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model for the first issue Gabrielle Walcott (left) stands
with Aliyyah Eniath. Photo: Nicole Orr
“It
is one of our desires to provide a platform in the Caribbean
to voice, debate and highlight many concerns that affect women,”
said editor-in-chief Aliyyah Eniath at the launch of Caribbean
Belle on Tuesday at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce building,
Westmoorings.
The launch of the magazine marked an 11-year dream for Safari
Publication. It is the first full-sized, lifestyle magazine
coming out of T&T which is exclusively for women across
the Caribbean and throughout the world.
It addresses issues common to many women, recognising the
importance of eradication of poverty and hunger, gender inequality,
health, education for women, female empowerment and environmental
sustainability.
Eniath said, “Belle also deals with the holistic woman
for emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
“In
this magazine, you will find articles on self-esteem, woman’s
health, cross-cultural lifestyle and safety. From fashion
to food to shopping, Belle provides the Caribbean woman with
all the necessities for a prosperous lifestyle.”
Seen as a distant dream to Safari publications, Eniath’s
perseverance and dedication has brought the magazine to fruition,
taking readers on a journey to Kariwak Village in Tobago,
the Kiwani’s Club of New Kingston Jamaica and to Guyana
where Amy Chanderpaul is featured. The magazine also takes
readers to the streets of New York City where hidden treasures
are unveiled.
With a free distribution of 25,000 full-colour issues throughout
T&T, Jamaica, St Lucia and Barbados, Belle features designs
from Zadd and Eastman and Heather Jones.
The second publication is a couple of weeks away and focuses
on the 2006 Fifa World Cup.
Safari Publications has been appointed the exclusive, licensing
rights by Fifa to publish the official guide to the 2006 Fifa
World Cup Germany for the English-speaking Caribbean. This
guide will provide the relevant information to the 2006 Fifa
World Cup Germany.
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