Author: Narissa Fraser
CANADIAN Noah Rudder, youngest son of local calypso legend David Rudder, has been awarded a prestigious 2025 Rhodes Scholarship. A proud David announced his son’s achievement on Facebook. He said the scholarship is the “world’s pre-eminent and oldest graduate fellowship.” It allows winners from around the globe to pursue postgraduate education at Oxford University in […]
AFTER a one-week closure owing to a rat infestation, classes have resumed at the Point Fortin RC Primary School. On November 11, the infants department of the school was dismissed early after rats and rat droppings were seen. Then the entire school was closed from November 12. Point Fortin mayor Clyde James had told Newsday […]
UPLIFT, a peer-to-peer mental health app, is now one year old and its creators are looking forward to continuing to provide a safe space for adults across the Caribbean. The app was created by local software company CtrlAltFix Tech. The team includes CEO Ishmael Moreno, chief operating officer Shanice Dick and chief technology officer Kafra […]
IF you need help identifying a specific bird, talk to J’rell Ellis. And if you need a nine-year-old photographer who takes lovely photos of them, talk to J’rell again. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and uncle, the Trinity Junior School student is now carrying the mantle. J’rell is from Tacarigua and he told […]
PRESIDENT of the Trinidad and Tobago Automotive Dealers Association Visham Babwah is calling for a “grace period” on the expiration of import licences when there are unavoidable shipping delays. However, Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon has rejected this plea. In a press release on Tuesday, the Ministry of Trade said all import licences issued in 2024 […]
Pamela “Aunty Pam” Idemudia, who died in hospital after being struck by a car in Point Fortin, will be laid to rest on November 15. While driving along the Point Fortin main road in Egypt Village on November 6, a driver lost control of his car and struck Idemudia and Esther Noel. The incident happened […]
CELEBRITIES undoubtedly impact how many of their fans think and the decisions they make. It has been no different when it comes to the 2024 US presidential election race, which has seen a slew of popular figures showing support for both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. To some, celebrity endorsements are meaningless. But to others, […]
IT’S a quiet day in Argyle, Tobago. Some residents are relaxing in their galleries, while others sit near the sea, enjoying the soothing sound of the waves crashing. A few others are gathered at a junction to lime and share stories and some have stopped by a roadside vendor for fresh fruits and snacks. This […]
Hundreds of revellers enjoyed J’Ouvert celebrations in Scarborough, Tobago on Saturday morning. TT flags, as well as those of several other Caribbean countries, were on full display as the sea of people made its way around the island’s capital. By 4 am, many had already gathered with their various crews and friends. Clad in bikinis, […]
MAKEDA Charles endured a lot of abuse from childhood to her early twenties. She suffered verbal, physical and even sexual abuse at the hands of a close family member. But she says she has come out of the situation stronger than ever, and hopes to become a social worker to help others in similar situations. […]