By Nadia Ali. “The larger than life toads resemble something that hopped out of prehistoric times. The one in my backyard can barely jump because of weight issues.” The natural habitat in Trinidad is full of frogs and snails and puppy dog tails – no, make that toads as big as …
Read More »Clifton Hill Beach Resort birthday lime
By Annisa Phillip. My friends and I visited the Clifton Hill Beach Resort to celebrate two of my friends’ birthdays with lunch and a beach lime. The resort is really quite lovely with its eye-catching water features, plants and restaurant decor. The plan was to chit-chat and old talk over food …
Read More »Richard Rampersad: I breathe life into an image
My name is Richard Rampersad. I am currently a full time practising artist. I am the recipient of a first class honours degree in Visual Arts from the University of the West Indies (UWI) and possess certified knowledge in Graphic Design from the School of Business and Computer Science as …
Read More »Art display at Queen’s Park Savannah
Artists show off their talents all around Trinidad and Tobago in many forms such as exhibitions, social media and even on the roadside. At the Queen’s Park Savannah, there are several stalls and tables with art display for visitors to enjoy. Support local art display Check out the paintings, jewellery, …
Read More »Arima drifting – smoke, speed and screech
By Marika Mohammed. Arima is famous for so many things, great customer services, horse racing and now drifting. If you’re thinking fast and the furious, then you’re absolutely right. These guys know how to tear up the road and their tyres. It is definitely what you would expect – smoke, speed …
Read More »The great caterpillar invasion
By Nadia Ali. The phone rang, “They’re here!” is all the voice said, but I knew in an instant what my neighbour Osman was talking about. We had this thing where once a year we would call each other to say one specific thing… they’re here! It was the announcement of …
Read More »Rango’s Cookhouse and Bar a festive place
By Nerissa Hosein. “I found Rango’s Cookhouse and Bar in Price Plaza a festive, happy place to have a birthday fiesta.” So you only get one birthday every year right! I always aim to make it memorable! I think it’s so important no matter who you are to take that …
Read More »St Andrew’s Golf Club discovers talent
Young golfer Addy displays her talent on the course at St Andrew’s Golf Club on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Golf Pro Anthony Bernard Benny, fondly called “Benny” by all at St Andrew’s, and Assistant Pro Aleena Jack instruct the upcoming athlete on the basics of golf. The aim of the …
Read More »Perusia’s passion for art started early
By Marika Mohammed. This is exactly the case for one person in particular. Perusia Granger is just seventeen years old and already her passion for art is astounding. Art to her is a bond that she shares with her father and her love only evolved to wanting to be a full …
Read More »Our family trip down Manzan!
By Nerissa Hosein. Long before the days of Maracas and bake and shark, there was Manzanilla and a good pelau or macaroni pie. I grew up with big family limes down Manzanilla. We all cooked a dish and went on a family trip for the whole day. It was a fun time …
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