By Kielon Hilaire. Her name is Winta Ghidei and she was born and raised in the country of Eritrea, and if you are one of the few who know of Eritrea then it would be no secret that the country is located in the Horn of Africa. Winta grew up in the …
Read More »Caribbean artists who won Grammys
Every year the world recognizes the achievements of musical performing artists with the annual Grammy awards ceremony. Fondly referred to as the Grammys the process of winning one is long. Representing the Caribbean The Caribbean has always been represented at the Grammys. Rihanna’s single “Work” featuring Drake has received nominations …
Read More »Ride along with drifters in Wallerfield
By Marika Mohammed. Drifting in Trinidad has been around much longer than anyone would admit, but it has been only three years that the sport became official. The Trinidad and Tobago Drifters Association held its most recent drifters event in Wallerfield on November 27, 2016. It was an entertaining occasion …
Read More »Duranta erecta beautifies Sangre Grande Hospital
Take a walk around Sangre Grande Hospital and you will be pleased to see bunches of neatly trimmed Duranta erecta shrubs. The trees are made up of yellow berries and purple flowers. They are aesthetically pleasing to the eyes of visitors to the hospital. Orchid-like flowers may be light blue …
Read More »Emmerson: Men, be more romantic!
By Kielon Hilaire. “It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Superville!” His first name is Emmerson and he is from Arima. He bears no reference to the once popular TV series Smallville despite his fancy name and the ring he wears with the Superman “S” logo. He works in the construction industry …
Read More »Vendors at traffic lights on the highway
“Nuts, nuts, salt and fresh,” is the call of the Rastafarian nuts vendors on the streets of Trinidad and Tobago. They can be seen walking in between vehicles at red traffic lights on the main road and highway selling their snacks to commuters. Some even offer the goodies on the …
Read More »Remembering adventures in paradise
By Marissa Armoogam. I have lived in Trinidad my entire life, and when I go on road trips and family vacations or other various adventures in Trinidad I am always in awe of the abundance of the beauty of this island. A while back my family and I along with some …
Read More »‘Build your own design’ jewelry gift ideas
Racquel Charles and Nicole Abraham offer Charmed (I can’t believe it’s not Pandora) Jewelry. This is a “build your own design” costume jewelry selection featuring beautiful charm bracelets, earrings, rings and watches. You can either select your own beads and charms to build your own designs or they can be customised …
Read More »Massage candles, skincare products gift ideas
Gezelle Morle’s AI NATURALS produces a line of locally crafted and handmade artisan skincare products infused with natural and indigenous ingredients. Available are soaps, scrubs, candles, hair and skin oil sand other natural products. For skincare needs and therapeutic relief AI NATURALS captures our country’s multicultural and vibrant aesthetic needs …
Read More »Mosaics custom designs – local gift ideas
Vanessa Dalla Costa offers designs of beautifully, hand-crafted glass, ceramic or clay items to suit any budget. She designs small/medium items such as bowls, cheese plates, boxes, lanterns, spoon rests, and bird houses. Designs of larger items are like mirrors, tables, and trays. Mural and pool designs You may also …
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