Culturama Publishing Company: Informing and entertaining since 2009

Culturama Publishing Company established its presence in the Trinidadian literary landscape in 2009, marking a significant shift in how local narratives are curated and disseminated. This organisation serves as the parent entity for Sweet TnT Magazine, a publication dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s diverse heritage through authentic storytelling. Over the past decade and a half, the company has expanded its portfolio from a bi-monthly magazine to include full-length anthologies and specialised cookbooks that capture the essence of West Indian life. By providing a platform for both established and emerging Caribbean voices, Culturama Publishing Company addresses a critical gap in the regional media market for culturally resonant content. This article examines the company’s history, its editorial philosophy, and its strategic importance to media buyers and advertising agencies seeking to engage with a deeply loyal and culturally conscious demographic.

Key Takeaways

Culturama Publishing Company launched in 2009 to champion authentic Trinidadian and Tobagonian cultural narratives.
The publisher manages Sweet TnT Magazine, a primary source for regional lifestyle and heritage content.
The company expanded into book publishing with titles such as Sweet TnT Short Stories and Sweet TnT 100 West Indian Recipes.
Strategic partnerships with Culturama provide advertisers access to a highly engaged Caribbean audience.
The editorial focus prioritises E-E-A-T by utilising local authors with lived experience in the Caribbean.

The evolution of Caribbean storytelling

Culturama Publishing Company is a Trinidadian media company that specialises in both electronic publishing and print media since 2009. As the publisher of printed magazines (Sweet TnT), websites (sweettntmagazine.com and studyzoneinstitute.com), books (recipes, short stories, and phonics), educational resources and videos (@sweettntmagazinetv and @studyzoneinstituteltd) the company educates and entertains its audience with positive and helpful content, allowing them to make informed decisions and perform DIY tasks.

Affiliate marketing

Culturama Publishing Company participates in affiliate marketing with individuals and businesses around the world. The content featured on sweettntmagazine.com and studyzoneinstitute.com includes native advertising, product reviews and link insertions.

Directors of Culturama Publishing Company:

Contact:

Phone – 1-868-747-8560
Email – contact@sweettntmagazine.com

History of Culturama Publishing Company

Registered in 2009, Culturama Publishing Company once provided publishing services for external authors of magazines, books and newspapers.

Printed issues of Sweet TnT Magazine

In November 2011, the first printed issue of Sweet TnT Magazine was published. The second was available in November 2012, and from January 2013 to June 2016, the issues were published quarterly. A digital flip version of the magazines was made available on issuu.com.

The content was strictly based on the culture of Trinidad and Tobago from local writers.

Categories:

Lifestyle
Food
Creole Corner
Places

The printed issues had an average circulation of 5,000 copies. The audience was limited to citizens and visitors to the twin-islands.

Websites

sweettntmagazine.com

In 2016, most of the content in the printed issues of Sweet TnT Magazine was published on sweettntmagazine.com.

The website quickly evolved with a fast-growing global audience of up to 35,000+ viewers per day and has been publishing trending topics around the world and advertorials daily.

Categories:

studyzoneinstitute.com

In 2017, studyzoneinstitute.com was launched to provide educational resources for students at Study Zone Institute Ltd, Barataria, Trinidad.

To date, educational content is published frequently on the website.

Categories:

Free downloads

Free downloadable worksheets and posters have been made available to readers on studyzoneinstitute.com.

These activities aim to assist parents and teachers with educating children, teenagers and adult learners.

Categories:

Videos

Videos have been created based on the articles on these sites and have been published on the social media platforms:

Sweet TnT Magazine:

Study Zone Institute:

Books on Amazon

In 2019, two books were published to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Culturama Publishing Company.

Sweet TnT 100 West Indian Recipes

Categories:

Breads
Fillings
Chutneys and Sauces
Soups
Main Dishes
Salads
Drinks
Desserts
Sweet Snacks
Savoury Snacks

Sweet TnT Short Stories

Categories:

Lifestyle
Superstition
Fauna

These books are available in e-book and paperback formats on Amazon.

Improve Spelling and Reading Skills

In 2022, a series of 10 story books called Improve Spelling and Reading Skills have been published on Amazon to support the phonics articles on Study Zone Institute’s website. The books are available in e-book and paperback format.

Study Zone:

Sweet TnT Cookbook

In 2025, Sweet TnT Cookbook was published as a special edition of Sweet TnT 100 West Indian Recipes with selected popular recipes. It is available in e-book and paperback format on Amazon.

Sweet TnT Cookbook: Your simple guide to becoming a Caribbean chef

Study Zone Big Kid Books (5-book series)

In 2026, Study Zone Big Kid Books, a 5-book series, was published to support parents, teachers and learners who are 7 years and older in reading intervention classes, adult literacy programmes, and poetry sessions. In this series, language is not a list of rules; it is a world of characters, feelings, and adventures. When learners see words used in a fun, lively context, the brain makes deeper connections, leading to faster progress and genuine reading confidence.