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Return to the Hummingbird Isle: A 46-Year Journey

Published: 25 January 2026 08:58:16
After nearly half a century, I had the privilege of returning to Trinidad for the 2025 Christmas and New Year season. Having lived there for four years as a child, I felt a growing pull to revisit my roots and see how the island had evolved. The spark for the trip came from a former neighbor in P...
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The Journey to Independence: How Trinidad Forged its Path to Freedom.

Published: 11 July 2025 09:19:22
Trinidad's path to independence is a powerful and multifaceted tale that spans centuries of colonisation, struggle and eventual triumph. For many, August 31st 1962 marks the day when Trinidad oficially became a sovereign nation, severing the colonial ties to Britain. However, the journey to indepe...
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Why did I name the book "Conquerabia"?

Published: 05 May 2025 08:42:20
Im often asked why I named my debut novel Conquerabia The Struggle for Identity. My extensive research unearthed the fact that one of the earliest names of Port of Spain is Conqerabia, a name that is associated with the Amerindian settlement that predated the islands colonisation by Spain. Anoth...
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Real Buccaneers Behind the Myths

Published: 02 May 2025 09:31:01
When we think of pirates today, its often through the lens of Hollywoodswashbuckling heroes with a moral compass and a flair for drama. But the truth about piracy in the Caribbean is far more complex and tangled, especially during the era chronicled in Conquerabia: The Struggle for Identity. The sea...
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Is this a good book for book clubs?

Published: 01 May 2025 01:50:13
Absolutely. With rich characters, dramatic historical tension and timely themes, Conquerabia provides ample material for discussion. Questions around cultural legacy, truth in storytelling and moral complexity in colonial systems make it perfect for engaged reading groups.
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