King David: The man with de hammer
He is known as The Man with the Hammer. He is also known for his creative calypso genre of kaiso with its commentary on local…
Penn Relays and its relevance to Jamaica’s athletics development
The Penn Relays completed its 127th year last Saturday evening at the Franklin field facility, further entrenching itself in the USA and global athletics calendar as…
Universities, colleges and the needs of business and society
It is virtually a rite of passage for students graduating from high school in May and June of each year to be lined up beside…
Easter in Trinidad and Tobago
Easter Sunday is the most important time for the Christian believer. In fact, in the Bible it is the day when Mary Magdalene found the…
Shortage of healthcare professionals and the issue of diversity
Canadians pride themselves in identifying with the country’s institutions of universal healthcare, military peacekeeping, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and multicultural society. Its diversity…
Ramadan begins
Ramadan is a highly celebrated, deeply significant Islamic holiday for those who consider themselves Muslim. In Trinidad and Tobago, we, too, celebrate the holy month…
Black Unity Bike Ride in Britain: Tackling two problems in one ride
People from Black or African, and African Caribbean backgrounds, as well as South Asians in Britain are more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes…
International Women’s Day
It began in New York City on 8 March 1857, by presidential proclamation to draw attention to and improve the focus on women in historical…
Rise in teen violence-The offspring of the pandemic
Almost three years into the pandemic, schools have returned to a more established space where minor interruptions are due to illness due to the lingering…
Road March 2023
Congratulations to Ian Alvarez aka Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons on his auspicious win at the 2023 Road March competition in Trinidad. His power soca…