
[00:17:01] 46,00 attendees will pour through the doors of
[00:17:05] Excel, where travel professionals will. cover, source and
[00:17:09] purchase new ways to see the over 180
[00:17:12] countries that will be represented. over 4,00 global
[00:17:16] exhibitors will be involved at this affair along with over
[00:17:20] 5,500 world class
[00:17:22] buyers. the action will then return to the
[00:17:26] Caribbean basin for the CTO's Caribbean weekend in
[00:17:29] Miami. coral gables will take center stage
[00:17:33] between December 4th and the 7th as the launch the CTO's web
[00:17:37] site and new branding along with regional tourism strategy,
[00:17:41] sustainable development, stakeholder networking and annual
[00:17:45] fundraising will be at the top the agenda. apart from
[00:17:49] celebrating Caribbean culture, regional tourism officials and
[00:17:53] global industry stakeholders will also be involved in
[00:17:56] high-level discussions on cruise and airlift capacity plus
[00:18:00] digital transformation. the weekend will conclude with the
[00:18:04] annual Caribbean media exchange leadership awards and fundraiser
[00:18:08] which recognizes professionals who've made a transformative
[00:18:11] impact on this region's tourism, business and
[00:18:15] media
[00:18:16] sectors.
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[00:24:07] great cultures. The people's Republic of China is also
[00:24:10] celebrating 77 years of technological innovation,
[00:24:14] global trade, continuing migration and societal
[00:24:17] contributions. It's yet another. Stone achieved by China,
[00:24:21] which is observed across the world, including right here in the
[00:24:25] Caribbean.
[00:24:50] It's a true joy and a great honor to welcome you all as we
[00:24:54] celebrate the 77th anniversary the founding
[00:24:58] the people's republic of China, looking around this
[00:25:01] room, seeing Chinese compaties and our friends from
[00:25:05] China and Tobago and all over the world gather together so
[00:25:09] happily, I cannot think of better way to
[00:25:13] celebrate the spirit of this moment in Trinidad
[00:25:17] Tobago, this year carries special
[00:25:20] significance for two nations, it marks the
[00:25:24] 220th anniversary of Chinese arrival in
[00:25:27] China and Tobago, since the first Chinese
[00:25:31] immigrants arrived on these shows and over more
[00:25:35] than two centuries, the Chinese community has taken
[00:25:39] root, thrived and become an internal part
[00:25:43] of this beautiful nation as the national moto
[00:25:47] of China and Tibego states together, We
[00:25:50] aspire, together we achieve. China
[00:25:53] was is and always will be
[00:25:57] China and Tobago's reliable partner and the
[00:26:01] dependable friends.
[00:26:11] I join with you at this evening's
[00:26:13] reception to commemorate the 77th
[00:26:17] anniversary the founding the people's republic of
[00:26:21] China.
[00:26:22] It is therefore with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to
[00:26:26] extend congratulations to the government the people's Republic
[00:26:30] of China on this most. auspicious
[00:26:33] occasion, additionally, this year marks a
[00:26:36] milestone in the shared history between our
[00:26:39] countries, the 220th anniversary the
[00:26:43] arrival the first Chinese migrants in China and
[00:26:46] Tobago. It is without a question that the mirad
[00:26:50] cultural art forms, cuisine and industrial
[00:26:54] spirit the Chinese people have weaved
[00:26:57] delicate tapesty into our society. I
[00:27:01] take this opportunity. therefore to acknowledge the significant
[00:27:04] contributions made by those the Chinese heritage
[00:27:08] in the cultural diversity and development of Trinidad and
[00:27:12] Tobago. The memorandum of understanding between our
[00:27:15] countries offers opportunities for development of
[00:27:19] our most important resource, our people. As I
[00:27:23] speak, over 15 nationals of Tobago are in
[00:27:26] China for the short-term training and degree programs
[00:27:30] each being sponsored. by the Chinese government, the
[00:27:34] government of Republic of China and Tabago will continue
[00:27:38] to work with the government the people's Republic of China
[00:27:41] to strengthen and expand this very important
[00:27:45] relationship. May the people's Republic of
[00:27:48] China continue to enjoy peace and
[00:27:52] prosperity on the 77th anniversary of your
[00:27:55] founding.
[00:29:11] On this high note we bring our show to close. Once again, I'm Aden
[00:29:15] Saintath and we'll be diving head first into some the events mentioned
[00:29:18] in this program in upcoming episodes of Caribbean passport TV
[00:29:22] as we provide all the details on what went down at each affair.
[00:29:26] Until next time, take care
[00:29:28] everyone!
[00:30:43] It is extremely important to me that the stories we share are
[00:30:47] authentic and that we strive to tell both perspectives. I've
[00:30:51] been a local to this remarkable island three times and
[00:30:54] tourist too many times to count, our home your holiday
[00:30:58] celebrates a...