There’s been much talk about supporting entrepreneurship in Trinidad and Tobago, but little action that creates an enabling environment for startups and small businesses. Then there’s the issue of non-entrepreneurs …
Soca Artistes: The New Relationship Gurus
I eat, sleep, and breathe relationships. I’m fascinated by this thing called love – the magical moment when two hearts meet. That enchanted period of time when the sun shines …
I’m a Business, Man: The Glorification of the Hustle
Somewhere during the last 15 years or so, we began redefining our view of the successful career path. High school. University. Entry-level position. Management. Retirement. They just weren’t sexy enough …
America is Better than Your Country, But You Can still Borrow its Mantra
America is better than your country. As a matter of fact, it’s the greatest country in the world. True or false? Regardless of what you think, Americans’ belief in their …
You’re the Only Unmarried Sibling: Does that Mean You Should Get Married?
What does it feel like, when all of your siblings are married, and you’re still single? It feels good – especially when I see the difference between my nephew and …
Carnival Resolutions: Which Ones Do You Make or Break?
Making resolutions for Carnival isn’t something we consciously do – except for resolving to have a sexy body…of course. But losing weight is just one of those obvious resolutions. Looks …
Men in Tights: Weird Looks and Running Fashion
OK, I admit it. I love running in tights/leggings. Short, long, I love them all, but there is one problem – it doesn’t seem to be socially acceptable in my native Trinidad. …
My December Dread: Grieving during Christmas Time
Sitting in my living room now is a little pine tree called Eve, so named by me because she’s an evergreen – the type of tree that is symbolic of …
3 Trini Songs I didn’t expect to Hear on Finnish radio
Only 11 Trinis live in the whole of Finland, the last time anyone checked. Eleven! Well, maybe that’s quite a lot of Trinis for a place that’s dark and frozen …
Whatever Dude: The Virtue of Political Apathy
One Sunday evening, while I was relaxing on my couch, with my girlfriend, doing what couples in loving long-term relationships do – not talking to each other while eating Pringles …
