Author: Mya Quamie

THE Tourism, Culture and Arts Ministry has announced that approval has been granted for unsponsored steelbands and steelpan players to receive increased grant funding. A press release from the ministry said these measures have been introduced in preparation for Carnival 2025 with the aim of enhancing participation in Panorama and enhancing inclusivity within the steelband […]

Introducing the new executive leadership team, WASA CEO Keithroy Halliday met with staff of various departments across Trinidad and Tobago on December 3. In a release, WASA said Halliday visited the South Regional office, the San Fernando booster station and the Navet water treatment plant. “This is our leadership team and collectively, we are ‘Team […]

KEITHROY Halliday has officially started work as WASA’s CEO, with effect from December 1. A press release from WASA said Halliday toured the authority’s head office and engaged with call-centre staff. During his visit, Halliday emphasised the importance of open communication and his commitment to transforming the authority as he took the unusual decision to […]

THE Education Ministry says it is working on revising the school curriculum to adapt to modern technological advances and enhance employment opportunities for students. Gwyneth Morris-Alexander, the ministry’s acting permanent secretary, said, “Our agenda remains focused on the revitalisation of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a premier option and a dynamic entrepreneurial […]

THE Prime Minister has accepted the salary increase proposed by the Salaries Review Commission (SRC) for the Office of the Prime Minister. The increase will see his salary increase from around $59,000 to $87,000. Speaking to the media during the post-Cabinet media briefing on November 28, Dr Rowley said, “I have accepted the work that […]