By Kielon Hilaire. Quintin Feveck is a valiant guy who is hell-bent on proving that his ultimate place in society can be whatever he wants it to be. Quintin is a barber fondly known as Barber-Q. Yes, a part time one too. And his âshopâ is located in his backyard. So anyone …
Read More »Electric Breakers dancing against crime
By Kerry Mc Donald. Specialist, Venom, Twister and Freeze. What do these names have in common? You may be wondering if itâs the alternative names for the cast members of X-men or Avengers. Well, incorrect. Replace this thought with the drive to succeed and lively and creative dance moves, and you …
Read More »TTHTI or ‘Hotel School’ a great dining experience
By Marika Mohammed. It was the first time dining at Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism  Institute. To make it simpler on the tongue it is abbreviated to TTHTI but locally known as the âHotel Schoolâ and it was definitely something. Developing the tourist industry It wasn’t anything different or exotic …
Read More »Food truck dining in San Fernando
By Marissa Armoogam. The social dynamics and general culture in Trinidad has evolved considerably over the past years. I was born and grew up in the south of the island and I have always found it to be a bit more relaxed and laid back in comparison to the lifestyle of …
Read More »Daddy, I Want a Giraffe!
By Marc Algernon. âDarling I cannot afford, please do the math, itâs too expensive to buy a giraffe.â I went to the zoo and tried not to laugh, when she said, âDaddy, I want a giraffe.â In her bright yellow boots and her hat and her scarf, she begged, âDaddy, can …
Read More »Beauty salon in Curepe treats you like family
By Omilla Mungroo. What is so remarkable about Theresa Thomas at Theresaâs Caribbean Beauty Salon? Many of her existing clients will say, âItâs like home. Theresa is like family.â Despite the fact that there are about six beauty salons in the area, Theresa says that competition is not an issue. âI …
Read More »Cuisine In Ah Pot: Promoting healthy eating habits
We at Cuisine In Ah Pot, located at No. 32 Hermitage Road, Gonzales, Port of Spain, bring a different approach to the restaurant and catering business. We are about creating a unique fresh outlook to the food industry, providing customers with fresh food off our menu every month on our …
Read More »Cricket fans don’t miss events at the Oval
By Nadia Ali. âAnyone for cricket?â For die hard cricket fans the chance to see the national and Caribbean professional cricketers play a game at the Queenâs Park Oval in the heart of Port of Spain is a sporting event not to be missed. Historically, the sport of cricket was introduced …
Read More »Chef Kel: Hospitality is our foundation
My name is Kervel Emmanuel known as Chef Kel. I am a chef by profession nine years now and love what I do. I am a past student of the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute where I studied Culinary Arts and now at the open campus in the …
Read More »Crapaud with weight issues in my yard
By Nadia Ali. “The larger than life toads resemble something that hopped out of prehistoric times. The one in my backyard can barely jump because of weight issues.” The natural habitat in Trinidad is full of frogs and snails and puppy dog tails – no, make that toads as big as …
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