By Nerissa Hosein.Ā At the end of last year, I was fired from my job after a disastrous confrontation with my boss. When the argument was over I was shaking with anger and resentment. I immediately took my car keys and left and went for a drive. After four years in …
Read More »Old computer? Tips you can use to speed things up
By Kielon Hilaire.Ā So you come home to stream the latest episode of “The Walking Dead” or maybe just to complete a class project or a last-minute presentation for work, only to find that anything you try to do on your old computer seems to be taking its cool time as …
Read More »Relax your nerves naturally in 7 ways
How do you know when it’s time to relax your nerves? You are constantly anxious, you feel restless all the time and you cannot focus on doing anything right. At night, you stare at the ceiling for hours. The last time you checked, the time was 2.00 a.m. You finally …
Read More »Parents, let your children read to you!
By Stacey Alfonso-Mills, Childrenās Author. Reading is such a great way to entertain, explore and learn something new all at once. I have always loved to read, even as a child. I am certain that my love for reading fuelled my love for writing. As a primary school student, at St Theresaās …
Read More »Family activities rekindle community bonds
By Marika Mohammed. It is nice when family activities involve old school entertainment rather than being wired to modern entertainment. Itās the best time, to see community bonds being rekindle through good food, games and just the all-round socialisation. Nowadays, families are seen doing different things separate from each other at different …
Read More »Stay healthy by doing these 5 things every day
We often put off taking care of ourselves to take care of everyone else or chase our dreams. Before we know it, we are overweight, stressed out, and get diagnosed with numerous health problems. But how is it possible to stay healthy and manage a busy schedule at the same …
Read More »Hookie Weekend 2022 set for grand return June 16-20
Hookie Weekend is an annual weekend of events bringing the very best of Caribbean culture and entertainment to the Washington DC metropolitan area. After a three-year hiatus, the vibrations of Caribbean rhythms will be pulsating throughout the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area (DMV) from June 16 to 20. The …
Read More »Queenās Platinum Jubilee: Natalyah aims for EUK Soca Monarch title
Natalyah, the Trinidad-born, Switzerland-based, Soca artiste recently qualified for the finals of the 2022 Europe United Kingdom Soca Monarch (EUKSM) competition. The event is in celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and is set for June 5 during the āBig Platinum Festivalā in England. Following the release of her up-tempo …
Read More »Eat less seafood if pregnant
A diet rich in seafood has its benefits. Seafood is an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids, high quality protein, iodine and a wide range of other minerals. The problem lies in the fact that predatory fishes, the ones on the top of the food chain, accumulate mercury during …
Read More »The Carnival Loop: Get a free vision for 2023
“All along the loop there is nonstop excitement for the spectators as band after band passes through… There are equal opportunities for every designer to be fairly judged on several stages.” Godfrey Frankson shares insights on his free publication The Carnival Loop. It is 6:00 am on February 21, 2023 …
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