COVID-19 causes Trinidad and Tobago to cancel its Carnival for 2021There is still hope for a virtual festival Written by Janine Mendes-Franco29 September 2020
In Trinidad & Tobago, citizens defend sou-sou savings against pyramid scheme comparisonsComparing sou-sous to pyramid schemes is not fair or accurateWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco26 September 2020
Brutal murders in Guyana seen as ‘continuation of earlier ethnic upheavals’"The country's “electoral saga […] precipitated this tragic event”Written by Janine Mendes-Franco17 September 2020
Barbados declares intent to recognise same-sex unions and remove British queen as head of stateThe country continues to make bold moves towards self-determinationWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco17 September 2020
The Caribbean's ‘double standard’ on the enforcement of COVID-19 protocols'These laws should be across the board'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco, Emma Lewis13 September 2020
Trinidadian writer Ingrid Persaud talks about her new novel, ‘Love After Love’'Why are we seeking permission to use our English?Written by Janine Mendes-Franco10 September 2020