Tag Archives: Omilla Mungroo

Chacachacare Island features a unique hypersaline environment known as the Salt Pond, which remains a primary destination for hikers exploring the Bocas Islands of Trinidad and Tobago. This personal narrative details an expedition undertaken during the Easter weekend of 1994, documenting the physical journey from a lighthouse basecamp to the …

Mount St Benedict Abbey serves as a premier spiritual and environmental sanctuary in Trinidad and Tobago, offering visitors a serene escape from the pressures of modern life. This personal narrative explores the profound sense of peace found within the monastery grounds, situated high above the Tunapuna plains. The account documents …

International Earth Day on April 22 serves as a critical global reminder to prioritise environmental preservation through consistent local action and sustainable habits. This personal narrative explores the dichotomy between public displays of conservation, such as ceremonial tree planting, and the daily reality of environmental neglect observed through littering. It …

Roucou, derived from the seeds of the Bixa orellana tree, serves as a fundamental natural pigment and flavour enhancer deeply embedded in the culinary traditions of Trinidad and Tobago. Historically utilised by the indigenous Carib population for body adornment, the plant has evolved into a domestic staple known colloquially as …

The craftsmanship of Neil, a dedicated leather artisan based in Trinidad, represents a commitment to high-quality manual production and the preservation of traditional Caribbean trade skills. Operating within a niche market that values durability over mass production, Neil specialises in the creation of bespoke leather goods including belts, sandals, and …

By Omilla Mungroo. I can’t recall where I was going, but the driver of the taxi was light brown in complexion, slim build, had a cool air about him, but I had never seen him before, which was strange because I never travel in a car where I don’t know or …

By Omilla Mungroo. All I remembered was my mother making a big fuss over us getting dressed in new clothes, combing my long hair, and then the four of us walking from home through St Joseph with my dad. It was the first time he was taking us all out without …

This article is a personal account of a road trip along the North Coast Road in Trinidad, told through the first-person perspective of a local citizen. It provides a detailed narrative of the journey from the capital through the winding mountain passes of the Northern Range to the remote coastal …

Queen’s Park Oval cricket memories remain a foundational element of Trinidadian sporting culture, specifically regarding the unifying atmosphere of international matches held at this historic Port-of-Spain venue. This article examines the personal narrative of a first-time visitor to the ground during the 1992 West Indies versus Pakistan series. It details …

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, …