WORLD POETRY YEARBOOK 2024

 

WORLD POETRY YEARBOOK 2024

I deeply appreciate the editor and renowned translator Zhang Zhi for including me in the anthology under Trinidad and Tobago, in the WORLD POETRY Yearbook 2024, sponsored by the INTERNATIONAL POETRY TRANSLATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE, the CENTER FOR GLOBALIZATION OF CHINESE POETRY, NANKAI UNIVERSITY, and the WORLD UNION OF POETRY MAGAZINES.

The book features 265 internationally renowned poets from 103 countries and regions, their black-and-white photos, and a brief introduction in English.

It also includes book reviews, research papers, critiques, and more.

Congratulations to all the participating authors from around the world!

 

 MAR DE CRISTAL BARCELONA 2024 in LITERATURE

Brenda Mohammed has been nominated for the Mar De Cristal Barcelona 2024 in Literature by CIESART GLOBAL and its President. Lily Baylon. The Awards will be presented on 14th. and 15th.December 2024, in Spain. The awards consist of a crystal medal, a Diploma, and a document confirming the different awards by category.

PLEASE CONGRATULATE BRENDA AT THIS LINK. CLICK HERE

Brenda Mohammed from Trinidad and Tobago is a former Bank Manager who published 61 books in multiple genres and wrote a five-series screenplay for her sci-fi thriller Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka. Among her publications are 18 poetry books of enlightening poems.

Reviewers have compared her futuristic novel, Zeeka Chronicles, to Frankenstein, Twilight Zone, and Shakespeare’s plays, and some have said it is movie material. Brenda captured awards from Readers’ Favorite International, Author Academy Global Awards, and Readers’ Choice for this sci-fi thriller.

Brenda’s genres include memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, mystery thrillers, children’s books, psychological thrillers, Christian books, poetry, and poetry anthologies.

Her memoir ‘I Am Cancer Free’ also won an award for Health and Fitness in Readers’ Favorite International Awards 2018.

Barry Holmes Mysteries, a mystery fiction also won several awards. The book received a five-star review from Readers' Favorite International in September 2021. For this book, Brenda won the Culture, Literature, and Research [CLR] Award in India for Best Writer- Fantasy. On World Book Day in April 2023, the book received a certificate of recognition from The International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART], Spain. In May 2024, Barry Holmes Mysteries was a finalist in the Independent Author Awards 2024 hosted by Literary Global Awards.

Her Romance stories are filled with humour, mystery, suspense, and unexpected endings.

The memoirs of her Life as a Banker and her Travel Memoirs are delightful.

Brenda was recently inspired to write Christian books and to date, she has published nine of them.

She loves to share her knowledge and wrote three books on How to Write for Success, and Self-Publishing tips for new and aspiring authors. How to Write for Success received a five-star review from Readers Favorite one month after its publication in December 2017. In August 2019 it topped all the books in the Non-Fiction category of Connections Emagazine Readers' Choice awards and won the gold medal in the category of non-fiction. It also placed second in all categories and won the silver medal. Brenda's romance novel, 'Stories People Love,' was the first-place winner in that contest and won the gold medal for placing first in all categories.

The merits of the book HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS were featured in a review in the Ethiopian Herald Sunday Edition on February 16th, 2020.

She won several literary awards in 45 countries - the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, India, Romania, Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco, Philippines, Oman, Hong Kong, Portugal, Uruguay, Indonesia, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Switzerland, Italy, Sri Lanka, Austria, Russia, Germany, Syria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Chile, Egypt, Honduras, Mexico, Pakistan, Cuba, China, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Ecuador, Bosnia, Japan, Greece, Trinidad and Tobago, and the UK.

Brenda also received several awards from CIESART Spain. In 2024 she was honoured with the PLATO AWARD The values highlighted by PLATO are Wisdom, Temperance, Courage, Justice, and more, and the Dante Alighieri Award for active cultural management. 

CIESART GLOBAL nominated her for the Mar De Cristal

 Barcelona Award in Literature in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Brenda and her family have travelled extensively throughout the world.

She has conducted book signings, hosted Book Fairs in Trinidad and Tobago, and donated books to schools, libraries, and churches.

She is an advocate for Peace, Suicide Prevention, and Against Domestic Violence.

She is the Founder of the Facebook Forum, ‘How to Write for Success Literary Network,’ and National President for Trinidad and Tobago for:

1.       International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] - Spain,

2.       Unión Hispanomundial de Escritores - Peru.

3.       The Global Federation of Leadership and High Intelligence A.C. - Mexico.

Brenda is also a Peace Ambassador for the Iqra Foundation of India.

MY JOURNEY FROM BANKING TO INSURANCE TO WRITING

MY JOURNEY FROM BANKING TO INSURANCE  TO

                                      WRITING

I have spent a lot of time on this blog advertising my books.

Today I will tell you something about me.

It occurred to me that readers want to know why I have written multiple genres.

In case you have now started to follow my blog, I will bring you up-to-date.

I have written 5 Memoirs, 3 Children's books, 3 Romance, 7 Science Fiction,  3 Self-Help, 4 Mysteries,  1 Conspiracy Thriller,  1 Psychological thriller,  12 Poetry books, and 8 Christian Books. 

I have also compiled 7 Anthologies and 6 Magazines for the How to Write for Success Literary Forum, of which I am the Founder, and for The International Chamber of Writers and Artists  [CIESART], as National President for Trinidad and Tobago.

I published 60 books and I cannot give details of each one, but I will try to generalize and be brief.

My first book was a memoir of my near-death experience with cancer. I am Cancer Free was a No. 1 bestseller and won an award for Health and Fitness from Reader's Favorite International.

That success spurred me on to write another.

I wrote My Life as a Banker and that book was popular with many of my former banker friends who were interested in the changes that the bank made over the years, changes in the bank's attitude towards its employees throughout my working years, and the important roles I played to bring about changes.

The book won second place in Bio's/Memoirs in Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.

I continued writing and penned a book titled Retirement is Fun. In that book, I wrote about my new career in Insurance where I qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table six times in a row. I also described my many travel adventures around the world. From the great reviews I received, I was inspired to continue writing and I wrote my Father's Memoirs, and my Travel Memoirs.

Since I had no more memoirs to write I tried Children's books, moved on to Romance and won more awards, and then I delved into Science Fiction. 

My science fiction novel ZEEKA CHRONICLES also won an award in Reader's Favorite International.

After such great success, I wrote HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS and it was another winner. I followed up with How to Write for Success II, and Self-Publishing Tips.

My imagination began to give me ideas about Mystery novels, Conspiracy theories, and Psychological thrillers and I wrote more books.

Poetry suddenly seemed very attractive and I wrote 12 poetry books which were all bestsellers upon New Release.

Because of the chaotic state of the world, I suddenly got an urge to write Christian books and I wrote eight of them, four of which are poetic.

It has been an exciting journey for me, organizing and participating in book signings and book fairs.

 I have won Literary awards in the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, India, Romania, Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco, Philippines, Oman, Hong Kong, Portugal, Uruguay, Indonesia, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Switzerland, Italy, Sri Lanka, Austria, Russia, Germany, Syria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Chile, Egypt, Honduras, Mexico, Pakistan, Cuba, China, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Bosnia, Trinidad and Tobago, and the UK.

I also received several awards from CIESART Spain. 

In 2024 I was honoured with the PLATO AWARD by CIESART.

The values highlighted by PLATO are Wisdom, Temperance,

 Courage, Justice, and more.   

I am an advocate for Peace, Suicide Prevention, and Against

Domestic Violence.

You can check out my page on Amazon. CLICK HERE

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AUTHOR IS GRAND FINALIST

 

RAISING THE FLAG FOR TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

I thank Nermin Delić and MiliDueli for this National Prize for Trinidad and Tobago.

Participating in the biggest poetry contest with 711 authors from 104 countries was a great pleasure.

Thank you Nermin Delic for this great opportunity to represent Trinidad and Tobago.

FOLLOW BRENDA ON AMAZON AT THIS LINK. CLICK HERE

VISIT BANKER TURNS WRITER WEBSITE

 

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Trinidadian author, Brenda Mohammed has published 56 books in science fiction, romance, self-help, mystery, children's books, psychological thrillers, Christian books, poetry, and poetry anthologies

One of her memoirs is, I Am Cancer Free, a moving story of her near-death experience and how God moved in her life to bring about her miraculous healing.  A former Bank Manager, Brenda won an award for this book in the category of Health and Fitness, in Readers Favorite International Awards. At that same award function, she won an award for her science fiction book, Zeeka Chronicles in the category of young adult thriller.

Brenda's Christian books are for End Times - Chosen by the Creator, He is the One, Your Time is Now, True Power of Love, Highway to Joy Eternal, Serenity in End Times, and God-Fearing Ones.

She won several literary awards in the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, India, Romania, Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco, Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Barcelona, Madrid, France, Switzerland, Italy, Sri Lanka, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Pakistan, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Honduras, China, Chile, Mexico, Trinidad, and the UK.

She is an advocate for Peace, Suicide Prevention, and Against Domestic Violence.

All of Brenda’s books are on Amazon. 

CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON LINK

 

PREFACE FOR CREATING A BETTER WORLD BY LILY BAYLON

 PREFACE FOR CREATING A BETTER WORLD BY LILY BAYLON

The poems in the Anthology, CREATING A BETTER WORLD, are like soft cotton between clouds or songs with feelings These beautiful narratives with nationalist sentiment, show us an extraordinary description of what the culture of Trinidad and Tobago is.

More than a set of Caribbean Islands, it seems like a set of paradises, one more beautiful than another, with unparalleled gastronomy.

It is also a country that respects the cultural identity of the individual whatever their predilection, in terms of the different and diverse manifestations. cultural and personal.

 As for literature, we have among the outstanding, men who fought against colonialism, making a historical contribution. This was the beginning of publications and apogee for literature, the Nobel Prize for Literature 2001, is born in Trinidad and Tobago in terms of art.

State agencies are always organizing art exhibitions in their different manifestations, and all the Arts are cultivated,

I thank the outstanding writers who came together to carry out this wonderful work, especially the President of the International Chamber of Writers and Artists CIESART Trinidad & Tobago, Brenda Mohammed, who makes a clear example in her contribution to promoting the culture of her country, in beautiful expressions.

La. Lily R. Baylón

BIOGRAPHY:

(**) Lily R. Baylon is the President and Founder of the International Chamber of Writers and Artists of CIESART in Spain, Peru, and Switzerland. She was appointed by the State, in the Ministries of Education, Justice, and Human Rights,

An Administrator of the Writing Profession, she published 7 books in state public spaces, is an organizer of different events of great government relevance, and leader of different Writers Guilds.

She dedicated 30 years of her life to carrying out Humanitarian Assistance, in various and different countries.

She is a born altruist, winner of countless awards for her social work around the world and its cultural management, member of UNESCO, Conductor of Social Programs, Director and Auditor of different companies, Entrepreneur, and Sponsor of different social programs of humanitarian aid to vulnerable populations, and a faithful adherent of the statutes stipulated in the world organization that presides over more than 100 countries.

COPIES OF THE BOOK ARE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON. CLICK HERE

BANKER TURNED WRITER CLIMBS INDIE AUTHORS WALL OF FAME

 

I am among 85 wonderful writers (as seen on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and more) inducted into the Indie Authors Wall of Fame™ and this link has a link to every one of our Amazon books.

Just a click away to enjoy some of the best writing in almost every genre. A webpage you are sure to bookmark.

CLICK THIS LINK

Brenda Mohammed to receive Palma de Mar Prize, Paris, France

 

Author Brenda Mohammed, President of CIESART – TRINIDAD and TOBAGO, is among the recipients of The Palma de Mar Prize. Paris, France.

It will be awarded at the Central Event of the Festival of Arts, Letters and Universal CULTURE of the CIESART Summit, which will take place in BARCELONA, SPAIN, from 8th. to 14th. December, along with a series of global integration events.

There will be a Gala on 10.12.2022, at which the presentation of the PRIZE PALMA DE MAR PARIS - FRANCE 2022 will be made to the awardees.

The most active authors among CIESART’S official members; for meritocracy and outstanding trajectory throughout the year, will receive the award from the high management of French institutions, at the Gala on 10.12.2022.

HOW TO CRAFT AN EFFECTIVE BIOGRAPHY

 

CRAFTING AN EFFECTIVE AUTHOR BIO

If you’re a writer with few publication credits, or none at all, crafting a compelling bio can be challenging. Don’t worry. You do not need stellar credits to have a great bio.

A BIOGRAPHY MUST BE WRITTEN IN THE THIRD PERSON.

The most effective online bios are both professional and concise. Here’s how to write a short bio that suits your website or brand:

01. Introduce yourself

Begin your bio by stating your first, last name, and your country. If you’re writing in the third person, these should be the first two words of the paragraph. This makes your name easy for your audience to identify and remember.

02. State your company or brand name

Think about whether you want your bio to represent yourself on a personal level, or whether you’d like it to come across as more professional. If you have a personal brand or business - for example, a blog, freelance business or ecommerce site - be sure to mention your brand name at the beginning of your bio. Don’t be afraid if the name sounds simple or redundant. It’s perfectly fine, for instance, to say Mary Smith of Trinidad and Tobago is the founder and CEO of Smith Digital.

Likewise, feel free to mention the name of another company or brand that you work for if you’d like to associate it with your professional accomplishments - e.g., Mary Smith of Trinidad and Tobago is a consultant at Google and the founder and CEO of Smith Digital.

03. Explain your professional role

Next, briefly explain your current position. This is relevant whether you’re the founder of a company, a high-level specialist or a beginner in your field, and it can be similar to the description you have on your resume. Your website visitors won’t necessarily know what your job involves, so elaborating on your primary responsibilities helps paint a picture of who you are and what you have to offer.

Present yourself in a polite, and professional way.

Don’t pad your bio with irrelevant info.

Most editors and readers love the opportunity to discover new writers with unique voices. It does not matter how many publications you have, as long as your writing is strong. Your bio can be as short as a few sentences that mention the country you live in and your profession.

Establish expertise. You will want your bio to influence people to read your work. If the main character in your book has a trait or hobby that you happen to share, or the story takes place in a setting you know like the back of your hand, your expertise will lend your work authenticity. For example, if you write a book that takes place in a bank, it would be a good idea to mention that you’ve worked in a bank for years.

Show that you take your writing seriously. Even though you may not have published any books before, you can show your dedication to writing by mentioning popular writing groups or organizations of which you’re a member.

Keep it short, sweet, and to the point. No one wants to read a long-winded version of your life story. Avoid clichés like “It’s always been my dream to be a writer” or “I’ve been writing since I was three years old.”

Brenda Mohammed

BIO:

Brenda Mohammed, a former Bank Manager from Trinidad, is a renowned, multi-award winning, and bestselling author who has published 50 books. Her genres are memoirs, romance, science fiction, mysteries, psychological thriller, children’s books, Christian books, poetry, self-help, magazines, and anthologies.

She is Founder of the How to Write for Success Literary Network and is President CIESART INTERCONTINENTAL - TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO,

Her superb writing skills won her several literary awards in the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, India, Romania, Argentina, Morocco, Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Spain, Italy, France, Switzerland, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and the UK.

SELF PUBLISHING WITH BRENDA MOHAMMED - PREPARING YOUR MANUSCRIPT

 

PREPARING YOUR MANUSCRIPT

If you are publishing a poetry book, to prepare your Manuscript, compile all of your poems in a Word Document with one poem on each page. Choose a suitable font.

I use Arial.

Some poems may be longer and may take more than one page, but that is okay.

You can also use a short quote above each poem, and an image for each poem. To insert images, make sure they are saved on your computer and use the Insert button for pictures in Microsoft word. To resize the image to fit the page, use the Format button.

Make sure that your Word document is formatted exactly the way you want.

Check your page breaks, line and paragraph breaks, title page, and perhaps chapter titles if you have them. These might be your poem titles, if it is a poetry book.

If you are using Microsoft Word, follow all instructions at the top for Design, Layout, References, Table of Contents, etc.

In Design, you will select a theme, font, spacing, etc.

With respect to Layout, here is where you choose the book size, margins, and indentations.

In References, you select Table of Contents. Readers love a clickable Table of Contents in the EBook Format.

To design the Table of Contents is a bit tricky, but it is worth your reputation as a reputable writer, to provide one for your readers. Some writers omit this important feature from their eBooks, and lose future sales.

Highlight the headings one by one. If it is a poetry book, the headings will be Poem titles.

Right click on Heading 1 at the top. Click on Modify. Right click again on Update Heading 1 to match selection.

After you have done that for all Headings, go to the first page where you want to insert the table, click on Reference, and then Table of Contents.

Your clickable table will appear.

Page numbers will not work with an eBook, so do not insert them.

You should insert page numbers in the Print book.

Do not include anything in either the headers or footers.

Save your document in .docx format.

That is your Manuscript.

For any other type of book, follow the same procedure.

When you publish on Amazon, use Amazon Kindle Create. You can download the App free.

With Amazon Kindle Create you can highlight your headings, sub-titles, and resize and reposition images too. The result will be a beautiful eBook that your readers will love.

To publish a paperback book, insert the page numbers and convert your manuscript into a PDF, ensuring that all Chapters start on a new page.

There are many videos on YouTube that show you how to publish EBooks and Paperback books on Amazon, step by step.

In another lesson I will give you links for videos.

Brenda Mohammed

Best-selling and multi-award winning author of 50 books.

Founder of How to Write for Success Literary Network.

President – UHE – Trinidad and Tobago

President – CIESART – Trinidad and Tobago

      

 

SELFPUBLISHING WITH BRENDA MOHAMMED

BENEFITS OF SELF- PUBLISHING

Dear Friends,

Let's explore the benefits of self-publishing.

I have self-published 50 books to date, and if I tell you it was easy to do so, I would not be telling the truth.

With each book there were new challenges, but I learned something each time.

What I can tell you, is when you learn to publish your own books, you not only save a lot of money, but you become self-sufficient.

The benefit of self-publishing is, there are no literary agents or publishers standing in your way. This allows for diversity to flourish.

There are no contracts to sign and you are free to make changes to your book at any time, without paying fees.

Not only are the barriers to entry lower, but the royalties are higher. When you work with a traditional publisher, they have to take their cut. By self-publishing your own book, you can earn more for each book that you sell.

When you self-publish, you own your work and have complete control over the publishing process. For a lot of authors who have poured their hearts and souls into writing a book, it’s very important for them to have power to make decisions throughout the publishing process.

As technology has improved, self-published authors now have access to high-quality printing and book distribution networks similar to traditionally published authors. Your self-published book will look like the other books on the pages of Amazon.

If you are considering publishing a book of poetry or even a fiction novel, let us look at the steps to get your book in front of readers.

1. Preparing a Manuscript

2. Choosing a Book Title

3. Editing your Manuscript

4. Importance of a Book Cover

5 Crafting an Effective Author Bio

6. Writing a book description.

7. What is Meta Data?

8. Copyright your Work

9. Pricing your Book

10. Create an account on Amazon KDP

11. Publishing on Amazon.

12. The Publishing Process

13. Marketing and Distribution

14. Book Launch

15. Author Events

16. Publishing on Draft 2 Digital

17. Recommended Reading

These steps may seem difficult at first glance.

If you are serious about learning to publish like a pro, get my books on Amazon.

SELF PUBLISHING TIPS

HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS – Volume I

HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS – Volume 2

Brenda Mohammed

Best-selling and multi-award winning author of 50 books.

Founder of How to Write for Success Literary Network.

President – UHE – Trinidad and Tobago

President – CIESART – Trinidad and Tobago

ZEEKA CHRONICLES IN CIESART BOOK FAIR IN PARIS

 

Thanks to Lily Baylon, President of CIESART EUROPE, my book Zeeka Chronicles will be showcased .at CIESART BOOK FAIR IN PARIS.
ABOUT ZEEKA CGRONICLES:
A jilted lover will go to any extremes to take revenge.
ZEEKA CHRONICLES: REVENGE OF ZEEKA. written by multi-award-winning and bestselling Author Brenda Mohammed, comprises five thrilling episodes set on a beautiful fictitious island named Gosh in the year 2036.
It is a futuristic world where zombies take center stage, and robots are gifted to wives by husbands.
This futuristic thriller is unique as it contains elements of sci-fi, romance, medical aspects, and dark fantasy, suitable for all ages.
The book was an award winner in the Category Young Adult Thriller in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018, winner in Science Fiction in SIBA Awards 2017, winner of the gold award in the category science fiction in Connections Emagazine Readers' Choice Awards 2018, and winner in the top ten finalists for science-fiction in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018.
EXTRACT OF REVIEW BY READERS FAVORITE: “Brenda Mohammed’s writing style is evocative of the future and she handles the science in her fiction brilliantly: reading is believing!
I loved Zeeka Chronicles; it has worldwide appeal for anyone looking for an entertaining story that is different.” Sarah Stuart for Readers’ Favorite.
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/Zeeka-Chronicles-Revenge-Science-Fiction/dp/1544109180

POETRY TO ENLIGHTEN BY AUTHOR BRENDA MOHAMMED

 

These are poetry books written by Brenda Mohammed.
Seven were bestsellers on New Release.

Strength for the Disheartened: Motivational Poems – acollection of poems to motivate and inspire.

Dreams of the Heart: A Poetry Collection –  a selection ofa number of unique poems for romantic poetry lovers.

A Road Travelled: Poetry to Delight – the book features awide range of inspirational poems on Love, Love’s woes, Travel, Happiness, andeffects on life during lockdown at the time of CoVid 19.

Soothing Poetry in English and Spanish - The poems aredidactic, fun to read, and full of hope and insight.

Sweet Medley: A Poetic Joy contains a medley of poems byAuthor Brenda Mohammed on varied subjects of life, love, and nature.

Just for You: Poetic Flowers – contains poems of love,childhood, and sundry thoughts, as well as Love poems.

Truth - Both poetry and prose within this book are abouttruth.

Teatime Poetry - A collection of different styles ofpoetry.

Treasured Memories – A collection of travel poems that willmotivate readers to achieve more in life.

Islands in the Sun – Poetic verses about Trinidad andTobago, the author’s homeland.

CIESART SENDS INDEPENDENCE DAY GREETINGS TO TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

 

Trinidad and Tobago received greetings from Camara Internacional de Escritores Y Artistas [CIESART} - EIROPE on its 60th Independence Day Anniversary.
An article written by Brenda Mohammed - President of the Trinidad Chapter of CIESART has been attached to the article.
CIESART is a legally registered company in Spain.
In the picture, a copy of an Anthology - Creating a Better World , comprising of poems written by poets of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, of which Brenda Mohammed is the President, is displayed.
HERE IS THE ARTICLE FROM CIESART:
The International Chamber of Writers and Artists congratulates CIESART Trinidad & Tobago on its independence day and issues the following statement:
Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation near Venezuela, with distinctive multi-cultural traditions and cuisines.
Numerous bird species inhabit sanctuaries such as the Asa Wright Nature Centre and the Caroni Bird Centre both of which are tourist attractions.
The smaller island of Tobago is known for its fabulous beaches, and the Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve, which shelters hummingbirds.
The twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago, is a small but high-income country. With a population of 1.3 million people and rich in natural resources such as oil and pitch, it has one of the highest GNI per capita in Latin America and the Caribbean.
English is the national language.
The island nation of Trinidad and Tobago stands out due to its ethnic makeup and diversified cultures. The population is multi-racial with a mixture of Afro-Trinidadians, Indo-Trinidadians, Syrians, and Europeans.
All races live in peace and harmony and celebrate all cultural activities. The diversity of the people is reflected in the islands' numerous festivals.
Trinidad and Tobago have a rich cultural life throughout the islands, celebrating all festivals such as the Muslim festival of Eid el Fitur, the Hindu festival of Divali, African festivals, Christian festivals of Christmas and Easter, dance, and literature.
Both islands host an annual boisterous carnival featuring calypso and soca music, during which time, tourists flock to the islands. It is an unforgettable experience in this oil-rich nation.
There are lovely beaches and hotels with international standards. Trinidad and Tobago is a tourist destination. Whether you are seeking adventure, sea-bathing, culture or nightlife, the people of Trinidad and Tobago are waiting to amaze you.
From the cosmopolitan streets of the capital of Port-of-Spain to the tranquil beaches of Maracas and Tobago, everyone will find something interesting here.
The Sustainable Development Goals for Trinidad and Tobago are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in MCO Trinidad and Tobago:
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Jobs and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14.. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace and Justice - Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
MusicTT provides industry-wide strategic direction and action plans toward the development of the music industry as well as guidance and access to music education and capacity development, especially in the business and monetization of local music and protection of the same.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Film Industry emerged in the late 1950s and by the late 1970s there was a small amount of local productions, which included both feature films and television programmes. Trinidad and Tobago boasts of unique country features and an ideal geographic location. In this regard, Trinidad and Tobago possesses substantial resources for the production of feature films such as a variety of contrasting location sites all within close proximity to one another as well as experienced production crews. As a result of these resources, over a period of almost sixty years a number of international feature films have been shot on location in Trinidad and Tobago in spite of other more competitive locations in the Caribbean Region. Improvements in technology specifically the advent of low cost high definition video cameras in the 21st Century, has led to the production of several local feature films in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Trinidad and Tobago Fashion Company Limited (FashionTT) was established in 2013 with the mandate to stimulate and facilitate the business development and export activity of the fashion industry in Trinidad and Tobago to generate national wealth.
In the field of Literature, Trinidad and Tobago is the birthplace of many renowned writers like Sir Vidia S. Naipaul, Michael Anthony, and Cynthia James.
V. S. Naipaul was knighted in 1989. He was awarded the David Cohen British Literature Prize by the Arts Council of England in 1993.
In 2001, V. S. Naipaul was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for having united perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories.
He held honorary doctorates from Cambridge University and Columbia University in New York, and honorary degrees from the universities of Cambridge, London and Oxford.
The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are a tourist haven, and can also boast of having a diverse set of mix of arts and cultural activities, some of which have been expanded in composition, size, and structure to become the main sectors of a growing cultural industry.
This beautiful Caribbean nation made up of two Islands joins with CIESART INTERCONTINENTAL with a great cultural proposal in execution, where they will leave the world speechless with the majesty of their country in the scope of literary and artistic works.
Submitted by Brenda Mohammed
President – CIESART – Trinidad and Tobago
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TRINIDADIAN BRENDA MOHAMMED IS FACE OF CIESART'S MAGAZINE.

 

TRINIDADIAN BRENDA MOHAMMED - AUTHOR OF 50 books and PRESIDENT OF CIESART- TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO will be featured in a biographical article to be translated into 40 languages in CIESART's  Diplomacia Cultural En El Mundo Magazine, Spain. Her photo will also appear on the front cover of the Magazine.

The International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] is a legally registered company in Spain.

Here is the article on Brenda :

President of CIESART – Trinidad and Tobago, Brenda Mohammed, a former Bank Manager, has published 52 books in a period of 10 years. She writes in several genres which include memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, mystery, children’s books, psychological thrillers, Christian books, poetry, and poetry anthologies.

Brenda is an advocate for Peace, and an advocate against Domestic Violence and Suicide Together with several bestselling authors in her literary forum, How to Write for Success, she has published six No 1 best-selling anthologies for these causes: A Spark of Hope I and II, Break the Silence I and II, and two other ground-breaking anthologies – Peace Begins with us, and Creating a Better World.

In the foreword to the Anthology, ‘Peace Begins with us,’ written by Dr. Lovelyn P. Eyo, President of CIESART- NIGERIA, she wrote, “The Administration of HTWFSLN, under the leadership of the amazing Founder, Mrs. Brenda Mohammed, is not only about how to write for success, but one dedicated to the promotion of peace, empowerment, and advancement of humanity, for a robust and better world.

They have set a commendable record on Facebook for producing Anthologies for worthy causes, as well as half-yearly magazines, all of which have attained the ranking of No 1 bestseller.

As a Global Peace Ambassador, I feel extremely honoured to be a part of this wonderful project led by the Icon of Inspiration, a Champion for change, a Bestseller Author, a Role Model, and a gift to humanity - Brenda Mohammed, who has empowered both young and old across continents through literature.”

In May 2022, Brenda Mohammed was appointed President of Camara International Chamber of Writers and Artists Intercontinental [CIESART], for the Trinidad and Tobago office. Brenda and her team, together with 68 poets, published an International Anthology of Verses – Creating a Better World, on 2nd. September 2022. The theme is all about peace, love, humanity, and the environment. The Anthology is dedicated to Trinidadian Sir Vidia Naipaul, 2001 Noble Prize Winner.

The book was an Amazon Hot New Release one day after publishing, as well as an Amazon No I Bestseller in Poetry Anthologies and Caribbean and Latin American Poetry.

Other humanitarian projects in the pipeline are a children's book with illustrations on peace, love, humanity, a video of pictures taken in an animal sanctuary demonstrating loving care for animals, a collection of articles and paintings on peace, love, humanity to be published in a magazine, and distribution of free books to children and elderly.

Brenda and her team plan to work on another anthology for suicide prevention in due course.

Author Brenda Mohammed did not choose writing as her career. It happened by chance. She was a successful bank manager who moved into Insurance after leaving the bank. She excelled there as well. 

She pursued a Diploma in Banking at the Institute of Bankers in London, and also obtained a Diploma in Life Underwriting from the American College, USA. [LUTCF]. 

She qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table, the Premier Association for Financial Professionals, [MDRT] six times in a row.

Those travel opportunities abroad to attend the MDRT Conferences, broadened her knowledge in new areas which prepared her for writing. 

Her writing journey began after her bout with cancer which almost killed her. Miraculously, she survived after flying from Trinidad to Miami for treatment.

She wrote a book I AM CANCER FREE eight years after her near-death experience, and it became a best seller. Thereafter, she continued writing.

Her superb writing skills won her several literary awards in the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, India, Romania, Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco, Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Barcelona, France, Switzerland, Italy, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and the UK.

Brenda made headlines in several newspapers around the world. Many of her books received five-star reviews from Readers' Favorite International, and many attained the No 1 bestseller ranking when they were newly released.

In November 2018 she won two awards from Readers Favorite International for her science fiction book, ‘Zeeka Chronicles’ in the category Young Adult Thriller, and her Memoir, ‘I am Cancer Free’ in the category Health and Fitness, and she flew to Miami to collect those awards at the Regency Hotel.

Three of her books won gold awards in Connection EMagazine Readers’ Choice Awards - Zeeka Chronicles, [2019] Stories People love, [2020] and How to Write for Success [2020].

In Sept 2021 her mystery book, Barry Holmes Mysteries, won her BEST WRITER - FANTASY Award in the CLR [ Culture, Literature, and Research]

Her YouTube Channel for her Video Book Trailers, songs, and travel memories, received over 141,000 views since its inception.