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PM vows for better life in Trinidad and Tobago
News Sean Douglas 2 Hrs Ago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar, centre, with UN officials at the launch of a UNDP Human Development Report at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann's on September 18. Photo by SEAN DOUGLAS - PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar...

Firstsource says no impact from US H-1B visa fee; stock in focus
Firstsource Solutions Ltd. (NSE: FSL, BSE: 532809), part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, on Sunday clarified that the recent proclamation by US President Donald Trump imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas will have no impact on its workforce or...

Trinidad Chief Justice to step down, says it’s time to pass the baton
(Trinidad Guardian) President Christine Kangaloo will have to select the country’s next Chief Justice at some point over the next 12 months. This comes as Chief Justice Ivor Archie announced his plan to retire while delivering his annual address...

Minister Swaratsingh: Our Economies Must Serve Humanity, Not The Other Way Around
Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, Dr. Kennedy Swaratsingh, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to “closing the economic, geographic, and social gaps that have left too many behind.” Speaking to an audience of...

Venezuelan minister reads letter suggesting claim to 'recover Trinidad'
Reading aloud from a purported letter from a supporter on his state television program this week, Venezuela’s ruling party heavyweight and Justice Minister Diosdado Cabello shared a line that Caracas could “recover Trinidad.” The letter, read by...

Finalists in 22nd Stevie® Awards for Women in Business Announced
World's Top Honors for Women Professionals to Be Presented in New York City on November 10 FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Finalists were announced today in the 22nd annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, the world's top honors...

New Director Takes Helm of Trinidad and Tobago’s Legal Aid Authority
The Ministry of Justice has announced the appointment of Ms. Renuka Rambhajan as the new Director/Chairman of the Legal Aid & Advisory Authority (LAAA), marking a significant leadership transition for the organization responsible for ensuring...

WNCC soccer home this weekend; Volleyball starts conference play Thursday on the road
The Western Nebraska Community College soccer teams are finally off the road traveling as they host a pair of conference contests this weekend at Landers Soccer Complex. As for the Cougar volleyball team, they have two more road contests before...

Betterment: Here’s my checklist on Corneal’s performance as TTFA technical director
“[…] Under Anton Corneal, there were efforts to rebuild youth programs and implement coaching education, but questions remain about the tangible progress made. “Were elite player development pathways truly improved? Did we see a rise in the...

Murder of Trinidad engineer being probed
(Trinidad Express) When Savanna Dyer was found murdered at the side of the road in Carlsen Field three months ago, the terrified residents the area begged police to protect them. Residents said the response was police patrols for ten days, and...

Trinidad Chief Justice Ivor Archie announces retirement after nearly 18 years
Chief Justice Ivor Archie has announced his intention to retire, ending an almost 18-year tenure as Trinidad and Tobago’s top judicial officer. The announcement was made during the Commemoration of the Opening of the 2025-2026 Law Term at the...

Guinness Smooth launches in Trinidad and Tobago
Business Mya Quamie 6 Hrs Ago Friends Eugenio, Alexa, Edna, Vaalerie and Valentina pose with their Guinness Smooth. - Photos by Mya Quamie Known for its bold taste and rich texture, the classic taste of Guinness stout has been reimagined with the...

Airborne assets can help secure Trinidad and Tobago’s porous borders
Business Newsday Reporter 6 Hrs Ago The National Operations Centre (NOC) helicopter hovering over the Queen's Park Oval. - File photo Trinidad and Tobago has long struggled with porous borders, a crucial vulnerability exacerbated by its strategic...

Counting creatures at Maracas – Trinidad and Tobago Bioblitz 2025
Features Newsday Reporter 11 Hrs Ago Trinidad's red howler monkeys have recently been confirmed to be their own distinct subspecies found nowhere else on earth. They are also classified as an Environmentally Sensitive Species (ESS) and are fully...

Cougar notes: WNCC volleyball starts conference play Thursday
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - The Western Nebraska Community College soccer teams are finally off the road traveling as they host a pair of conference contests this weekend at Landers Soccer Complex. As for the Cougar volleyball team, they have two more...

Rethinking Trinidad and Tobago’s export horizons
Letters to the Editor Newsday 5 Hrs Ago - THE EDITOR: By no stretch of the imagination am I an economist, but I believe common sense has a role in shaping national strategy. TT has long aligned its export ambitions with the Caricom region – a bloc...

Fatima start SSFL title defence with away win, Signal Hill rout Trinity Moka
Sports Roneil Walcott 12 Hrs Ago Nikosi Foncette of Presentation College San Fernando takes a shot at goal, while captain Jehrell Ignatius of Trinity College East tries to block it during their SSFL premiership division game. - Angelo Marcelle...

How QB Trinidad Chambliss went from Division II to Ole Miss breakout star in first SEC start
OXFORD ― Joe Soules knew Trinidad Chambliss would be fine in his debut as Ole Miss football's starting quarterback. Soules, Chambliss' high school basketball coach at Forest Hills Northern in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted a watch party on Sept....

Daly Bread: Ambiguity, sovereignty and policy palsy—pondering US’ naval play and NGC’s withdrawal
Last week, in light of the current United States naval presence in Caribbean waters, I posed a question about sovereignty, to which I return below. However, I must begin this week noting that the National Gas Company (NGC), a premier state...
To re-start, or not restart the refinery?
T&T Patriotic History is replete of examples of national, state, and private sector projects that have been dismal failures. In the case of the private sector projects the shareholders/investors bear the loss and in the case of...