Author: Andrew Gioannetti
WHILE diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives face mounting resistance in the US, with corporations scaling back commitments and political pushback reshaping the conversation, the American Chamber of Commerce of TT (AmchamTT) is doubling down. For the chamber, DEI is not a passing trend or a symbolic gesture but a business imperative. Amcham CEO Nirad […]
Agostini Ltd will officially enact its name change on March 6, the TT Stock Exchange (TTSE) has announced. The company has also unveiled a new logo and brand identity. The rebranding removes the apostrophe from its previous name but does not affect its operations, structure or stock market presence. The company’s security symbol, AGL, remains […]
REGIONAL credit rating agency CariCRIS has reaffirmed the credit rating of Trinre Insurance Company, recognising its financial strength and stability. Trinre and its subsidiary have maintained a solid rating of CariA for both foreign and local currency at the regional level and ttA on the TT national scale, with a stable outlook. This means Trinre […]
WATERLOO residents now have improved access to digital resources after a new ICT Access Centre was opened in the community as part of the Ministry of Digital Transformation’s (MDT) initiative to bridge the digital divide in underserved areas. The facility, located at the Corner of Main Road and Butler Village, was officially launched on February […]
CURTIS Eustace’s Spirit of ‘D’ Gaspree Cave and Roxanne Omalo’s Sirena, Mistress of the Seas dazzled the audience and judges at Dimanche Gras, earning them the Carnival King and Queen titles, an SUV and cash prizes on March 2. Eustace copped his tenth title with an eerily striking display, amassing 447 points, just two points […]
NO VEHICLE may be used to transport masked or facially disguised masqueraders unless a licence has been issued by the senior superintendent or superintendent of police in the division where the vehicle owner resides. This was stipulated in the 2025 Carnival regulations under Legal Notice No 34, issued on February 3. Vehicle owners must apply […]
CARIBBEAN Airlines (CAL) has rubbished rumours suggesting issues with its flights departing from Miami and Orlando in Florida to Piarco. Dionne Ligoure, CAL’s head of corporate communications, confirmed on February 3 that there was no merit to the claims. “People are making mischief,” she told Newsday in a brief conversation. “Our flights have NO ISSUES.” […]
Renowned jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles has been named one of the 2025 Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Excellence laureates, earning a $500,000 prize for his contributions to music. Charles, of Trinidad and Tobago, a celebrated bandleader, composer, and professor at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, is widely recognised for blending jazz with Caribbean […]
PRINCES TOWN MP and shadow minister for public utilities Barry Padarath has temporarily softened his calls for the 2023 TSTT cyber-attack report to be laid in Parliament. He said concerns raised by former executives believed to be named in the report should be heard. The report, prepared by cyber security and risk reduction firm Kudelski […]
THE Centre of Excellence is set to commemorate 25 years as a premier multi-purpose facility and a landmark of Macoya. The milestone anniversary will be marked on March 25, celebrating its legacy as Trinidad and Tobago’s largest indoor and outdoor venue, catering to many activities, from international trade shows to wedding ceremonies. Over the past […]