URP workers get Farmer-to-Farmer Training at Spring Garden
Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) participants registered in a three-year ‘Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F)’ virtual training programme of the University of the West Indies and the Purdue University, got a chance to put theory into practice this week, when they commenced practical agricultural training at a private nursery in Spring Gardens, Tobago.
Banker turns gardening hobby into blooming business
People take up gardening for different reasons. For some, it is a form of relaxation. Many people derive a sense of satisfaction and fulfilment...
T&T Manchester City fans get Official Supporters Club designation
Fans of Manchester City in Trinidad and Tobago who created their own virtual fan club, have been welcomed with open arms by the football franchise, and obtained “Official Supporters Club (OSC)” designation.
Young, driven and living with diabetes
It was Carnival Monday in 2012 and Jean-Marc Rampersad was enjoying the T&T Carnival experience, being his usual then 17-year-old self.
Why does my back hurt so much?
If you have ever had lower back pain stop you from doing what you want, you’re not alone! Lower back pain is one of...
Scotiabank helps families, children’s and special needs homes grow their own...
Some 10,000 households in southern Trinidad and numerous children’s and special needs homes across the country are eating healthier and spending less on food, thanks to a seedling distribution initiative supported by the Scotiabank Foundation, which helped them set up their own kitchen gardens and grow boxes.
Ministry celebrates new ‘Christmas Baby’ centenarian
Gibbs Kerr, who celebrates his 100th birthday on December 24th, 2021, and to celebrate the milestone, his children hosted a small celebration at his Wallenvale Road, Guaico, Sangre Grande home.
GBV victims’ confession and permission needed for clinical intervention
Two of this country’s leading psychiatrists say there were still too many women not admitting they are being abused, which can be counter-productive in the fight to eliminate violence against women.
Jazz musician Etienne Charles celebrates 38th birthday with concert
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Acclaimed jazz musician Etienne Charles celebrated his 38th birthday last Saturday with a concert at the Aspen Art Museum’s jascafé, Aspen, Colorado, under the...
Celebrating T&T's Amerindian heritage
A scaled-down version of the annual Amerindian Heritage Festival took place for three days from October 12 to 14. Officiating was Chief...