By Johnny Coomansingh Observations regarding culinary advances in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) over the past 40 years have revealed a definite shift in the acceptance of Indo-Trinidadian cuisine or Indian food. Regarding cuisine, the major ethnic groups (Afro-Trinidadians and Indo-Trinidadians) were literally polarized between the early 1950s and late 1960s. Indian food was always on the agenda for ridicule during this era insomuch that food was somewhat categorized in T&T as ‘nigga’ food, and ‘coolie’ food; the latter being Indian food. Many children of South Asian extract literally ‘suffered’ mentally in both primary and secondary schools. It will be remiss…
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Cassper Nyovest’s “Tito Mboweni” Performance Coincides With Tito Mboweni’s Passing At BTTC2024. In a poignant and unexpected moment at the #BackToTheCity2024 (BTTC2024) festival, rapper Cassper Nyovest performed his hit song “Tito Mboweni” just as the announcement of the passing of Tito Mboweni, the former South African Minister of Finance, was made. Cassper Nyovest’s “Tito Mboweni” Performance Coincides With Tito Mboweni’s Passing At BTTC2024 The performance took place on Saturday, October 12, during one of the festival’s most highly anticipated sets. As Nyovest delivered his powerful lyrics celebrating the iconic figure, the news of Tito Mboweni’s death broke. Taking to X,…
Above-average QB play typically will keep a team in a game. If your team gets below-average QB or worse, that’s a recipe for disaster.Ahead of the Week 7 schedule, Yardbarker NFL writers project ugly play from Titans QB Will Levis and Browns QB Deshaun Watson. Here are predictions for each AFC team:AFC EastBUFFALO BILLS (4-2) | QB Josh Allen finishes with more rushing TDs than passing TDs | The two-time Pro Bowler scored his first rushing touchdown since Week 1 during Monday’s road win over the New York Jets and he should continue to rely on his legs in Sunday’s…
A divisive and outspoken pro-Israel professor at Columbia University in New York City was temporarily suspended after the prestigious school said he “repeatedly harassed and intimidated University employees in violation of University policy”. Shai Davidai, an assistant professor in the business school, has become a fixture on campus and on social media for his aggressive, pro-Israel advocacy and criticism of pro-Palestine students and faculty, whom he regularly accuses of supporting “terrorism”. Davidai announced his temporary suspension on his Instagram account on Tuesday. In an expletive-laden video, he said “the university has decided to not allow me to be on campus…
New York City will receive $26.85 million from the state to manage stormwater, cut down on pollution and reduce flooding during heavy rains, officials announced Wednesday in The Bronx — marking a breakthrough for state environmental funding that until now has been heavily skewed outside the city. The grant follows reporting by THE CITY that found that less than 2% of the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act program funds have so far gone to projects in the five boroughs, even though the city is home to more than 40% of the state’s population. The new city projects,…
Statement made in the House of Representatives by government Everald Warmington about audits of the Commission KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Integrity Commission notes with alarm, comments made by government member of parliament Everald Warmington, MP during yesterday’s sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives. The member of parliament falsely claimed that the financial and accounting affairs of the Commission have not been audited for years and that no audit report had been submitted by the Commission to Parliament. “We haven’t seen an audit of that department (the Integrity Commission) tabled in this House, but they are…
Nasty C Announces ‘Confuse The Enemy’ EP. Nasty C has officially announced the release of his highly anticipated EP, Confuse The Enemy. Set to drop on October 17th, the project marks a collaborative effort between Nasty C and rising producer LekaGotWings, generating excitement across the SA music scene. Nasty C Announces ‘Confuse The Enemy’ EP The announcement, which Nasty C shared via his social media platforms, was accompanied by a bold and intriguing message: “Confuse the Enemy EP. Coming to a theatre near you 17 October!” This cryptic yet thrilling caption has left fans eagerly awaiting what’s to come, especially…
The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) are hosting the New York Jets (2-4) on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 7, but this isn’t the same Jets team from a week ago.On Tuesday, New York traded for star wide receiver Davante Adams, reuniting him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.Rodgers, a 20-year vet, already brings challenges of his own, given his experience.”He’s a very, very smart quarterback. He’s one of the greats to play that position,” cornerback Donte Jackson said. “He’s one of the smarter football players to ever grace the game. So it’s always a great opportunity to go up against a guy like…
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon say Israeli forces have fired at one of their positions in the south in a “direct and apparently deliberate” attack that damaged a watchtower. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday its peacekeepers near southern Lebanon’s Kfar Kila observed an Israeli Merkava tank “firing at their watchtower”, adding that “two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged”. The incident is the latest in a series of Israeli attacks and violations against peacekeepers in Lebanon and comes as Israel expands its bombardment and ground attacks on the country, killing hundreds of…
Dunkin’s spooky season treats are back with new tricks. Dunkin’ debuted a new lineup of Halloween treats available starting Oct. 16. The special items include a potion macchiato and a revamped spider donut. Dunkin’ fans can also pick up a Halloween MUNCHKINS bucket filled with an assortment of 50 bite-sized treats, including some covered in chocolate and orange sprinkles. The purple holiday pail is “illustrated with a sweet Halloween motif” of round-shaped, costumed creatures. The chain’s introduction of its new Halloween bucket comes one day after McDonald’s classic and popular “Boo Bucket” returned to restaurants. McDonald’s buckets debuted nearly 40…