By Maia Chung
The first ever World Report on Disability a collaboration of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank is a fascinating read for those who are involved in that community cited as the “Global Populace of the Disabled”.
The Rep
Barbadian writer, Shakirah Bourne, has done what most screenplay writers only dream of doing, and many more don’t even dare to dream: written and shot a full-length, feature film on her own soil.
Like most writers, she was scribbling as far back
By Maia Chung
The need for the Jamaican State to look into the funding and development of at least three Autism Respite Care Facilities in the short term; possibly over the next two years is an imperative.
These state operated centres would be crafted
Rome, Georgia (CNN) -- Mireille Kibibi's march to the graduation stage at Berry College was tough -- laden with the burdens of war.
As a little girl, she fled civil war in Burundi and escaped to neighboring Rwanda in 1994, the year of the genocide.
After weeks of preparation, Sade Roxborough finally pulled their presentation together for a successful debut of their collection "Pieces of Me" at one of the biggest events in the sister isle- the Tobago Fashion Weekend on Saturday 18th.
Aquisha Fra
Nelson A. King
WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Monday May 13, 2013 - The United States Congress has started formal consideration of a sweeping immigration reform bill that creates a “path to citizenship” for an estimated 11 million undocumented immig
In her own words, Nicole Jordan is an ‘anti-diva’. If you met her, you’d instantly agree with the self-description, but if you’d just heard about her you’d probably be skeptical. She is the holder of a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance, a
THE ESSENCE of gardening can be captured in containers where a small version of a full-size garden can be created. People with limited lan
Roslyn Carrington
CNC 3 news anchor Golda Lee Bruce doesn’t see herself as celebrity, although her name and face are easily recognised. She doesn’t seek to be one, either. She’s open and charming with those who stop for a handshake and a chat, but h
Asten Isaac says, “I don’t really sleep much.”
As a hardcore fan of sleep, this writer is sceptical. We’re talking about the 25-year-old’s first official business venture: a 2008 venture with his then girlfriend, now wife, selling a popular line ofSo get set people my lovely Jamaican First Lady a lady for the poor, downtrodden and Autistically affected will be my patron - save the date
A 15-year old girl lay in a Canadian hospital bed with a tumor wrapped around her spine awaiting surgery, which at the time could not be performed in Trinidad. The surgeon entered her room and, as hospital procedure dictates, warned her of the possi
The Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation's (MCADF’s) flagship event to promote Autism Awareness, held annually during global Autism Awareness month in April; its Autism and Disabilities Ambassadors Competition…has been enacted and the win
US author Anne Doyle, left, with award recipient Brenda Gopeesingh, vice-president, Hindu Women's organisation and former government minister Joan Yuille Williams, at the Embassy of the United States Public Affairs Section International Women's Day T
Long gone is the era where dishpans and dusting cloths were the focal point of a woman’s day. The period of ‘Susie Homemaker’ groomed to be a good cook and mother, keep a clean house and be a will
By: Roslyn Carrington
“Weddings are great, but it’s a serious job. It’s someone’s memorable moment. You have to make people happy, even beyond what they were expecting. You have to make sure they are totally wowed.” Tobago-based Celeste Hart doesn’t
The winners of the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards recognizing sporting achievement during 2012 was unveiled at a globally televised awards ceremony hosted by Hollywood stars Morgan Freeman and Eva Longoria in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.
Among the hig
Some of us go through life with a sense that something is missing. Perhaps the paths we chose were dictated by society’s norms or familial tradition, but as time passes, our hearts whisper, “Are you following your passion?” Taking that first courage
CARACAS, Venezuela — In communist Cuba, people remember how painful it was to lose the patronage of the former Soviet Union, their longtime sugar daddy. They certainly d
