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 child  select may be the more popular toys to be added to his or …

By Candida Khan. Three friends 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 …

Yvonne Clarke, who hails from the city of San Fernando, walked away with the title of Miss Universe 2017 – Trinidad and Tobago. The competition started with 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 …

A visit to UpMarket and you’ll be greeted with tasty food, fancy clothing, creative jewelry, and pleasant smiles. Visitors enjoy a variety of local culture in full bloom. Scenes are featured at UpMarket in February 2017 at Woodbrook Youth Facility, Port of Spain. Scenes at UpMarket February 2017   September 2017   www.sweettntmagazine.com  You may also …

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 …

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 …

By Nerissa Hosein. 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 …

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 …

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’ouvert  in the early hours of Carnival Monday morning and does not stop until 12 midnight on Ash Wednesday.   …

The Friday before Carnival, dubbed Fantastic Friday, is the date of the annual International Soca Monarch  (ISM) finals. It is viewed also as the unofficial start of the festive Carnival weekend. International Soca Monarch  has become a staple of the Carnival season with performers from around the world vying for …

Every year the world recognizes the achievements of musical performing artists with the annual Grammy awards ceremony. Fondly referred to as the Grammys the process of winning one is long. Representing the Caribbean The Caribbean has always been represented at the Grammys. Rihanna’s single “Work” featuring Drake has received nominations …

By Marika Mohammed. Drifting in Trinidad has been around much longer than anyone would admit, but it has been only three years that the sport became official. The Trinidad and Tobago Drifters Association held its most recent drifters event in Wallerfield on November 27, 2016. It was an entertaining occasion …

Take a walk around Sangre Grande Hospital and you will be pleased to see bunches of neatly trimmed Duranta erecta shrubs. The trees are made up of yellow berries and purple flowers. They are aesthetically pleasing to the eyes of visitors to the hospital. Orchid-like flowers may be light blue …