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Daily iron in pregnancy ‘reduces small baby risk’
Monday, June 24, 2013Women in low-income countries are particularly at risk from iron deficiency during pregnancy. Taking daily iron supplements during pregnancy can reduced the chances of having a...
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Stroke drug can ‘boost quality of life’
Tuesday, June 25, 2013A stroke can cause permanent loss of function.Patients given a clot-busting drug within six hours of a stroke are more likely to have a good quality of life 18 months afterwards,...
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Smoothing the lily
Mark LyndersayTuesday, June 25, 2013The official portrait of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.A photographer makes many choices in the course of a career, each step taking someone pursuing the...
View ArticleRed Cross President visits T&T
Tuesday, June 25, 2013President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Tadateru Konoe is expected to arrive in Trinidad today for a two-day visit.
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It’s like love on a two-way street
Caroline C RavelloWednesday, June 26, 2013I once made an unfair, accusatory remark in an argument with a boyfriend to which he took umbrage and exploded, asking me, “Who am I speaking with, Caro or...
View ArticleMental training can reduce stress in children
Wednesday, June 26, 2013A new study suggests a particular type of mental training can help to reduce stress and depression among school-age children. UK researchers found mindfulness training, a...
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Christmas in Malta
Wednesday, December 1, 2010A Nativity cribIn Malta, Christmas is known as “Il-Milied” and celebrated on December 25. Here, the festival is traditionally centred on presepju or Nativity cribs.
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Cholera, poverty, oppression
Michelle LoubonSunday, December 12, 2010Against the backdrop of the Haitian flag, local missionary Avonelle Hector-Joseph, is flanked by members of INTAC and her husband Christopher Joseph. Photo:...
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Living with HIV
Bobie-lee DixonTuesday, December 14, 2010Lorna Hamilton-Henry—one of the many HIV positive people, fighting discrimination against those living with the virus. Photo Courtesy Lorna Hamilton-Henry The...
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Busy year for CIC Past Students
Thursday, June 27, 2013Former national football captain Sedley Joseph, right, is all smiles as he collects his Humming Bird Medal (gold) from former president George Maxwell Richards for his...
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Ramroop unveils new men’s collection in London
Thursday, June 27, 2013From left, Mark Ramprakash, T&T High Commissioner to London Garvin Nicholas, Andrew Ramroop, Brian Lara and Neil Latchman at the unveiling of Ramroop’s Savile Row...
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South Fashion Week kicks off
Thursday, June 27, 2013A Christ Child Creation design by Lisa Bigford.The San Fernando Fashion Week was launched at the National Academy of Performing Arts in San Fernando on Sunday. Designers...
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20 take part in Ytepp public-speaking contest
Friday, June 28, 2013Reshma Bond, left, HRS manager, Slumberers, present Crystal Edwards with her first prize for topping the art competition.Twenty youths participated in Ytepp’s annual public and...
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Sobering connection between obesity and heart disease
Friday, June 28, 2013Obesity is a disease that requires treatmentThe world mourned the loss of James Gandolfini, one of television’s most beloved and talented actors, at the age of 51 of a suspected...
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What thyme is it?
Wendy RahamutSaturday, June 29, 2013Caribbean cooks love to cook with herbs, a weekly trip to the market will always include a few bundles of seasoning as we know it. This bundle usually includes a few...
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Pearl finds her purpose
Rhonda Krystal RamballySunday, June 30, 2013Pearl Seeramsingh is dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families. Photo: Rhonda RamballyIt was her husband’s death that showed Pearl Seeramsingh...
View ArticleCatholic seminars to attract youth
Vernon KhelawanSunday, June 30, 2013The long vacation period is almost upon us, and many of our young people will have a lot of free time on their hands.
View ArticleConquer your stress
Janice Learmond CriquiSunday, June 30, 2013Stress is a part of life, but how many of us take the time to understand stress and its role in our lives.
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