Jealousy reared its ugly head at the beginning of Week 8 of Caribbean’s Next Top Model, with the girls complaining about Kittisha’s winning the top photo the previous week. Nicoya said her poses were too safe and a bit simple, while Ayana said it was unfair that Kittisha won, considering she couldn’t do the more … Continue reading
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Is there such a thing as contemporary Caribbean architecture? That was the theme of a panel hosted by the T&T Institute of Architects at Medulla Gallery on December 10. The panel was chaired by architect Mark Raymond and included architects Jenifer Smith, Dion Wilson and Camille Lewis. Smith said there is a great need for … Continue reading
Educating youth is essential in preventing and eliminating gender-based violence (GBV) in T&T and worldwide. Population Services International-Caribbean, in its mission to support NGO’s working on the issue on the ground, has instituted a “Make It Stop” Campaign to empower youth with the skills, knowledge and abilities to change behaviour. Program assistant Sharon Mottley said … Continue reading
Christmas joy was given to a number of children from the Cyril Ross Nursery when they were gifted with new shoes courtesy the 8th annual Payless ShoeSource’s Shoes4 Kids initiative this Friday. The Home, along with other homes and orphanages across T&T that are most in need, were presented with coupons for 400 pairs of … Continue reading
With only six models remaining in the running to become Caribbean’s Next Top Model, each contestant is coming under greater pressure, both from the judges and from themselves. Tears are always close to the surface and come out several times, especially during elimination. This week, the Wendy Mail for the challenge asked “Do you know … Continue reading
When approached about purchasing/to purchase handmade jewelry, one doesn’t usually expect to hear that the maker/seller is a returning resident with a Master’s degree in Chemistry. That’s the story of Candace Payne, 35, who left T&T when she was eight years old. After getting her Bachelor’s at George Washington University and her Master’s at the … Continue reading
“A very important aspect of being a model is convincing designers to hire you. This is a very important function of a young model’s career and the young lady who nails this and develops this skill will have the kind of career every girl wants.” This advice from host Wendy Fitzwilliam began Week Six of … Continue reading
For teenagers and young adults, obtaining contraception and being educated about its usage can be difficult. There is often stigma around talking about sex and being sexually active. Some may be embarrassed, some may be fearful, either of their parents or their partners finding out that they are using contraception, especially in the case of … Continue reading
Traditionally, the methods of dealing with domestic/intimate partner violence have involved helping the person being abused, male or female, to leave the relationship and find a safe space elsewhere. Currently, professionals in the field are focusing on reaching out to the perpetrators of the violence, who are usually, but not always, the men. Counselor and … Continue reading
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