By Nerissa Hosein. My husband and I have known each other almost twenty years but married for ten. In my time, I’ve seen a lot of relationships crumbled around me, including my own parents’ marriage. In this day and age, marriage is under extra pressure with financial burdens, kids getting …
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The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival 2022 took the spotlight this past Memorial Day Weekend. The metropolitan city centre of Georgia’s state capital was filled with the rhythms of Caribbean music, the scents of island cuisine and the undeniable energy of an enthusiastic audience. The weekend of events produced by the Atlanta …
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Trinidad and Tobago taxi culture is defined by unique signage and house rules established by drivers to maintain order and etiquette within shared transport vehicles. These signs serve as functional guidelines for passengers, addressing common issues such as food consumption, noise levels, and personal boundaries during transit. While some instructions …
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When you get educated or skilled, you are able to change any uncomfortable situation in which you may find yourself. You may feel stuck in a job that seems to be a dead-end one because you have no passion for the field. Or you may be a dependent who feels …
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What are the chances of success if you live in a poverty-stricken community? We hear people say that they failed at school, work or as parents mainly because they were poor and could never afford the opportunities that successful people were given. Is being poor a viable reason for aggressive …
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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 …
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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 …
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By Marika Mohammed. It is nice when family activities involve old school entertainment rather than being wired to modern entertainment. It’s 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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