By Nerissa Hosein.Ā At the end of last year, I was fired from my job after a disastrous confrontation with my boss. When the argument was over I was shaking with anger and resentment. I immediately took my car keys and left and went for a drive. After four years in …
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Relax your nerves naturally in 7 ways
How do you know when it’s time to relax your nerves? You are constantly anxious, you feel restless all the time and you cannot focus on doing anything right. At night, you stare at the ceiling for hours. The last time you checked, the time was 2.00 a.m. You finally …
Read More »Family activities rekindle community bonds
By Marika Mohammed. It is nice when family activities involve old school entertainment rather than being wired to modern entertainment. Itās the best time, to see community bonds being rekindle through good food, games and just the all-round socialisation. Nowadays, families are seen doing different things separate from each other at different …
Read More »Stay healthy by doing these 5 things every day
We often put off taking care of ourselves to take care of everyone else or chase our dreams. Before we know it, we are overweight, stressed out, and get diagnosed with numerous health problems. But how is it possible to stay healthy and manage a busy schedule at the same …
Read More »Hookie Weekend 2022 set for grand return June 16-20
Hookie Weekend is an annual weekend of events bringing the very best of Caribbean culture and entertainment to the Washington DC metropolitan area. After a three-year hiatus, the vibrations of Caribbean rhythms will be pulsating throughout the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area (DMV) from June 16 to 20. The …
Read More »Queenās Platinum Jubilee: Natalyah aims for EUK Soca Monarch title
Natalyah, the Trinidad-born, Switzerland-based, Soca artiste recently qualified for the finals of the 2022 Europe United Kingdom Soca Monarch (EUKSM) competition. The event is in celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and is set for June 5 during the āBig Platinum Festivalā in England. Following the release of her up-tempo …
Read More »Things you should consider doing to speak more clearly
Frequently slurring words can be frustrating. Seemingly being a clumsy speaker often doesnāt help social or even professional prospects either. Therefore, if you feel an imperative need to speak more clearly, then such matters are undoubtedly worth resolving at the first opportunity. It could improve everything from the quality of …
Read More »Revamping your nursery? 6 tricks for choosing a safe paint
The nursery helps create a calming and relaxing environment for your baby. Therefore, it is crucial to keep it child-friendly and safe as much as possible. Revamping the interior paintings with a safe paint may bring a fresh and light feel to your newborn’s room. Here is why it is …
Read More »Reebok classics: 5 interesting reasons youād want them
By Darius Soyer. For generations, people have been using clothing as a way to express themselves. They show off how they feel through the way they dress and the clothing is usually dated. Reebok classics however have been introduced since 1983 and still are a hit 39 years later for …
Read More »Work hard: How I got 2 Distinctions in 6 months
By Darius Soyer. After doing CXC exams in June 2020, my results were not what I expected. I was severely disappointed in myself and admittedly I was discouraged to work hard and make things right. I took almost a year after receiving my results to “find myself” aka hiding from …
Read More »Top 7 survival strategies for students travelling abroad
Travelling abroad to study should be a matter of excitement. But some students get very worried about going to study overseas. We totally understand their concern because studying abroad requires a lot of brave input. We as humans need to stay alert to avoid any emergencies. And the same goes …
Read More »International Earth Day: April 22
By Omilla Mungroo. One Sunday evening as my son and I walked home from the park, I was telling him about how people litter the place, and that there is a fine for people pelting rubbish out of their vehicle windows. We were having that discussion because the park had been …
Read More »Eid ul Fitr – a family festivity
By Nerissa Hosein. Being born into a Muslim family, Eid ul Fitr has been part of my life since birth. It has always been a time for family and for tradition. There is a certain aura that goes along with the day that I have always loved. Galaxy A13 5G A …
Read More »Colourful cheeky chong in the sky
By Nadia Ali.Ā The trees are rustling, the Caribbean breezes are blowing and colourful kites soar into the blue of the sky. April is the month synonymous with kite flying in the Queenās Park Savannah, Trinidad. Across in the sister isle of Tobago, December is the month that the annual Tobago …
Read More »Letās go fly a kite, it’s a great day
By Nadia Ali. Letās go fly a kite, up to the highest height, Letās go fly a kite and send it soaring, Up through the atmosphere, up where the air is clear, Oh letās go fly a kite. Those are the lyrics to a song from the famous āMary Poppinsā film. …
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