A 91-year-old Marabella barber has continued to practice his trade, over seven decades since he first started. Stay tuned for Cutting through time: The Barber who never stopped, coming soon!
Basdeo Boney cuts a client's hair at his barbershop in Marabella on April 24, 2026. 
By Sharlene Rampersad
Sharlene Rampersad is a Trinidad and Tobago-based investigative journalist, multimedia reporter and editor. She is the founder of News 19 TT. With more than a decade of experience in Caribbean journalism, she specialises in in-depth reporting on social issues, governance, crime, climate change and inequality. Her work focuses on accountability journalism, uncovering underreported stories and amplifying the voices of communities across Trinidad and Tobago. Through News 19, she produces original video reports, on-the-ground coverage, and digital-first storytelling designed for modern audiences.