‘Ode to San Fernando’ is a tribute to San Fernando city by Terrence P Honoré (January 2021) submitted by his daughter Nadiège Honoré-Wellington. Ode to San Fernando I walked the streets of the city as a child and learned its many secrets. The trails and thrills, all remain clear in …
Read More »Piparo – a picturesque rural village
By Marika Mohammed. Living in the city in Trinidad all my life I’ve never heard of Piparo, far less been there. The first thought that came to my mind as I cross the threshold to Piparo was, “This place is real bush!” There was nothing but bush, bush and more bush. …
Read More »Blue light glasses for eye protection
With the onset of Covid-19, all of our lives have changed in some way. We all have been forced to adapt to the “new normal”. There are those who have been forced to work remotely, schools from primary to university have gone online, and because we must maintain social distancing …
Read More »Rollywood Film Festival 2021: View and vote
The 2nd annual ROLLYWOOD International Film Festival begins on 17th January, 2021. Founder Candice Lela welcomes viewers to save the dates of movie screening via www.rollywood.tv from around the world. Some local movies are “La Diablesse Curse” by Jared Prima, “Missing Person” and “Batchak Man” by Keyon Byron, “Soca Prison” and …
Read More »Pomegranate perfection: inspired by my own tree
By Nadia Ali. I love fruits, especially ones without much seeds like the local fruits of mango and pommecythere which only have one seed. So, can you imagine trying to eat a fruit with about 600 seeds in it? Fortunately, the Pomegranate or Punica granatum which is Latin for “apple with …
Read More »A walk through Palmiste Park
By Felesha Parboo. Palmiste Park, a beauty beyond words. Situated on the edge of San Fernando and 40 acres long, it is a sight to see. It provides an ideal setting for outdoor recreation such as jogging, picnics, walking through the gardens, nature trails and fields, a heart shaped pond and …
Read More »Matura Basin – go swimming in mermaid pools
By Therese Chung. There are many natural wonders at Matura situated on the north eastern coast of Trinidad – from turtle watching to hiking to swimming in mermaid pools. Matura Basin is also known as Mermaid Pool and, no guys, mermaids don’t live there but you feel as though the myth …
Read More »Top view on San Fernando Hill
By Marika Mohammed. San Fernando Hill is considered a landmark of South Trinidad. It’s amazing to see how much of it has changed over the years. For those who are looking for a great, no gym way to get fit or wanting to spend quality time with family before the holidays …
Read More »Children’s clothing for a casual, stylish look
Children can never have too much clothes. The everlasting cycle of wear, wash, dry and repeat requires a whole new wardrobe as often as possible. Also, they grow up so quickly that before they wear all that they have, they move up one to three sizes. Check out our picks …
Read More »Getaway to Tobago after hectic year
By Nerissa Hosein. As per our usual family tradition, we packed up early Boxing Day morning and grabbed a flight to Tobago. After a hectic year filled with ups and downs, going all day, no break and no time out, we as a family make it our business to cut the …
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