Sweet TnT Magazine Trinidad and Tobago Culture

The poem What Really Happened, What Went Wrong by Chantelle Wilson-Reece explores the cycle of crime in Trinidad and Tobago through a personal lens of loss and betrayal. This literary piece examines the juxtaposition of free tertiary education at institutions like UWI and UTT against the grim reality of street …

By Nadia Ali. In my opinion, they are the prettiest simple flower. In the flower shops, you can see them great, big bursts of bright yellow petals encircling a head of brown seeds, namely sunflowers. “How much!” I responded, thinking they were overpriced. If she can grow them, I can grow …

Chacachacare Island serves as a premier destination for eco-tourism and historical exploration within the Bocas Islands of Trinidad and Tobago. This comprehensive guide examines the unique geographical positioning and multifaceted heritage of the westernmost island in the archipelago. It details the transition of the locale from a colonial cotton plantation …

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 …

By Nerissa Hosein. So ladies, wives and mothers, we sit and watch the soaps and the award shows and laugh at how housewives prance around on heels and fully made-up faces while making the five-star meal all while not chipping their perfect nails. Unrealistic but that’s television for you! Wives and …

By Omilla Mungroo. This is in tribute to the retired teachers of the St Joseph Government Primary School who taught between 1972 and 1978: Mrs P Belmar, Ms Martin, Ms D Punch, Ms M Grenaway, Ms Chase, Ms Peters, Mr Gill, and then principal Mr Martin (deceased). A tribute to all …

“I love Trinidad and I love cooking, love is my secret ingredient!” says Wendy-ann Alexander, a member of the Church of the Anointed One at Old Road Junction, Saddle Road, San Juan. Chow chow for Christmas Wendy-ann cooks for members of her family, community, church, and anyone who asks her …

By Kielon Hilaire. This one tells of an energetic woman, living in Carenage, to whom many people refer as “Aunty Sharon”. Each day, before the rise of the sun, Aunty Sharon would have at least one thing on her mind: how can I satisfy all my customers today? This she did …

By Nadia Ali. They say dreams come true if you only try. This is true for Katrina Khan whose three environmental essays qualified her to represent Trinidad and Tobago at an international symposium in Punta Cana. Katrina is a HSE professional and UWI student As a guest of Jetblue Airlines, she …

Marc Algernon explores the transformative power of Caribbean romance through a first-person narrative detailing a life-changing encounter at a Trinidadian fete. This account provides a cultural examination of how local traditions, including soca music and indigenous cuisine, facilitate deep personal connections and long-term commitment. It highlights the shift from a …