The Crisis of Trinidad & Tobago “Bend Over” Is Not a Calypso Verse

As is now the norm, there is scarcely a day that passes without some calamitous media barrage tied to the mania surrounding Donald J. Trump. Foreign entanglements. Security escalations. Congressional theater. Healthcare costs climbing beyond reach. Cultural institutions renamed. Sensational files dangled for political titillation. Institutions once regarded as formidable now appearing brittle and compromised. […]

Elevating Eyewear: How I Turned My Necessity into a Fashion Statement

As I age, I’ve come to realize that wearing prescription eyewear is no longer a choice — it’s a necessity. However, contact lenses were never a practical solution for me. One of my eyes is nearsighted and the other farsighted, and the thought of juggling contacts — especially with my daily makeup routine — raised […]