Author: Narissa Fraser
THE UNC has questioned the true intent of prime minister-designate Stuart Young’s plans for social media reform. The party also believes the promise is just a public relations stunt ahead of the 2025 general election. Speaking at the PNM National Women’s League’s International Women’s Day celebrations on Saturday, Young said the government will reform laws […]
SUBMISSIONS are now open for the third-ever Herbees Awards, set for April 12-13. This year’s categories for the cannabis-themed event include best outdoor and indoor grow, best edibles and cannapreneur of the year. The event was started by Quilin “Empress Q” Achat in 2022. She told Newsday the first year, although it was virtual, was […]
GUITARIST and producer Joey Ng Wai has died, after battling pneumonia in hospital for over a month. His sister Sharon Ng Wai-Pantin confirmed this to Newsday on February 18. The musician, 54, died on February 17. Ng Wai was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Port of Spain General Hospital on December […]
LOCAL singers Yung Bredda, Terri Lyons, Squeezy Rankin, Rikki Jai and Karene Asche are among 40 who advanced to the semifinals of Calypso Monarch 2025. The semifinals, known as Calypso Fiesta, will be held from 2pm on February 22, at Skinner Park, San Fernando. The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) made the announcement at a […]
Paris Coutain has never been afraid of taking centre stage. At just age five, he stole the show during a performance by the late, legendary calypsonian Winston “The Mighty Shadow” Bailey. But he did not know that this moment would be a prelude to his own future in entertainment. The 21-year-old has dabbled in acting, […]
IF Rhys Thompson and Modupe Onilu are listed to perform at a party, expect an energetic set filled with infectious rhythms that will keep you moving. And although they are a duo, they make it their duty to give the audience as much energy as a full band would. With a history in music stemming […]
SINGING makes Crystal Charles happy. And she loves sharing that joy with others. The smiles on the faces of audience members and seeing them have fun remind her of this all the time. She is now the lead female vocalist of the Brass 2 The World Band and is looking forward to a successful Carnival […]
MOVEMENT for Social Justice (MSJ) political leader David Abdulah says the police should be clear and accountable to the public on matters related to the ongoing state of emergency (SoE). The SoE was declared on December 30. The government said it was targeting the unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition and explosives. There is no curfew […]
THE family of guitarist and producer Joey Ng Wai says he has regained consciousness amid his ongoing battle with pneumonia. The musician has been at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Port of Spain General Hospital since December 29 and was sedated. On January 3, his sister Sharon Ng Wai-Pantin had told Newsday he […]
ALTHOUGH he was born in the US, 14-year-old dancer Philip PremDas IV takes pride in his TT heritage. From admiring and trying to mimic backup dancers in front of his TV as he watched broadcasts of Machel Monday, to touring with Mariah Carey in 2024, he is living his dream. PremDas lives in Silver Spring, […]