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Judy Raymond

Catalonia

4 books inc The Colour of Shadows: Images of Caribbean Slavery & bio of Beryl McBurnie; fiction longlisted for 2024 BCLF Elizabeth Nunez Award, shortlisted 2023

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Articles

  • "Tobago tourism secretary expects 40,000 visitors for cruise-ship season"

    Nov 1, 2024 | newsday.co.tt | Judy Raymond

    News SECRETARY of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation Tashia Burris says Tobago is expecting an estimated 40,000 visitors for this year’s cruise-ship season. She said 40 cruise ships will be coming to the island, 20 fewer than last year. The first is expected to arrive on November 5. “Last year, we had a hugely successful cruise-ship season, with over 60 calls to destination Tobago, bringing over 100,000 visitors to our shores,” Burris said at a news conference on October 28.

  • "Stakeholders want THA to reveal carnival budget"

    Oct 10, 2024 | newsday.co.tt | Judy Raymond

    News STAKEHOLDERS have slammed the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) for not revealing a budget for the island’s third annual carnival from October 25-27. With just two weeks to go before the event, they say the absence of a budget is seriously affecting carnival practitioners, event promoters, hoteliers, taxi drivers and others who earn money from the festival.

  • "Changing a national emblem"

    Aug 20, 2024 | newsday.co.tt | Judy Raymond

    Editorial THE IDEA of steelpan on the coat of arms is sweet music to our ears, but the way this move was announced by the Prime Minister struck a sour note. Dr Rowley chose the forum of a special PNM convention on August 18 to unveil the change. But a political-party event is the last place where an adjustment to a national emblem should be introduced.

  • "Bob Marley biopic: Too much love?"

    Mar 10, 2024 | newsday.co.tt | Judy Raymond

    News Bob Marley has been dead now for longer than he was alive, but for some of us he was one of the people who shaped our youth. After “fake news” spread in 1975 of the death of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie, he sang Jah Live; for many of us, Bob live. if not literally. So don’t go to see Bob Marley: One Love if he’s one of your heroes and you’re expecting an accurate account of his short but eventful life.

  • "Presidential Christmas party"

    Dec 10, 2023 | newsday.co.tt | Judy Raymond

    Features Over 300 children were hosted by President Christine Kangaloo and her husband Kerwyn Garcia SC, from various primary and special schools at The President's House for their first children's Christmas party recently.

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Judy Raymond
Judy Raymond @heyjudeTT
26 Apr 25

RT @silverpebble: I'm recovering from a breakdown at the moment and trying to get back on my feet with my workshops and Etsy. If you coul…

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Judy Raymond @heyjudeTT
17 Apr 25

RT @Othuke__Umukoro: https://t.co/poBhMzDnea

Judy Raymond
Judy Raymond @heyjudeTT
12 Apr 25

Wow, what a voice! May she rest in power. Glad she got some of the recognition she deserved

Leah Goodridge
Leah Goodridge @leahfrombklyn

I’m heartbroken to learn of the passing of a NYC legend. Alice Tan Ridley sang in the NYC subways for many years and competed on America’s Got Talent. She is also the mother of actress Gabourey Sidibe. To hear her sing was to know you were in the presence of greatness. https://t.co/kAQvp8981D