By Nerissa Hosein.Ā This year my family decided to take a vacation down to Bacasa Beach House in Matelot. I had really never been down on that side of the island so it was an adventure. The drive to the beach house was almost four hours from our home in San …
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By Marissa Armoogam.Ā The people in Trinidad are well known for our tremendous love of celebrations and public holidays, actually we look forward to any time that allows us to step away from work and relax for a bit (I have personally witnessed offices and schools closed due to āHurricane Watchā …
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By Marissa Armoogam.Ā Invitingly warm sunshine, beautiful beaches, enticing foods and a friendly rainbow people are all that make Trinidad and Tobago the beautiful twin isle we are. The latter of these traits however (friendly rainbow people) is rapidly becoming an endangered species. As we hurl towards becoming a first world …
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Nelaja Alphonse, founder of the Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago, shares with readers of Sweet TnT Magazine the story behind her foundation that aims to fight Sickle Cell Anaemia and Sickle Cell trait that can affect anyone from birth. Her mission to make people aware of the …
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Randolph Cato and Shallona Shallowe started the Dragon Boat Programme in 2012. Randolph founded the North Eastern Dragon Boaters Association (NEDBA) and teamed up with Shallona who shared his vision for sport in rural communities. Shallona tells readers of Sweet TnT Magazine the story about their journey as a team. …
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Every child looks forward to birthdays and Christmas, some even start counting down to the next one as each year begins. As a parent, the celebration may be met with some dread as the toys your childĀ select may be the more popular toys to be added to his or …
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By Candida Khan.Ā Three friendsĀ decided to take their boat to Tobago on Easter Sunday. They tested the boat one week before to make sure the recently installed port engine and starboard engine were functioning to standard. Then, they took the boat for a test run around Gasparee Island. Port engine trouble …
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Yvonne Clarke, who hails from the city of San Fernando, walked away with the title of Miss Universe 2017 – Trinidad and Tobago. The competitionĀ started withĀ 10 delegates but ended with Yvonne Clarke being selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at Miss Universe 2017. The first runner up position went to …
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A visit to UpMarket and you’ll be greeted with tastyĀ food, fancy clothing, creative jewelry, and pleasant smiles. Visitors enjoyĀ a variety ofĀ local culture in full bloom.Ā Scenes are featured atĀ UpMarket in February 2017 at Woodbrook Youth Facility, Port of Spain. Scenes at UpMarket February 2017 September 2017Ā Ā www.sweettntmagazine.com Ā You may also …
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Sightseeing may sound like something that tourists do when they visit your country or when you visit theirs. Have you ever went sightseeing in your own country to admire the wondrous beauty that other people visit to see? Take a break from your busy life and try sightseeing in your …
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Grey hair for most people is just a fact of life. The first one may seem cute, but as the years pile on so does the grey. For most people, the only option is dye. If you have reservations about putting chemicals in your hair then we have great news …
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By Nerissa Hosein.Ā I used to pride myself in my appearance, made sure I looked beautiful and confident whenever I go out. I used to dress up at any chance I got. I used to believe eyeliner and lipstick were mandatory for every little trip to the grocery or drugstore. That …
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Having large breasts that may turn heads on the street might not be as fun for many women as it may seem on TV. At the bra store, while some women may find it easy to ask for bras with sizes 30A, 32C, 36B, or 38D, other women face major …
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Masqueraders, music trucks, heavy security, and food and beverage vendors flooded the streets of Ariapita Avenue and Tragarete Road in Port of Spain for Carnival 2017. It all starts with J’ouvertĀ in the early hours of Carnival Monday morning and does not stop until 12 midnight on Ash Wednesday. …
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The Friday before Carnival, dubbed Fantastic Friday, is the date of the annual International Soca Monarch Ā (ISM) finals. It is viewed also as the unofficial start of the festive Carnival weekend. International Soca MonarchĀ has become a staple of the Carnival season with performers from around the world vying for …
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