The recently unveiled Sora 2 from OpenAI represents a watershed in generative video, and with it comes a new horizon of risk. As Sora 2 makes headlines for its enhanced realism and social-media integration, it also compounds a fragile dynamic in the information ecosystem: the so-called liar’s dividend. That term …

Remembering the saints and the souls All Saints’ Day, observed on November 1, is one of the most meaningful celebrations in the Christian calendar. In Trinidad and Tobago, it carries both spiritual depth and cultural expression. Traditionally, the day is devoted to honouring all saints, known and unknown, who have …

For centuries, maps, books, and travellers’ tales spoke of a vast land known as Tartaria. Once stretching across Siberia, Central Asia, Mongolia, and beyond, this mysterious region has today almost vanished from history. Mainstream historians dismiss Tartaria as nothing more than a geographic label used by Europeans who poorly understood …

Many people who are sceptical about electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids point to issues such as battery disposal, rare earth mining, charging infrastructure, range anxiety and cost. However recent publicity has drawn attention to a different concern: magnetic fields inside electric and hybrid cars and whether they could pose …

A new era of opportunities The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has announced the National Recruitment Drive 2025, a historic initiative designed to open over 20,450 positions across 25 ministries and agencies. It represents one of the most significant employment programmes ever undertaken in the country, designed …

A historic opportunity for job seekers The National Employment Drive 2025 is one of the most ambitious recruitment efforts ever launched in Trinidad and Tobago. Announced as a central feature of the 2025/2026 national budget, the initiative seeks to fill more than 20,450 public sector jobs, transforming temporary government schemes …

The meaning of the Festival of Lights The Festival of Lights, more commonly known as Divali or Diwali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in the Hindu calendar. Its name derives from the Sanskrit term “Deepavali”, which translates to “a row of lights”. Across the world, …

How brands built their empires through advertising The consumer world of the 1960s and 1970s was a laboratory for what we now call effective advertising. Television was reaching its golden age, print was still dominant, and radio jingles echoed in every household. The brands that broke through during this era …

A historic recruitment drive In 2025, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago launched one of the most ambitious recruitment initiatives in its history, a National Recruitment Drive aimed at filling over 20,450+ public sector jobs. Announced as a central feature of the 2025/2026 national budget, this programme is designed to …

Beef tallow, once a staple in kitchens across the world, is making a comeback. For decades it was pushed aside in favour of seed oils such as soybean, canola, and sunflower oil, marketed as heart-healthy alternatives. Yet new research and growing public awareness have turned that narrative upside down. Today, …