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 »Crab collector Herman of Arima
By Kielon Hilaire. Life for Herman Preira of Arima is incredibly simple. Ask people what they do for a living and rarely the response is, “I’m a crab collector.” Preira has been catching crabs for over 15 years and says he will continue doing it for another millennium. Catching crab a …
Read More »Catch mosquitoes with a safe, chemical-free trap
The rainy season is here again and comes with an increase in the population of mosquitoes. This creates a problem where you need a safe but effective way to get rid of what is considered the most dangerous animal in the world. You’ve cleaned so why do mosquitoes still breed …
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