Celebrating our heritage
Simon Lee looks at the various heritage festivals throughout the region in September and October
Issue 51 (September/October 2001)
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Take care of yourself
Heidi Rostant on how to protect hands and feet, and to take good care of nails
Why Caribbean bananas are the best
Organically-grown bananas are in the and among health-conscious Britons, who fear the long-term effects of pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals on their and and their children's health. The Windward Islands of Dominica, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenada are now increasing their output of organically-grown produce, proving once again why they are the best in their fields. Mark Wilson investigates
FIFA comes to Trinidad
This September, Trinidad and Tobago host the 8th FIFA Under-17 World Championship. Five new stadiums have been prepared for this grand moment, from which football lovers can expect to glimpse the next Yorke, Verón, Beckham. By Georgia Popplewell
Not just a shoppers’ paradise
Visit two countries and cultures for the price of one. On the one side there is Dutch St Maarten, on the other French St Martin. Fortunately, you don't have to choose. Judy Diptee is your guide
Trinidad and Tobago: a tale of two cities
BC Pires takes you on an insider’s tour of Trinidad and Pat Ganase explores Tobago
The private Eric Williams
Dr. Ken Boodhoo has written a new biography of the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Eric Williams. An excerpt from this soon-to-be-published book describes Williams's first two marriages
The queen’s ducks
A longing for roast duck puts some West Indian students in trouble Rebekah Lawrence confesses
