Every two years vehicles over five years of age from the manufacturers’ date are to be inspected by a certified vehicle testing station in Trinidad and Tobago. The penalty for not doing so is a fine of TTD$5,000. The testing stations are authorised to do inspections for private vehicles and …
Read More »Scottygirl Jewelry making thoughtful handmade gifts
Courtesy Scottygirl Jewelry. Yesterday I was walking down Frederick Street where I saw a gentleman selling some artwork on the pavement. I stopped. Now that I make jewelry I have an appreciation for all handmade work. I am fascinated more than ever by the boundless creativity of the Trinbagonian. So I …
Read More »Kavita: I’m in love with doing make-up
I’m Kavita Marajh, owner of Makeup By K. I am hardworking, adventurous, fun-loving and witty. I love to give my absolute best in everything I do, especially make-up artistry. My absolute favourite thing to do in Trinidad and especially in our sister isle is go to the beach; to me …
Read More »Stylish raincoats for those wet days
It’s raining a lot so you throw on some rejected clothing that you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. Then, you arrive at the office and spend the entire day not looking your best. You get by with the excuse that the rain made you wear that ugly outfit but …
Read More »Help others by making the right call
Heart-breaking videos of your own people up to their necks in mud waters in Trinidad and Tobago can turn your life around in a split second. You immediately feel to let go of all your grievances toward the world and those projects you thought were most important to you. All …
Read More »Malaria is here, mosquitoes must go
Thirteen cases of Malaria have been reported during the first months of 2018 in Trinidad and Tobago. The country was declared free of Malaria in 1965. Symptoms of Malaria are an intermittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite which invades the red blood cells and is transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Once the parasites …
Read More »Marabunta – your friend or foe?
When you see a marabunta nest, what do you do? Some people might run, scream, hide, duck, cover their faces, or freeze. One thing you should never do is try to make friends with them. These wasps are busy at work and do not want to be disturbed. Any sign …
Read More »Iftar – a Muslim gathering to break fast
By Nerissa Hosein. Ramadan is a special month for us in the Muslim community. It is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar. It is also the month of fasting for us where we can reflect and give thanks to Allah for our many blessings and mercy. At sunset most mosques offer …
Read More »Gifts for Mom that show you care
Everybody’s mother is special in her own way. Yet, we go crazy with Mother’s Day sales on pots, toaster ovens, irons, and vacuums, clearly forgetting that this special woman in our life is more than just a good housekeeper. Gifts for Mom should be special for her to cherish and …
Read More »Unconditional love is truly a mother’s love
By Nerissa Hosein. Being a mother is by far the hardest, most complicated yet rewarding job there ever was. There is no better love than a mother’s love, unconditional love, no stronger prayer than the one she says for her children and no greater supporter of dreams. I grew up as …
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