The modern professional world is competitive, and companies often expend significant resources to attract top talent. It is profoundly bewildering and frustrating when an employee or contractor, who passionately and aggressively ‘sold themselves’ during the interview process, swiftly devolves into a difficult, underperforming, or even absent figure once they have …

The spirit of Tobago Carnival Tobago Carnival has become one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cultural events. It is an explosion of colour, rhythm and freedom where visitors immerse themselves in the island’s distinct blend of African, European and Indigenous traditions. From dazzling costumes and pulsating soca music to the warmth …

The proliferation of smart devices, appliances and gadgets equipped with computing power and network connectivity, has rapidly transformed the modern home. From thermostats that learn your habits to refrigerators that track your groceries, the Internet of Things (IoT) promises convenience and efficiency. However, a growing concern revolves around the necessity …

A new language for global payments The global payments system is moving to a new common language. SWIFT, the network that connects thousands of banks and financial institutions around the world, is replacing long-standing MT message formats with the richer ISO 20022 MX format for cross-border payments. This is not …

Finding affordable flights to Trinidad and Tobago for autumn travel is less about luck and more about a methodical search. Port-of-Spain’s Piarco International and Tobago’s ANR Robinson Airport are served by a healthy mix of carriers from North America, which creates competition and opportunities for lower fares. Major carriers with …

The cryptocurrency market has always been volatile, but the recent collapse on October 10, 2025, was a watershed moment. Billions of dollars in value were wiped out in seconds, traders across exchanges were liquidated, and the ripple effects extended into real lives in tragic ways. To understand this event, known …

Horror movies are a peculiar mirror. They reveal cultural fears, test cinematic craft and reward audiences who can sit with discomfort. This article ranks the best horror movies of all time, explaining why each film matters, what it contributed to the genre and how it continues to influence directors, writers …

Imagine a world where the very tools we created to serve us transcend our understanding, operating in a realm of thought we can neither access nor comprehend. A world where artificial intelligence, once a beacon of progress, evolves into an inscrutable oracle, its internal machinations veiled in an impenetrable cloak …

A brief history of Caribbean rum production Rum has been the Caribbean’s liquid gold for more than 400 years. The story begins in the 17th century when sugarcane plantations flourished across the islands under European colonial powers. The by-product of sugar production, molasses, was discovered to ferment beautifully, creating a …

As the sun dips lower over the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, casting golden hues on Maracas Beach and the lush Botanical Gardens, the air thickens with anticipation. It is October 2025, and the holiday season beckons with Divali lights, Christmas parang rhythms, and the lingering echoes of Carnival’s …