The incredible way Tardigrades survive total dehydration
By George Dvorsky From Gizmodo Tardigrades, also known as “water bears”, are probably the toughest microscopic creatures on the planet, capable of surviving freezing, radiation, and even the vacuum of space. They’re also able to withstand complete dehydration—and scientists have…
Three Caribbean women leaders
By Henry Srebrnik From Journal Pioneer In the past 20 years, three Anglophone Caribbean countries — former British colonies — have been governed by women. Two of the nations are island states, while the third, on the South American mainland,…
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T&T: Lessons for Kamla
By Capil Bissoon From Caribbean News Now The UNC’s internal election is finished and the preliminary results show a major landslide for incumbent political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Figures show just how popular she remains within the party. The last preliminary…
Trinidad court of appeal allows election challenge to proceed
From Caribbean News Now PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — In a majority decision, the Trinidad and Tobago Court of Appeal has allowed the election petition brought by the United National Congress (UNC) to proceed. The ruling was handed down on…
Author Tanya Shields explores Caribbean Heritage
By Shanelle Weir From Panamerican World As a Caribbean woman, Tanya Shields said she’s always wanted to understand the circumstances of generations of women in her family — some of which are still present today. In her new book, “Bodies…
Police probe “racist” placards displayed during Trinidad anti-government march
From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago police have launched an investigation into the presence of placards bearing racial slogans during a demonstration organised by the Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM weekend [24/25 May]. Acting Superintendent Joanne Archie…
