By Nerissa Hosein. Christmas is right around the corner and many of us are working with a tight budget. While we would like to save our money, we also want to make the most of Christmas, especially for our little ones, so here are a few tips to help us get …
Read More »Are you helping to fix crime?
Crime has been a hot button topic in Trinidad and Tobago for a long time now. The public has been calling out for a crime plan to deal with what seems to be an incurable situation. Before we ask others to fix a problem in society, we need to ask …
Read More »Temple in the sea in Waterloo
By Marika Mohammed. Every country in the world has its own wonder, for Trinidad, The Temple in the Sea in Waterloo is one of them. It is not only a place of prayer for people but a reminder that if you want something bad enough you’ll find a way to get …
Read More »The thrill of Toco Beach with friends
By Therese Chung. My dear friend, invited me to Toco Beach and as a Trinidadian who loves life I accepted the invitation. Mellissa advised that we all had a road trip and should meet at her home. We got ten of us together in three vehicles and away we went, heading …
Read More »Smoked herring recipe for the family
This smoked herring recipe goes well with a sandwich made with bread, fried or roasted bake, or with boiled provisions. Estimated preparation time: 10 minutes Estimated cook time: 30 minutes Serving: 4 oannao Silicone Cooking Utensils Set – Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils Was US$35.99 Now US$24.64 Buy Now Smoked …
Read More »Same sound words: Master homophones with 10 fun books and 5 useful tips
The English language can be difficult to learn when so many words have the same sound but different spelling. When learning to listen, speak, read and write English words, young children, struggling readers, and non-English speakers have a daunting task. They must tell the difference between ‘meat’ and ‘meet’; ‘need’ …
Read More »Road trip to the Toco Lighthouse
By Nadia Ali. The Toco lighthouse is a national landmark, located at Galera Point on the east coast. It sits majestically amid tranquil surroundings. Visitors can relax under the shade of trees at the wooden picnic tables after the long scenic drive and enjoy their home-packed food and drinks. The beautiful …
Read More »Hypothyroidism – tiredness, depression, weight gain
By Nerissa Hosein. “Living with hypothyroidism, I feel as if I am losing it.” It’s tiredness all the time, depression and weight gain. These are only some of the demons that I battle in my daily life being one of the millions of people affected by hypothyroidism. Some periods of …
Read More »Jumbie umbrella after rainfall
The jumbie umbrella or jumbie parasol is the West Indian name for any wild mushroom. They can be seen in abundance on mornings after heavy rainfall and spring up in damp shaded places. These fungi are not considered to be food. A jumbie is defined as a spirit of a …
Read More »Dad and Mom, farming in Felicity
By Candida Khan. After retiring at 60 years of age, my dad Fyzul Khan shifted gears into the farming industry twisting road of life. He started off small, using hydroponics and planting small plants such as lettuce and tomatoes in the backyard. Eventually, he branched off and started his own garden. …
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