Before the pandemic, a lot of children lacked interest in playing outside and having face to face interactions with others. Whether they liked it or not, they were obligated to head out to the physical world to school and family gatherings to interact with people. This break from their devices …
Read More »Pepper Spray: What you need to know about it
Personal safety is on everyone’s minds right now and purchasing pepper spray is an option. There are a few things that you may need to know before investing in your new personal safety equipment. Firstly, professionals recommend that you get some kind of training to use it. It’s just like …
Read More »Memorable Valentine’s gifts on a budget!
By Nerissa Hosein. I love Valentine’s Day but these last couple of years I am fed up of the traditional and completely commercial take on this once sweet, sexy holiday! As for gifts, I am fed up of the teddy bears, lingerie and chocolates that I have to see everywhere I go. …
Read More »Valentine’s Day ideas for couples
Romance is in the air, as people make plans for the fast approaching Valentine’s Day. Some may opt to buy expensive shiny things in an effort to win favor with their romantic partner. Here are some simple tips that would make your partner feel loved and show that you really …
Read More »Cocoyea broom man in Aranguez
Charlie Coosingh, a retired Custom’s employee, walks to the San Juan market every day from his Aranguez home where he sells his cocoyea brooms for $20 each. He sits under his coconut tree in Aranguez and cleans the branches that would later become a brand new cocoyea broom. In San …
Read More »Free self defense classes for T&T women
Women’s safety is a growing concern in Trinidad and Tobago. Learning self defense helps to empower women and enable them to recognise risks. “Blackout” is a women empowerment program that offers free self defense classes. It is geared at helping women in T&T mainly those affected by domestic violence. Currently, …
Read More »Self-lacing shoes: Amazing futuristic technology
By Taye Antoine. ‘The self-lacing shoes electronically adjust to the shape of your feet to get the right fit, but that is not where it ends. They connect to an app on your phone…’ Have you ever watched the famous movie Back to the Future, saw that Marty Mcfly wore …
Read More »Trinidad dancehall: My escape from the world
By Taye Antoine. ‘I am a 17-year-old boy from Trinidad who like dancehall music. The artistes can make a crowd jump in joy and rock their heads in excitement.’ Many people like me use music as an escape from the world. Maybe you’re an introvert, maybe you have ADHD and …
Read More »Our Hindu wedding from ceremony to reception
By Felesha Parboo. Photos by A Williams Photography. We decided to do a traditional Hindu wedding. It just seemed so much more intriguing. I prepared day and night with his family and mine. I left Boston approximately three years ago to be with my love Ashook Parboo. Every day I thank …
Read More »Mermaid Pool hike in sunny weather
When you are planning to take a hike weeks in advance, your greatest wish is for the day to be sunny and bright. Indeed, it was a great day for hikers who trekked the hills of Matura all the way to Mermaid Pool on an adventure with the Surge Katalyst team on Sunday, September 10, …
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