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
The launch of The Purple Label – Cocktail Edition for AFROFUNKK by designer Charlene Sheppard-Duncan at The Shop at the Normandie Hotel on November 27 drew a crowd of admirers and local designers, including Yoko Fung and Christopher Nathan. The collection featured an eclectic mix of 1930s inspired pieces, including high-waisted cullotes, zoot suit-styled pants … Continue reading
So many double-entendres come to mind when you hear “Join us as we get wet on the way to finding out who will be the Caribbean’s Next Top Model,” at the beginning of week 5. (Hint: they’re doing a swimsuit photoshoot.) But I’ll let you come up with those on your own. Host Wendy Fitzwilliam … Continue reading
Caribbean fine art is now becoming more accessible due to ART-ery, note cards featuring the works of noted artists such as Shalini Seereeram and Mary Adam. The idea is the brainchild of Anu Lakhan and Robert Clarke. Lakhan said she wanted to make these cards for two reasons. The first being that she wanted to … Continue reading
Noel, the BP Marionettes Chorale’s latest celebration of Christmas, promises to be one of its best to date. The program promises to deliver something for lovers of all types of Christmas music, from classical to parang. In addition to celebrating the birth of Christ, as well as the joy and love of the season itself, … Continue reading
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