Until recently, Trinidad had few tourist-oriented ... such as whether the predominance of foreign-made bikini costumes has reduced carnival to a girlie show. The festivities begin at 4 a.m ...

From dazzling costumes to exuberant parties, Trinidad's carnival is often dubbed "the greatest show on Earth". But some of its elements are not exactly eco-friendly and the festivities are ...

CLAUDETTE WARNER’S world was a swirling tapestry of colour and imagination, her small hands wielding a brush like a maestro ...

What to expect First launched as an offshoot of the Trinidad Carnival ... of people parade in extravagant, colourful costumes and dance on carnival floats which drive through the streets, along ...