Feature Articles

Dad and Mom, farming in Felicity

Farming in Felicity Fyzul Khan with wife Deborah Khan, parents of Candida and Katrina Khan, wearing blue shirt, white t shirt wearing farmer's hats in Sweet T&T, Sweet TnT, Trinidad and Tobago, Trini, vacation, travel

Farming in Felicity serves as a poignant first-person narrative by Candida Khan detailing her father’s transition from a high-stress corporate role to a fulfilling life in agriculture. This personal account provides a transparent look at the mechanical and environmental challenges faced by small-scale farmers in Trinidad and Tobago, specifically within …

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Adrian Cola Rienzi: History of Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago

Adrian Cola Rienzi

Adrian Cola Rienzi was a pivotal trade unionist and politician whose leadership integrated diverse ethnic groups into the organised labour movement of Trinidad and Tobago. Born as Krishna Deonarine in 1905, Rienzi rebranded himself to navigate the colonial legal system and eventually founded two of the most significant trade unions …

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The history of Corpus Christi in Trinidad and Tobago

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi history in Trinidad and Tobago reflects a centuries-old convergence of Roman Catholic dogma and local agricultural tradition that has shaped the nation’s cultural landscape since the late 18th century. Established locally following the arrival of Spanish and French settlers, the feast serves as a critical public expression of …

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