By Stacey Alfonso-Mills, Children’s Book Author. More local please! It is always a great moment when new local books hit the market, especially local children’s illustrated storybooks. One of our recent local storybooks for children “If I can, You Can Too!” is written and self-published by Marsha L Riley and illustrated …
Read More »The Coconut Counting Man
By Marc Algernon. “Sure as the air is hot and the water sweet, he cuts coconut and sells it cheap, he taps his feet to the coconut beat, he is the coconut counting man…” He’s the coconut counting man… If you ever go to Mayaro in the dawn of morn …
Read More »Mr Solo: Biography of Ken Charles launched
“Though I know Ken on a personal level, I too became engrossed as I delved into the research. I am absolutely thrilled to share Ken’s extraordinary story with readers everywhere.” These are the words of Clifford Narinesingh, author of Mr Solo – The Legendary Ken Charles. The authorised biography was launched …
Read More »Wedding planning: DIY guide for couples
“This value-packed wedding guide is filled with tips, templates and guidelines to make your planning a piece of cake!” Natalie Orr, founder of “Worriless Wedding & Events Do It Yourself Wedding Guide” shares her story about her wedding planning book. Couples and brides who have decided to plan their own …
Read More »Emotions expressed: A poet’s ‘masterpieces of metaphors’
“These pieces… are deep emotions which have been sometimes repressed or which have been allowed to run wild.” Joel Frederick is a Trinidadian poet/author with three published books of poetry based on his life experiences. He shares insights about himself and his work. My poetry comes from a deep emotional …
Read More »The Mango Tree – short story
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 …
Read More »This freshwater yankee accent
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 …
Read More »Julie mangoes my favourite of all fruits
By Kerry Mc Donald. Mango vert, mango teen… I am sure you are aware of this folk song. I have a weakness for mangoes, but not just any type of mango. Give me a bucket of Julie mangoes and it’s as though I won the lottery. Bowl of eight to ten …
Read More »Azerbaijani author’s ‘Caribbean Tears’ a must-read
Azerbaijani author Emiliya Ahmadova lives in Trinidad, has been a scout leader, volunteered in the house for aged people and inspires people for positive changes. Hearing about the plight of Venezuelan victims of trafficking she decided to write a book called Caribbean Tears. It covers all issues that are happening in your society …
Read More »San Fernando city: A patriot pays tribute
‘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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