LITT’s Top 10 Trini TikTokers of 2021
Tiktok is the reigning application and social platform right now. People from every corner of the globe have been showcasing their talents via the app and we’re here for it. But let’s zero in on our beautiful twin islands, Trinidad & Tobago. There are so many talented Trinbagonians rolling out amazing content day after day. […]
Piarco International Airport is the Best in the Caribbean
Trinidad and Tobago’s Piarco International Airport is ranked as the best in the Caribbean, according to the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (“the Authority”). The Authority received this prestigious recognition from the Skytrax 2019 World Airports Awards. Each year, the Skytrax World Airport Awards, the most prestigious in the industry, delivers an independent, impartial […]
TT Wins 56 Medals at Special Olympic World Games
The 15th Special Olympic World Games began on March 14th and concluded on March 21st. Trinidad and Tobago’s sportsmen and sportswomen did an impressive job! The Life in Trinidad and Tobago team is proud to recognise and congratulate all our representatives who did Trinidad and Tobago proud! Thirty-One special athletes and 11 coaches were present […]
Ultimate Travel Checklist for Trinidad and Tobago Carnival
Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival is epic. It is indeed the greatest show on Earth! But you already know this and that’s why our twin island republic is the next country you’ll check off your bucket list of travel destinations. You’ve purchased your ticket, booked your hotel and are beside yourself with excitement thinking about all […]
Trinidad and Tobago’s Award-Winning Pepper Sauce
Whether it’s doubles with heavy pepper, Pelau with pepper on the side, or a mouth-watering mango chow laced with the spice, Life in Trinidad and Tobago is pepper. Pepper is a main ingredient in Trini cooking and our hot peppers are world-renowned. It should be no surprise then that one of our local pepper sauce brands […]
The Benefits of Female Leadership
Madame Justice Paula Mae Weekes has been instated unopposed to the position of President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and many are praising the nation’s open-mindedness in that regard. T&T has already experienced a female Prime Minister, a female Attorney General, and a female Leader of the Opposition, all posts held by Mrs. […]
11 Christmas Pet Peeves That Are All Too Real
Christmas is a time of year that promises joy, happiness and pure vibes for the season. However, the season also brings with it a few annoyances that most Trinbagonians will agree are just plain irksome. Christmas Eve Crowds At The Malls A general affinity for procrastination means that Trinbagonians leave their shopping for the twelfth […]
Hope On The Road To Russia 2018
Now it’s do or die time again unfortunately and while many have given up hope, there are still a few who secretly wish that we can secure qualification for Russia 2018. It’s now up to former T&T World Cup defender Dennis Lawrence who is now at the helm. No doubt football fans would be on […]
My Colonial Home – A Treasured Monument
Colonial homes were quite popular in Trinidad and Tobago’s first suburbs, which tell of our French architectural heritage and the influence of the French renaissance. Notwithstanding the melting pot of cultures which each left an indelible mark, the French influence is linked to a special place, the place I called home for 18 years. Nestled […]
Telling Our Story
Earlier this month, Trinidad and Tobago lost a well-respected and much-loved man, Angelo Bissessarsingh. For such a young man (he died at age 34), Angelo left quite a legacy – a treasure trove of stories from our islands’ past and, for many, a burning interest in our nation’s history. He, along with other local historians, […]