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
By WeUpdates | District TT Media Labour Day commemorates on June 19th every year in Trinidad and Tobago, a national holiday rooted in resistance, sacrifice and the enduring fight for workers’ rights. This significant date marks one of the most pivotal moments in the nation’s social and political history—a 1937Continue 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
: A PATH FOR CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES The computer and chip development industry is one of the world’s most advanced and economically vital sectors. It forms the backbone of modern technology—powering everything from smartphones and satellites to medical devices and electric vehicles. The sector is currently dominated by major players likeContinue 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
Rising from the heart of Trinidad & Tobago’s conscious music movement, Jah Banton—born Augustine Jr. Moore—continues to blaze an unstoppable trail both locally and regionally. With his unique fusion of reggae and dancehall layered in lyrical depth and social awareness, Banton is a voice for the people and a reflectionContinue Reading