Paula Lindo Thursday 5 March 2020 Empowerment through entrepreneurship is the aim of the NiNa Young Women’s Leadership Programme. The St Jude’s Home for Girls arm of the programme recently held their Bodacious Girls Gala fundraising event at Castle Killarney, Queen’s Park West, Port of Spain. Programme founder Akosua Dardaine Edwards said the NiNa programme targets … Continue reading
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Children enjoy Summer Weight Loss Camp (September 12, 2019)
To’ren Healthcare Consultancy’s (THC) second Summer Weight Loss Camp was a success for the participants, their parents and the administrators. The camp, which targeted children and teenagers from ages six to 18, ran from July 8 to August 16 at St. Anthony’s College, Westmoorings. THC CEO and Principal Consultant Leah Lewis said “last year, we … Continue reading
Necessary Arts students graduate (July 15, 2019)
Social Disorder, the finale of the 23rd cycle of the Necessary Arts School, took an insightful and thought-provoking look at some issues facing T&T currently. The event took place on June 24 at the Little Carib Theatre and featured pieces written by Creative Director and thespian Penelope Spencer. The first item on the programme was … Continue reading
Take Back the Tech, Don’t Take it Away
Originally posted on Feminist Conversations on Caribbean Life:
Here’s a video clip in which a Trini mom explains that after observing changes in her nine year-old son’s behaviour she became worried that something was wrong. On attending a PTA meeting she heard teacher express concern about boys performing oral sex on each other at school. She…
