Paula Lindo Monday 27 April 2020 Epidemiologist Dr Avery Hinds is calling on the media to present mortality and other data responsibly. He said data presented in a recent newspaper article was presented without context or analysis, and this was a dangerous way for data to be used. He said processing mortality data is a specialised … Continue reading
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Journalists urged: Stay healthy (April 25, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 25 April 2020 Like healthcare workers, journalists are being urged to take care of themselves during the covid19 period as the service they provide is also an essential one. Director of mental health Dr Hazel Othello said journalists do not only deal with people who are directly affected by covid19, but also with … Continue reading
Eric Barry returns to radio theatre (January 25, 2019)
Playwright and thespian Eric Barry is inviting the public to tune in to his new radio play Tranquility, beginning on February 4. The comedy serial will air in five minute segments on WACK Radio 90.1 FM Monday to Friday at 7:25 am. Barry said “Tranquility is a daily 5-minute comedy serial centred around Tony, a … Continue reading
Bitter Cassava revival is sweet (June 26, 2016)
“Hell hath no fury like a woman wronged.” “Your sins will come back to haunt you.” These sayings embody the spirit of Bitter Cassava, which tells a story of betrayal and revenge with a strong Trinbagonian flavour, delivering several strong emotional blows with a sprinkling of comedy to relieve the tension. The story touches on … Continue reading
The Silver Lining Foundation Reaches out to LGBTI Youth (September 6, 2015)
Bullying is an ever-present problem in schools, and for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) youth, it can often lead to depression and suicidal thoughts and actions. The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) reaches out to these and other marginalized youth whose needs for attention and support are often not met by school and other … Continue reading
Embracing our story and our culture
This is the first ever article I wrote for the Trinidad Guardian, back when I was an intern. I’m very grateful to Carol Quash for giving me the opportunity to be published, since I was still very wet behind the ears. The picture below is a screen cap of the article as it appeared in … Continue reading
