Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves on Earth, estimated at over 300 billion barrels according to OPEC and international energy reports. This makes up roughly 18% of the world’s total crude reserves, surpassing even Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Iran. 1. Global Worth, Venezuela oil reserves in Monetary Value 2.Continue Reading
The Caribbean waters are becoming the stage for a brewing geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Venezuela, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago. The heart of the matter revolves around oil exploration, maritime security, and strategic influence. With the involvement of ExxonMobil, one of the largest U.S.-based energy companies, the situationContinue Reading
From the foothills of the Northern Range in Khandahar, Arouca, to playlists echoing across continents, Ginjyah Bread is proving himself as one of the most dynamic and revolutionary voices emerging out of Trinidad and Tobago. A true Recording Artist, he embodies not only lyrical mastery but also a deep commitmentContinue Reading
She died at her home in Lopinot, MONEY OR YOUR HEALTH Dr Joyce Lodenquai has died. She died at her home in Lopinot on June 29th. She was thephysician of both my family and the broader Arima family. From her humble office at thecorner of Sorzano and Woodford Street inContinue Reading
and why Trinidad & Tobago’s Crab & Callaloo deserves a seat at every international table 1. What a National Dish Represents—Especially in State Protocol When heads of state break bread, the menu is rarely random. A national dish works like an edible flag: it distils history, geography and identity intoContinue Reading
🔥 Ras Jammy Rockers Shines at Paris Fashion Week 2025 Trinbago Producer Ras Jammy Rockers Walks for JAH JAH x Pharrell x adidas—A Win for Caribbean Creativity When Ras Jammy Rockers, the Trinidad-born music producer behind global dub collective Suns of Dub, stepped onto the Paris Fashion Week 2025 runway,Continue Reading
In the rapidly evolving global music industry, the International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) has become a vital identifier—serving as a digital fingerprint for individual sound recordings and music videos. Used globally to track when and where a song is played, the ISRC ensures that artists, producers, and rights holders areContinue Reading
In today’s complex social landscape, the relationship between music and crime is layered and nuanced. Music is one of the most powerful forms of human expression—it reflects lived experiences, documents social realities, and influences emotions and behaviors. Yet, in many communities, especially those facing poverty, inequality, and systemic neglect, musicContinue Reading
By WeUpdates Trinidad & Tobago, the vibrant twin-island republic, has gifted the world with two of the most infectious and influential music genres in Caribbean history: Calypso and Soca. From the witty social commentary of Lord Kitchener to the pulsating rhythms of Machel Montano, both genres have left an indelibleContinue Reading
From San Fernando to Kingston: The Man Who Shaped a Genre Born Nerlynn “Lynn” Taitt in San Fernando, Trinidad, this musical innovator began his journey playing steelpan before transitioning to guitar at the age of 14. In a move that would forever change Caribbean music, Taitt’s band was selected byContinue Reading