By Nerissa Hosein. 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 “Big Platinum Festival” in England. Following the release of her up-tempo …

Frequently slurring words can be frustrating. Seemingly being a clumsy speaker often doesn’t 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …