TRINIDADIAN AUTHOR RECEIVES INSIGNIA DORADO UNO FROM CIESART GLOBAL

 

THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF WRITERS AND ARTISTS CIESART awarded its Official International VIP Members with the Golden Insignia Oro: Golden Badge One.

President Lily Baylon conveyed this message:

"Receive our most sincere thanks for your generous contribution and solidarity support through your annual donation, a gesture that strengthens the spirit of cooperation and cultural commitment that unites us in this great international family.

In the framework of the distinction "Golden Insignia One", we celebrate not only your literary status and your active participation in the activities of this first semester of the year, but also your altruistic gesture, which represents an invaluable impulse for the sustainability and development of the projects promoted by our institution across all five continents.

Each of you has demonstrated that art and words not only inspire but also mobilize concrete actions that sustain the fabric of our global community.

Your annual donation is more than a financial contribution it is an act of faith in culture, in free creation, in humanistic values, in dialogue between nations, and in the persistence of an organization that has as an essential mission to spread peace through art and literature.

On behalf of the Standing Committee of the International Chamber of Writers & Artists CIESART, we reiterate our respect, admiration, and gratitude for your presence, your voice, and your generosity.

We continue to build together.

With appreciation and consideration,

Standing Committee

International Chamber of Writers & Artists CIESART

INTERVIEW WITH BRENDA MOHAMMED FOR CONVERGENCIA MAGAZINE

 

MY BRIEF INTERVIEW FOR THE NEWSPAPER

A brief sFor the past four years, the newspaper Convergencia has kept the public informed about the most significant events of CIESART GLOBAL.

I am sharing my interview with President Lily Baylon.

Please give a brief summary of your literary or cultural career (no more than 10 sentences).

After a successful Banking career followed by another successful stint in the Insurance field, my life took a momentous turn after surviving an aggressive cancer that almost claimed my life. After that experience, I started writing books and began a prolific career as a writer and peace advocate.

My commitment to peace has led me to serve as a Peace Ambassador for the Iqra Foundation of India and, as President of CIESART Trinidad and Tobago, to lead initiatives that promote art, love, and humanity. I have created a digital platform through which my team and I extend CIESART's mission to thousands of readers and writers in the Caribbean.

How did you first get involved with reading or writing?

My love for reading was inspired by my father, a school principal with a large library, that awakened in me a love of books.

Have you published a book?

After my bout with cancer, I have published 64 books between 2013 and 2025, spanning genres as diverse as memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, children's literature, Christian books, thrillers, poetry, and essays.

In your opinion, what are the benefits of reading?

In my opinion, reading offers numerous benefits, including improved literacy, mental stimulation, stress reduction, and expanded knowledge. It also enhances vocabulary, memory, and analytical thinking skills, while also promoting better focus, concentration, and improved writing abilities.

Briefly describe your plans and contributions within CIESART, based on your current role, for the Convergencia newspaper.

Since assuming the Presidency of CIESART Trinidad and Tobago, we have undertaken the following projects:

1.    Published an International Anthology of Poems – Creating a Better World

2.    Published an International Anthology – Peace Begins with Us.

3.    Published three International Magazines to promote CIESART’s initiatives.

4.    Held a National Book and Arts Fair in Trinidad and Tobago to promote Literacy.

5.    Donated books to schools, churches, libraries, and schools.

On May 10th, 2025, we fed the residents of the J. C. McDonald Home for the Aged in San Fernando, Trinidad.

A team comprising the President – Brenda Mohammed, Vice-President – Florabelle Lutchman, Director- Fiona Gobin, as well as members of the Susamachar Presbyterian Church -  Rashiff Mohammed, Adrian Mohammed, and Chitra Badal-Mohammed, took boxes of delicious lunches for the twenty senior residents and six staff members.

It was a heart-rending and touching experience to listen to the plight of each one that caused them to spend their senior years in the home.

Florabelle Lutchman said a prayer for the well-being of the residents before lunch, and we took pleasure in serving them their meals.

We were invited to the Chairman’s quarters for a brief discussion of how the home was born.

Founded in 1931, the J.C. Mac Donald Home for the Aged is situated in the heart of San Fernando at Lower Independence Avenue.

Dr. Allan Mackenzie, former Principal of the Naparima Boys College in San Fernando, and now Chairman of the Home, was always a supporter of this initiative.

He recalled the days when they would gather homeless people from the street and take them to the location, where there was a humble dwelling, and provide them with food and lodging.

Over the years, it evolved into a retirement home, with a minimal payment from the residents’ old age pension.

From all appearances, the home seems comfortable, and the residents are happy.

They were very pleased with our visit, and we left there satisfied that we had warmed their hearts.

For personal and security reasons, we were not allowed to take photos with the residents.

2. Each year, we support the Animals Alive Sanctuary in Oropouche, Trinidad, with cash donations, dog food, and treats. In 2025, we attended a musical recital held by the Sanctuary at the San Fernando Community Centre to raise funds.

We do not ask for donations, and use our personal funds for our charitable endeavours. 

BRENDA MOHAMMED OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO NOMINATED FOR AWARDS BY CIESART GLOBAL

 

The International Chamber of Writers and Artists—CIESART GLOBAL—nominated Brenda Mohammed of Trinidad and Tobago for the Gold Pergamin and Literature Awards 2024.
Brenda's 62nd book, SAVE GOD'S EARTH: POEMS ON CLIMATE CHANGE, PEACE, LOVE, AND HUMANITY, was showcased at the Awards function in Spain in December 2024.

You can purchase the book on Amazon using these links.

AMAZON US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK7GXD3T

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AMAZON FRANCE https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0DK7GXD3T

AMAZON BRAZIL https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B0DK7GXD3T

AMAZON NETHERLANDS https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0DK7GXD3T

AMAZON JAPAN https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DK7GXD3T

MAR DE CRISTAL BARCELONA LITERARURE AWARD

 

MAR DE CRISTAL BARCELONA LITERATURE AWARD 

Brenda Mohammed has been nominated for the Mar De Cristal Barcelona 2024 in Literature by CIESART GLOBAL and its President. Lily Baylon. The Awards will be presented on 14th. and 15th.December 2024, in Spain. The awards consist of a crystal medal, a Diploma, and a document confirming the different awards by category.

PLEASE CONGRATULATE BRENDA AT THIS LINK

Brenda Mohammed from Trinidad and Tobago is a former Bank Manager who published 61 books in multiple genres and wrote a five-series screenplay for her sci-fi thriller Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka. Among her publications are 18 poetry books of enlightening poems.

Reviewers have compared her futuristic novel, Zeeka Chronicles, to Frankenstein, Twilight Zone, and Shakespeare’s plays, and some have said it is movie material. Brenda captured awards from Readers’ Favorite International, Author Academy Global Awards, and Readers’ Choice for this sci-fi thriller.

Brenda’s genres include memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, mystery thrillers, children’s books, psychological thrillers, Christian books, poetry, and poetry anthologies.

Her memoir ‘I Am Cancer Free’ also won an award for Health and Fitness in Readers’ Favorite International Awards 2018.

Barry Holmes Mysteries, a mystery fiction also won several awards. The book received a five-star review from Readers' Favorite International in September 2021. For this book, Brenda won the Culture, Literature, and Research [CLR] Award in India for Best Writer- Fantasy. On World Book Day in April 2023, the book received a certificate of recognition from The International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART], Spain. In May 2024, Barry Holmes Mysteries was a finalist in the Independent Author Awards 2024 hosted by Literary Global Awards.

Her Romance stories are filled with humour, mystery, suspense, and unexpected endings.

The memoirs of her Life as a Banker and her Travel Memoirs are delightful.

Brenda was recently inspired to write Christian books and to date, she has published nine of them.

She loves to share her knowledge and wrote three books on How to Write for Success, and Self-Publishing tips for new and aspiring authors. How to Write for Success received a five-star review from Readers Favorite one month after its publication in December 2017. In August 2019 it topped all the books in the Non-Fiction category of Connections Emagazine Readers' Choice awards and won the gold medal in the category of non-fiction. It also placed second in all categories and won the silver medal. Brenda's romance novel, 'Stories People Love,' was the first-place winner in that contest and won the gold medal for placing first in all categories.

The merits of the book HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS were featured in a review in the Ethiopian Herald Sunday Edition on February 16th, 2020.

She won several literary awards in 45 countries - the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, India, Romania, Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco, Philippines, Oman, Hong Kong, Portugal, Uruguay, Indonesia, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Switzerland, Italy, Sri Lanka, Austria, Russia, Germany, Syria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Chile, Egypt, Honduras, Mexico, Pakistan, Cuba, China, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Ecuador, Bosnia, Japan, Greece, Trinidad and Tobago, and the UK.

Brenda also received several awards from CIESART Spain. In 2024 she was honoured with the PLATO AWARD The values highlighted by PLATO are Wisdom, Temperance, Courage, Justice, and more, and the Dante Alighieri Award for active cultural management. 

CIESART GLOBAL nominated her for the Mar De Cristal

 Barcelona Award in Literature in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Brenda and her family have travelled extensively throughout the world.

She has conducted book signings, hosted Book Fairs in Trinidad and Tobago, and donated books to schools, libraries, and churches.

She is an advocate for Peace, Suicide Prevention, and Against Domestic Violence.

She is the Founder of the Facebook Forum, ‘How to Write for Success Literary Network,’ and National President for Trinidad and Tobago for:

1.       International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] - Spain,

2.       Unión Hispanomundial de Escritores - Peru.

3.       The Global Federation of Leadership and High Intelligence A.C. - Mexico.

Brenda is also a Peace Ambassador for the Iqra Foundation of India.