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Do you want to get your finances in order, but don’t know where to start? Here are a few tips from financial experts, to help you get back on track (or on track in the first place!) with your financial wellness… 1. Prepare a budget It sounds simple, but the most basic step is often […]
These tips might save your life. Be Aware Go out in a group and stay with the people you know Always tell someone where you will be going and at what time you expect to return Get your own drinks (observe carefully how they are being prepared) and do not leave them unattended Don’t get […]
No one deserves to be hit or threatened. If someone you love is hurting you, make plans and take precautions to keep yourself (and your children) safe. Dealing with Domestic Violence When you are physically abused, go to your doctor or community health centre as soon as possible after the incident and ask for a […]
Road safety is not just for vehicles. Pedestrians also need to exercise more care on our nation’s roads. Use the sidewalk, crossovers and barriers Remember that traffic does not have to stop until someone has moved onto the crossing. Keep looking both ways and listening, in case a driver has not seen you and attempts […]
Eric Kipps, a self-labelled “Road Safety Junkie”, is the Co-director of JARIC Environmental Safety and Health Services, and he is one of the leading defensive driving instructors in the Caribbean. Here are his watchwords to stay safe on the road: Choice, Common Sense & Consequences Always remember the three C’s: Choice, Common Sense and Consequences. […]
Never hiked before? No worries. Emile Serrette, Certified and Licensed Tour Operator, gives some handy tips for the newbies. Exercise Prepare by doing some cardio workouts — a stepper, treadmill, elliptical or even regular walking. Start easy Alright, men, forget your egos! It’s okay to take the easy way out. If you’re a first-timer or […]
Combat Readiness is a state of preparedness to defend oneself based on an adopted lifestyle of situational awareness, which is centred on personal safety, self-defence awareness and assault prevention. In his book, Personal Safety, Self-Defense Awareness and Assault Prevention, Grandmaster Major Sarwan Boodram teaches the basic principles of the combat readiness lifestyle. Here are a few […]
It is important to always be alert and aware of possible threats in your surroundings, whether you are at home or at work. In his book, Personal Safety, Self-Defense Awareness and Assault Prevention, local author Grandmaster Major Sarwan Boodram provides some common pointers that can be of use to everyone. Here are a few of Major’s […]
You may not think that happy events such as planning your wedding or getting a new job may cause your hair to fall out, but you’d be surprised to learn that ‘stress’ can not only result from negative factors but also positive factors in your life. Local trichologist Patricia Neptune, who you can read more about […]