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Diamond estate is new home for Vincy Expo Plus
Everything Vincy Expo Plus Finds NEW Permanent Home On the cusp of our nation’s 46th Independence celebrations, Invest SVG has officially announced that the Everything Vincy Expo Plus has found a new permanent home. Situated at the Diamond...

Trinidad Chambliss leads Ole Miss past Arkansas
OXFORD — Ole Miss football backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was a star in his first start. The No. 13 Rebels beat Arkansas 41-35 on Sept. 13 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Chambliss started the game instead of Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons....

Trinidad and Tobago powerlifter Joseph McDonald breaks record, strikes gold in Costa Rica
Sports Roneil Walcott 9 Hrs Ago TT's Joseph McDonald shows off his gold medal after winning the men's 120 kg category at the IPF World Classic Junior Powerlifting Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica on September 5. - Photo courtesy Yavniel...

Austin Simmons injury update: Major blow for Lane Kiffin as Ole Miss makes its starting QB decision against Arkansas
Austin Simmons injury is perhaps the biggest concern for Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss heading into its Week 3 matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday. According to reports, the quarterback may not be available for selection due to an injury...

Trinidad and Tobago has 37 new ambassadors against diabetes
Features Grevic Alvarado 5 Hrs Ago The Sixth Form Internship Programme graduates perform during a ceremony held on August 30 at the Chaguanas Borough Corporation auditorium. - Photos by Grevic Alvarado GREVIC ALVARADO THIRTY-SEVEN young people...

Economists warn $9 exchange rate a ‘dangerous move’ for T&T
Several economists are saying it would be a dangerous move for this country’s economy to raise the exchange rate of the US dollar from TT$6.79 to TT$9. They say such an adjustment, without solving structural economic issues in Trinidad and Tobago,...

When politicians sink to the depths...
A PERSON’S true, underlying character sometimes surfaces when they are backed into a corner. Diosdado Cabello Rondon is a Venezuelan politician who currently serves as Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace. In addition to being accused by the US...
TRINIDAD-POLITICS-Opposition questions Trinidad and Tobago’s absence at Africa-CARICOM summit

Trinidad & Tobago at 63: A celebration of culture, at home and across the world
On August 31, 2025, Trinidad & Tobago marks 63 years of independence. At home, the milestone feels a bit subdued—this year’s traditional Independence Day parade has been canceled, leaving communities to observe the holiday on a smaller scale. But...

Novel Tobago carnival grant
Editorial Newsday 3 Hrs Ago THA Secretary of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation Tashia Burris, centre, Tobago Festivals Commission CEO Kern Cowan, second from left, as well as Soca Titan Jaheim "Verse" Thomas, right, pose with models...

8,000 ‘ghost workers’ smoked out in Trinidad unemployment programme
(Trinidad Express) Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) manager Feeroz Khan says the daily-paid component of the programme has been suspended and 8,000 “ghosts” removed from the payroll. In a telephone interview with the Express yesterday, Khan...

Who Is Kamla Persad-Bissessar? Know all about Trinidad and Tobago’s Newly Elected Leader
In a historic political comeback, Kamla Persad-Bissessar has reclaimed leadership after winning the 2025 general elections in Trinidad and Tobago. Her return after a decade marks a renewed chapter for the United National Congress (UNC) Party and...

Business Insight – TTSE: ‘Ideal’ Conditions For Equity Listings
In a climate of rising interest rates and abundant market liquidity, the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange is positioning itself as a compelling platform for companies seeking growth, visibility and financial flexibility. Chief Executive Officer...

INSIDE BUSINESS:CENTRAL BANK TO ROLL OUT QR PAYMENT
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, in partnership with the Government of India, is working on introducing QR payments to the financial landscape. This as the Central Bank notes that digitalisation is now regarded as one of the most powerful...

Trinbago Knight Riders crowned CPL 2025 winners, ends 5-year trophy drought
The Trinbago Knight Riders are once again Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions, as they secured their fifth title after a tense three wicket victory against Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 2025 finals. The final match of the league took place at...

Trinbago Knight Riders capture CPL trophy
(ESPN) Nicholas Pooran: “[On the Championship Win] I’ve waited 15 years for this moment. My first T20 game was here against Guyana, and the feeling is indescribable. But before we talk about anything else, I just want to say thank you to all my...

St Kitts and Nevis Outranks USA and UAE on Global Safety Rankings
Last Updated on September 22, 2025, 1:36 AM AST by Anthony Morris St Kitts and Nevis has maintained a strong position in the Global Safety index which was launched recently. The global Safety Index, which is a part of the broader World Citizenship...

Government Targets Reforms To Boost Ease Of Doing Business
In the 2020 World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report, Trinidad and Tobago was ranked 105th out of 190 countries. At Friday’s Public-Private Partnership Conference in Port of Spain, Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, Dr....

Trinidad and Tobago must stand its ground
Letters to the Editor Newsday 11 Hrs Ago - THE EDITOR: Home has always been the heartbeat of life in TT. It’s where families gather, a place to chil, and a refuge from the outside world. But for sometime now, that safe haven feels threatened. A...

Trinidad and Tobago joins in regional marine litter project
News Mya Quamie 16 Minutes Ago Members of staff of the Planning and Economic Affairs Ministry with close to 200 volunteers took part in the International Coastal Clean-up at Chagville, Chaguaramas in 2024. FILE PHOTO COURTESY PLANNING MINISTRY -...