Cari-Bois Environmental News Network

03/07/2025

As the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end."

We are pleased to share with you just some of our favourite photos from the Closing Ceremony of the 2nd and 3rd editions of the Cari-Bois Youth Environmental Journalism Project that was held at Brazil Secondary School on June 7th 🎓

But while the main activities associated with the second and third editions of the Cari-Bois Youth Environmental Journalism Project are over, we are hopeful this ending ushers the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of participants ☀️

Thank you to you, our valued Cari-Bois Family, for supporting the second and third editions of the Cari-Bois Youth Environmental Journalism Project 🙏

A very special thank you to the Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation for supporting the development of young people through initiatives like the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project 🎉

Stay tuned to Cari-Bois' social media pages for new content coming soon and updates on future editions of the Cari-Bois Youth Environmental Journalism Project ✍️

01/07/2025

Renowned author and journalist Ryan Bachoo delivered a feature address at the June 7th closing ceremony of the latest editions of the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project.

Ryan called on students to recognise that all hands are needed on deck to help navigate the climate crisis, and as such, whatever career they choose to pursue in the future will in some way contribute to Trinidad and Tobago’s climate resilience.

He also noted the power of social media to raise awareness for climate change when used responsibly and called on participants of the project to share their learnings with their peers at schools.

We thank Ryan for not only joining Cari-Bois for this special day but also being a presenter during the project's online training sessions.

A very special thank you to the Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation for supporting the development of young people through initiatives like the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project ✍️

29/06/2025

Teachers are the backbone of our society, and they surely played a crucial role in the success of the latest editions of the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project.

We express our deepest gratitude to all teachers that supported our project but also to all teachers in Trinidad and Tobago who dedicate themselves in service to shaping the young minds of our nation 🇹🇹

During the closing ceremony of the latest editions of the project, Mr Kameel Mohammed-Ali (Brazil Secondary), Margaret Sampson-Alleyne (Speyside High), and Ms Denise Sooknanan-Maraj (Fyzabad Secondary) took the time to reflect on their experiences in the project.

Listen to excerpts of their remarks and be sure to share with a friend. 🌱

A very special thank you to the Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation for supporting the development of young people through initiatives like the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project ✍️

23/06/2025

We do it all for the youths and their upliftment 🙏 During the closing ceremony of the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project on June 7, some students shared what participating in the project meant to them.

From learning more about climate change to broadening their perspectives about financial literacy, students reflected on all aspects of the project and how it has given them a boost as they look ahead to their upcoming academic pursuits and contributions to society.

Listen to excerpts of their remarks and be sure to share with a friend. 🌱

A very special thank you to the Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago for supporting the development of young people through initiatives like the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project ✍️

19/06/2025

Happy Corpus Christi 🌱 In many ways, the efforts of the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project are similar to this special day where individuals plant seeds and seedlings for a bountiful harvest.

During the closing ceremony of the project on June 7, CEO of The Cropper Foundation, Mrs Cherisse Braithwaite-Joseph, and Scotiabank District General Manager, Michelle Eligon, spoke about the importance of the project planting symbolic seeds of hope and inspiration in the lives of participating students.

Listen to excerpts of their remarks and be sure to share with a friend. 🌱

A very special thank you to the Scotiabank Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation for supporting the development of young people through initiatives like the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project ✍️

17/06/2025

In an inspirational and uplifting closing ceremony on June 7, the curtains closed on the 2nd and 3rd Editions of the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project 🎉

Organised in collaboration with our project partners Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation, the ceremony featured moving testimonies, remarks and performances by a young pannist ✍️

Stay tuned to Cari-Bois' social pages in the coming weeks as we share highlights from the closing ceremony of the 2nd and 3rd editions of the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project 🎉

A very special thank you to the Scotiabank Foundation for supporting the development of young people through initiatives like the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project ✍️

11/06/2025

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07/05/2025

Let's learn more about the incredible lineup of presenters that took the time to empower the students participating in Cari-Bois' Youth Journalism Project.

During the 2024/2025 Academic Year, Cari-Bois partnered with the Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation to empower students across Trinidad and Tobago with climate journalism skills as part of the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project.

We thank the following 11 presenters who took the time to hone the basic journalism skills of the students by sharing their expertise in the areas of climate change, research, story development and conducting interviews:

✍️ Dr. Lorraine Waldropt-Ferguson
✍️️ Mr. Ryan Bachoo
️ ✍️ Mr. Kalain Hosein ️
✍️ Mr. Ryan Assiu ️
✍️ Mr. Reyad Mohammed ️
✍️ Ms. Ardene Sirjoo ️
✍️ Ms. Emma Lewis ️
✍️ Ms. Christine Samwaroo ️
✍️ Ms. Daphne Ewing-Chow ️
✍️ Mr. Tyrell Gittens
✍️ Mr. Nigel Bradshaw

A very special thank you to the Scotiabank Foundation for supporting the development of young people through initiatives like the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project ✍️

25/04/2025

For the sixth Issue of the Cari-Bois Green Gazette, students participating in Cari-Bois' Youth Journalism Project wrote about the effects of climate change on biodiversity.

During the second term of the 2024/2025 Academic Year, Cari-Bois partnered with the Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation to empower ten (10) students with climate journalism skills as part of the third edition of Cari-Bois' Youth Journalism Project.

Cari-Bois' Green Gazette is a special social media campaign and digital publication that will highlight the stories written by the participants of the project.

We're pleased to share that these stories and students are featured in Issue 06 of the Cari-Bois Green Gazette:

✍️ Exploring the link between climate change and biodiversity loss (Ananyah Matthews)

✍️ The Cascadu: Freshwater Fish at Risk in Trinidad and Tobago (Jenissa Lawrence)

✍️ How does climate change affect the honeybee? (Ashada Durante)

✍️ How Climate Change is Affecting Trinidad and Tobago’s sensitive species (Salisha Nebblett)

✍️ Tobago’s corals and Trinidad’s swamps under climate threat (Amelia Puttin)

✍️ A look at the delicate biodiversity of Trinidad’s Arena Dam (Jade Gonowrie)

✍️ Assessing the effects of climate change on Trinidad and Tobago’s Biodiversity (Chinati St Louis)

Read the full stories using the following link:
https://caribois.org/author/cari-bois-youth-journalists/

A very special thank you to the Scotiabank Foundation for supporting the development of young people through initiatives like the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project ✍️

26/03/2025

What does sustainable living look like to you? On February 22, students participating in the third edition of Cari-Bois' Youth Journalism Project had an opportunity to visualise what sustainable living looks like in practice as they visited Wa Samaki Ecosystems in Freeport and learnt more about permaculture.

During the tour, students:

🍅 Walked through the farm and saw how Wa Samaki transitioned from a citrus estate to a regenerative estate using permaculture principles

♻️ Discovered how Wa Samaki repurposes different materials and uses them in natural building projects

🫏 Met Wa Samaki's "famous" donkeys and chickens, as well as how these animals help enrich the farm's soil

♻️ Learned how Wa Samaki's make compost using different methods

🐟 Enjoy a walk through Wa Samaki's "Fish House," where they have many species of freshwater fish

Made possible with the support of the Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Foundation, the Cari-Bois and Scotiabank teams envisioned this field trip as an immersive learning tool to help further educate students about sustainability and an opportunity for them to gather information for their first article, which addressed the topic of "Climate Change and Agriculture."

Be sure to stay tuned to Cari-Bois' social media pages to read the articles written by the project's talented students under the "Cari-Bois Green Gazette" social media campaign.

A very special thank you to the Permaculture Trinidad - Wa Samaki Ecosystems Team for an incredible tour and the Scotiabank Foundation for supporting the development of young people through initiatives like the Cari-Bois Youth Journalism Project ✍️