By Marika Mohammed. It’s the first time I’ve heard of such a thing, balata. It has a nice ring to it though. Balata, like a song. But what is it really? Continuously awed of the things grown right here in Trinidad, balata is another little rare gem. The rare balata First …
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By Taye Antoine. ‘The self-lacing shoes electronically adjust to the shape of your feet to get the right fit, but that is not where it ends. They connect to an app on your phone…’ Have you ever watched the famous movie Back to the Future, saw that Marty Mcfly wore …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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‘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 …
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This article presents an intimate personal account and first-person narrative of visiting the village of Piparo, Trinidad, where the infamous mud volcano is but one element of a multifaceted rural existence. While the 1997 eruption remains a significant historical marker, the narrative focuses primarily on the daily rhythms of community …
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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 …
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