The relationship between artificial intelligence and humans is currently undergoing a shift in consciousness as profound as the invention of the printing press or the introduction of television. While technology has always altered how we process and store information, the emergence of artificial intelligence represents a cataclysmic change that threatens …

Story-based learning methods represent the most effective strategy for teaching a 7-year-old to read by replacing abstract memorisation with contextual engagement. Conventional tools such as flashcards often fail because they present words in isolation, whereas children at this developmental stage require narrative logic to form lasting cognitive connections. This article …

Understanding what a salary trap really is A salary trap, sometimes described as golden handcuffs or an income trap, is not defined by income alone. It is defined by dependency. It occurs when a person feels unable to leave a job because their financial life has been structured around a …

Carnival 2026 is coming, and with it the promise of a cultural celebration that resonates far beyond the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Each year performers, musicians, revellers and tourists prepare to converge on Port-of-Spain and surrounding towns for an event that blends tradition, innovation and unbridled joy. This …

Story-based learning techniques in the Study Zone Big Kid Books series enable students to learn English fast by contextualising complex linguistics. Traditional methods such as rote memorisation and isolated flashcards often fail because they lack the narrative framework required for long-term cognitive retention. This article examines how the integration of …

Remittances have become one of the most vital financial arteries in the global economy. Migrant workers and expatriates send money back home to support families, contribute to local economies, and fuel development. According to the World Bank, remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries reached hundreds of billions of US …

Carnival will not slow down for anyone. From the first light on J’ouvert morning to the final lap across the Savannah, it is movement, colour, sound and sweat in constant motion. Capturing that experience has always been difficult because Carnival is not something you stop to film. It is something …

The recent decision by the United States to suspend visa processing for select Caribbean countries marks one of the most consequential shifts in hemispheric mobility policy in decades. Framed within a broader 75-country global policy citing public charge risks and security concerns, the visa ban affects twelve Caribbean nations, Antigua …

Understanding the scale of Caribbean and diaspora money flows In the modern digital economy, money flows both domestic and international have emerged as critical drivers of economic resilience and growth. For the Caribbean, where small economies are heavily reliant on external capital, diaspora remittances and regional financial movements are not …

The phrase “brain rot” has become shorthand for a modern anxiety. Scroll through TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts for long enough and the accusation appears inevitable: these platforms are supposedly destroying attention spans, weakening thinking skills and leaving minds dulled by endless digital noise. The claim feels intuitive, widely …