in trinidad and tobago, this art form is widely used as a form of social commentary and is displayed all throughout the nation at all times of the year. the main poetry events in trinidad and tobago are overseen by an organization called the 2 cent movement. they host an annual event in partnership with the ngc bocas lit fest and first citizens bank called "the first citizens national poetry slam", formerly called "verses". this organization also hosts poetry slams and workshops for primary and secondary schools. it is also involved in social work and issues.