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Fighting the ChikV menace
T&T is in the midst of a chikungunya epidemic, which exposes the weakness of the national capacity to deal with such new scenarios. But the country has a trump card many others don’t, in UWI’s Prof...
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Why does T&T need psychologists?
October is Psychology Month and this week is Psychology Week in T&T. The week is hosted by the T&T Association of Psychologists (TTAP) and is themed Spare the Rod, Save the Child. The T&T...
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Bring back sweet broom and bitter bush
Generations ago, when you had a cold, your grandparents would more often than not go in the backyard and come back with a handful of bush, boil it and command you to drink. Those mixtures may not have...
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Honey good for boosting energy, treating wounds
Most people love honey for its tasty goodness. The natural sweetener helps balance flavours, thicken sauces and add moisture to your dish, according to the National Honey Board in the US. Although it...
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In a mindful mood
It was evident from this Washington DC coffee shop’s clientele that it was in a wealthy area. Low-key business meetings seemed to be in progress. As I paid closer attention to the interaction between...
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Conscious discipline to help aggressive kids, parents
Imagine a society in which instances of bullying and aggressive behaviour in children can be replaced with conflict resolution and self control. T&T Association of Psychologists (TTAP) believes...
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Mystar kicks off children’s foundation
Many close to the young Wayne Mystar—born Wayne Mitchell—thought he would become a professional cricketer or footballer because of his passion for the two sports while attending secondary school. But...
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When church conduct appears ‘schizophrenic’
At times, the church appears to be operating by conflicting principles. Its message is “loving your neighbour as yourself” and “bearing each other’s burdens” but many congregations remain silent when...
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Taking a pride in our history
“Let it be known around the world, that we can boast in unity and take our pride in our liberty.” God Bless our Nation, national song of T&T. Being a Republic means that as a country, we are no...
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No shame in seeing a psychologist
At the end of a one-day group session that was meant to empower supervisors to achieve self-mastery and the ability to model the way for the employees they supervised, one supervisor ended the day with...
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Developing healthy, well-balanced citizens
October is Psychology Month and this week is Psychology Week in T&T. The week is hosted by the T&T Association of Psychologists (TTAP) and is themed Spare the Rod, Save the Child. The T&T...
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Giving life to optimism
Close to the Highway Re-route Movement and Wayne Kublalsingh’s second hunger strike, there have been moments of self-reckoning, of seeking optimism in every step forward, and of continuing to weave...
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Islamic state isn’t Islamic
After the beheading of Alan Henning, a taxi driver from Manchester, was released on the Internet by Isis militants on the eve of Eid al-Adha, leaders of Britain’s Muslim community were united in their...
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Being a literacy tutor very rewarding
Alta is looking for people to join its group of enthusiastic literacy tutors. One of the adult literacy group’s current tutors has written this account of her experience as a tutor. Hopefully, it will...
View ArticleWickham honoured by MIT
T&T’s Robert Wickham is among 308 distinguished people in the world to have received the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Alumni Association’s highest award—the Bronze Beaver.The...
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Stamp exhibition to show national history
The T&T Guardian features in an exhibition being mounted to mark World Post Day today. The National Library and Information System Authority (Nalis) and the Philatelic Society of T&T are...
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Haute Fashion lights up West Mall
The Falls at West Mall showcased the exquisite designs and collections of their tenants at Haute Holidays Fashion Event 2014, on September 20. Models wore outfits, accessories and shoes from the top...
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Architects lobby for green buildings
On September 20, the T&T Film Festival joined with Sustain T&T's Green Screen for a co-screening of the documentary film The Absent House, at the Little Carib Theatre.The joint screening also...
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Hive seeks to pollinate ethical business
Can you make money, cure social problems and respect the planet all at the same time? Several busy bees think you can, and are running workshops on social entrepreneurship under the brand name Hive on...
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Indian Delicacies
Indian delicacies have become a part of our culinary landscape and are an integral part of our street foods. The flavours, aromas, textures and spice levels in these addictive snacks make visitors and...
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