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July, 2015 • Vol. 2 Issue 10 Moving on—Celebrating Sandra, Claudius and Joseph Metal Industries Pleasantville Centre visits for career day
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No Shame. Go Brave. Get in. Get through. You can read. Literacy has hidden heroes. This is the story behind ’s anti-stigma campaign about the unseen world of non-readers finding the courage to face their fear of print. Hundreds of adult literacy volunteers and students get in to , ready to begin the journey to what they can achieve with a programme designed for the rigors and triumphs ahead. Anyone over the age of 16 can register for free literacy classes at 50 venues throughout Trinidad or support the journey by committing to becoming a volunteer tutor or reading guide. Register at National Libraries on September 8th and 9th 2015.
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(Caribbean Industrial Research Institute) who launched the project in collaboration with ( Centre for Enterprise Development), the team stepped into full gear for the competition which took place on April 25, 2015 at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva. The project comprised of a tailored competition specifically geared at a multi sectoral group. The target group of invitees included Food Processors, Food Entrepreneurs, Hobbyists, Chefs, Street Artisans and Housewives. Invitees were given the opportunity to present their creative genius in the area of Food and Beverage. In this first time event competitors were able to showcase their ability to make innovative products that are new and/or indigenous that use local peppers and other hot spices as the main ingredients. The participants vied for prizes in the following categories: Food Processors ³ Most Innovative Product ³ Hottest Food Best Tasting Product ³ Best Use of Indigenous Ingredients ³ Most Innovative Packaging ³ Most Commercially Viable Product Chefs ³ Most Innovative Food/Dish ³ Most Innovative Presentation ³ Hottest Best Tasting Food ³ Best Use of Indigenous Ingredients The team’s creativity spawned a Spicy Marinated Fish (- Mari), Seasoned Spicy Smoked Fish ( - ), and Spicy Fish Sausage ( Links) products using pepper oil and sliced pepper methods in the preparation; and Hot Mari-Horn ’Au’ Fire, and Smoke ’N’ Fire Tartlettes in the dishes category. Needless to say it was a hot competition, but we still managed to take home the second prize valued at $5000. in cash plus $2500. worth of services! ▄ N AN INVITATION FROM CARIRI
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Spicy Fish Sausage (HOT Links)
Spicy Marinated Fish (HOT- Mari)
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Seasoned Spicy Smoked Fish (HOT-SSS)
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Procurement Sonia Williams Coordinators Dianne Job Muriel Quamina Sonia Williams Research and Development Renuka Swarath Hot Mari—Horn “Au” Fire
Event Management Tricia Stewart Technical Support Emile Jobity Development and modification of dishes, testing, tasting and sampling of Chef category dishes
Smoke ’n’ Fire Tartlettes
Preparation and packaging of sensory products and sensory consumer samples
Product Labels
Camilla Bharat Danielle Lucien Joan Gower de Chabert Malika Benjamin Muriel Quamina Maureen James Roxanne Wyllie-Doris Tricia Stewart Camilla Bharat Christopher Hepburn Jevin Thomas Marvin Youksee Maureen James Renuka Swarath
Set up and Brian James Display at Camilla Bharat the venue Christopher Hepburn Danielle Lucien Emile Jobity Marvin Youk See Muriel Quamina Ralph Ali Kenrick Bethelmy Tricia Stewart
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Fisheries Officer Louanna does a dance.
MOVING ON —CELEBRATING SANDRA , CLAUDIUS AND JOSEPH
Moving to the groove —Sandra and Ramadeen.
Sandra—taking it all in.
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Entertainer Kenneth Supersad brought the lighter moments to the celebration.
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was represented by Ms. Michelle Joseph, Ms. Tullia Ibel and Ms. Daphne Phillip.
Sandra and her family.
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Claudius (blue shirt) with from left, Ann Marie Bedeau, Kevon Scott, Kenrick Bethelmy, Joseph Ramnath, Sitting is Sharon McLean
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Kamala and Jillian enjoy the proceedings
principal , Ms. Tullia Ible presents a token to Claudius
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Claudius with crew members, from left, Jester Garcia, Lennox Sandy and Rooplal Dowlat
Daphne Phillip (left), Joan Gower and Der MC for the afternoon was Dianne Job
Claudius (left), Joseph (right) and Kamala Sewraj-Nandalal in centre
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Jospeh addressed gathering
rek McPherson (right)
Claudius, Joan and Joseph
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METAL INDUSTRIES COMPANY (MIC) PLEASANT CFTDI welcomed on Thursday, May for their career day. CFTDI achieved its goal in informing the students on the career opportunities that exist in the marine industry and also the careers that exist in the seafood industry. We also highlighted the range of courses offered at our institution.
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TVILLE CENTRE VISITS CFTDI FOR CAREER DAY The professionals that participated in this event are Ms. Tulia Ible (Principle), Muriel Quamina, Marvin Youksee, Jester Garcia and Nigel Wint. CFTDI continues to help educate, inform, shape and prepare our students for the opportunities in the marine and seafood industry. â–„
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HELPING TO KEEP THE SHIP ASSAIL DOWN AT CFTDI IS OUR NEW CREW MEMBER: J joined us on January , as our Specialist. She is a Performance Architect with passion for improving the performance organizations and the individuals in them. She has been in the field of Human Resource Manage-ment for over twenty years locally, regionally and inter-nationally. Her Bachelors degree is in Management Studies, and Masters degree is in Human Resource Management (with specialization in strategic management). Dianne Job wants to hear from you in person, via email, or via suggestion box about what you believe can make your experience at better. She thanks you for the warm welcome that she has received.
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Chilled and Frozen Finfish Handling & Processing (Mod 101)
Salt Curing, Drying & Smoking (Prerequisite Mod 101)
Techniques in Merchandising Fish
Awareness Programme for Secondary Schools
Utilization of Fish in Salads
Fish Handling for Vessel Operators & Crew
Shellfish Processing
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