Today, wearing crop tops is a key piece in women’s fashion, which is why it is a must-have in every summer collection. The interesting thing is that its roots go back decades, to be exact, they are traced in three important periods: the ’40s, ’80s, and ’90s, with very interesting …
Read More »Rule #1: Respect your elders
By Marissa Armoogam. As a child growing up, I remember one rule we always had to adhere to was to respect our elders. I grew up in a time when you answered a call with, “Yes Mom, yes Dad, yes Aunty,” or the title or name for whomever was the person …
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 »Marriage tips based on my relationship
By Nerissa Hosein. My husband and I have known each other almost twenty years but married for ten. In my time, I’ve seen a lot of relationships crumbled around me, including my own parents’ marriage. In this day and age, marriage is under extra pressure with financial burdens, kids getting …
Read More »Signs you find in maxis taxis
By Jamie Gangoo. Setting down house rules becomes somewhat important when customers may consist of persons with various temperaments, quirky habits, hungry bellies and aggressive behaviours. For maxi drivers, these rules are mostly printed, laminated and stuck at strategic points in their maxis, that make for places the eyes can comfortably …
Read More »Is being poor a good excuse for failure? Success stories in T&T
What are the chances of success if you live in a poverty-stricken community? We hear people say that they failed at school, work or as parents mainly because they were poor and could never afford the opportunities that successful people were given. Is being poor a viable reason for aggressive …
Read More »Did I lose a job or gain my freedom?
By Nerissa Hosein. At the end of last year, I was fired from my job after a disastrous confrontation with my boss. When the argument was over I was shaking with anger and resentment. I immediately took my car keys and left and went for a drive. After four years in …
Read More »Family activities rekindle community bonds
By Marika Mohammed. It is nice when family activities involve old school entertainment rather than being wired to modern entertainment. It’s the best time, to see community bonds being rekindle through good food, games and just the all-round socialisation. Nowadays, families are seen doing different things separate from each other at different …
Read More »Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Natalyah aims for EUK Soca Monarch title
Natalyah, the Trinidad-born, Switzerland-based, Soca artiste recently qualified for the finals of the 2022 Europe United Kingdom Soca Monarch (EUKSM) competition. The event is in celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and is set for June 5 during the “Big Platinum Festival” in England. Following the release of her up-tempo …
Read More »Revamping your nursery? 6 tricks for choosing a safe paint
The nursery helps create a calming and relaxing environment for your baby. Therefore, it is crucial to keep it child-friendly and safe as much as possible. Revamping the interior paintings with a safe paint may bring a fresh and light feel to your newborn’s room. Here is why it is …
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