DR MARGARET NAKHID-CHATOOR AS TT marks another African Emancipation Day on August 1, we turn our attention once more to the abolition of slavery – a defining chapter in our national identity. This day rightly honours the courage of our…
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DR MARGARET NAKHID-CHATOOR SCHOOL violence in TT is no longer an issue that can be examined through passive lens. Reports, debates, research, and political rhetoric have all flooded the national conversation over the last few weeks and decades. From newspaper…
This year, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 11. Motherhood is often portrayed as a joyful and fulfilling experience, but for many women, it is also a time of emotional and psychological strain. While society celebrates mothers for the many…
A recent discussion with a colleague led to the framing of the above title, where he opined that only people involved in the fray of politics should speak about this topical issue. In other words, stay in your corner! What…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8. The theme for 2025 is Accelerate Action – to move beyond ineffective strategies for women and increase efforts to promote gender equality. Ineffective policies concerning women and girls in TT…
Children’s Mental Health Week takes place from February 3-9, 2025 and focuses on the theme “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself”. This theme encourages children and young people to explore self-awareness and build resilience. It gives parents and teachers, whether at home…
THE EDITOR: The beginning of a new year is usually a time for reflection and the making of resolutions. The past year with all its ups and downs has taught us invaluable lessons. So much has happened, both good and bad…