By Ronell Bridgemohan, Phd Research Assistant at University of Florida. “Water quality and quantity are critical issues for Caribbean islands, especially after storm events and subsequent flooding. Increasing levels of fecal pollution pose a potential economic constraint and hardship … I have personally been affected by water borne pathogens and …
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SEA exam: 5 tips for stressed-out parents
The pressure is on for children around ages ten to twelve and their parents in Trinidad and Tobago as they face the upcoming ‘tournament of doom’ in April known as Secondary Entrance Assessment or SEA exam. This is the time when parents go berserk for extra lessons, last-minute exam boot …
Read More »Top 10 Vitamins for Beauty and Health
Getting the perfect amount of glow and radiant skin might seem achievable only through spending a pretty penny on every beauty product ad served to you…but it doesn’t have to be that way. Almost all vitamins A through D hold some cosmetic value. So ditch the overstocked beauty product shelf …
Read More »Biohacking: How the beauty industry is transforming
Biohacking has become more and more mainstream as entrepreneurs are making the biohacking secrets accessible to the wider public. There’s one area where biohacking is just starting to have an impact: the beauty industry. Here’s how. Biohacking your body “Biohacking” encapsulates many different practices. A reporter from Vox describes, “Since …
Read More »Caroni Bird Sanctuary new Sunset Dinner
By Jevan Soyer. For many years, people took Sunset Tours to view the Scarlet Ibis as they return from feeding in Venezuela. Also, they took Breakfast Tours to view the birds when they are leaving in the morning. Now, Winston Nanan’s Caroni Bird Sanctuary Tours have added Sunset Dinner Tours …
Read More »New normal: Children lack interest in the real world
Before the pandemic, a lot of children lacked interest in playing outside and having face to face interactions with others. Whether they liked it or not, they were obligated to head out to the physical world to school and family gatherings to interact with people. This break from their devices …
Read More »A relaxing afternoon at Plymouth
By Kielon Hilaire. Tobago is known by many to be one of the most captivating tourist destinations in the world. As a whole, the land is beautiful but when you consider each part of the island as a special element of that whole then you open up your mind to appreciating …
Read More »Biological age: Hack yours for better health
Aging is a universal condition that affects everyone. As we age, our skin wrinkles, and our hair turns grey, but various other chemical and physiological reactions occur. These reactions can onset conditions such as mental and physical fatigue. However, things such as NAD+ supplements and meal timing methods can help …
Read More »How to improve your health and lifestyle
You spend hundreds and even thousands of dollars on therapy to improve your health every year, which is good. But have you ever paused to find out that you can have the same or even better results by just changing a few lifestyle habits? It goes without saying, what you …
Read More »Piparo – a picturesque rural village
By Marika Mohammed. Living in the city in Trinidad all my life I’ve never heard of Piparo, far less been there. The first thought that came to my mind as I cross the threshold to Piparo was, “This place is real bush!” There was nothing but bush, bush and more bush. …
Read More »A walk through Palmiste Park
By Felesha Parboo. Palmiste Park, a beauty beyond words. Situated on the edge of San Fernando and 40 acres long, it is a sight to see. It provides an ideal setting for outdoor recreation such as jogging, picnics, walking through the gardens, nature trails and fields, a heart shaped pond and …
Read More »Matura Basin – go swimming in mermaid pools
By Therese Chung. There are many natural wonders at Matura situated on the north eastern coast of Trinidad – from turtle watching to hiking to swimming in mermaid pools. Matura Basin is also known as Mermaid Pool and, no guys, mermaids don’t live there but you feel as though the myth …
Read More »Top view on San Fernando Hill
By Marika Mohammed. San Fernando Hill is considered a landmark of South Trinidad. It’s amazing to see how much of it has changed over the years. For those who are looking for a great, no gym way to get fit or wanting to spend quality time with family before the holidays …
Read More »Getaway to Tobago after hectic year
By Nerissa Hosein. As per our usual family tradition, we packed up early Boxing Day morning and grabbed a flight to Tobago. After a hectic year filled with ups and downs, going all day, no break and no time out, we as a family make it our business to cut the …
Read More »Strolling down Princes Town
By Marika Mohammed. Many people don’t know the existence of the little town called Princes Town. The name is originally a result of Prince Albert and Prince George’s visit to the area. They left behind a mark of planting two poui trees which are very much alive to this day. Princes Town has become …
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