Author: Mya Quamie

The board of governors of the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) was awarded by the Integrity Commission for achieving 100 per cent compliance in filing declarations of income, assets and liabilities as well as statements of registrable interests for the year ending December 31, 2023. Integrity Commission chairman Haydn Gittens […]

Two hundred children from La Brea, Claxton Bay and Cunupia were able to explore the opportunities that technology and artificial intelligence (AI) present in today’s evolving job market. On November 23, Planting Seeds hosted Patricia Marseille, executive of supply chain management at The Walt Disney Company, in an event aimed at preparing youth for the […]

OVER the past three years, bushfires have increased by over 210 per cent owing to climate change, human activity and dry spells. The financial losses caused by bushfires more than doubled from 2023 to 2024. In a presentation at the 2025 Dry Season Seventeenth National Climate Outlook Forum at the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation […]

UNILEVER Caribbean Ltd (UCL) has announced the resignation of its director Camilo Trujillo, effective December 31. The announcement was made in a notice to shareholders, published on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange website on December 27. “The board of directors thank Trujillo for his service to the company,” UCL said. For the nine months […]

In recognition of its recent accomplishments in regional export, Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon toured the warehouse of Christle Ltd at the O’Meara Industrial Estate on December 17. She was accompanied by Roger Roach, president of the TT Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) and Gabrielle Agostini, chief operating officer of Coconut Growers Association (CGA) Ltd. The […]

TRADE and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon has paid tribute to Minister in the Education Ministry Lisa Morris-Julian, who died in a fire at her Arima home on December 16, along with two of her children. “God gives us gifts and he sends us here on earth to do a job. God put her here for […]

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 […]