By Israel Ramsumair, 11 years old. “Over by the neighbour’s backyard there is a nice mango tree with some nice ripe starch mangoes.” Yesterday was a day that was not to be forgotten. Malykk came up with such an idea that it turned out to be very good, well, not …
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By Annisa Phillip. There are some accents that can be classified as the easiest to imitate. The top three are British accent, American accent and Jamaican accent… well maybe this is true for English speakers. I believe that Bajan may fall right in fourth place, I could be wrong but this …
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Julie mangoes represent the pinnacle of tropical stone fruits in Trinidad and Tobago, celebrated for their fibre-free texture and rich, creamy flavour. This personal narrative explores the deep cultural connection between locals and the Julie mango, often preferred over imported temperate fruits like apples or grapes. While other varieties such …
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Azerbaijani author Emiliya Ahmadova’s novel Caribbean Tears addresses human trafficking, domestic vulnerability, and social crisis in Trinidad and Tobago through a psychological thriller format. Written by a Baku-born author who has lived in Trinidad and engaged in local community service, the work bridges real-world Caribbean migration issues with dramatic fiction. …
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‘Ode to San Fernando’ is a tribute to San Fernando city by Terrence P Honoré (January 2021) submitted by his daughter Nadiège Honoré-Wellington. Ode to San Fernando I walked the streets of the city as a child and learned its many secrets. The trails and thrills, all remain clear in …
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Megan Subero, 25, created the ideal gift for children to learn about the culture of Trinidad and Tobago. Lil Trinbagonian is a coloring book with activities based on heroes, national events and birds in the twin islands. The coloring book is designed for children ages 5 to 10 to enjoy …
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By Leanna Rigoux, Fan Fiction writer. “This claim would ensure your stake on the Crown. Only once before has a woman become Pharaoh. It’s practically unheard of.” circa 1473 BCE, Akhet, Season of Flooding The Crown stirs a thirst for more The warm yet constant breeze of the Northwesterly wind, …
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Happy Tears and Rainbow Babies written by Natasha Carlow and illustrated by Trinidadian Artists was launched on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at YMCA, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain. The author shares her experience of faith, hope and joy with readers of Sweet TnT Magazine. By Natasha Carlow, Itinerant Counsellor and …
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By Stacey Alfonso-Mills. In the blink of an eye the Christmas season is upon us once more. The traditional painting and “pulling the house together” is a must-do. Making sorrel, pastelles, black-cake and punche-de-crème are all local traditional favourites – all the while listening to parang or soca-parang, no doubt! …
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Creativity, education, and the power of the imagination are celebrated in November through National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo. This is the largest writing event in the world and it marks 19 years in 2017. This year, National Novel Writing Month expects over 400,000 people to start their 50,000-word novel …
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