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 […]
Healthy Options For Christmas Delicacies
Trying to eat healthy this Christmas? We have great suggestions on how to make special holiday treats that are tasty and good for you. At Christmas time, a lot of people feel like they rarely have choices that are as tasty as traditional Christmas delicacies. Traditional holiday dishes like pastelle, ham and chow chow, ponche […]
Goodbye Russia 2018: A Team Without A Coach
Trinidad and Tobago’s chance to qualify for Russia 2018 looks slim. A fading dream When Trinidad & Tobago qualified for Germany 2006, they had one point from three games. Now, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has fired Coach Stephen Hart after just two games in the World Cup Qualification Round. Trinidad and Tobago […]
