By Nerissa Hosein. This year my family decided to take a vacation down to Bacasa Beach House in Matelot. I had really never been down on that side of the island so it was an adventure. The drive to the beach house was almost four hours from our home in San …
Read More »Love thy neighbour like a Trini would
By Marissa Armoogam. The people in Trinidad are well known for our tremendous love of celebrations and public holidays, actually we look forward to any time that allows us to step away from work and relax for a bit (I have personally witnessed offices and schools closed due to “Hurricane Watch” …
Read More »Friendly people an endangered species
By Marissa Armoogam. Invitingly warm sunshine, beautiful beaches, enticing foods and a friendly rainbow people are all that make Trinidad and Tobago the beautiful twin isle we are. The latter of these traits however (friendly rainbow people) is rapidly becoming an endangered species. As we hurl towards becoming a first world …
Read More »Dragon boat racers of North East Trinidad
Randolph Cato and Shallona Shallowe started the Dragon Boat Programme in 2012. Randolph founded the North Eastern Dragon Boaters Association (NEDBA) and teamed up with Shallona who shared his vision for sport in rural communities. Shallona tells readers of Sweet TnT Magazine the story about their journey as a team. …
Read More »Popular toys for children of all ages
Every child looks forward to birthdays and Christmas, some even start counting down to the next one as each year begins. As a parent, the celebration may be met with some dread as the toys your child select may be the more popular toys to be added to his or …
Read More »Boat engine failure on waters to Tobago
By Candida Khan. Three friends decided to take their boat to Tobago on Easter Sunday. They tested the boat one week before to make sure the recently installed port engine and starboard engine were functioning to standard. Then, they took the boat for a test run around Gasparee Island. Port engine trouble …
Read More »Miss Universe 2017 Trinidad and Tobago
Yvonne Clarke, who hails from the city of San Fernando, walked away with the title of Miss Universe 2017 – Trinidad and Tobago. The competition started with 10 delegates but ended with Yvonne Clarke being selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at Miss Universe 2017. The first runner up position went to …
Read More »UpMarket offers food, clothing, jewelry and smiles
A visit to UpMarket and you’ll be greeted with tasty food, fancy clothing, creative jewelry, and pleasant smiles. Visitors enjoy a variety of local culture in full bloom. Scenes are featured at UpMarket in February 2017 at Woodbrook Youth Facility, Port of Spain. Scenes at UpMarket February 2017 September 2017 www.sweettntmagazine.com You may also …
Read More »See and capture views when sightseeing
Sightseeing may sound like something that tourists do when they visit your country or when you visit theirs. Have you ever went sightseeing in your own country to admire the wondrous beauty that other people visit to see? Take a break from your busy life and try sightseeing in your …
Read More »Tourism supports Taste of the Caribbean team
The National Culinary Team of Trinidad and Tobago prepares to compete in the region’s premier culinary competition Taste of the Caribbean. The event takes place at the Hyatt Regency, Miami from June 2 to 6, 2017. In aid of preparations, the Minister of Tourism, Shamfa Cudjoe, presented Team T&T with …
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