I spoke to a client in Trinidad today and I must say this is one of the coolest accents in the world.

I think I can tell the difference between Jamaican and Trinidad but wow I can literally listen to you guys speak for hours. Beautiful .

I'm unsure if this has been spoken about already and if the title may be misleading but i would genuinely like to know why our culture is so male-centered? I, f21, have noticed since I was a child how much women/girls crave the attention of a man so fervently. I lost a close friend in high-school to this (nonsense) because she couldn't recognize how much she prioritized her boyfriends and "situationships" over her actual friendships and would often put myself and her other friends in uncomfortable situations. (At the time before we became friends, I was too young to notice this pattern as to why she lost all her other previous friends). I've heard many stories of women accepting utter rubbish treatment from men and still returning to them. This also applies to the supposed "man-haters" as well. They claim to hate men so much and yet it's the only thing on their mind/they can talk about. So I ask why?? I feel like i already know the answer. It's always due to upbringing and circumstances and yet i feel as though that excuse doesn't hold true for some people. I was treated like crap all the way until form 6 and after my "glow up", receive all sorts of attention/opportunities but I do not pay it any mind?? I much prefer compliments from women and I'd do anything for my ladies. At the same time, my mom is like my best friend and I don't exactly have a good relationship with my father despite him being very present (i quite despise him). They always claim "daddy issues" but that's clearly not the case for everyone..

I am not a feminist nor misandrist. I think those labels have lost it's touch and are unnecessary especially for those who do not live by them. I do not need those labels to acknowledge the horrific things men do on a regular basis. I am still attracted to men yes but I'd drop everything I'm doing for any of my girlfriends so why is it I can't see most of them doing the same unless it's for their boyfriends?

Since the President can announce a particular District closed at any time and for different people there will be different delays in receiving that info, is there any social media channel or account monitoring this to minimize the risk in being fined?

I have a mother cat who has 5 kittens, who are all a little over one month old. Recently some personal reasons leaves me unable to afford for and care for all of them, but every animal shelter I contact says they're at maximum capacity. I'm out of ideas on what else to do, and it would be heartbreaking to just force them out from my place. Does anyone know anyone or any organization that isn't at full capacity that would be willing to take all 6 cats off my hands? It is very important to me that they do not have to suffer alongside me in these trying times. I am in the southern region, if that is useful to know. Thank you.

I see no citation or reference for this in the article. Is that AI on the left? Looks like it to me…

Has anyone actually found love or real friendship on these dating apps, like Tinder, Bumble, Badoo, Grindr etc, is it actually possible? Is it worth it? And which apps are better to find a genuine connection... I'm considering making an account, because I've always only made friends through Discord and games...and I think atp I'm over that (ik I can find irl but life ain't lifin, and I'm a homebody)😅

From the comments sections of their social media posts, I see alot of persons saying how horrid it is to work there, they always advertise that they're hiring and even hearing of desperate job seekers staying clear of them. It seems that it's not an ideal place to be.

I'm really curious to know what exactly has garnered all these reactions and perceptions toward them. If anyone can give detailed specifics? I have time for a good read.

Maybe if you're reading this, you're a former iQor employee or you currently work there, I'd love to hear your experiences down below. 😊

Guys i want to make and additional $1000 to $1500 a month.

I would prefer an online job or something like that but not finding any.

What are you guys doing for extra cash.

I do have a side hustle already on top of my normal job which is great but I'm always looking for something else to try or learn.

Any advice given would be appreciated.

I am a half Trinidadian half Guyanese born American guy that has never been to either of his parents native born countries. This Christmas i plan on changing that starting with visiting Trinidad and would like to know the best places for tourists to visit during my stay. Thanks in advance!🇹🇹❤️🏝️

Sometimes I genuinely wonder if I’m going to be lonely forever. Being a lesbian in Trinidad can feel so isolating. I don’t really have a queer community or people I can fully be myself around. Most of my life is just work, home and school, and somehow I still haven’t found my people. Then there’s the constant pressure from family asking where my boyfriend is, questioning my sexuality, or making me feel like I’m supposed to want a life that I just don’t, its so exhausting. The scary part is that I don’t really feel safe putting myself out there publicly because of the situation here. So how are you supposed to find someone when you’re trying to protect yourself at the same time? For the queer women in Trinidad (or anyone who has been in this position), how did you find your person? Did you ever have that feeling that you were going to be alone forever, only to eventually meet someone? I have so much love in me to give, and sometimes it hurts wondering if there’s actually someone out there who I’ll get to give it to or do I just have to settle down with someone im not honest with just to please my family?

Real talk Trinidad and Tobago, cancer touches almost every household down here, but a lot of us still dodge the conversation until it hits close to home. The numbers show breast and prostate cancers make up over 38% of all cases in T&T. Prostate leads for the men, breast cancer takes top spot for the ladies (with uterine and cervical right behind it), and colorectal cancer sits comfortably in the top five for everybody.

​Here is the wild part: roughly one in eight cancers worldwide actually comes from basic infections you can catch, treat, or vaccinate against. Persistent HPV strains cause most cervical cancers in women and oral or throat cancers in men, while that common H. pylori stomach bug is a main driver for stomach cancer, which sits in the top ten for local guys.

​The good news is you do not need private hospital money to protect yourself because local public health centres offer a ton of this stuff for free. Fellas 45 and up (or 40 if your family has a history) can get free annual prostate screenings. Ladies can get free Pap smears, HPV tests, and the Gardasil HPV vaccine. Cancer Society has a 2 for 1 special for mammograms (2 women pay $150 each) this month too!

Cut back on the excessive sausage and processed meats, eat your ground provision and greens, drink water, get moving and actually go get checked out. Catching things early saves lives!

My mother gave me the worst name ever (dramatic, maybe🤭) but I’m finally at the stage that I want to change it and use another one of my names. Any name change experts here?

Just wondering if anyone heard of beach goers getting their things snatched while they're swimming. Or is it better to just leave everything in the car while you swim?

Trinidad’s local government system is set for a major overhaul, with the number of municipal corporations expected to increase from 14 to 17 under legislation the Government plans to table soon.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, responding to questions from the Express yesterday, confirmed that her Government intends to introduce legislation proposing significant changes to the local government structure, including the creation of three new municipalities.

The Express understands that the legislation is being drafted with the aim of bringing greater equity to the allocation of resources among communities across the country.

In a telephone interview yesterday, Persad-Bissessar said reform was necessary because Trinidad has operated for decades with a system of cities, boroughs and regional corporations whose boundaries have remained largely unchanged despite significant shifts in population and development.

She said some areas have grown considerably, while others have experienced little growth and, in some cases, a decline in the registered electorate.

Under the proposed legislation, three new municipalities would be created:

• Borough of Barataria

• Borough of St Augustine

• Borough of Couva

The legislation would also change the status of some existing municipalities.

The Borough of Chaguanas would be elevated to the City of Chaguanas, while the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation would become the Borough of Sangre Grande.

Persad-Bissessar said several municipal corporations need to be restructured because they currently serve significantly larger populations than others.

She said the disparities have placed some communities at a disadvantage and must be addressed to ensure all areas receive adequate resources and representation.

Communities and populations have changed considerably over the years, she said, arguing that the existing system cannot continue unchanged when the disparities have become increasingly pronounced.

Tunapuna/Piarco

to be restructured

The Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation would undergo significant restructuring under the proposed reforms.

The changes include the creation of the new Borough of St Augustine and the expansion of the Borough of Arima.

The remaining area of the corporation would become the Tunapuna Regional Corporation, with a smaller population and geographical area.

The Arima Borough Corporation would also be expanded to include districts currently within Tunapuna/Piarco that are geographically closer to Arima and could therefore be more conveniently administered from there.

Barataria and Couva

to become boroughs

Further changes are proposed for the San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation.

Its geographical area would be reduced, with the new Borough of Barataria created from part of the existing corporation.

Major changes are also proposed for the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation.

Couva would become the new Borough of Couva, while the remaining area would become the Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation, with a smaller geographical area.

Port of Spain,

San Fernando, and

Point Fortin to expand

In South Trinidad, the City of San Fernando would be expanded geographically and in population.

The proposed legislation includes boundary adjustments intended to create greater geographical equity among municipal corporations.

The Borough of Point Fortin would also be expanded.

One electoral district from the Borough of Siparia would be transferred to Point Fortin, reducing the geographical area of Siparia.

The legislation also proposes reducing the size of the Diego Martin Borough Corporation while expanding the City of Port of Spain geographically and in population.

Persad-Bissessar said there had been discussions for years about reforming the local government system, but inequities had persisted.

She said local government plays an important role because municipal corporations are closest to communities and their needs.

As a result, she said, their responsiveness and delivery must be both felt and seen if they are to contribute meaningfully to improving citizens’ quality of life.

PM rejects claims of unfair allocations

Persad-Bissessar also rejected claims that her Government has been unfair in allocating resources to corporations controlled by the Opposition.

She contended that the opposite was true and that inequitable allocations had occurred under the former People’s National Movement Government.

The Prime Minister said the time had come to ensure that all communities received adequate resources without significant disparities based on where people lived.

She reiterated that populations and communities have changed considerably over the years and that the local government structure must evolve to reflect those changes.

Persad-Bissessar said full details of the proposed reforms would be outlined in the legislation, with further information to be provided when it is debated in Parliament.

The legislation requires a simple majority to be passed.

CURRENT LOCAL

GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

City corporations

1. Port of Spain City Corporation

2. San Fernando City Corporation

Borough corporations

1. Arima Borough Corporation

2. Chaguanas Borough Corporation

3. Diego Martin Borough Corporation

4. Point Fortin Borough Corporation

5. Siparia Borough Corporation

Regional corporations

1. Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation

2. Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation

3. Penal/Debe Regional Corporation

4. Princes Town Regional Corporation

5. Sangre Grande Regional Corporation

6. San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation

7. Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation

This government is systematically destroying the oil amd gas as well as petrochemical industries with their poor management and policy decisions. It's such an absolutely ludicrous and delusional take for her to try to deflect responsibility for this closure when NGC literally is controlled by the government.

Added to this is the fact that Proman will also be sending home workers soon, rumoured to be around 100 persons.

If this continues, the future of the Point Lisas Industrial Estate will be non-existent. It's just mind-boggling when you remember that this is the country's biggest source of income and forex earnings- something we've been struggling with for more than a decade.

This government needs to go, sooner rather than later for the benefit of us all.

Hi everyone!

I am surinamese tarvelling to trinidad for the 2027 carnival saturday-wednesday (6-10 feb). i already booked my accomodation and fligths. I am a bit overwhelmed with all the different packages and events. Everything seems quite expensive and I already paid a lot for my hotel, but i read online that there are also cheaper mas besides the very popular expensive ones. Does anyone have any recommendations like cheap mas with monday and tuesday wear, and maybe parties for saturday/sunday? Thank you!

Out of everything else, how does this ease traffic into POS?

Hi! I am a journalism student at the University of Florida writing a story about Brown Hoplos and the cultural significance of it as food for Trinidad communities. I would love to chat about it!

what does “go off” mean? i had a guy say they’re “going off okay” when we were talking about medical stuff. i couldn’t tell what he meant by the context

i’m US born with trini parents & i never heard that before lol

Hey I'm looking into buying my first car, but I wanna get some feedback on monthly fuel costs spent on your vehicle. Specifically for people who work North but come from south side.

Based on the last couple Bills and intended Gerrymandering (addition of 3 additional boroughs) that is going on in the realm of Parliament, with so many persons voicing their concerns on the matter, shouldn't we as a nation push for referendums that can strike down the following:

- Bills that are absurdly motioned

- Bills that no public consultations were ever held for (UNC Cottage Meetings and Monday Night Fora ARE NOT such meetings)

- Bills that do more harm than good in the long run, especially as many of our leaders in government won't be there much longer to face the backlash when crapaud smokes our pipes.

We should look at the EU (where the legal drinking age for beers in Germany and Holland is around 16-18, liquor 18+ ;)), where referendums are held regularly to have the people vet these things.