Hivesource is an award winning online services platform for businesses and freelancers where members can post, discover and collaborate on projects as well as sell digital services called Hivejobs between each other. Wesley Gervais, CEO, is a Computer Science graduate from the University of Hertfordshire who offers a service that connects …
Read More »Pledge your support for literature
Caribbean Books Foundation wishes to see an increase in literary and literacy initiatives nationwide says founder Marsha Gomes-Mckie. We hope to make literature as attractive as music and fashion to the corporate sponsors as we request an addition to the Corporation Act (Finance Act) that relates to the Art and Culture …
Read More »Calling all writers and readers
If you have written a book you may add it to our catalogue on caribbeanbooks.org and request a free review by contacting us at marsha@caribbeanbooks.org with the heading Book Review Request. Our site provides a platform for writers to connect with readers across the globe. Caribbean Books Foundation is an …
Read More »Who is a pepper mouth like me?
By Candida Khan. I absolutely love pepper. Once itās hot, makes your nose run and eyes water, you know that is good. As a true pepper mouth and connoisseur of everything spicy, I did my research. Did you know that it can actually help with weight loss? Ever sweat when you …
Read More »Watermelon – a great big juicy feast
By Nadia Ali. How often do you drive pass the watermelon sellers at the side of the road and glance across to see the price? I recently had visitors from abroad and whereas I just looked to see if the price was right, they saw great big juicy feasts! āLook at …
Read More »World class hospitality graduates at TTHTI
By Douglas Soo Yam, chef.Ā What can I say about myself… I am a chef, a lecturer, a student, a guide. Currently, I am in my last semester at Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI) completing my BSc in Culinary Management; as a chef you can never stop learning …
Read More »Trinbago woman: My speech, food go with me
By Annisa Phillip. āYou can take the woman out Trinbago but you canāt take Trinbago out of the woman.ā This twist of an old clichĆ© holds true for those who have our lovely isles dear to their hearts. Personally, leaving Trinidad and Tobago on holiday does not mean that I leave it …
Read More »Teaching poetry to teenagers
By Joyanne James. Fifteen minutes have passed and these young men are still arguing over who is the best footballer in the world. For every positive point that Lionel Messi gets, Christiano Renaldo gets two. The atmosphere is heated with debate as these passionate students show enthusiasm to convince their opponents …
Read More »Sweet, salt or sour snacks in Valencia
By Kielon Hilaire. I was on my merry way, traversing the Valencia main, when I saw all the colourful items inside the glass bottles on the shop-table and thought, ooooooo, candy! Then I saw Amy, the shopkeeper, and told myself, STOP! I have to find out moreā¦ about the food, that …
Read More »Proud to make fudge and toolum
By Annisa Phillip. I was spending some time with my friend and her family one day when her pregnancy cravings kicked in. āI feeling for toolum,ā my friend reported. āEeww. I never was fond of toolum.ā āLetās make some nah!ā That statement was replied to with a stare as if to ask, …
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