Christmas Begins With the BP Marionettes and the bpTT Renegades

The November/December issue of Caribbean Beat magazine, distributed via Caribbean Airlines, explores a spectrum of events across the region, starting with the cover image, depicting an ornately illuminated float from one of Guyana’s Divali motorcades.

Oct. 1, 2012 - The September/October issue of Caribbean Beat introduces a new look for the venerable magazine, which celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year. Distributed via Caribbean Airlines, Caribbean Beat has long been known for its insightful coverage of the region’s movers and shakers, with a special interest in arts and culture — “shining a spotlight on our brightest and most creative,” as editor Nicholas Laughlin writes.

Continuing its 20th anniversary celebrations, Caribbean Beat - the bimonthy inflight magazine of Caribbean Airlines and Air Jamaica - launched its 115th (May/June) issue on 1st May, featuring the dynamic Heather Headley. The Grammy and Tony Award-winning star makes her West End debut this November when the musical adaptation of The Bodyguard premieres in London.

Written by Cacique Award-winning actor and playwright Theresa Awai and directed by Cacique Award-winning actor and director Raymond Choo Kong, “Coming Home” is a provocative, poignant, funny and ultimately heart-warming new work that tells the story of how one family’s decades’ old secrets, jealousies, and rivalries are uncovered when four strong-willed siblings battle over their deceased mother’s will.

The magazine marks 20 years of covering the true Caribbean, featuring Trinidadian designer Anya Ayoung-Chee

Trinidad & Tobago's Marionettes Chorale, one of the nation's foremost performing arts groups, announced the schedules for its two award-winning casts for the premiere one of the world's most beloved operas: Bizet's Carmen!

In just 10 days, due to an overwhelming public response, tickets for the Marionettes Chorale’s July premiere of Bizet’s CARMEN are already flying. Some performances are already half sold. Set for a July 9th premiere at Queen’s Hall, the bpTT-sponsored production is already becoming one of the most anticipated shows of the year.

Caribbean Beat celebrates Indian arrival in its May/June issue (#109), as historian Professor Bridget Brereton retraces the 1845 voyage of the good ship Fatel Rozack that brought the first Indian indentured labourers to the region. Meanwhile, our food writer Franka Philip marks the occasion too, as she talks to the experts about what makes Caribbean Indian food special. Still on the topic of food, Jonathan Ali samples the premium chocolate made from world-class cocoa grown in Tobago.

Port-of-Spain -- May 6, 2011 - The Marionettes Chorale has completed casting for its landmark production of Bizet’s iconic opera, CARMEN! Set for a July premiere at Queen’s Hall in Trinidad & Tobago, the bpTT-sponsored production is already becoming one of the most anticipated shows of the year.

The latest issue of Caribbean Beat magazine is now on Caribbean Airlines planes; in the mail to our subscribers; and online at caribbean-beat.com! Caribbean Beat regularly covers travel, entertainment, culture, personalities, food, business, environment, and history.

The Marionettes Chorale and Renegades Steel Orchestra partner with bpTT to raise funds for the new Robert Riley Foundation for at-risk youth, and to bring holiday cheer to senior citizens and childrens at institutions across Trinidad and Tobago.

Nov. 20, 2010 -- The latest issue (#106: November/December) of Caribbean Beat, the inflight magazine of Caribbean Airlines, is all new for the Caribbean's festive season! As always, it's packed with stories about the people, places and experiences that make the Caribbean so special.

The beauty and bustle of the holiday season seems to start earlier and earlier each year, but some traditions remain true: Christmas begins with the Marionettes!

Fresh off the exciting launch off Thurin Atelier's new salon in exclusive Princeton, New Jersey, Haitian-American designer Jean-Ralph Thurin has just unveiled a brand new line of Evening Couture for the sophisticated modern woman.