Local Ting än Ting

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"The fountain in Woodford Square dates back to 1866 when Scotsman Gregor Turnbull presented the Borough of Port-of-Spain with this work of art.

On receiving the ornate fountain the Borough installed it in Marine Square, at that point just where Frederick Street led to the Almond Walk

In fact on the spot which the Captain Andrew Cipriani statue occupies today.

Thirty years later came the age of the electric tram in Port-of-Spain, and around 1900 the fountain, as beautifully sited as it was, was seen to be blocking an area of crucial tramcar movement, and had to be removed.

It was then placed in Brunswick Square, the name of which changed to Woodford Square in 1917."

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Local Laws

10 laws you probably didn’t know existed in T&T

Over the last two months, Trinibagonians have been getting a sobering refresher on the country’s traffic laws, as well as revisiting the marriage acts of the land, which have come up for discussion before, but still cause a stir whenever they arise.

This got us thinking…are there any other laws that might surprise people? Are there commonplace activities it might shock us to find out are actually illegal? Any other archaic laws we don’t know about?

Check out what we’ve discovered so far:

1. Fortune telling is illegal in Trinidad and Tobago. According to the Summary Offences Act, any person pretending or professing to tell fortunes is deemed an “idle and disorderly person, and shall be liable to a fine of two hundred dollars, or to imprisonment for one month”.

2. Also in the Summary Offences Act - you can be fined or imprisoned for repairing, washing, or cleaning any vehicle (except in case of accident where repair on the spot is necessary) in the street.

3. It’s illegal to fly kites outside of the QPS or Arima Savannah! Apparently, any person who flies or attempts to fly any kite in any place within the limits of the city of Port-of-Spain or of any borough, or in any other area which may be declared by the Minister, by Order, to be an area to which this section applies, is liable to a fine of forty dollars. A police officer may destroy any kite which any person flies or attempts to fly in contravention of this section. However, breathe easy; this order does not apply to the Queen’s Park Savannah or the Arima Savannah.

4. Leave the pigeons alone - Any person who unlawfully and wilfully kills, wounds, or takes any house-dove or pigeon, under circumstances which do not constitute larceny at Common Law, is liable to a fine of one hundred dollars in addition to the value of the bird or to imprisonment for one month.

5. Any person found drunk in any street or other public place, whether a building or not, is liable to a fine of one hundred dollars. Clearly this one is rarely enforced.

6. You’ll get in trouble for importing a mongoose. According to the appropriately titled Mongoose Act (yes…it got its own Act), you can neither import nor have in your possession live mongoose. Being caught with one will get you a fine of $1000.

7. You shouldn’t be selling fresh meat and fish in Princes Town outside of the market. The Country Markets Act says person who sells or offers or exposes for sale fresh meat or fresh fish within the limits of Princes Town as defined in and by the Liquor Licences Act, except in the market established in Princes Town under this Act may be arrested without warrant by any member of the Police Service, and, on summary conviction, is liable to a fine of two hundred dollars. In this section, the expression “fresh meat” means fresh meat of any cattle, sheep, goat, pig, or turtle slaughtered for sale, and includes imported fresh meat.

8. “Injuring” a tree is a no-no. Any person who wilfully or maliciously commits any injury to any tree, sapling, shrub, or underwood will be punishable under Section 25 of the Summary Offences Act which pertains to damaging property not otherwise provided for.

9. No tout-zone. Despite what we experience on a very regular basis, according to the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act - no owner, driver or conductor of a public service vehicle plying for hire or any other person shall speak, make any noise or sound any instrument in order to attract the attention of the public or of a possible passenger; or by troublesome and frequent demands or by persistent following hold out the vehicle for hire to the public in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance, or act in any way so as to cause annoyance or inconvenience to any person.

10. Also in the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, you’re not supposed to sound or allow any other person to sound such horn or other instrument between the hours of 9.00 p.m. and 5.30 a.m. in any Municipal area, and also in any other area in Trinidad and Tobago in respect of which the Licensing Authority shall issue a prohibition notice to that effect in the Gazette. Needless to say that one is rarely enforced.

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Local Soursop

The Leaves of Soursop Are 1000 Times Stronger at Killing Cancer Cells Than Chemotherapy

Graviola or Soursop is a extremely tasty, exotic fruit and the taste is just like a blend of pineapples and strawberries. On the other hand it contain extraordinary medicinal properties and benefits.

For a very long time, the root, bark and leaves of the soursop tree have been used for treatment and prevention of numerous health problems. This article will focus on the properties of the leaves of this tree.

1. Gout Treatment

Gout is a kind of arthritis. It can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually a big toe. These attacks can happen over and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is most common in men and is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. For this condition soursop leaves tea is very helpful, it focuses on the main reason for the occurrence and flushes the uric acid from the blood.

2. Strengthen the Immune System

The reason why many people frequently suffer from: colds, infections, flu, cough and other diseases, most probably is a indicator of weakened immune system.

The daily consumption of soursop leaves will be a great way to boost it and prevent such issues. Also if a person is already ill it will be a great acceleration for the healing process.

3. Fight Cancer

Soursop is very popular when it comes word for a alternative cancer treatment. However, there is no medicinal evidence yet. Proponents claim that the effects of graviola leaves in fighting against cancer cells are 1000 times better then chemotherapy. On the other hand it is very cheaper then the popular treatment of cancer. There are no side effects after taking this miraculous leaves. Many people suggest that it most effective against breasts, lung, and prostate cancer.
Chop the soursop leaves, add them in 3 cups of water and boil them. As soon as 2/3 of the water evaporates, remove it from heat, leave it to cool down and consume it.

4. Treat Rheumatism

Rheumatism is an umbrella term for conditions causing chronic, often intermittent pain affecting the joints and/or connective tissue. The study of, and therapeutic interventions in, such disorders is called rheumatology.

The term “rheumatism”, however, does not designate any specific disorder, but covers at least 200 different conditions. You can use the leaves of this miraculous tree, which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Just boil the soursop leaves, mash them and prepare a poultice that should be applied on the painful muscles and joints twice a day.

5. Treat Eczema

As we mentioned soursop, after consumption doesn’t have any side effects like some topical steroids for fight eczema, follow the method to make a poultice above. Apply the poultice on the affected area. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties you will see the improvement very soon

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Local George Bovell ~ Swimmer


Former world record holder and 3-time Olympic swimmer from Trinidad & Tobago

George Bovell, shares his journey of excellence

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Local Powerboat Association - 1

Highlites ~ Regatta #4 ~ Trinidad and Tobago Yacht Club ~ Sunday22ndMay2016

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Local Powerboat Association - 2

Highlites ~ Regatta #4 ~ Trinidad and Tobago Yacht Club ~ Sunday22ndMay2016

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Local Powerboat Association - 3

Highlites ~ Regatta #4 ~ Trinidad and Tobago Yacht Club ~ Sunday22ndMay2016

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Local Nature of Trinidad and Tobago - 125 years

Welcome to the Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists' Club.

When the TTFNC was founded in 1891

It was based on the simple idea of bringing together persons who had an interest in our natural environment.

That principle survives to this day. Naturalists express their passion for nature in many different ways and the activities of the TTFNC reflect this diversity.

So here's a look into what we do and why we do it.

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Local Mushrooms

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Local Orchard Orange Juice

look like eeeekkkk..!!!

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Local Crix ~ On the Seas

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Local Maracas

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Local Aerial Drone ~ Maracas

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Local Bay Leaf

Just Burn A Bay Leaf In Your House. The Reason?


Nowadays due to the fast lifestyle, people constantly are exposed to stress and tension.

Well, you should take a break and relax. Relaxing is very beneficial and actually it takes less time than you think. Note that you don’t need a spa weekend or a retreat.

All you need is one herb – bay leaf!

Bay leaf is herb which originates from the Mediterranean. This cheap aromatic leaf is able to help you to relieve stress and tension in less than 5 minutes

Gennady Malakhov is Russian scientist who discovered the amazing stress – relieving properties of bay leaves.

Very often, fresh or dried, bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor and fragrance. These leaves are also used in medical treatments, aromatherapy and herbal treatments for various skin and respiratory conditions.

Probably one of the least known benefits of bay leaves is their naturally soothing quality. It is important to mention that excess stress hormones can be dangerous for long – term health, and bay leaves can help you calm down and remain relaxed even in your most high – anxiety moments.

This is all you need to do:

First of all, you should burn a dry bay leaf in an ashtray and leave the room for 10 minutes. When you enter the room once again, you will notice a completely different atmosphere, and you will smell the pleasant, relaxing smoke.

The flames will release substances, which enhance the atmosphere and create positive energy flow. Lay down, breathe in deeply and let the smell to calm your body and spirit.

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Local Rice


When Island Grain was launched a few months ago, there were calls for other varieties for the health conscious

Other products from different growers are coming on stream.

A few weeks ago, an unbranded brown rice was offered at the Farmers' Market

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Local Models

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Local Rock Band ~ Upset the Order


Live at The Recession Session - April 2016




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Local Orchard Orange Juice

look like eeeekkkk..!!!

Whats that stuff in it lol ?

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Local Turtle

Man Riding Dead Turtle ~ Should he be Charged ?

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Local OutdoorTT ~ 3 Pools - Blanchisseuse

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1. Local Diving



The Dive Squad descend upon the Japanese Garden in Speyside Tobago.
This dive site has one of the healthiest reef in the Caribbean with such a thriving aquatic life
Making it an amazing dive.


2. Local Dolphins

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Local Cocoa ~ Heritage


The Heritage of Cocoa in Trinidad and Tobago


1525: Criollo variety of cocoa introduced from Mexico.

1716: Edward “Blackbeard” Teach looted a brig loaded with cocoa bound for Port of Spain.

1727: Industry almost completely destroyed by a hurricane.

1757: Forastero cocoa introduced from Venezuela (inter-bred with remnant Criollo to create Trinitario)

1807: Abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.

1830: Trinidad and Tobago was the World’s 3rd largest producer of cocoa after Venezuela and Ecuador – producing 20% of the World’s cocoa.

1866-1920: Cocoa industry dominated the local economy – the global demand for cocoa was high and prices remained stable.

1921: Local cocoa production peaked at 75 million lbs / 34,000 tons.

1928: Witches’ Broom Disease appeared in Trinidad and Tobago marking the decline of the cocoa industry.

1929–1939: Great Depression decreased global demand for cocoa.

Early 1930’s: FJ Pound (scientist with the Ministry of Agriculture) selected 100 Imperial College selections for good yield potential and apparent field resistance to Witches’ Broom Disease. They were distributed to cocoa farmers with some success. The cocoa industry continued to decline due to the high cost of cocoa production and low cocoa prices, leading to the abandonment of many cocoa estates.

Other factors that contributed to the decline of the cocoa industry in Trinidad and Tobago include the increase in global sugar prices and the development of a local petroleum economy

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Local Powerboat Association

Regatta #4 ~ Sunday22ndMay2016



Regatta #4 ~ Kereem talks to the Vortex, Paramount, Extreme Measures and Sheriff Lobo teams.

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Local Mushrooms


Areas - Aripo Savannas, Main Ridge and Parlatuvier

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