âThese pieces⊠are deep emotions which have been sometimes repressed or which have been allowed to run wild.â Joel Frederick is a Trinidadian poet/author with three published books of poetry based on his life experiences. He shares insights about himself and his work. My poetry comes from a deep emotional …
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By Candida Khan. During the struggles of the dry season, all crops usually fight for their lives without water. Some die, others survive. The sun and heat dry out the land making it so cracked that water would just run off the ground. Now, whenever it rains, Dad is so …
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Las Cuevas Beach is the only blue flag accredited beach in Trinidad and Tobago. This means that there is access to the beach for the Disabled and the visually impaired. Las Cuevas is just a few miles after the famed Maracas Bay but the drive is worth it. When you …
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Sweet TnT Magazine visited Maracas Beach on a Monday just to catch some scenes that happen on an ordinary day at the popular beach in Trinidad. Here are some scenes of friends and families relaxing or having the popular bake and shark for lunch while enjoying the sun, sand and …
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âPopular services among our clientele includes the installation of Brazilian Knot, Microloop and Microlink extensions, wig making and full coverage weaves… relaxing, coloring, washing and styling … the focus is always doing so with a healthy head of hair at the foundation.â Rashida Ryan shares insights about her services, products …
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âI get orders from foreigners to pack stuff for them to carry back home like amchar mango, kurma, pepper sauce… I’m going to continue what I love best and that’s cooking and baking.â Odetta Marina Ingram from Central, Trinidad shares her story and photos. Cooking and baking have been my …
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By Annisa Phillip. There are some accents that can be classified as the easiest to imitate. The top three are British accent, American accent and Jamaican accent⊠well maybe this is true for English speakers. I believe that Bajan may fall right in fourth place, I could be wrong but this …
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Every so often, we may clean our homes, be it weekly, monthly or seasonally. When we are done we breathe in the fresh clean smell that let us know every surface in our homes is germ free. After all, the products responsible for these smells laud the benefits of all …
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By Rachael Cedeno. This one is for all those ardent breadfruit lovers out there. Quick question: Did you know that the breadfruit is not indigenous to this region? Back in the 18th century it was actually transported by ships from the Polynesian islands to the British colonies of the Caribbean. Why? …
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By Kerry Mc Donald. Mango vert, mango teen⊠I am sure you are aware of this folk song.  I have a weakness for mangoes, but not just any type of mango. Give me a bucket of Julie mangoes and itâs as though I won the lottery. Bowl of eight to ten …
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