It is very painful to know a person with depression and feel as though you cannot do anything to help. Every day, you watch your loved one struggle with a different issue that makes you feel more helpless. According to the American Psychiatric Association, depression is a medical condition that …
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Boost immune system naturally with 5 habits
The fast-paced world in which we live causes us to work non-stop to meet the demands of our family, friends and associates. We often forget to develop habits that boost immune system. Weight gain, stress and the development of various medical conditions are usually the results of an unhealthy lifestyle. …
Read More »Figure 8 shape: Get a smaller waistline having fun
Music lovers can have a figure 8 shape with one technique since they will be having fun at the same time. Caribbean people are all too familiar with “wining your waist” non-stop to music that is fast or slow for a long period. Unfortunately, many “winers” assume that gyrating your …
Read More »6 Best Sugar-Free CBD Gummies for You
Gummies can improve your health in plenty of ways… if you are trying out CBD-infused gummies for the first time check out the top list of CBD gummies here. The story of yummy gummies began in 1920 and has not looked back. Hans Riegel was the first individual to come …
Read More »CXC Exam Deferrals: Sit June 2021 exams in January 2022
Under normal circumstances, exams are stressful. Due to the global pandemic and volcano in St Vincent, 2020 and 2021 have amped up the stress to a much higher level. The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has acknowledged this fact. It has instituted an official exam deferral policy that is free of …
Read More »Emotions expressed: A poet’s ‘masterpieces of metaphors’
“These pieces… are deep emotions which have been sometimes repressed or which have been allowed to run wild.” Joel Frederick is a Trinidadian poet/author with three published books of poetry based on his life experiences. He shares insights about himself and his work. My poetry comes from a deep emotional …
Read More »Hair care for professionals with chemical-free products
“Popular services among our clientele includes the installation of Brazilian Knot, Microloop and Microlink extensions, wig making and full coverage weaves… relaxing, coloring, washing and styling … the focus is always doing so with a healthy head of hair at the foundation.” Rashida Ryan shares insights about her services, products …
Read More »The Mango Tree – short story
By Israel Ramsumair, 11 years old. “Over by the neighbour’s backyard there is a nice mango tree with some nice ripe starch mangoes.” Yesterday was a day that was not to be forgotten. Malykk came up with such an idea that it turned out to be very good, well, not …
Read More »This freshwater yankee accent
By Annisa Phillip. There are some accents that can be classified as the easiest to imitate. The top three are British accent, American accent and Jamaican accent… well maybe this is true for English speakers. I believe that Bajan may fall right in fourth place, I could be wrong but this …
Read More »The air in your house may be killing you
Every so often, we may clean our homes, be it weekly, monthly or seasonally. When we are done we breathe in the fresh clean smell that let us know every surface in our homes is germ free. After all, the products responsible for these smells laud the benefits of all …
Read More »Julie mangoes my favourite of all fruits
By Kerry Mc Donald. Mango vert, mango teen… I am sure you are aware of this folk song. I have a weakness for mangoes, but not just any type of mango. Give me a bucket of Julie mangoes and it’s as though I won the lottery. Bowl of eight to ten …
Read More »Perfect skin: 11 lifestyle changes to make
Everyone wants perfect skin and that’s not surprising. There’s a lot you cannot change about your skin – characteristics that are inherent but then again there’s a lot that you can change too! Your lifestyle plays a major role in the way your skin looks and feels. Your activities, your …
Read More »Azerbaijani author’s ‘Caribbean Tears’ a must-read
Azerbaijani author Emiliya Ahmadova lives in Trinidad, has been a scout leader, volunteered in the house for aged people and inspires people for positive changes. Hearing about the plight of Venezuelan victims of trafficking she decided to write a book called Caribbean Tears. It covers all issues that are happening in your society …
Read More »Concussion awareness: Football changed my life
By Grant Lumkong. “I am a 17-year-old Trini-American tennis player with a passion for raising awareness about sports-related concussion.” Football was my obsession, but now you’ll find me on the tennis court. Like many athletes today, the risk of recurrent concussions knocked me into a non-contact sport. As a child …
Read More »Water quality: Flooding and fecal contamination
By Ronell Bridgemohan, Phd Research Assistant at University of Florida. “Water quality and quantity are critical issues for Caribbean islands, especially after storm events and subsequent flooding. Increasing levels of fecal pollution pose a potential economic constraint and hardship … I have personally been affected by water borne pathogens and …
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