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Nine writers compete for 2015 Bocas prize
The Prize longlist, announced by the judges on March 8, 2015, includes three genre categories: poetry, fiction and literary non-fiction. The winners in each category will be announced on April 1, and...
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Living a life of pain
Wesley GibbingsEvery month for at least two days, 34-year-old Sangre Grande school teacher Abeesha Toussaint lies in bed, mostly in a foetal position, to ease a pain “the strongest painkiller cannot...
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Almond, soy, other milks: the nutrition comparison
From fan-favourite almond milk to more rare drinks like hemp milk, plant-based options are giving cows some stiff competition. So, how do you decide which one’s right for you? Taste definitely matters,...
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British High Commission hosts reception for delegates
Charge d’affaires at the British High Commission Charles Moore hosted a reception on Thursday, at the residence of the British High Commissioner, 15 Beaumont Road, Maraval, to welcome visiting Higher...
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Overcoming the scourge of low self-esteem
While having a mental health illness can cause a person to lose sight of their self-worth, it is equally hypothesised that having low self-esteem can cause a person to experience mental health...
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Your memories are needed
The Caribbean Memory Project: Community Archives and Caribbean Identity, a free colloquium will be held at the Trinidad Theatre Workshop, Belmont, on March 12 at 6 pm.Founded by Kevin A Browne, PhD and...
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‘All Stars deserves to win’
Legendary local musician Clarence Curvan has added his voice to the growing confederacy of supporters of Massy Trinidad All Stars winning this year’s Band of the Year title. Based in New York for...
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A billion at risk for hearing loss from exposure to loud music
“Hey dude, can you turn your music down?” If anyone says this to you while you’re wearing your earbuds, take note: You are probably endangering your hearing. More than one billion teens and young...
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T&T presents a musical callaloo at major music festival
T&T will be represented by a diverse group of performers at the upcoming South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. On March 5, these artistes treated guests to an...
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Beware those offering pizza
While I rarely stray there myself, social media seems to be the latest aphrodisiac, a kind of super cyber drug, which can turn the ugliest into Cinderella’s twin, create a celebrity from an nonentity...
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Striking a balance between men, women
International Women’s Day greetings from Alta, an association of professional tutors that was 100 per cent female when it was started, and more than 20 years later about 90 per cent female. Alta stands...
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Look trouble now in Westminster
Here in Great Britain, the leader of the opposition, Ed Miliband, kicked off his general election campaign by wining and jammin’ on literally dozens of underage girls at an open-air party on the...
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UWI students exhibit photographic, baking skills
On March 7, the UWI Open Campus hosted an exhibition for its Photography Level One (basic), Photography Level Two (advance) and Advance Cake Baking classes. Students showcased their best work which...
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First Citizens honour roll
The First Citizens Sports Foundation declared swimmer George Bovell and shot putter Cleopatra Borel its 2014 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the glitzy 52nd Awards Ceremony held at Queen’s...
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Make prayer a way of daily living
Vernon KhelawanWe are now at the mid stage of this year’s Lenten season and maybe it is a good time to look back at how we have done regarding the resolutions we made on Ash Wednesday—whether they were...
View ArticleTips to help you enjoy your wedding day
Wake up refreshed—Get to bed at a decent hour the night before so you can be your best. For this reason it’s wise to plan bachelor and bachelorette parties at least a week ahead of time.Eat a breakfast...
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Tapping is simple and painless
Part 2Tapping restores the body’s energy balance and negative emotions are conquered. The basic technique requires you to focus on the negative emotion at hand: a fear or anxiety, a bad memory, an...
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History of Laventille
The negative stigmas which haunt the Laventille community today do a disservice to the generations gone before since they eclipse a proud identity. La Ventille or La Ventilla (the window) is so called...
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Examining the cost of healthy eating
During the month of March, the world will commemorate three significant environmental observance days: World Forestry Day (March 21), World Water Day (March 22), and World Meteorological Day (March...
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Are you his type?
From being a licenced/registered pharmacist in the public sector to a pharmacy manager in the private sector, this International Masters of Business Administration (Health Management) holder is the...
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