Feature Articles

The great reset: Ownership, AI infrastructure, and the shift to a rental economy

From RAM shortages to housing control: The great reset in motion.

The great reset describes a structural shift from individual ownership to access-based consumption driven by AI infrastructure, financialisation, and platform economics. The phrase gained global attention after the World Economic Forum circulated forward-looking scenarios about a subscription-led economy. Since then, the idea has moved from speculative commentary into observable market …

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Terafab: Elon Musk’s bid to re-engineer global semiconductor production

Elon Musk’s Terafab project and the race to control global chip supply.

Terafab is a proposed vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturing and design ecosystem led by Elon Musk that aims to accelerate chip iteration, reduce dependence on constrained lithography supply chains, and scale AI-grade silicon production to unprecedented levels. The initiative represents a US$25 billion industrial strategy combining chip design, fabrication, packaging and …

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Best eco-lodges in Trinidad and Tobago for sustainable family vacations

Nature, wildlife and comfort: Family vacations in Trinidad and Tobago’s eco-lodges.

Family vacations in Trinidad and Tobago are best experienced through eco-lodges that combine sustainability, education, and immersive nature-based living for all ages. These destinations offer more than accommodation by integrating conservation, cultural learning, and community engagement into every stay. In recent years, Trinidad and Tobago has strengthened its eco-tourism credentials …

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First job out of school: Why graduates struggle and how to secure employment in a crowded market

From graduate to employed: Solving the first job out of school dilemma.

Securing a first job out of school has become increasingly difficult due to structural imbalances between graduate supply and entry-level demand. Each year, thousands of school leavers and university graduates enter the labour market with recognised qualifications but encounter limited opportunities for meaningful employment. The issue is not a lack …

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Leslie “Tiger” Stewart: Trinidad and Tobago’s pioneering world champion in boxing

Leslie “Tiger” Stewart and the 1987 fight that changed Caribbean boxing.

Leslie “Tiger” Stewart is Trinidad and Tobago’s first and only world light heavyweight boxing champion, whose 1987 victory established a lasting Caribbean presence in elite professional boxing. Born in Laventille and developed across both Caribbean and European systems, Stewart combined physical reach, technical discipline and resilience to rise rapidly through …

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Good Friday myths: Superstitions and beliefs in Trinidad and Tobago

Good Friday myths, folklore and beliefs across Trinidad and Tobago

Good Friday in Trinidad and Tobago blends solemn Christian observance with a rich array of local superstitions, reflecting centuries of cultural fusion. These beliefs, passed down through generations, connect everyday actions to the sacred significance of Christ’s crucifixion. Common myths include avoiding the sea to prevent transforming into a fish, …

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Money management: Why financial planning determines wealth survival, not income

Mastering money management: The difference between income and wealth.

Money management is the single most critical determinant of long-term financial security, outweighing income, fame, or short-term success. High earnings alone do not guarantee wealth preservation, as demonstrated by repeated financial collapses among elite earners across sport, entertainment, and business. The modern world of finance demands disciplined allocation, risk control, …

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Metaverse shutting down: Why the virtual future collapsed before it began

From hype to collapse: the metaverse shutting down story.

The metaverse shutting down reflects a structural failure rooted in human psychology, technological overreach, and misaligned economic expectations. The concept promised a persistent, immersive digital universe where work, social life, and commerce would converge, backed by tens of billions in investment from major technology firms. What followed was a rapid …

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Alzheimer’s disease: New Mayo Clinic study reveals faster progression in women

New study reveals why Alzheimer’s disease may worsen faster in women.

Alzheimer’s disease progression is significantly accelerated in women when Parkinson’s-related proteins are present, according to new Mayo Clinic research. This finding reshapes current scientific understanding of how neurodegenerative diseases interact and why women are disproportionately affected. The study identifies a critical biological interaction between tau and alpha-synuclein proteins, demonstrating that …

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Caribbean Airlines: History, crisis, and the economic lifeline of a region

Why Caribbean Airlines matters to tourism, trade and the Caribbean diaspora.

Caribbean Airlines remains the central aviation link for Trinidad and Tobago, the wider Caribbean and the world, yet it now faces a renewed financial crisis driven by rising fuel costs, structural debt, and governance concerns. The airline’s challenges are rooted in a long historical arc that began with BWIA, evolved …

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