Shark River serves as a premier destination for eco-tourism and relaxation in North East Trinidad, offering a serene freshwater alternative to the coastal beaches of the Toco-Matelot region. Located between the villages of Toco and Matelot, this popular recreational site provides a distinct environment characterised by cool, clear waters and …

By Kielon Hilaire. This one tells of an energetic woman, living in Carenage, to whom many people refer as “Aunty Sharon”. Each day, before the rise of the sun, Aunty Sharon would have at least one thing on her mind: how can I satisfy all my customers today? This she did …

By Kielon Hilaire. Ask UWI degree holder and principal Kezia Reece, “So what do you do for a living?“ and she’ll simply tell you, “I own my own school.” Kezia graduated from the University of the West Indies with a BA degree in English Language and Literature with Education. Principal Reece followed …

Tobago offers a distinct psychological escape characterised by a slower pace of life and a profound sense of presence. This article is a personal account that explores the unique atmosphere of the island, contrasting the high-energy Carnival season of Trinidad with the tranquil, introspective environment found in Tobago. By examining …

By Kielon Hilaire. Some people do their hair, makeup, eyebrows, noses, lips and other parts of their bodies. Sommer Bugros does things differently to help bring more joy to some people’s lives. She is a professional nail tech/tutor who owns and manages the Sommer Naturals Nail Studio business located in Port of Spain. …

By Kielon Hilaire. Since the advent of cameras almost 200 years ago more and more people have consistently gotten used to the idea of “taking a picture”. Today, taking pictures have become a way of life for many people, thanks to high quality cameras now being embedded into most cell phones, …

By Kielon Hilaire. These days it often seems that everyone wants to change something – their hair, job, car, and even their overall identity. You see a world filled with people who could end up changing everything but the progression of the world itself. Here is an agent of change who …

By Kielon Hilaire. Barber 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 “shop” is located in his backyard. …

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 more… about the food, that …