This is a blog for the public to express their opinions about Nalis’ programmes.
The Breathalyser Act is now here. Officers in Trinidad and Tobago have been trained in applying the breathalyser technology. While T&T needs a “drunk driving law” that is enforced, there are many “rum shops” in T&T, and many people do live by “one for the road.”
Do you believe the breathalyser will materially improve T&T’s road-safety experience?
Should Trinidad and Tobago spend so much money on this conference? How will we benefit from CHOGM?
CHOGM is an acronym for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. It is held every two (2) years and brings together Commonwealth leaders to discuss global and Commonwealth issues. It is very distinct from other international meetings in that heads of government meet in an informal retreat setting.
Many people look forward to visiting the CHOGM Village which will house approximately 22 tented booths with Tourism bodies, retailers and suppliers of local craft, coffee and cocoa products, CHOGM merchandise, local food concession as well as a stage, entertainment and dining areas.
Venue and dates: Port of Spain in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on November 27-29, 2009.
Tell us about your thoughts and expectations for CHOGM 2009.
Like many nations of the world, Trinidad and Tobago will recognize World Diabetes Day on November 14th 2009. Based on the fact that children and by extension teenagers suffer with diabetes our Port of Spain Young Adult Library will host a World Diabetes Day Teen Talk where a diabetic teenager, her mother and her support group will facilitate.
This Teen Talk takes place on Friday 13th November, 2009 from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Port of Spain Young Adult Library. The main guest speaker is sixteen year old Thetis Barton.
The aim of this is to assist persons to make informed decisions both in terms of living with diabetes, living with someone who has diabetes or as Mrs. Mason Barton puts it, to assist everyone to eat and live better.
This World Diabetes Day Teen Talk will provide crucial information from for four perspectives, that of survivor and valiant fighter, Thetis Barton, her mother Mrs. Alison Mason Barton, Nurse Lisa Roberts, the leader of the Diabetics Support Group and NALIS’ online and print resources. It is apparent that to diabetics, teenagers and other, that a shared support system is one of the critical elements which ensures the coping ability to manage diabetes.
About Thetis Barton
Thetis is a very pretty and intelligent young lady with a deep sense of spirituality. She attends St. Francois College and looks like the average teenager to the unknowing onlooker. She was diagnose with diabetes approximately twelve years ago and has been on insulin since that time. One of the challenges she faces is having to take insulin on a daily basis, but as her mother indicates, her mandatory diet has helped the entire family to eat well.
The Diabetic Association also has a schedule of activities to commemorate this day, it includes:
NALIS is pleased to advise that National Library Week celebrations were held from October 4th – 10th 2009. This year’s theme was Get In @ Your Library – Broaden Your Horizons.
Special programmes and activities were planned for the week. The week of activities began on Sunday 4th October at 1:30 p.m., with the Third Annual Celebrity Tale-A-Thon which was hosted in the Amphitheatre, National Library. Dora the Explorer, Papa Bois and other popular characters were present. Games included Scrabble, Wheel-of-Fortune and Pictionary. Other fun activities included puppetry, craft, face painting and many other events.
Other activities hosted at libraries throughout the country included the All Inclusive Assistive Technology, Caribbean Research Workshop, the opening of the Women’s Prison Library, Careers in Library and Information Science, the Biggest Bedtime Story Ever and many more.
Browse NetLibrary for our eBooks and eAudiobooks. All you have to do is create a username and password within the NALIS network and you can access our collection of electronic books, audiobooks and journals.
Not sure what profession you wish to pursue? Find out what’s the best career path for you! The Port of Spain Young Adult Library presents “What’s Next?” a career fair that can assist with your career options. If you are a teen looking for excellent career advice, then these sessions are for you. Click on the poster for additional information and come and check it out for yourself.
Thursday September 24 is Republic Day. Do you know why we celebrate it? What does Republic Day mean to you?
For more information, check out our Republic Day page.
Eid-ul-fitr symbolizes the end of a period of self-sacrifice, deep meditation and thankfulness for what one has.
NALIS expresses warmest greetings to the local Islamic community and to all. Eid Mubarak!
Tell us, how was this year’s preparation special for you?
It’s that time once again!!
It’s all about broadening your horizons; our calendar of events is packed with exciting programmes for children, young adults and adults. There will be storytelling, workshops, lectures and much more!
Our Grand Launch will be on Sunday 4th October, 2009 at the National Library Building, corners Hart and Abercromby Streets, Port of Spain, at 1:30 – 5:30pm.
Come experience your public library!
