The Dry Season is here and we need to conserve water while meeting our personal needs and those of our pets and plants. Here are some conservation tips on how you can make it through the Dry Season. Conservation tip #1 Make sure you have no leaking hoses and/or faucets. …
Read More »Davos 2024: ‘Rebuilding Trust in a Fractured World’ (amidst pandemic, war, and climate crisis)
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 will take place in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15 to 19, 2024. This year’s theme is “Rebuilding Trust in a Fractured World.” Davos is a town in the Swiss Alps, known for its ski resort and as the host of the annual …
Read More »Mud volcano madness: The Earth burps in Trinidad and Tobago
Imagine a landscape not of fiery eruptions, but of oozing mud, bubbling gas, and gurgling whispers. This isn’t the stuff of fantasy, but the captivating reality of mud volcano eruptions, geological wonders found around the globe. And right now, one such wonder is making headlines in the tropical paradise of …
Read More »The First Peoples of Trinidad and Tobago: A journey through Arawakan and Cariban cultures
The First Peoples of Trinidad and Tobago lived on the islands before Columbus first set foot on the vibrant shores. For millennia, these resilient communities thrived, carving out intricate societies interwoven with rich traditions, diverse languages, and deep connections to the land. From the skilled farming practices of the Nepuyo …
Read More »Plumbers: A guide to the duties and skills of the pipes specialists
Plumbers can undertake the installation, repair and maintenance of gas and water pipes, sanitation systems, baths, sinks, toilets, dishwashers, water heaters and other heating systems in both commercial and residential buildings. They can assess and design plumbing systems and make sure that they comply with local authority rules and regulations. …
Read More »A tangled web: Unravelling the historical roots of the Venezuela-Guyana border dispute
Trinidad and Tobago, a cornerstone member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), finds itself in the unenviable position of seemingly prioritising economic gain over regional solidarity with Guyana, another CARICOM member locked in a Venezuela-Guyana border dispute spanning more than a century. In a move that ripples across the Caribbean, Trinidad …
Read More »Beyond clickbait: Is traditional media still your guardian of truth?
In an era dominated by a deluge of information, the question of whether to trust traditional media has become increasingly complex and consequential. With the advent of digital platforms and the rapid dissemination of news across various channels, the reliability of information has become a paramount concern for the discerning …
Read More »Nonlethal self-defence weapons: A safer alternative to gun ownership
As the entire world seems to be gradually slipping into chaos, the safety and security of one’s family may be a prominent concern. While wanting to have some sort of protection, the decision to choose between lethal and nonlethal weapons can be difficult. The logical choice is to fight fire …
Read More »Trinidad and Tobago and Singapore – a comparison
In the realm of economic landscapes, the juxtaposition of Trinidad and Tobago and Singapore offers a compelling narrative of divergent trajectories. While both nations have distinct identities, histories, and geographical settings, their economic fortunes have taken markedly different paths. Trinidad and Tobago, nestled in the vibrant Caribbean, grapples with economic …
Read More »Save while Christmas shopping on a tight budget
By Nerissa Hosein. Christmas is right around the corner and many of us are working with a tight budget. While we would like to save our money, we also want to make the most of Christmas, especially for our little ones, so here are a few tips to help us get …
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