Engaging hostility with the mentally ill
Wednesday, July 16, 2014Caroline C Ravello“Instead of a sign saying ‘Do Not Disturb’ I need one that says, ‘Already disturbed, proceed with caution’.” I saw this on my cousin Desiree Bernard-Mobley’s...
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Desperate times call for military measures?
Thursday, July 17, 2014Gabrielle HoseinUnder Patrick Manning’s rule, I came to know the names of a few of the riot police that he’d send out at the slightest citizen gathering, having met them so many...
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Why we teach adults
Thursday, July 17, 2014Last week in Reading, It’s Life, we looked at the first myth about literacy. Equally damaging is another myth—that it is better to teach children than adults.
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All aboard the HMS Satire
Thursday, July 17, 2014Joshua SurteesWhen I arrived in Trinidad several people told me, “Trinis don’t get irony.” I thought it was a patronising thing to say, but it’s true.
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Youths excited as CoderDojo comes to T&T
Thursday, July 17, 2014Youngsters who took part in the CoderDojo are all smiles as they pose with club organisers Dr Andrew Borg, back row, right, and Garrett Quinn of Digicel Business Solutions,...
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RBC children’s cancer fund gets new administrator
Thursday, July 17, 2014Suresh Sookoo, CEO, Caribbean Banking, RBC, second from right, presents the cheque to Dr George Laquis, third from left, Dr Jackie Sabga, chairman, and Nicole Jordan, general...
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Student among winners of Caribbean-wide tech competition
Thursday, July 17, 2014Proud parents, Eila Grant-Fraser and Ronald Fraser, are all smiles as they hug their talented daughter Gionieva.An 18-year-old Trinidadian was awarded second place in the...
View ArticleSomething borrowed at bridal flea market
Thursday, July 17, 2014Ishara AgostiniBlack Tie Event Management will be hosting Fête L’amour, the first bridal flea market in T&T on the Port-of-Spain Waterfront this Saturday.
View ArticleYoung Bereaux calls for musical unity
Thursday, July 17, 2014Janine Charles-FarrayBerklee College of Music student Richarde Bereaux feels the world is absolutely ready for T&T’s music. However, there’s a “but”.
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Rampersad explores identity in exhibition
Friday, July 18, 2014One of Rampersad’s paintings.The Art Society of T&T is to host a six-day exhibition of the work of 24-year-old Trinidadian contemporary artist Richard Rampersad.
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Fish oil supplements: Sound science or hype?
Friday, July 18, 2014Fish oil supplements contain several vitamins and two significant omega-3 fatty acids, called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).Among the many nutrition...
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‘When in doubt, curry’ MasterChef finalist Mohammed spices up Canada
Sunday, July 20, 2014Tremaine Soca WarnerLEFT: Marida Mohammed exhibits her skills with Caribbean flavours, on the cooking show MasterChef Canada. RIGHT: Marida Mohammed and her daughter Myla Dignard....
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Vindra Amar First female to head PoS West Rotary
Sunday, July 20, 2014Sean NeroActing Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration) Ann-Marie Alleyne-Daly, left, Major Lawrence Wilson, assistant district governor of the north Rotary clubs, and...
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Strolling with an indomitable spirit
Sunday, July 20, 2014Nasser KhanFreddie Kissoon with two sons and three grandsons.Blessed with an indomitable spirit and showing just a little sign of slowing down, the soon-to-be 84-year-old Freddie...
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Marine pollution — Part One The cries of our coastlines
Sunday, July 20, 2014Chacachacare is a nesting ground for sea turtles such as the Green, Hawksbill, Loggerhead and Olive Ridley species. This photo shows a Loggerhead.As the team disembarked our vessel...
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HPV test better to assess cervical cancer risk
Monday, July 21, 2014Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually-transmitted infection and affects both men and women.Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) may be the best way to know...
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Talking Caribbean—the rhetoric of Mas
Monday, July 21, 2014Simon LeeDr Kevin BrowneTropic Tendencies—Rhetoric, Popular Culture and the Anglophone Caribbean, a recent publication by Trinidadian assistant professor of writing and rhetoric at...
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Atlantic joins fight against illiteracy, innumeracy
Monday, July 21, 2014Primary schoolchildren in Point Fortin with literacy and numeracy challenges will now receive help through a new programme being developed by the Ministry of Education St Patrick...
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Hula hoop inspires new spin on cardio workout
Tuesday, July 22, 2014Kelly Strycker, director of Chicago Hoop Dance, teaches members of Depaul University’s Hoop Troupe at Depaul’s Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Centre in Chicago. Reuters photoIt...
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The girl who defied the taliban
Tuesday, July 22, 2014Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai who was shot by Taliban gunmen for speaking up for the rights of girls to have an education. AP PHOTOPakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai...
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