Part Two – conclusion Part One appeared in the May 10 issue of Catholic News under the headline, ‘Mental health—finding good days amidst your grief’ In the wake of violence or traumatic loss, our local institutions—our schools and churches—often serve…
PART ONE The air in Trinidad and Tobago feels heavy right now. With the recent surge in violence and the staggering loss of life recorded so far this year, many persons are struggling with a grief that carries its own…
On March 8, the world will once again mark International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, #GiveToGain, has stirred some debate on the intent of the theme. At first glance, it sounds transactional, as though women’s empowerment must be justified by…
In every society there exists an unspoken psychological contract between citizens and those entrusted with authority. Power is not granted merely to govern; it is granted to protect, to shape and to serve the collective good. When that expectation begins…
Listen up, my brother. All your life you have been told to “man up”—carry the weight of the family in the absence of a father, to provide, to protect, to never let your guard down. In Trinidad and Tobago, that…
September is the month where we focus attention on topics related to suicide. On September 10, the world observes Suicide Prevention Day—a moment to raise awareness, foster connection, and offer hope. However, in a world that rushes to “raise awareness”,…
“The sea knows our histories.” —Derek Walcott Walcott’s phrase suggests the sea is more than water—it is a living repository of the region’s collective memory. The Caribbean waters have long served as silent witnesses to the brutal choreography of empire….
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…
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…
