LIFESTYLE

Carnival 2026 is coming, and with it the promise of a cultural celebration that resonates far beyond the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Each year performers, musicians, revellers and tourists prepare to converge on Port-of-Spain and surrounding towns for an event that blends tradition, innovation and unbridled joy. This …

Carnival will not slow down for anyone. From the first light on J’ouvert morning to the final lap across the Savannah, it is movement, colour, sound and sweat in constant motion. Capturing that experience has always been difficult because Carnival is not something you stop to film. It is something …

The recent decision by the United States to suspend visa processing for select Caribbean countries marks one of the most consequential shifts in hemispheric mobility policy in decades. Framed within a broader 75-country global policy citing public charge risks and security concerns, the visa ban affects twelve Caribbean nations, Antigua …

The phrase “brain rot” has become shorthand for a modern anxiety. Scroll through TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts for long enough and the accusation appears inevitable: these platforms are supposedly destroying attention spans, weakening thinking skills and leaving minds dulled by endless digital noise. The claim feels intuitive, widely …

Valentine’s Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is an invitation to honour connection, to weave intention into moments and to deepen the bond with someone treasured. This comprehensive guide turns what can feel like a stressful planning exercise into a thoughtful and memorable experience. Whether you …

The myth of ageing versus the reality of modern strain Many people reach their forties believing a quiet lie. They assume the constant fatigue, the stiffness in the morning, the loss of drive and the creeping sense of being worn down are simply the price of getting older. This belief …

Understanding what work life balance really means Work life balance is often described as the ability to manage professional responsibilities alongside personal priorities without one consistently overwhelming the other. In practise, it is the state of equilibrium where work supports life rather than competes with it. This balance allows space …

A milestone unlike any other in American history In July 2026, the United States of America will mark a milestone few nations ever reach. The United States Semiquincentennial, widely branded as America250, commemorates 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Planning for this …

Every new year arrives carrying a strange contradiction. Calendars reset, resolutions are made, and hope is spoken aloud, yet many people feel heavier than they did only weeks earlier. January consistently brings a rise in depression and suicide rates across much of the world. The reasons are complex, ranging from …

Understanding why happiness keeps resetting Hedonic adaptation is one of the most influential and quietly powerful concepts in modern psychology. It explains why life’s biggest gains often lose their emotional impact faster than expected, and why setbacks that once felt unbearable gradually fade into the background of everyday life. At …