The dry season brings welcome sunshine, calmer seas and clearer travel schedules across the Caribbean. It also brings two invisible threats that quietly invade homes and offices alike: bush fire smoke and Saharan dust. Together, they make indoor air quality one of the most overlooked public health issues of our …

Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to infrastructure in less than a decade. It now mediates how people search, read, write, summarise, interpret and even feel. For adults, this shift often presents itself as convenience. For children and young users, it represents something far more consequential: a restructuring of how …

Why early recognition matters Teachers are often the first professionals to see the warning signs that a child is not reading as they should. Long before exam results or formal assessments highlight a problem, the classroom reveals patterns of avoidance, confusion and quiet struggle. Recognising these signs early is not …

The modern lifestyle and the comfort paradox The modern lifestyle is built around comfort, convenience and speed. From climate controlled homes to cushioned footwear, from food delivered to our doors to work completed without leaving a chair, daily life has been redesigned to remove friction. This shift has been framed …

A crisis hidden in plain sight Anyone who spends time in bookshops, universities, newsrooms, or even reading professional emails will have noticed a quiet but profound change. Writing no longer carries the clarity, confidence, or individuality it once did. Sentences blur together. Vocabulary shrinks. Rhythm disappears. Even when grammar appears …

A visible decline with hidden roots The claim that modern students cannot read sounds provocative, but it captures a real problem that educators, employers and editors encounter every day. Reading ability is not merely a private difficulty for struggling pupils. It is a public question that shapes how societies learn, …

Why parents matter more than ever Parents are now the most important line of defence against declining reading ability. Schools shape exposure, but families shape habits. When reading instruction weakens in classrooms, it is at home that skills can be rebuilt, protected and strengthened. The idea that reading is solely …

Learning English can sometimes feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. Many students and adults find that traditional methods like flashcards or long lists of rules simply do not stick. This can lead to a lot of frustration for parents and teachers who want to help their …

The start of a new year carries a rare psychological advantage. It creates a clean mental boundary between old habits and new intentions. For millions of people worldwide, that boundary becomes the moment to stop smoking for good. Quitting smoking this new year is not about willpower alone. It is …

A weight loss journey tends to start with hope and a plan. You decide to change how you eat, move and take care of your body. You want to feel better, boost your energy and improve your long-term health. Progress feels exciting, but there is always one question in the …

Trinidad and Tobago is not a destination that reveals itself in a single afternoon on a beach. It is a country shaped by forests older than modern conservation, coastlines carved by history, and a culture that lives loudly through food, music and everyday rituals. For travellers seeking depth rather than …

Discover 12 trusted websites to find cheap direct flights to Trinidad and Tobago, including Expedia, Kayak, Tripadvisor and direct airline booking tips to save money on airfare.

Finding an affordable seat to Trinidad and Tobago for the festive season takes planning, patience and a few clever techniques. Christmas is one of the busiest travel periods of the year and prices respond accordingly, but travellers who use the right mix of timing, tools and flexibility can still find …

A landmark that reflects the journey of a nation The Radisson Hotel Trinidad stands on Wrightson Road with the kind of quiet authority earned over decades. Its tall, rectangular frame has watched Port-of-Spain shift from a modest capital to the beating heart of a nation shaped by oil wealth, cultural …

Building a home gym has become one of the most reliable ways to strengthen your body, protect your health and maintain consistent training throughout the year. Modern equipment such as Technogym’s Kinesis Personal line shows how far home fitness has come. It combines precision engineering, full-body functional training and refined …