Indian Indentureship in the Caribbean
Following the emancipation of slavery in the Caribbean, the West Indian Plantocracy wanted to continue building their wealth on an affordable and easily exploitable...
Papa Bois; The Protector of the Forest
Papa Bois is a well-entrenched figure in West Indian folklore. He has existed in the oral traditions of the region for centuries before any...
Silk Cotton Trees and Spirituality
Silk Cotton Trees have featured in spiritual beliefs all across the Caribbean for centuries. To the Maya and Aztecs, it was seen as a...
Learning about the Botanical Ecosystems of Trinidad and Tobago
Lecture #5 of a series of 8 planned presentations for the 2022 lecture series which is based on the theme “An introduction to the...
Operations at UWI Suspended for the Week – Classes to Continue Virtually
All On-Campus operations at the University of the West Indies have been partially suspended for the remainder of the week ( October 6th and...
The Art Society of Mount Hope Help Vaccination Drives
Members of the Mount Hope Art Society as well as Vishi Beharry, the president of the Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association spoke with TTT...
Field Naturalists’ Club Short Film Selected for Environmental Film Festival
The Trinidad and Tobago Naturalists’ Club film “Keeper of the Forest” has been selected by Green Screen- The Environmental Film Festival as a finalist...
Faculty Of Medical Sciences Fun Day 2020
The Faculty of Medical Sciences started the semester with the famous “Fun Day“, an annual events that attracts spectators from beyond the faculty who...
Hike to the Top of Mount Tabor
While many fitness enthusiasts use the steep, winding road that leads to Mount Saint Benedict for exercise, few are aware of the trail that...
Carpe Noctem “Seas The Night”
Carpe Noctem has become one of the most anticipated events at the Faculty of Medical Sciences for a number of reasons; It’s perfectly timed...
School of Dentistry Divali Celebrations 2019
Last week the School of Dentistry came together to celebrate the festival of lights with song, dance, food, the lighting of deyas, and more!
UWI Hindu Society Garba Celebrations 2019
Both Garba and Dandiya Raas are Gujarati folk dances that are characterized by circular dancing around an earthen-ware lamp.According to Wikipedia; Garba is performed...
UWI Law Society Year One Challenge 2019
Every year for Law Week, the UWI Law Society hosts their Year One Challenge, a competition involving football, cricket, and a mystery competition chosen...
Dental Students’ Association of T&T Graduation Banquet 2019
Last weekend, the Dental Students’ Association of Trinidad & Tobago hosted their annual Graduation Banquet. The event celebrates the achievements of the class of...
