By Kerry Mc Donald. Specialist, Venom, Twister and Freeze. What do these names have in common? You may be wondering if it’s the alternative names for the cast members of X-men or Avengers. Well, incorrect. Replace this thought with the drive to succeed and lively and creative dance moves, and you …
Read More »Beauty salon in Curepe treats you like family
By Omilla Mungroo. What is so remarkable about Theresa Thomas at Theresa’s Caribbean Beauty Salon? Many of her existing clients will say, “It’s like home. Theresa is like family.” Despite the fact that there are about six beauty salons in the area, Theresa says that competition is not an issue. “I …
Read More »Cricket fans don’t miss events at the Oval
By Nadia Ali. “Anyone for cricket?” For die hard cricket fans the chance to see the national and Caribbean professional cricketers play a game at the Queen’s Park Oval in the heart of Port of Spain is a sporting event not to be missed. Historically, the sport of cricket was introduced …
Read More »Crapaud with weight issues in my yard
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 »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 young 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 …
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