If you’ve always wanted to start your own venture, consider launching a home-based business. There are countless ways to make money out of your home, whether it’s starting an online consulting business or selling a product. It’s important to learn some basics before you start, such as how to find …
Read More »Trinidad dancehall: My escape from the world
By Taye Antoine. ‘I am a 17-year-old boy from Trinidad who like dancehall music. The artistes can make a crowd jump in joy and rock their heads in excitement.’ Many people like me use music as an escape from the world. Maybe you’re an introvert, maybe you have ADHD and …
Read More »Bocas Islands cruise best water fun
By Nadia Ali. Living on a twin island there’s so much fun to be had in the water, under the water and on the water. Needless to say, the best on the water fun is definitely cruising to the Bocas Islands which lie between Trinidad and Venezuela and are locally known …
Read More »Facemasks for exercise: Comfortable, reusable
With no end in sight to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, it looks like we would be wearing masks for quite some time to come. One of the more popular New Year’s resolutions is either to join a gym or to start an exercise regiment. There are some concerns …
Read More »HST Stamp awarded to 3 Trinidad Hotels
Three accommodation properties in Trinidad have successfully been awarded the Healthier Safer Stamp (HST) by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). The HST Stamp is a measurable and verifiable assurance to travellers of a healthier and safer travel and tourism option. HST Stamp certified properties The three HST Stamp certified …
Read More »San Fernando city: A patriot pays tribute
‘Ode to San Fernando’ is a tribute to San Fernando city by Terrence P Honoré (January 2021) submitted by his daughter Nadiège Honoré-Wellington. Ode to San Fernando I walked the streets of the city as a child and learned its many secrets. The trails and thrills, all remain clear in …
Read More »Piparo – a picturesque rural village
By Marika Mohammed. Living in the city in Trinidad all my life I’ve never heard of Piparo, far less been there. The first thought that came to my mind as I cross the threshold to Piparo was, “This place is real bush!” There was nothing but bush, bush and more bush. …
Read More »Blue light glasses for eye protection
With the onset of Covid-19, all of our lives have changed in some way. We all have been forced to adapt to the “new normal”. There are those who have been forced to work remotely, schools from primary to university have gone online, and because we must maintain social distancing …
Read More »Rollywood Film Festival 2021: View and vote
The 2nd annual ROLLYWOOD International Film Festival begins on 17th January, 2021. Founder Candice Lela welcomes viewers to save the dates of movie screening via www.rollywood.tv from around the world. Some local movies are “La Diablesse Curse” by Jared Prima, “Missing Person” and “Batchak Man” by Keyon Byron, “Soca Prison” and …
Read More »Pomegranate perfection: inspired by my own tree
By Nadia Ali. I love fruits, especially ones without much seeds like the local fruits of mango and pommecythere which only have one seed. So, can you imagine trying to eat a fruit with about 600 seeds in it? Fortunately, the Pomegranate or Punica granatum which is Latin for “apple with …
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