By Omilla Mungroo. The shabbily dressed, unshaven old man who delivered the flowers, looked at me as if I was from Mars! Of course they were for me, I thought, but who sent them? There were three red roses, two pink and one white rose, two white and two pink carnations, …
Read More »Manzanilla a natural beauty!
By Marika Mohammed. What I love most about Manzanilla is the views when going to the beach. It’s a long ride, but the drive is smooth and relaxing. There’s nothing better than a drive without a pothole. One can see views from either side. The side of the hills and the …
Read More »Toco waters call for a family outing
By Nerissa Hosein. Summer is usually the perfect time to take those extra long drives with the whole family to go to the far parts of Trinidad. Toco has one of the best beaches in Trinidad, if not the best! It does not have the popularity of Maracas and geographically …
Read More »Graduation styles for those goodbyes
When exams are over it’s graduation time. Congratulations to all students who have worked hard in this final year. This is your graduation and you deserve a celebration of a lifetime. It might be the last time you see in person many of your friends, classmates and teachers. You are …
Read More »Are you bright about kites? – quiz
By Nadia Ali. It’s kite season, the winds are blowing across the Queen’s Park Savannah making it an ideal place for the annual kite flying contest. A variety of kites take to the sunny Caribbean sky flown by adults and kids enjoying this outdoor activity. Did you know that kite flying …
Read More »Cherise Castle-Blugh: My handmade is heart-made
Jewellery designer Cherise Castle-Blugh shares with readers of Sweet TnT Magazine the story of her passion for creating glamorous jewellery made right here in Trinidad and Tobago which is loved by so many people.
Read More »Scenic Port of Spain on Lady Chancellor Hill
What a magnificent sight! Many people who visit Lady Chancellor Hill have the pleasure of taking in the scenic views of Port of Spain both at day and night. Persons exercising take advantage of the peaceful ambiance of the hill while enjoying the beauty that spreads before them in the …
Read More »American visitor loves Trinidad & Tobago
Martin Alleyne is an American who has been visiting these twin Caribbean islands since the age of 13 and has had several experiences that he claims “you cannot find anywhere else in the world”. He was especially interested in the Carnival season. He said people here actually partied 24 hours …
Read More »Scottygirl Jewelry making thoughtful handmade gifts
Courtesy Scottygirl Jewelry. Yesterday I was walking down Frederick Street where I saw a gentleman selling some artwork on the pavement. I stopped. Now that I make jewelry I have an appreciation for all handmade work. I am fascinated more than ever by the boundless creativity of the Trinbagonian. So I …
Read More »Give local gifts – T&T wildlife colouring book
By Stacey Alfonso-Mills. In the blink of an eye the Christmas season is upon us once more. The traditional painting and “pulling the house together” is a must-do. Making sorrel, pastelles, black-cake and punche-de-crème are all local traditional favourites – all the while listening to parang or soca-parang, no doubt! …
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