Arima Borough Corporation

Divali Celebration in Arima!

Join His Worship the Mayor of Arima, Alderman Balliram Maharaj, and the Arima Borough Council for a grand Divali celebration filled with light, culture, and community spirit!

🪔 Friday 17th October, 2025
📍 India Grounds, Malabar
🕔 From 5:00 PM

Enjoy an evening of live entertainment — tassa, dancers, music, and more!

✨ Prizes for Best Dressed
🎁 Exciting Giveaways
🎟️ Free admission — all are welcome!

Let’s come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights in Arima.

Malabar South: School Supplies, Hampers, Clothes Distribution & more! 🎒✨

This Saturday, 30th August 2025, join us at Holly Betaudier Park (after the Malabar Community Centre, Phase 4/2) from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
FREE — FREE — FREE. 🙌

CEPEP workers and anyone in need — come out and receive support for the new school year. Bring your family, spread the word, and let’s look out for one another. ❤️

For further information contact Councillor Joycelyn Worrell @762-5784

🇹🇹 Arima, it’s time to celebrate! 🇹🇹

Join us on Sunday 31st August, 2025 from 3PM-10PM at the Arima Velodrome for the Independence Picnic & Family Day, hosted by His Worship, the Mayor of Arima, Alderman Balliram Maharaj and the Arima Borough Council.

✨ FREE admission!
🎶 Live entertainment, steelpan, parang, gospel & cultural performances
🎁 Surprises & prizes to be won
🎈 A FREE Kids’ Zone with bouncy castles & face painting

Pack your coolers, bring your picnic baskets, dress in your red, white & black and let’s celebrate 63 years of Independence together!

🏆 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬- 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
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His Worship Alderman Balliram Maharaj and the Arima Borough Council invite you to submit nominations for the Civic Awards Presentation, celebrating exemplary Arimians whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on our Borough.

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
1. Youth
2. Cultural
3. Community Service
4. Community Business
5. Community Educator
6. Community Sports
7. Public Service
8. Lifetime of Leadership
9. Cultural Group

📅𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: Thursday, 21 August 2025

📌 Nominations will be reviewed by a panel and taken into consideration. Successful awardees will be contacted.
📌 Nominees must reside or operate within the Borough of Arima.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 🔗 https://forms.gle/wQCkVf6Jahx7uiYq5

Let’s honour those who make Arima a better place for all. 💙

🛍️🎉 Get ready, Arima! 🎉🛍️
Join us for the Pre-Borough Day Sale this Friday 8th August, 2025!

🛒 EVERYONE HAS SALE!
📍 All businesses in the town centre will be offering amazing discounts!

Come lime, shop, and enjoy the vibes — because Arima is de place to be! 🔥💃🕺
Presented by the Arima Borough Corporation – Local Economic Development Department.

🎉🎭 Get ready for the vibrant celebration of Arima Borough Day 2025!

Join us for the Parade of the Bands on Saturday 9th August at D Savannah from 2pm to 10pm. Come out in your colours, bring your energy and let’s celebrate Arima in grand style!

Be sure to contact the bands to support and secure a quality experience on the road! 🎶💥

🎉✨ The Royal Chartered Borough of Arima Celebrates August Festival 2025! ✨🎉

From football matches and band parades to car shows, concerts and cultural showcases- Arima is the place to be this August! Don’t miss out on the excitement, the heritage, and the unity. 🥁🎭🎶

🗓️ Highlights include:

📍Back to School Football Match – Fri 8th Aug
📍Arima Borough Day Celebrations – Sat 9th Aug
📍Santa Rosa Festival – Sun 24th Aug
📍Civic Awards – Thurs 28th Aug
📍Vintage Car Show & Afterparty – Sat 30th Aug
📍Horse racing derby – Mon 1st Sept

Let’s celebrate Arima with pride and purpose! 🇹🇹

Please see the attached for the traffic restrictions for Arima Borough Day 2025.