Colonialism is viewed as a relic of the past, relegated to history books and a taboo topic, despite its repercussions today. The Caribbean region is a prime example of colonialism, but here the focus is on Tobago. As a resident, born in England of Caribbean parentage and living on the island for several years, I…
Having little interaction with dogs, I was indifferent. But owning one that became a beloved pet, I had a radical change of heart. Clarity dawned, understanding why dogs are called ‘man’s best friend.’ Living in a semi-rural area, well-meaning friends advised us to get a dog for security. I had perceived them as animals with…
A truism if ever there was one is the adage “Good fences make good neighbours”. Its obvious benefits are, of course, safety, privacy and curb appeal. But in our case, no fencing affected easy accessibility and vulnerability of boundary invasion on several fronts, specifically: Bamboo Pilfering The abundance of bamboo bordering our frontage was a…
The largest cultural festival in the Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago’s carnival is a flamboyant feast of hedonism, where partying is the name of the game taken to the hilt of abandon in enjoying oneself. Who would not want a piece of that pie? With stress and worries left behind, the festival is driven by the…
Relaxed after a month on our new island home Tobago, it was time to initiate the building of our house which proved a challenging undertaking. Ultimately, the modern/contemporary house with four bedrooms, built on three levels with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, is cited on two-half acres of land. The…
The momentous decision to immigrate to Tobago was one of those moments that comes to us all, when we take stock regarding the next step in life. We decided why wait until we are 60 to retire and what better place than the Caribbean our heritage homeland, albeit we were both born in the UK….