LIFESTYLE

Trinidad’s Festival of Lights traditions bring together Hindu faith, family, food, music, community and the lighting of deyas in one of the country’s most distinctive cultural celebrations. In 2026, Divali will be observed in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, November 8, with Monday, November 9 also designated a public holiday. …

Utah marital property is divided under equitable distribution, meaning courts aim for a fair outcome rather than an automatic 50–50 split. This guide explains how Utah courts distinguish marital property from separate property and why ownership titles alone do not determine who receives an asset in divorce. It outlines how …

Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago commemorates the country’s transition from an independent constitutional monarchy to a sovereign republic on August 1, 1976, while the public holiday is observed on September 24. The date marks the first sitting of Parliament under the Republican Constitution and has become an important national …

A first DUI in Colorado can trigger both a criminal court case and a separate driver’s licence process, with deadlines and consequences that begin soon after arrest. An arrest is not a conviction, and the eventual outcome depends on the specific charge, evidence, driving history and circumstances of the incident. …

WCMF 2026 will introduce an expanded VIP and VVIP experience produced by the teams behind Dominica’s Rize & Whine and Barbados’ Tipsy Music Festival. The premium offering for the 26th World Creole Music Festival will combine dedicated viewing areas, premium bars, Caribbean cuisine, live chef stations, spa and grooming services, …

The Singer sewing machine became a defining tool of Trinidad and Tobago’s home sewing, tailoring and dressmaking culture, helping generations of families make, alter, repair and personalise clothing before fast fashion transformed how people bought what they wore. Singer’s history began in 1851 with Isaac Merritt Singer’s practical sewing machine …

Science-fiction movies predicted today’s technologies and social systems with remarkable accuracy, from AI companions and targeted advertising to video calls, genetic screening, autonomous machines and digital knowledge. Films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Minority Report, Her, The Matrix and Contagion extrapolated technologies that were emerging when they were made …

Common mistakes after an arrest can affect communication, legal compliance, release planning and a defendant’s ability to navigate the early stages of a criminal case. Families should understand the separate responsibilities of bail agents, defence attorneys, courts and other support services before making decisions. Communications made through recorded jail calls, …

Dîner en Blanc returns to Port of Spain on November 14, 2026, bringing its celebrated Parisian-inspired outdoor dining experience, all-white elegance and signature mystery to Trinidad and Tobago. The 2026 edition will introduce a new secret location while continuing the tradition that has made Dîner en Blanc one of Port …

Probate is not always completed by a deceased person’s home-state proceeding when the estate includes Florida real estate. A non-Florida resident who owns a condominium, vacation home or investment property in Boca Raton may need ancillary probate in Florida, even when a primary probate case is already underway elsewhere. Florida …