By Kielon Hilaire. “It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Superville!” His first name is Emmerson and he is from Arima. He bears no reference to the once popular TV series Smallville despite his fancy name and the ring he wears with the Superman “S” logo. He works in the construction industry …
Read More »2017 smartphones – what to expect
2016 was a very interesting year for smartphones. We saw manufacturers adding new features to handsets and removing old ones at the same time. Here is Sweet TnT Magazine’s 2017 smartphones list: 2017 smartphones would be even thinner Over the years not only has the screen size of smartphones increased but …
Read More »Shark River a place to relax
By Kielon Hilaire. There are scores of people in the water at Shark River and that famous “Jaws” music starts playing in the background. You already know that a shark is about to rise from beneath and someone’s leg will soon be gnawed upon by teeth. But, imagine, what if that creature turns …
Read More »Vendors at traffic lights on the highway
“Nuts, nuts, salt and fresh,” is the call of the Rastafarian nuts vendors on the streets of Trinidad and Tobago. They can be seen walking in between vehicles at red traffic lights on the main road and highway selling their snacks to commuters. Some even offer the goodies on the …
Read More »Remembering adventures in paradise
By Marissa Armoogam. I have lived in Trinidad my entire life, and when I go on road trips and family vacations or other various adventures in Trinidad I am always in awe of the abundance of the beauty of this island. A while back my family and I along with some …
Read More »Nuts – spicy, sweet, salty and savoury
By Nadia Ali. Looking for something spicy, sweet, salty and savoury? Well, try this great tasting quick snack that you can whip up in a few minutes. All you need is the main ingredient which is a packet of nuts. Follow the easy step-by-step directions and impress your friends and …
Read More »NGC Sanfest 2016 – Maya wins poetry trophy
Maya Thomas, 11 years old and a talented student of St Xavier’s Private School, won the NGC Sanfest 2016 – Creative Writing – Poetry competition. Her proud father Randy Thomas shares two of her poems with readers of Sweet TnT Magazine. The Quarry The trees have grown for years and …
Read More »‘Build your own design’ jewelry gift ideas
Racquel Charles and Nicole Abraham offer Charmed (I can’t believe it’s not Pandora) Jewelry. This is a “build your own design” costume jewelry selection featuring beautiful charm bracelets, earrings, rings and watches. You can either select your own beads and charms to build your own designs or they can be customised …
Read More »Massage candles, skincare products gift ideas
Gezelle Morle’s AI NATURALS produces a line of locally crafted and handmade artisan skincare products infused with natural and indigenous ingredients. Available are soaps, scrubs, candles, hair and skin oil sand other natural products. For skincare needs and therapeutic relief AI NATURALS captures our country’s multicultural and vibrant aesthetic needs …
Read More »Mosaics custom designs – local gift ideas
Vanessa Dalla Costa offers designs of beautifully, hand-crafted glass, ceramic or clay items to suit any budget. She designs small/medium items such as bowls, cheese plates, boxes, lanterns, spoon rests, and bird houses. Designs of larger items are like mirrors, tables, and trays. Mural and pool designs You may also …
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