TTDF Military Community Support System

30/03/2017

HAPPY SHOUTER BAPTIST LIBERATION DAY 2017
To all Serving Members, Retirees/Veterans, their Families, Dependents, Survivors as well as other Stakeholders of the TTDF.
From the TTDFMCSS.

Synopsis:
Spiritual/Shouter Baptist Liberation Day is an annual public holiday celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago on 30 March. The holiday commemorates the repeal on 30 March 1951 of the 1917 Shouter Prohibition Ordinance that prohibited the activities of the Shouter or Spiritual Baptist faith.
The Spiritual Baptist (or Shouter Baptist) faith is a syncretic African religion that combines elements of traditional African religion with Christianity. Despite the African influences, Spiritual Baptists consider themselves to be Christians.

29/03/2017

Removing misconceptions about Spiritual Baptists*
Published on Mar 29, 2017, 2:27 am AST
By Michelle Loubon
[email protected]

Spiritual Baptists belong to a “cult of devil worshippers,” and practise obeah.
These are among the misconceptions which persist about Spiritual Baptists or “Shouters” in contemporary society.
Prof Hazel-Ann Gibbs-De Peza cleared up some of these misconceptions during her recent presentation on “Growth of the Baptist Faith in T&T” at the celebration History Fest 2017 Week, at St Augustine Campus of The UWI.
During his presentation on “The Shouters Prohibition Ordinance of 1917: Constitutional Issues in Enactment and Repeal” campus historian Dr Claudius Fergus reiterated the call for reparations for Spiritual Baptists. Both De Peza and Fergus’ academic presentations dealt with the theme “1917: Liberating Indian Indentured Labourers, War Veterans and the Baptists”. History Fest ended on March 21. It is a precursor to Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day which will be celebrated tomorrow, March 30.
Among those present were The UWI History Department chair Dr Gelien Matthews; and History Department lecturers/facilitator Dr Allison Ramsay, Dr Sherry Ann Singh and Dr Michael Toussaint. They were joined by Express columnist Prof Bridget Brereton and businessman Ray Brathwaithe. Each speaker identified struggles the religion underwent, discussed why it was not initially considered a religion, and made reference to its tenets like “shouting” and ringing of bells.

passionate: Spiritual Baptists celebrating their faith through music and song.

29/03/2017

NOTICE: The funeral service for the late 11355 LCpl Gill D will take place on Monday 3rd April, 2017 from 1000hrs at the Church of Assumption, Long Circular Road, Maraval.

29/03/2017

Our warmest condolences goes out to the families and friends of 8704 WO2 O Samaroo and 11355 LCpl Gill D.
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about your loss, we are here to support you in your grieving process. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy from your extended family at the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Military Community Support System (TTDFMCSS).
Our prayers are with you during this time of grief.

21/02/2017

INFO: Re: Inspection of Vehicles
In response to information being circulated in the public domain that the Traffic Warden Division and the Transport Division have embarked on an initiative to crackdown on vehicles that have not been inspected, the MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT (MOWT) WOULD LIKE TO MAINTAIN THAT NO SUCH ACTION WAS TAKEN.

20/02/2017

DEFENCE FORCE WINS the 2016/17 Digicel Pro League

Defence Force beat Central FC 5-4 on kicks from the penalty spot to clinch the Digicel Pro Bowl, after the teams battled to a 2-2 stalemate at the Ato Boldon Stadiun, Couva, yesterday.

CONGRATS to TEAM DEFENCE FORCE

DEFENCE FORCE FC brought the curtain down on the 2016/17 Digicel Pro League season on a positive note when they defeated league champions Central FC 5-4 on kicks from the penalty spot to clinch the Digicel Pro Bowl, after the teams battled to a 2-2 stalemate at the Ato Boldon Stadiun, Couva, yesterd...

27/01/2017

CONDOLENCES to Leading Cook Collins K and family.

May almighty God bring comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy from your extended family at the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Military Community Support System (TTDFMCSS).

Our prayers are with you during this time of grief.

01/01/2017

As we begin 2017, the TTDFMCSS renews its commitment to support all serving members, Retirees/Veterans, families, survivors and other Stakeholders of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force. HAPPY NEW YEAR from the TTDF Military Community Support System.

24/12/2016

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all serving members, Retirees/Veterans, families, survivors and other Stakeholders of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force. From the TTDF Military Community Support System.

07/11/2016

This is to advise that the funeral service for the late 3707 Warrant Officer Class 1 will be held tomorrow Tuesday 8th November, 2016 from 10am at the Deliverance Temple, Besson Street Port-of-Spain

26/08/2016

CONGRATULATIONS to the first Sponsor of the TTDFMCSS- Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to the US, Brigadier General (Ret'd) Anthony Phillips-Spencer.

Ambassador retired Brigadier General Anthony Phillips-Spencer was recognized in a small ceremony by members of the United States Military Liaison Office, US Embassy. Colonel Claudia Carrizales, Chief Military Liaison Officer thanked the Ambassador for his leadership and contributions in support of mutual US -TT objectives.

Trinidad and Tobago- CDR Daryl Dindial; LtCol Jason Brugman, Deleware Army National guard; Sgt First Class Leo Skinner, MLO; Ambassador John L. Estrada; AMB Anthony Phillips-Spencer; Colonel Claudia Carrizales, Military Liaison
Photo & Story Courtesy US Embassy

23/08/2016

Soldiers and Airmen of the Delaware National Guard traveled to The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to work and train alongside TTDF members as part of the State Partnership Program. Members from both organizations shared aviation, medical, security, civil engineering, and cultural practices. This year marks the 11th year the SPP has flourished since its inception in 2005

Soldiers and Airmen of the Delaware National Guard traveled to The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to work and train alongside TTDF members as part of the State Partnership Program. Members from both organizations shared aviation, medical, security, civil engineering, and cultural practices. This year marks the 11th year the SPP has flourished since its inception in 2005.