History was made on Monday 19th March, 2018, with the inauguration of Trinidad and Tobago's first female President, HER Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes. In this five minute feature I go through how it felt to be alive for such a defining moment in our history and the key takeaways from her speech - to be light and see light!

Trinidad and Tobago, #GetOnYourSOAPBOX

In this Episode, SOAPBOX commemorates International Women’s Day by sharing 8 wishes for women’s development /gender parity in Trinidad and Tobago! What is your wish for women? How do you #PressForProgress? #GetOnYourSOAPBOX

In this 'The More You Know' segment we discuss the Golding Report, formally known as The Report of the Commission to Review Jamaica’s Relations within the CARICOM and CARIFORUM Frameworks.

'The more you know' is an exposition of facts or information solely for the purpose of elucidation or public education and SOAPBOX will take you through the 33 recommendations of the Commission.

Read the full report below and tell us what you think. Get on your SOAPBOX!: http://www.japarliament.gov.jm/attachments/article/1864/Report%20of%20the%20Commission%20to%20review%20Jamaica's%20relations%20within%20CARICOM%20and%20CARIFORM%20Frameworks--.pdf

You've made it to Episode 3! In this episode we look at media, public perception and response to media and the overall standard of news and journalism in Trinidad and Tobago. February 2018 was perhaps the worst month for journalism and reporting in this country, but is this the standard we ought to expect and accept?

In Part 2 of Episode 2 we discuss gender norms, gender in the workplace, we touch on the pay gap and continue our discussion on what the nomination (and subsequent election) of the first female President of Trinidad and Tobago means for gender parity in our country. #SOAPBOX #WhatGetsYouOnYourSoapbox?

Madame Justice Paula Mae Weekes is set to make history by becoming this country’s first female President – she was the sole nominee. This episode will analyze the nomination of the President of

Trinidad and Tobago in general and the nomination of Paula Mae Weeks specifically; how her appointment would impact the society and what it means for gender parity in Trinidad and Tobago. Guests

are also invited to discuss perspectives that have emerged from the public and broader issues of gender and leadership in Trinidad and Tobago and elsewhere in the world.

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Soapbox is a podcast series giving young people a voice and platform to discuss current affairs and issues that matter in an intelligent way. The podcasts are primarily audio episodes, with video episodes being used in special circumstances. Podcasts are a great and convenient way to engage young people using new media, which is a significant enabler of publishing and distributing content. All Soapbox guests and co-hosts are youth – (emerging) leaders in their field, passionate about developing our country and region.

They call us the silent generation... are we really?

In this intro to SOAPBOX, listeners get the story of why and how SOAPBOX was built. Why do a podcast? Where are youth and who are the youth voices? What are their views? What is the status of youth in T&T? Are we adequately prepared for the future? Are we fearful of youth?

Listeners also get a brief introduction to the host, Bruce and what she hopes to achieve by using this platform.

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