Dr. Edward “Eddie” Hart belonged to a distinguished group of “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”. He was a talented sportsman and had a natural aptitude for sports particularly football and cricket. Many of us know him as the longest serving Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tunapuna constituency which he served with resolute devotion and unyielding zeal for 16 years. -“Uncle Eddie” – as I knew him as a child - was a colossal giant in my mind. When I was growing up and mo

One of my most cherished gifts for the kitchen has been a set of measuring spoons which was given to me by my colleague, Karen, many years ago. Each measurement was correlated to a specific value as follows: Honesty – 1 teaspoon Generosity - ½ Tablespoon Faith - ¼ teaspoon Strength - ½ teaspoon There is also a message attached” “The measure of an amazing woman is the blessings that she brings to others” I really look forward to Sundays to go into the kitchen to cook, to cre

In 1994, while working at the Ministry of the Economy—then considered the “think tank” of the Public Service—I was selected to attend a two-month training program in Japan. The course was titled “Making Your Country Attractive for Investment,” and in those days, traveling to the other side of the world felt surreal. My mother was amazed by the opportunity, but I believe the person who felt the deepest pride was my beloved Uncle Carlie. After more than 18 hours of flying, I fi

In this segment, my intention is to nourish your soul, motivate you, and empower you on a weekly basis. You. Are. Worthy. We are all God’s masterpieces, created with purpose, intention, and love. Yet, at times, we doubt ourselves. We question our capabilities. Some of us even wrestle with the quiet thief known as Imposter Syndrome. But let me remind you: as Christians, we are here by divine design—to fulfill purpose, receive His mercies, and walk according to His will. Even t

A warm welcome to “Abrakadabra: Sunday Spread!”—your gateway to culinary adventures, cultural stories, and elevated tablescapes curated by Dr. Jennifer Jones-Morales. Since 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jones-Morales began preparing breakfast and lunch meals with renewed passion—and she has not stopped since. Each week, she draws inspiration from countries she has visited or dreamed of visiting. Her dishes span the globe: Kelewhele (Côte d’Ivoire) Jollof R

My mother used to say, “If something costs more than the one you saw before, trust me—it is not the same thing. It may be similar, but not the same. Don’t let anybody fool you!” I grew up hearing these words, and over time, I realized their truth: not all brands, ingredients, or products are created equal. During a recent visit to Geneva, I met up with my friend Sylvie, who shared exciting news—she has begun producing her own premium olive oil. And this isn’t just any olive o

In March of this year, my husband Sheldon surprised me with a gift I will never forget: a trip to Peru. For over 20 years, I made regular missions there, yet somehow I still feel as if I have only scratched the surface of its beauty. This time, something new stood out—after decades of visits, I suddenly noticed that the main highway leading from the airport is named Avenida Morales Duárez.  How had I missed that all these years? This trip was filled with wonder. I visited the