“[…] Connecting with people once again and dancing in unison with strangers, drinking their rum and revelling in the fact that they were finally free to enjoy themselves in the way they truly wanted to for way too long.  “Lockdown is finally over and the fun has just begun, or …

“[…] ‘Tony’ Harford was a person who loved his sport. He was a person who loved people, he loved to help people.  “Basically his life was about those two things…” Former Northern Football Association (NFA) president, Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) board member, veteran media anchor and radio presenter, …

“[…] Dr Keith Rowley previously promised, however, that once a majority of the population was vaccinated, only the protected would be allowed to celebrate this colourful festival. This brought about protests, of course. “[…] Now here he was, in front of the cameras once again. All the conditions had been …

“[…] I do think that there would be a lot of controversy specifically from ‘anti-vaxxers’ about non-vaccinated persons not being able to partake in these festivities—and this might cause a problem in society at that appointed time.  “[…] There would possibly a price increase in all areas and industries that …

“[…] ‘I would now like to invite Machel Montano to the stage…’  “The din increased, ensuring I would be incapable of hearing properly for the rest of the night. Almost splitting my face in half, a beaming grin enveloped my visage as my hero stepped into view… Machel Montano…” Eleven-year-old …

“[…] Carnival will most definitely be for those who are vaccinated, as most things have or are becoming. “[…] Before the event formally begins, persons will need to wear their Covid-19 vaccination cards and a form of identification around their necks to ensure that they are permitted to partake in …

“[…] The first change that comes to mind is the full-on dancing on the streets. It is the norm for people to gyrate on each other, sweaty bodies glistening under the sun as they move and sway like branches in the wind to the beat of hypnotising soca music, throwing …

“[…] ‘Trinidad and Tobago will perform a Javelin throw at 2pm!’ the television interjected.  “‘Jav- what? That is not a European ting? We does do that?’ Mom stormed off to a pot of spicy aroma of delectable, seasoned meat…” Twelve-year-old Holy Name Convent (Port of Spain) form one student Amayiah …

“[…] I stopped dead in my tracks and stared at the person sitting on the bus bench. My body quivered and my heart throbbed. Something inside urged me to get closer to them.  “Drawn closer, it felt like I was wading through knee-deep water. My throat ached and my mouth …

“[…] My heavy breathing continued. It increased with every passing second. As I grasped the bat in my hand I gazed at the crowd surrounding me.  “The sight of opposing players poised in their game positions conjured feelings I did not know existed. But nothing compared to the sight of …

“[…] Miss Wendy Fitzwilliam was crowned Miss Universe in the year 1998 and has truly been a strong motivation seeing that she, a young woman from a small twin island in the Caribbean conquered the world.  “Her achievement has inspired me to think big and set unlimited goals for myself …

“[…] Trembling like a leaf, I shakily held out the wallet before her. ‘Um- I- f-found your w-wallet Miss Garcia,’ I stuttered.  “A puzzled look came across her face as she slowly took the purse. My face was turning as red as a tomato as paparazzi witnessed the entire scene…” …