Flora ThomasMonthly archive Joined 17 March 2011 · 71 postsI'm an aspiring writer and citizen of the world – definitely a believer in peace, friendship and the power of words. Email Flora Thomas
The Caribbean watches with interest as one SpaceX rocket lands in The Bahamas and another explodesRegional social media users might well be waiting for the other booster to drop Written by Flora Thomas11 March 2025
Development and its impact on shorebirds in AnguillaAt least six of the species with diminishing numbers spend part of the year on the island Written by Flora Thomas23 February 2025
World Mental Health Day: In Trinidad & Tobago, a call to deal with bullying after a student's suicide'[E]ach complaint should be assessed on its own, independently and objectively'Written by Flora Thomas11 October 2024
In Trinidad & Tobago, a violent start to the new yearAuthorities continue to grapple with getting the situation under control Written by Flora Thomas5 January 2024
Trinidad & Tobago's state telecommunications provider is hacked, raising questions about data protection lawsThe company's response added insult to injury Written by Flora Thomas8 November 2023
What is contributing to St. Lucia's spike in violent crime?'[T]he island nation has become a transit hub for South American cocaine...'Written by Flora Thomas28 March 2023
A mother confesses to killing her child in Trinidad & Tobago, prompting discussion on violence, depression, poverty and mental health'Pity a child's life was lost this way'Written by Flora Thomas24 August 2022
Trinidad & Tobago's failure to act on decades of abuse allegations has done unspeakable damage to children in state care'Little has changed. If anything, conditions are worse'Written by Flora Thomas20 May 2022
Another horrific murder/suicide in Trinidad & Tobago revives discussion about domestic violence'A misogynist, machismo culture has been inculcated into many men'Written by Flora Thomas7 April 2022
Yet another Trinidadian woman is abducted, murdered and dumped, leaving citizens frustrated and fearful'We aren't being listened to and women are still dying' Written by Flora Thomas5 February 2022
Chaotic attempt to remove Trinidad & Tobago's president demonstrates how ‘the country was the real loser’'Party interest supersedes National interest'Written by Flora Thomas28 October 2021
A month after vaccine mandate protests, opposition figures arrested in St Vincent & the GrenadinesThe country's constitution protects 'freedom of expressions, assembly and association'Written by Flora Thomas2 September 2021
Social media outcry halts ‘revitalisation’ plans for Trinidad park, but approach to public consultation remains a challenge'The problem is the process'Written by Flora Thomas4 August 2021
Weak public consultation approach draws questions about plans to ‘revitalise’ beloved Trinidad park'True consultation involves stakeholder participation'Written by Flora Thomas31 July 2021
Journalist working remotely in Barbados shares her experience of street harassment[Harassment] 'is a widespread and ubiquitous issue'Written by Flora Thomas29 July 2021
Instagram question on the intersectionality of Pride and religion in Trinidad & Tobago raises issue of gender ideologyHow can [you] uphold the dignity of all while calling diverse gender identities ‘diabolical?’Written by Flora Thomas21 July 2021
Barbadian pop superstar Rihanna gets flak for wearing pendant of Hindu god in lingerie post'Stop using my religion as an aesthetic'Written by Flora Thomas18 February 2021
Calls to legislate ‘private hire’ vehicles and stop victim-blaming as another woman is murdered in Trinidad & Tobago"Every Tom, Dick and Harry being allowed to manage a vehicle"Written by Flora Thomas7 December 2020
Are some citizens being targeted more than others when it comes to Trinidad & Tobago's COVID-19 legislation?Is there '1 Law for the Rich & 1 Law for the Poor'?Written by Flora Thomas24 November 2020
Trinidad & Tobago NGO identifies treatment of women as key issue in upcoming elections"Sexism is [...] one of the most dangerous [biases]"Written by Flora Thomas30 July 2020
It's been 30 years since the attempted coup in Trinidad & Tobago"There is nothing to apologize for"Written by Flora Thomas28 July 2020