Retiree George Lynch has dedicated the rest of his life to educating African (Afruikan) people about their glory that holds special emphasis for the African youth. In his poem “My Pledge” he promises to change the world and this promise he intends to keep through his dedicated work. In 2016, …
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Natural homemade hair dyes
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 …
Read More »Trinbago language for beginners
By Kielon Hilaire. For times of infinity, numerous languages have been spoken by various ethnicities with the primary aspiration of communicating effectively whenever human heads collide with each other – language of French, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese – you get the point. Without the utilisation of these twisted tongues, chaos might have …
Read More »NGC Sanfest 2016 – Maya wins poetry trophy
Maya Thomas, 11 years old and a talented student of St Xavier’s Private School, won the NGC Sanfest 2016 – Creative Writing – Poetry competition. Her proud father Randy Thomas shares two of her poems with readers of Sweet TnT Magazine. The Quarry The trees have grown for years and …
Read More »Rats are a lot like men
By Marc Algernon. “We can’t fix crime till we clean up our acts. Without honesty, loyalty, we are nothing but rats.” Rats snatch and steal and fight I started thinking of something, rats are a lot like men, and the games they play, are a lot similar then. I had a …
Read More »What really happened, what went wrong?
By Chantelle Wilson. “Plastered on the screen was my very best friend. He really said he down with me to the end. What really happened, what went wrong? What went wrong with this place? Sitting in my gallery talking to my friends Thinking of ways we think our lives may …
Read More »Writing books a sweet challenge
I’m Donna Mae, Deemay to friends. I’m a spoken word artist, singer, writer, cookie mistress… all-round artistic busy body, or so I’ve been told. I’ve been writing for a few years – blogging mostly, but published with Amorous Ink, At Last, The Man in the Shadows, and a poetic anthology …
Read More »Trini Woman – hypnotised by her love
By Marc Algernon. “Trapped by sweet soca music, best dance of my life. Maybe I got carried away, just for that one day but now that Trini woman is my wife.” Made the Trini woman my wife Where can I go, do you know, for sapodilla brown skin? Majestic eyes, …
Read More »Allure of a Trini Woman
By Marissa Armoogam. She’s beautiful, she’s exotic, and she’s everything. She is a woman; this is the allure of the Trini woman. An island so rich, she exudes a confidence unmatched Her earth is rich and nourished; she brings forth abundant fruit The ample mountains of its framework beckon to …
Read More »Support for authors of Caribbean books
Caribbean Books Foundation is an organisation dedicated to offering support for authors after they have published their books. The website is fast becoming an inventory for the Caribbean community and its diaspora to find Caribbean books. It is an international platform that connects authors and readers. Founder of Caribbean Books …
Read More »First book ‘Tuning with God’ begins Tricia’s mission
Tricia S David, singer, songwriter/poet, published her first book “Tuning with God” in January 2013. The book is a compilation of 50 poems and can be purchased online. She received a First Time Author award from the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) the same year. Read Tricia’s first …
Read More »My Botanical Gardens In Sweet T&T
By Joyanne James. “I enjoy the visit from people, secretly they are my friends. I welcome them to come to my Botanical Gardens.” My Botanical Gardens A paradise with fruits everywhere When I eat out the fruits from one tree Another tree starts to bear The air is fresh and clean …
Read More »Ann Marie Amante: Reach your full potential
By Simone Charles. Interview with Ann Marie Amante, Journalist/Author. Many persons know her perhaps by only reading about her featured in various local magazines over the years. Some may say, “Oh, she’s the woman who married this famous guy.” A selective senior few may say, “Hey! I know her reporting …
Read More »Terrible Dream or Folklore?
By Marc Algernon. “This was one of those nights where nothing seems to go right. Out of the dark comes a horrible scream, this must be a terrible dream. I just love long Sunday drives and returning home late at night But I must have made a wrong turn, the narrowing …
Read More »Daddy, I Want a Giraffe!
By Marc Algernon. “Darling I cannot afford, please do the math, it’s too expensive to buy a giraffe.” I went to the zoo and tried not to laugh, when she said, “Daddy, I want a giraffe.” In her bright yellow boots and her hat and her scarf, she begged, “Daddy, can …
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