Indiana’s rise, Clemson’s face-plant and more we didn’t see coming four weeks ago

In Friday's Week 4 preview I wrote that Saturday would basically close the book on the first act of the 2025 college football season. That's basically what happened. Some wobbly teams lost further ground and nearly eliminated themselves from...

Dozens arrested in clashes with police near Philippine presidential palace

Philippine police arrested 49 people suspected of hurling rocks, bottles and fire bombs at officers and blocking heavily guarded roads and bridges leading to the presidential palace Sunday while a peaceful anti-corruption rally took place in the...

Shell-Shock Fertilizer Prices Leave Farmers, Politicians Asking What Can Be Done

While fertilizer prices aren’t at historic highs, relative to crop prices, the quotes farmers are receiving this fall are making them think twice before contracting their inputs for the 2026. “We are six weeks from November, the time for fall...

The Mercury’s Sound Off for Sunday, Sept. 21

Jimmy Kimmel was suspended because he told a bad joke about Charlie Kirk. Democratic leaders are going crazy about the suspension, and in fact, they are far more upset about it than they are about Charlie Kirk being shot. Or, for that matter, than...

Former T&T Security Minister condemns Maduro regime’s attempt to paint Trinidad, Guyana as aggressors

–points to Venezuela’s history of provocations, disregard for international law FORMER Trinidad and Tobago Minister of National Security who is also a former Police Commissioner, Gary Griffith, has dismissed attempts by the Venezuelan government...

Fatima start premier division title defence with trip to Scarborough

Sports Roneil Walcott 52 Minutes Ago Trinity College East captain Deisean Plaza, right, is chased by Naparima College players during the Secondary Schools Football League at Naparima Grounds, San Fernando, on September 13. - Innis Francis...

Headliner the horse to beat in Trinidad Derby Stakes on Republic Day

Sports Newsday Reporter 57 Minutes Ago Jockey Fazal Razack celebrates after finishing first in a race on Republic Day in 2024 at the Santa Rosa Race Park, Arima. - AYANNA KINSALE JASON CLIFTON There will be a six-race card when racing action...

Youngsters beat their coaches at team triathlon championship

Jackson Langley and Dylan Eiselt won the overall title at the Aon Mixed Team Relay National Championship (Photograph by Ras Mykkal) Dylan Eiselt and Jackson Langley lived up to expectations to win the open division at the Aon Mixed Team Relay...

Engineer Raidal Persad found dead in Trinidad 

Raidal Persad, a devoted husband and father of two young children, leaves behind a heartbroken family in the wake of his tragic passing. Trinidad: Raidal Persad a mechanical engineer from Montrose Chaguanas was found murdered in Carlsen field on...

TTUTA Tobago slams police in schools policy as: 'Plaster on sores'

News Corey Connelly 2 Hrs Ago TTUTA Tobago officer Bradon Roberts. - TT Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA) Tobago officer Bradon Roberts has accused policy makers of putting “plasters on sores” in treating with the issue of student violence and...

Richmond Heights Mayor Thomas, in starting re-election campaign, states a lengthy list of accomplishments, goals

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- While it is no secret that Mayor Kim Thomas is seeking re-election -- although she is running unopposed, her election yard signs dot the lawns of many Richmond Heights homes -- she issued this week a belated and lengthy...

Dozens arrested, injured after clash with police near Philippine presidential palace over state corruption

Thousands of Filipinos took to the streets on Sunday to protest against the state corruption after allegations were made that taxpayers in the Philippines have lost billions of dollars in purported flood relief projects. At least 49 people,...

New Connector Road Opens In Tobago

Commuters making their way to the western end of Tobago now have an alternative route. This comes with the official opening of the Kilgwyn/Store Bay Local Road–Friendship Connector Road on Tuesday. Though final costs are still being tallied, THA...

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Trinidad & Tobago Insurance Limited

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Trinidad & Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL) (Trinidad and Tobago). The outlook of...

Injury clouds and selection doubts: Reds Perreira sounds off on Windies squad choice

Veteran cricket commentator Dr Joseph Reds Perreira has expressed surprise at several decisions made during the recent selection of the West Indies men’s squad for their upcoming two-Test series against India, beginning in late September. While he...

Business groups insist: SMEs must get fair access to forex

GEISHA KOW­LESSAR ALON­ZO All eyes are on the Unit­ed Na­tion­al Con­gress (UNC) ad­min­is­tra­tion as it pre­pares to un­veil its high­ly an­tic­i­pat­ed 2026 na­tion­al bud­get—its first in a decade. Dif­fer­ent sec­tors and groups have been...

Trinidad PM: Govt rooting out corruption at unemployment relief scheme

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has reiterated her Government’s commitment to tackling corruption in the Unemployment Relief Programme (URP), following the recent termination of 400 workers. Speaking with reporters...

TRINIDAD-POLITICS-Opposition warns of voter manipulation risk in Citizenship Amendment Bill

Tulane offense sputters in Mississippi, record drops to 3-1

The lights shone too bright in Oxford for the Tulane University Green Wave. Tulane fell short to the University of Mississippi Rebels 45-10 this past Saturday, collecting its first loss of the year. With an abundance of momentum from the home win...

Who will be starting quarterback for Ole Miss?

OXFORD, Miss. (WLBT) - Young sophomore quarterback Austin Simmons has waited for his time to shine for Ole Miss football. During the offseason, Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin touted the lefty as the starting quarterback for a youthful 2025 Ole Miss...