iPhone 5S & 5C: What You Need To Know

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Ok, so the Apple Next Gen conference just finished. And you could visit any one of hundreds of sites to get the details of what was announced. We are just gonna skim over the features that matter to us. To start with, iOS will be out on September 18th (we have to wait even longer, dammit). Most important feature, however, is the redesign of the camera roll. Pictures will be grouped into something called ‘moments’. Sort of like what iPhoto already does. Apple has also…

MyStory YourStory WeStory “Extended Version” Part 2

TT 101 Year TimeLine

1791: Toussaint L’Ouverture and the Haitian revolution- the only successful slave revolt in human history 1793: British retake Tobago. 1797: British conquest of Trinidad; Picton becomes first British governor. 1805: Spanish (and French) naval power broken at Trafalgar: British possessions in West Indies secure. 1806: Chinese indentures come in, but most of them die out. 1807: British Parliament unilaterally declares the abolition of the Transatlantic slave trade. 1808: Great Fire razes Port of Spain. 1813: Our first great artist Michel Jean Cazabon born 1816: Demobilized Africans who…

The Next Ariapita Ave?

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The avenue has been such a point of contention over the last few years. Everyone seems to have an idea for this prime stretch of real estate. Check out this proposed re-designed from the TDC Design by: OBMI and Talma We would love to hear your thoughts so drop us a line in the comments section below.

MyStory YourStory WeStory “Extended Version” Part 1

TT 101 Year TimeLine

SCORCH takes a tour through the history of this beautifully diverse place we call ‘home’. Between now and Republic day we will be revealing more and more of this 5 part series. Enjoy! Compiled by Rubadiri Victor [divider] 13,000-6,000BC : Trinidad is part of the South American continent- the last piece of the Andes and either breaks off or is separated by flood or tectonic plate movements to become an island. This is why Trinidad has a lush Amazonian forest. 5,000 BC: Trinidad has human settlement….

SCORCH Issue 41 – “Every Creed and Race”

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Download Editor’s Note: Sweet sweet T&T! Once again SCORCH is dedicating an issue to you. We love up we country and patriotism doesn’t expire, so in celebration of our island’s 51st Independence we decided to celebrate “Every Creed and Race” who make up this great nation, because we know you guys love up your country just as much as we do. With all the negative press these days, from crime to corruption and everything in-between, we believe the positives of this twin island paradise far…

Jehue to gets his due!

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Minister of Sport, Anil Roberts, announced yesterday that Jehue Gordon will be rewarded for his Gold medal performance at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow. These rewards are as follows: He will be awarded the Chaconia Medal Gold $800,000 Mid-sized House UWI Annual Grant Free Caribbean Airline tickets UWI Track named after Jehue Gordon Congrats again Jehue! Now if we could only get the government to spend money on our “stars of the future”… the sky’s the limit. But then again maybe we asking too…

TTFA forced to withdraw U-15s from Concacaf Championship

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Issued by Shaun Fuentes, TTFA Media Officer, August 15th, 2013 Now if this is not sh*t I doh know what is!!!!! The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association has been forced to withdraw the National Under 15 (boys) team from the inaugural CONCACAF Under 15 Championship currently taking place in the Cayman Islands. The team was initially scheduled to depart on Monday but was delayed due to the unavailability of flights following the late release of funding from the Ministry of Sports. Buh wha de …….

Jehue wins GOLD for TnT (Update with Video)

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Anil on Jehue’s Gold medal run! Speaking on the achievement, the Honourable Anil Roberts, Minister of Sport said Jehue’s performance was flawless, majestic and well-deserving of the gold medal. “Jehue ran a perfect race, and more importantly, his own race, attacking all the hurdles with a smooth and consistent stride pattern. In the home stretch, Jehue fought for the gold medal, seeing it within his grasp. It was undoubtedly one of the most thrilling victories Trinidad and Tobago has ever seen.” Chairman of the Sports…

Say it ain’t so Kelly!

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The recent spate of doppin’ in track and field has finally hit home. Kelly-Ann Baptiste has tested positive for a banned substance, and has left the IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia. Semoy Hackett also tested positive and is out the World Championships as well. NAAA president Ephraim Serrette said the voluntary withdrawal of Baptiste and Hackett from the 14th IAAF World Championships will be addressed in a press release within 48 hours.