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 …
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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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By Marika Mohammed. Moruga is a little village that exists right off the shoreline. Everything is in one spot, the police station, library and health centre. It may not sound like much to see. Compared to an urban area like San Fernando or Port of Spain where there are businesses and …
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By Kerry Mc Donald. Many people are familiar with popular places in Trinidad, such as Port of Spain, Arima and San Fernando, to name a few, but what about Biche? I distinctly remembered when I mentioned Biche to my cousin, Kemisha, she looked at me in amazement. Her response: “The only …
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Are you feeling forgetful lately? Do you wonder what happened to the intelligent person you were just when you finished school? Life happened to you and you forgot who you were. You got caught up in the rat race living life monotonously from day to day trying to make ends meet …
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Everyone dreams of a better salary. In most cases, the one hurdle is qualification for the new job that would provide the better salary. Time may also be a problem as there never seems to be enough time in the day. One solution may be to go to school online. …
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“The new normal” has come to mean different things to different people. For some it mean that they are required to work from home and others it mean no work at all. One thing is certain, we are all being forced to make adjustments one way or the other. Where …
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By Camille M Quamina, Psychologist. “Many of us are already treating with mental struggles such as depression and anxiety in varying degrees. This can make this time even more difficult to cope with.” See recommendations on coping with mental health during Covid time. How suddenly and drastically all of our …
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By Ema Lee. “With physical appearance in the classroom becoming an option, the essence of discipline has become an option. Other than disciplinary and behavioural issues, the reduced course curriculum and the absence of exams has further made it easier for students. But are online classes all breezy?” It is …
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Babies are constantly learning about the world around them by staring at everything that moves like the antics of people, actions of house pets, rotating ceiling fan, and spinning toys for babies. While looking, they are also listening very carefully. Keep your little ones active and happy with the right …
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By Omilla Mungroo. “All yuh want to go to the beach?” That was the question a friend asked after we talked about “beach” for days. But of course! We hadn’t gone to the beach in two years! Two whole years! For avid campers like us, that’s a long time to stay …
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“Peta J's Miracle Hair Growth stimulates hair follicles to grow hair naturally. It softens and repairs damaged hair, relieves dandruff and prevents split ends,” says the creator Peta-Gay Johnson.
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By Marika Mohammed. The Bamboo Cathedral is known for the natural dome shape that extends along a narrow road after you pass Chaguaramas. Its natural wonder continues to evoke interest in the minds of everyone who passes by. The beautiful green landscape is accompanied by the view of the ocean. To …
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No two children are alike, so the same strategies cannot work for all. Many children daydream, “drift off” or “zone out” in the middle of a conversation with an adult. The baffling part is how well they can do insignificant things. A child who struggles with comprehension passages knows the …
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By Omilla Mungroo. We were driven to the Oval that morning by my friend’s uncle; from the countryside of Trinidad to its capital city, Port of Spain. It was near 4 a.m. when we left home: long winding country roads swerving into a straight highway. The old man talked almost all …
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