As per normal, the annual Point-Day family picnic was held in Brooklyn New York. This year, the event was held for second time at the Carnasie Park, Seaview Ave. Brooklyn New York.  Thousands of migrated Point Fortin residents attended the event which is held every year on the weekend before the Labor Day weekend.
The event provides an opportunity once per year during the summer, for friends & families to come together, having a good time and reuniting with acquaintances from long ago.

This year, though no music system was available (which was not really missed), those who attended had a great time without any interference from the NYPD (It is believed that they finally understand that Point people does not know anything about violence). 
 

The event began at 3pm and at 9:30 some apparently intoxicated individuals were still at the park. Seems like they were given the task to be the last to leave and to close the gates when all was over.  Those included, Ruston Adams aka “nose”, Martin De Silva aka “lalloo”, Curtis Huggins aka “doc” Curtis Blackman aka “blackie”, Ronald Jones, aka turkey, aka Brunn aka triplets aka …………whatever ………….  Harris Wilson aka “sight” and even the darn writer of this article.

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The first statutory meeting of the newly elected Point Fortin Borough Council was called to order on Thursday August 26th.

Preceding the meeting, the Municipal Police squadron paraded in front of current Mayor Alderman Clyde Paul, Deputy Mayor Councilor Abdon Mason, other present council members and CEO Patricia Bradshaw.  The Mayor was then invited to inspect the parade.

Immediately after the parade, the mayor and present council members walked to meet children taking part in a vacation camp in close proximity to the Town Hall

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The Borough of Point Fortin mourns the passing of its very first Mayor Mr. Lionel Blake.  Mr. Blake died on Saturday August 21^st. He lived a very quiet upon his departure from public office.

Mr. Blake will be laid to rest on Wednesday August 25^th.  The funeral service will be held from 10am at the Point Fortin Anglican Church and then to the Point Fortin cemetery.

Pointalive extend condolences to the Blake family on the passing of their loved one former Mayor.

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Every year, Bronx New York tastes some true Trini partying when Roy Jacob (formerly of Egypt P/Fortin) hosted his annual pre Point-Day backyard party on August 28th.
Many make the trek every year, coming Trinidad, various states in the USA, along with other international visitors, just to have a good lime before attending the Point-Day family which will be held this year at the Seaview Park in Carnasie Brooklyn, NY on August 29th.
  
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A combination of style and beauty

La Toya woods will be representing Trinidad & Tobago at the Miss Universe Pageant to be held in Las Vegas USA, on Monday August 23^rd 2010.

Prior to her triumph at the local leg of the competition, La Toya featured prominently as a top model on the local fashion circuit.  Her slender, smooth and graceful physique along with charisma, positioned her among the elites in the local fashion industry.

During her career as a model, woods presented fashion pieces by various designers including Point Fortin’s own Zadd & Eastman.

We hereby present to our viewers, designs by our very own Zadd & Eastman as portrayed by La Toya Woods

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Newly elected Mayor of the Point Fortin Borough Corporation, Alderman Clyde Paul (left) took the oath of office on Thursday August 5th 2010.
Paul succeeded Victor Mitchell. The new Mayor has served many years in the Public Service and was the Town Clerk of the said corporation. The position of Town Clerk has since been reclassified as CEO.
At Right: Outgoing Mayor shake hands with the new Mayor while Deputy Mayor Abdon Mason looks on.
Bottom Left: Wendy Bharat, wife of newly selected Alderman Peter Bharat is all smiles (Husband is in the background.
Bottom Right: Mayor Paul is flanked by all members of his council.