Escape to a Police State

Do you need a break from the daily grind of your job, your commute and your right to free expression? Then why not take a vacation to the socialist paradise of Cuba?!  You may have seen that this week President Barack Obama himself visited Cuba, as part of a “thawing” of relations between it and the US. This makes it the ideal time to visit Cuba, and potentially the last chance to experience the country in its un-spoilt state before the Americans ruin it by opening KFC and Starbucks chains and other steady means of employment.

The Naparima College Physics Test

Physics, like all other branches of science, is normally associated with rational, clear-thinking people who emphasise the need for ideas based on reason and evidence. However, there are those daring to break this stereotype. Take for example the Naparima College physics teacher whose lecture on gays, atheists and the “drug pushers from room 5M,” went viral on social media this week.

Imaginary PMQ’s

Last week, I imagined conducting an interview with the Prime Minister at the cabinet retreat being held at the posh Magdelena Resort in Tobago. I had to imagine it because the Express refused to pay for my ticket and accommodation there. I figured Dr. Rowley wouldn't mind and if I emailed it to myself and printed it out, he might even think it really happened. Anyway here’s how I imagined it.

The Indian Trump

Like all proud Indo-Trinbagonaians, my interest in mother India mostly revolves around Shah Rukh Khan movies, T20 cricket, and Priyanka Chopra. But I notice that there are startling similarities between current Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and prospective US Presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Monsters Inc.

Everyone knows that having no regard for the law, no respect for others and a love for violence are the traits you need to be a success in Trinidad and Tobago. Just ask certain second hand car dealers in Chaguanas, Ian Allyene, or that guy Machel Montano beat up outside Zen. Of course this only applies to adults. As everyone also knows, children who display these traits are nothing more than Monsters.

Dear Raymond Tim Kee: I Salute You

I am deeply saddened by your resignation as Mayor of Port of Spain. First, allow me to congratulate you on what is surely your greatest accomplishment as Mayor; getting more people to hate someone named ‘Raymond’ other than culture critic Raymond Ramcharitar. Outmatching Mr. Ramcharitar’s rhetoric about Carnival being the bastion of all evil is no small feat.  

Carnival on the Ropes

If its one thing I learnt from Carnival 2016, is that rope is the new symbol of the national festival. Sure colour, creativity and the occasional glass bottle fight are all the usual things we associate Carnival with. But nothing truly captures the sprint of the modern festival than the image of a yard of rope. Take for example: