It’s raining a lot so you throw on some rejected clothing that you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. Then, you arrive at the office and spend the entire day not looking your best. You get by with the excuse that the rain made you wear that ugly outfit but …
Read More »Help others by making the right call
Heart-breaking videos of your own people up to their necks in mud waters in Trinidad and Tobago can turn your life around in a split second. You immediately feel to let go of all your grievances toward the world and those projects you thought were most important to you. All …
Read More »Picturesque Vessigny beach
By Marika Mohammed. Not many have heard of or have been to Vessigny. Why? Because they’re too busy going to Maracas Beach or Chaguaramas Bay. No one goes down south. That’s where Vessigny is located. Yup, when you’re going to the Pitch Lake take a pit stop to Vessigny. It is …
Read More »Serene Knolly’s Tunnel in Tabaquite
By Nadia Ali. Located in Tabaquite, Central Trinidad, amid serene surroundings is the longest train tunnel in the Caribbean known as Knolly’s Tunnel. Although no longer functioning for the flow of trains, it is open to foot and vehicular traffic. The drive to the tunnel is mostly along the Tabaquite Main …
Read More »Malaria is here, mosquitoes must go
Thirteen cases of Malaria have been reported during the first months of 2018 in Trinidad and Tobago. The country was declared free of Malaria in 1965. Symptoms of Malaria are an intermittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite which invades the red blood cells and is transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Once the parasites …
Read More »Marabunta – your friend or foe?
When you see a marabunta nest, what do you do? Some people might run, scream, hide, duck, cover their faces, or freeze. One thing you should never do is try to make friends with them. These wasps are busy at work and do not want to be disturbed. Any sign …
Read More »Paria Waterfall journey a true workout for hikers
By Marika Mohammed. You can’t call yourself an avid hiker until you battled the journey to Paria Waterfall. It truly was a workout and something I would suggest to those seeking something challenging. First things first, wearing comfortable clothing and shoes are a must. I suggest workout clothes or swimming …
Read More »2018 FIFA World Cup in 4K UHD
Now that the qualification stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, you may be considering upgrading your existing TV. Only the best would do for what is the largest sporting event on the planet. Here are a few picks that are not only excellent to view the 2018 …
Read More »Iftar – a Muslim gathering to break fast
By Nerissa Hosein. Ramadan is a special month for us in the Muslim community. It is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar. It is also the month of fasting for us where we can reflect and give thanks to Allah for our many blessings and mercy. At sunset most mosques offer …
Read More »Gifts for Mom that show you care
Everybody’s mother is special in her own way. Yet, we go crazy with Mother’s Day sales on pots, toaster ovens, irons, and vacuums, clearly forgetting that this special woman in our life is more than just a good housekeeper. Gifts for Mom should be special for her to cherish and …
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