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, […]
The Connection Between Porn & Crime in T&T
Did you know that Trinidad and Tobago has one of the highest ratios of porn searches in the world? In these troubling times when women are falling victim to heinous sex crimes, one must wonder is the high consumption of porn directly linked to this. In today’s Newsday, our attention was drawn to a story […]
How Old Is Old Enough?
On Tuesday January 17th, 2017, Trinidad and Tobago’s senate passed the Marriage Bill, which sets the legal age of marriage at 18 years old for everyone, regardless of religion and gender. While that’s a step forward for us, there has been strong protest from some religious organisations who argue that age is insignificant. Advances in […]
We Don’t Want Tourists Here: A Trini Perspective
For Trinidad and Tobago, investing in tourism makes sense, particularly in the face of our current economic climate. Decreasing oil prices mean that our black gold mine is losing value and, at this moment, cannot support our economy as it once did. We, therefore, need to find other sources of revenue and, with Carnival around […]
Taking A Stand Against Harassment
Public spaces in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) have become uncomfortable and unsafe for women and girls as a culture of blatant sexual harassment pervades our society. Serah Acham encourages T&T’s gentlemen to add their voices to our message of respect for all. Imagine this: You’re walking down the street to buy lunch, enjoying the fresh […]
Poverty Is Trending – Do Not Follow
If you are currently depending on the income from your safe, secure job, you may want to rethink this approach in 2017. Doom and Gloom… If you are reading this, chances are you’ve already heard the bad news. The inflation rate in Trinidad & Tobago continues to rise. Foreign currency is becoming increasingly difficult to […]
