Red-White-Black Promotions (UK)

Angostura Treasure Collection Rum Tasting UK 2009

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Angostura launches its Treasure Collection Rums in the UK market with 'tastings'.

Mr. John Georges - Angostura’s Master Distiller, with over 25yrs experience, will be at Ealing B/way, Oxford St. & Marble Arch locations to give information on the Treasure Collection and other Angostura rums, brewing processes, etc. notes & flavours found in the rum (floral, cocoa, citrus), etc.

Business Development Executive - Sean Duprey will also be on hand to give additional information on the brand in the UK.

Treasure Collection -Angostura Reserva & Angostura 5 rums are now available at selected Marks & Spencer in London, England.

Angostura 1919 & Angostura 1824 continue to be available at Waitrose .

Thank You.....

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Despite the rumours, we are please to announce that the event was a sold out success.

We wish to thank each and every one who turned out in their finest to celebrate T&T Independence Dinner & Dance.

It was unfortunate that the High Commissioner of T&T to London could not attend, but much fun was had by all.

A very special thank you to those who participated in the raffle.

RWB wishes to sincerely express our gratitude to 3 Canal, Martin Jay, Smokey Joe, A Patel Photography, Miss T&T UK 2007, current delegates of Miss T&T UK 2008 and the Bloomsbury Holiday Inn, and especially to our sponsors - Angostura, Legacy Mas Band, Trinidad Fete Tickets, ACE Fusion Restaurant, Pure Lime, Calabash Awards, Island Style Entertainment.

We look forward to seeing you all for 2009.

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Photos and videos of the evening have been placed on Face Book for your viewing (click here) and will be placed on the website shortly.

Should you have photo memories of the evening you wish to share, please send them to us via email rwbpromotions@gmail.com and we will place on the site.

Tickets are now available...

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Payments can be made via PAYPAL, which has been placed on the site for your easy access. There will be a small service charge for processing payments via this method.

Please note that interested companies/groups /organizations may purchase tickets per table.

Tables seat 10 / 12 persons.
NB: Tables must be paid for in advance order to be considered 'reserved'

We will not be accepting Personal Cheques.

Additionally, the tickets can be collected in the following ways:

1. From any of our committee members, whose numbers are available above
2. By Royal Mail, special delivery (registered)
3. Collection on the night of the event

ALL tickets must be paid for in advance regardless of collection method.

Gala Information

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Date: 30 AUGUST 2008

Dress Code: BLACK TIE invited.

Location: Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1.

Time: 7:00pm

Cost: £50.00

DJ's: Soca Prince-Martin Jay and Smokey Joe

Special Appearance by T&T's #1 Rapso group

3 Canal

We will also be hosting a Optional Raffle on the night in aid of AMICA's Children's Home in Trinidad.

Contribution: £2.00

Prizes: Dinner for 2 at ACE Fusion Restaurant (London), 2 Tickets to Dawn Fete 2009 (Trinidad), 2 Tickets to Insomnia Fete 2009 (Trinidad), 2 Legacy costumes T&T Carnival 2009, 2 Pure Lime J'ouvert costumes Notting Hill Carnival 2009, 1 Bottle of Angostura 1919 Rum and more

Dress Codes explained..

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A Black Tie Optional or Black Tie Invited gives you the option of wearing a tuxedo or formal dress hinting at the formality of the event, meaning a dark suit and tie would be your other option. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.

See Style variations presented in this blog.....
Images from David's Bridal Catalogue & Island Formals

Coat of Arms explained

2008-02-27T18:08:00.000Z

The Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago was designed by a committee formed in 1962 to select the symbols that would be representative of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

The committee included noted artist Carlyle Chang and designer the late George Bailey.

The Coat of Arms with the accompanying motifs which represent indigenous features of Trinidad and Tobago were selected and formally agreed to be used as the Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago in 1962, in a design approved by the College of Arms.

The Birds represented on the Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago are the Scarlet Ibis, the Cocrico (native to Tobago) and the Hummingbird.The three ships represent the Trinity as well as the three ships of Columbus.

The three Peaks were principal motifs of Trinidad's early British Colonial Seals and Flag-Badges.

They commemorated both Columbus' decision to name Trinidad after the Blessed Trinity and the three Peaks of the Southern mountain range, called the "Three Sisters" on the horizon.

The fruited Coconut Palm dates back to the great seals of British Colonial Tobago in the days when the Island was a separate administrative unit.

Our Motto: Together we aspire, Together we achieve" - speaks for itself and promotes harmony in diversity for national achievement.

Arms: Per chevron enhanced sable and gules a chevrenel enhanced argent between a chief two Hummingbirds respectant gold and in base three ships of the period of Christopher Columbus also gold the sails set proper.

Crest: Upon a Wreath argent and gules in front of a Palm Tree proper a ship's wheel gold.

Supporters: Upon a Compartment representing two Islands arising from the sea, on the dexter side a Scarlet Ibis and on the sinister side a Cocrico, both proper and with wings elevated and addorsed.

National Flag - meaning

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The national flag was designed by the Independence Committee and selected to be used as the National Flag in 1962.

Its colours are Red, White and Black.

Red is the colour most expressive of our country. It represents the vitality of the land and its people; it is the warmth and energy of the sun, the courage and friendliness of the people.

White is the sea by which these lands are bound: the cradle of our heritage; the purity of our aspirations and the equality of all men under the sun.

The Black represents for us the dedication of the people joined together by one strong bond. It is the colour of strength, of unity, of purpose and of the wealth of the land.

The colours chosen represent the elements Earth, Water and Fire which encompass all our past, present and future and inspire us as one united, vital, free and dedicated people.

Description of the National Flag of Trinidad and Tobago:
On a Red Field, a Bend Dexter Sable bordered Silver, that is to say, there is on the Red Field a diagonal from left to right in Black bordered with White.

The width of the Black and White bands joined side by side at the upper dexter corner of the Flag is on one- fifth of the full length of the Flag, and the width of each White band is one-sixth of the width of the White and Black bands together.

T&T People & Brief History

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PEOPLE AND HISTORY
Columbus landed on and named Trinidad in 1498, and Spaniards settled the island a century later. Spanish colonizers largely wiped out the original inhabitants--Arawak and Carib Indians--and the survivors were gradually assimilated.

Although it attracted French, free black, and other non-Spanish settlers, Trinidad remained under Spanish rule until the British captured it in 1797.

During the colonial period, Trinidad's economy relied on large sugar and cocoa plantations. Tobago's development was similar to other plantation islands in the Lesser Antilles and quite different from Trinidad.

During the colonial period, French, Dutch, and British forces fought over possession of Tobago, and the island changed hands 22 times--more often than any other West Indies island. Britain took final possession of Tobago in 1803. The two islands of Trinidad and Tobago were incorporated into a single colony in 1888.

Trinidad and Tobago achieved full independence in 1962 and joined the British Commonwealth.

Trinidad and Tobago became a republic in 1976.

The people of Trinidad and Tobago are mainly of African or East Indian descent. Virtually all speak English. Small percentages also speak Hindi, French patois, and several other dialects.

Trinidad has two major folk traditions: Creole and East Indian. Creole is a mixture of African elements with Spanish, French, and English colonial culture.

Trinidad's East Indian culture came to the island beginning May 30, 1845 with the arrival of indentured servants brought to fill a labor shortage created by the emancipation of the African slaves in 1838.

Most remained on the land, and they still dominate the agricultural sector, but many have become prominent in business and the professions. East Indians have retained much of their own way of life, including Hindu and Muslim religious festivals and practices.

Trinidad & Tobago in Brief

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BACKGROUND

OFFICIAL NAME:
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Geography
Area: 5,128 sq. km. (1,980 sq. mi.), about the size of Delaware. Trinidad--4,828 sq. km. (1,864 sq. mi). Tobago--300 sq. km. (116 sq. mi).

Cities: Capital--Port of Spain (metropolitan pop. 310,000). Other cities--San Fernando, Chaguanas, Arima, Scarborough (Tobago).

Terrain: Plains and low mountains.

Climate: Tropical; principal rainy season is June through December.

People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Trinidadian(s) and Tobagonian(s). (Note: A popular combination name for Trinidadians and Tobagonians is Trinbagonians.)

Population (2007 est.): 1,303,188.Annual growth rate: 0.4%.Ethnic groups (2000): East Indian 40.0%, African 37.5%, mixed 20.5%, European 0.6%, Chinese 0.3%, other/not stated 1.1%.Religions (2000): Roman Catholic 26.0%, Hindu 22.5%, Anglican 7.8%, Pentecostal 6.8%, Baptist 7.2%, other Christian 5.8%, Muslim 5.8%, Seventh Day Adventist 4%, other 10.8%, unspecified 1.4%, none 1.9%.

Language: English.

Education: Years compulsory--8.

Literacy--98.6%.

Health: Infant mortality rate (2005 est.)--25.81/1,000. Life expectancy (2006 est.)--66 yrs. male; 68 yrs. female.

Work force (615,400 in 2007 est.): Trade and services 44.1%, construction 16.8%, government 20.1%, manufacturing 10.2%, agriculture/sugar 3.9%, oil/gas 3.8%, utilities 1.1%.

Government
Type: Parliamentary democracy.

Independence: August 31, 1962.

Present constitution: September 24, 1976.
Branches: Executive--president (chief of state), prime minister (head of government), cabinet. Legislative--bicameral parliament. Judicial--independent court system; highest court of appeal is Privy Council (London).

Subdivisions: Nine regional corporations, two city corporations, three borough corporations, one ward (Trinidad); Tobago House of Assembly.

Political parties: People's National Movement (PNM); United National Congress (UNC); Congress of the People (COP); other minor parties, including the National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR).