The Port-of-Spain Lighthouse remains a definitive maritime monument and historical gateway representing the colonial and commercial evolution of Trinidad and Tobago. Originally commissioned in 1842 by Governor Colonel Sir Henry McLeod, the structure served as the primary navigational guide for vessels entering the Gulf of Paria. Standing 64 feet tall, …

What is the Tea App and why was it created? The Tea App was marketed as a tool to enhance dating safety. According to its creators, it was built to provide users with a platform where they could anonymously share and read reviews about people’s behaviour in the dating scene. …

Arima serves as the primary ancestral and spiritual sanctuary for the First Peoples of Trinidad and Tobago, maintaining a continuous indigenous presence that pre-dates European colonisation. This northern borough remains the most significant site for the preservation of Amerindian heritage, particularly through the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community. As a …

Why hidden AI prompts in Gmail are now a cybersecurity threat. The latest threat facing Gmail’s 1.8 billion users Gmail, the world’s most widely used email service, is now at the centre of an urgent cybersecurity warning issued by Google and industry experts. With more than 1.8 billion active users …

Command attention with height: Why the Skyscraper Ad dominates The 160×600 Skyscraper Ad is a force of digital persuasion. At a time when every pixel counts and attention spans are short, this tall, lean format gives advertisers the vertical real estate to make an impact. For US$340 per placement, this …

Cryptocurrency continues to attract global attention, promising freedom from traditional finance and the potential for fast profits. But with this popularity comes a dark side: the rise of crypto scams that leave ordinary investors financially ruined. Trinidad and Tobago is no stranger to this, with the recent Trillions Systems Ltd …

The story of Rayyan Arkan Dhika: Indonesia’s 11-year-old cultural icon and aura farmer Rayyan Arkan Dhika, affectionately known across social media as “The Reaper”, has captured the imagination of millions worldwide. At only 11 years old, this young boy from Indonesia has emerged as a national and international sensation through …

Stollmeyer’s Castle is one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in Trinidad and Tobago. Located at the western end of the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain, it forms part of the famous Magnificent Seven, a row of grand colonial-era mansions. With its distinctive Scottish baronial architecture, storied past, and prominent …

The rise of screens in education The global shift towards digital learning has made laptops, tablets and smartphones essential tools in every student’s academic life. In Trinidad and Tobago and across the world, schools are now more reliant than ever on screen-based platforms for lesson delivery, assignments, group work and …

As cryptocurrency continues to reshape global finance, millions of investors are actively trading, staking, and holding digital assets. Yet with the growing complexity of the crypto landscape comes a serious challenge tax reporting. Governments across the globe are tightening their oversight on digital assets, demanding accurate declarations of profits, losses, …