Trinidad

They fled Venezuela’s crisis by boat — then vanished

June 14, 2019

Years of economic mismanagement by the socialist government have crippled the oil-rich nation with hyperinflation, shortages and misery. An estimated 4 million people — about 12% of the populace — have fled the South American country in just the last five years. Some simply disappear.

How an ancient Islamic holiday became uniquely Caribbean

September 20, 2018

A Trinidadian immigrant reflects on her hometown of Ferguson, Missouri

August 21, 2014Justice

There’s roti, and then there’s Trinidadian roti. And it’s awesome

July 17, 2014Lifestyle & Belief

Fathers in the Caribbean have to fight to see the birth of their kids

March 10, 2014Health & Medicine

Fathers in the Caribbean have to fight to see the birth of their kids

March 10, 2014Health & Medicine

Fathers are routinely denied the right to be present for the birth of their children in Trinidad and Tobago, and in many other Caribbean territories.

‘God of cricket’ hangs up his bat

October 10, 2013Sports

The cricket world woke up to shocking news Thursday. One of cricket’s biggest stars, Sachin Tendulkar of India, announced he’s retiring from the sport. For cricket, it’s like LeBron James calling it quits.

Composer discusses surprising origin of James Bond theme song

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Monty Norman composed the theme song for the James Bond song, but it didn’t come out of nowhere. Norman had put the song together for an opera that never happened. With a few tweaks and a bit of Sean Connery, the bond theme song was born.