By Kielon Hilaire. Every once in a while something happens that surprises you in a way that you never thought was possible. This year I experienced surprises and changes when I decided to do something I never did before. I visited beautiful Tobago during the Carnival season even after people warned …

I learned the art of crochet at the age of five by a lady named Mrs Howard in Curepe. It was very important for a girl child to have a skill in the home says Joyce James-Pitman well known as Ms Joyce. I crochet and knit for myself, family and …

Caribbean Books Foundation is an organisation dedicated to offering support for authors after they have published their books. The website is fast becoming an inventory for the Caribbean community and its diaspora to find Caribbean books. It is an international platform that connects authors and readers. Founder of Caribbean Books …

Professional snake handlers allow passersby including children in Port of Spain to hold their snakes and pose for photos to capture their brave encounters. This is common to see during the Carnival season all over Trinidad and Tobago with snake handlers charging a small fee to give people an experience …

It was a fantastic fun day for special needs children. The event was organised by the Ladies Members Committee, Queen’s Park Cricket Club with assistance from many sponsors. It was held at the Oval on March 19, 2016. The children enjoyed themselves to the max with an Easter bonnet parade, …

By Kielon Hilaire. Some people do their hair, makeup, eyebrows, noses, lips and other parts of their bodies. Sommer Bugros does things differently to help bring more joy to some people’s lives. She is a professional nail tech/tutor who owns and manages the Sommer Naturals Nail Studio business located in Port of Spain. …

Tricia S David, singer, songwriter/poet, published her first book “Tuning with God” in January 2013. The book is a compilation of 50 poems and can be purchased online. She received a First Time Author award from the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) the same year. Read Tricia’s first …

My name is Gail David and my kids are the main reason I started serving meals at my own food business. I had my first child, a son, when I was 14 years old and my second child, a daughter, when I was 17. I went into this business to …

Caiman in the backyard. By Nadia Ali. Living in the Caribbean you expect to see tropical birds and creepy insects that are larger than life in the garden. I often run outside when I hear the familiar squawk of wild parrots flying above, but when the bushes rustle on the border …