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12 durhamcitizen.ca August 31, 2021

Scores attend flag raising ceremony to

commemorate Trinidad and Tobago’s

59th. Independence anniversary

AJAX, ONTARIO - Today, Shane lunch once or twice. Well, you can when I say that, when you're far an example of the wondrous
Suepaul, chair of the Durham thank 'Trinis' for introducing these from home, seeing your flag and chemistry of the human race in the
T r i n i d a d a n d T o b a g o delicacies! hearing the chords of your anthem vibrancy of varied expression.
Independence Flag Raising The fabulous pannist, Panman Pat, p l a y e d o n y o u r n a t i o n a l Indeed our varied ancestry and
Committee, together with Tracey performed the Trinidad and instrument just hit you right in the origins make us unique in the
Ramsubagh-Mannette, Consul Tobago National Anthem during feels. Honestly, it's been my long- world – and let's face it, this
General (Ag.) of the Republic of the flag raising and he wowed held view that some of the most diversity is not a test or some
Trinidad and Tobago, were present everyone with his steelpan music patriotic people, some of the passing anomaly - it is our history,
at the raising of the Trinidad and before and after as well. people most passionate about it is our present and it is our future
Tobago Flag in honour of the twin- Also in attendance were Kenny Trinidad and Tobago reside outside reality.
island’s 59th. year of independence Dyal and Terry Brown, President of the country. So many of our The manner in which we wield the
at the town of Ajax. The event was and Vice President of the T & T 50 citizens right here in Canada are power that our diversity and
held under the auspices of the Plus and Seniors Association of unsung heroes who continue to creativity generate at home and
Trinidad and Tobago 50 Plus and Ontario; Ken Bhagaloo and Chris excel on the international stage abroad will determine the pace and
Seniors Association of Ontario and Aleung, from the TnT Patriots; and to shine in their communities. trajector y of our national
the TnT Patriots. Gloria Small-Clarke, representing We are proud of your many development.
While this ceremony is done Trinidad & Tobago Heritage Group successes, big and small, personal On this 59th Anniversary of our
annually with much celebration and the ex -soldiers of T&T and and professional, due in no small Independence, may our hearts be
and pageantry, this year due to Seema Persad, realtor. part I must say to your strong filled anew with love for country,
Covid-19, the flag raising was done M r s . Tr a c e y R a m s u b a g h - Trinbagonian roots”, said Consul
and with a stronger commitment to
solemnly and more moderately to Mannette, who brought greetings General (Ag.).
shape a future better than our past.
respect the region's current on behalf the government of Mrs. Ramsubagh-Mannette,
Let us hold hands and step
pandemic guidelines. Trinidad and Tobago through the continued by saying that though
c o n fi d e n t l y f o r w a r d w i t h
With just over 1.4 million people, Consulate General’s office in Tracey Ramsubagh-Mannette, we face constraints, there remains "boundless faith" in a destiny that
Trinidad and Tobago has made Toronto, thanked the organizers of Consul General (Ag.) of the much for which we can be thankful is ours to shape. I know that each of
many significant impacts on the the event. She said, “ I stand before Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and proud. In a world where so
world stage through its literature, you today with a heart filled with m a n y d o n o t e n j o y t h e you will continue to contribute in
your own special and individual
culture and diaspora. In fact, right gratitude to the organizers of this difficult, I am inspired by your constitutional rights that are the
ways to the betterment of our
here in Ajax and throughout the small but meaningful flag raising commitment to ensuring that the birthright of every citizen of
nation.
D u r h a m R e g i o n , y o u c a n c e r e m o n y : T h e D u r h a m momentous occasion when the Trinidad and Tobago, we should
Thank you to the town of Ajax for
e x p e r i e n c e t h a t s p i r i t o f Independence Committee, The dreams and aspiration of our take pride in the fact that after fifty-
independence in the numerous Ontario Chapter of the Trinidad nation were cast in new colours of nine years of Independence, we hosting us this morning. Thank
small businesses owned by and Tobago 50 plus and Seniors possibility, red, white and black, have kept faith with the principles you for allowing me to share in this
Trinidadian and Tobagonian Association and The TNT Patriots did not go unrecognized or on which our nation was founded. event with you.
immigrants. Surely, many of you of Durham. At a time when unnoticed”. In a world where differences result Happy Independence Day…and
have had doubles or even a roti for planning anything is immensely “I'd like to think that I'm not alone in war and aggression, we remain may God bless our Nation!

How many calories you should

burn during a workout?

Depend on your goals US ACTRESS WITH

‘TRINI’ ROOTS TO

Whether you're trying to lose weight or you're simply
working out to stay healthy, it can be hard to
determine how many calories you need to burn to MAKE MARVEL
meet your goals. And even if you know that number,
it can seem trickier still to figure out exactly how
much time and effort you'll need to put in to DEBUT IN
get there.
The good news? Trainer Holly Perkins, BS,
CSCS, author of Lift to Get Lean and creator BLACK PANTHER 2
of The Glutes Project, helps break it down.
Let's start with the most straightforward
benchmark:if you're simply trying to maintain your weight, you don't
have to worry as much about your calorie burn. Just aim to exercise for
150 minutes per week, or 30 minutes, five days a week, explained Holly.
If your goal is weight loss, you'll need to track your calories more
carefully. "If you're trying to lose one pound of body fat per week, you DOMINIQUE Thorne, who was born to tech armour.
need a caloric deficit of 3,500 calories per week," Holly said. Trini parents in the US, will be making her Newsday featured Thorne last December
She suggests still working out five days during the week, with the goal of Marvel debut in 2022 in Black Panther 2: where she spoke about her excitement for
burning 250 calories per session. Wakanda Forever. the series, her love for doubles and crab and
You'll need to reduce your calories by a total of 500 each day to reach a The 23-year-old actress was born and raised dumplings, among other things.
deficit of 3,500, so plan to save 250 calories from your diet on workout in New York but her mother, Nerissa Guy, is I n a n e x c l u s i v e i n t e r v i e w w i t h
days, and 500 calories from your diet on rest days. from Carapichaima and her father, Navie Comicbook.com on August 19, Marvel
Calorie burn depends on a number of factors, but Holly explained that a Guy, is from Mayaro. Studios president Kevin Feige announced
woman who weighs between 150 and 160 pounds will burn Last December, Marvel confirmed that Thorne would make her debut in the
approximately 500 calories per hour when working out at 80 to 90 Thorne would star as Riri Williams in an upcoming Black Panther film.
percent of her maximum heart rate. Therefore, she suggests putting in upcoming Disney Plus series, Ironheart. Tobagonian actor Winston Duke is also set
30 to 40 minutes during a cardio session. The Marvel character made her first cameo to star in the movie, having made his Marvel
You'll expend fewer calories with strength training, but building lean appearance in 2015 in the comic book debut in the first Black Panther film. He
muscle helps your body burn more calories even at rest, which helps to Invincible Iron Man. But only as Williams. plays M'Baku, leader of the Jabari tribe in
offset the difference. So, "you should also aim for 30 to 40 minutes Her debut as Ironheart was in 2016. Wakanda.
during a strength training workout," Holly said. Marvel describes the character as “the Feige said, "We're shooting Black Panther:
Of course, the most accurate way to track your calorie burn is with a creator of the most advanced suit of armour Wakanda Forever, right now, and the
heart rate monitor, which can be programmed with stats like your since Iron Man.” character of Riri Williams, you will meet in
height, age, weight, and BMI. Still, Holly cautioned against getting too She is a 15-year-old genius from Chicago who Black Panther 2 first.
wrapped up in the numbers. "Ultimately, if you aren't losing weight attends the Massachusetts Institute of "She (Thorne) started shooting, I think, this
while maintaining this exercise schedule, for the most part it comes Technology (MIT) and has a love of high- week before her Ironheart series." -Newsday
down to the fact that you're eating too many calories," she said.
Working with a registered dietitian can help get you back on track.