Author: Narissa Fraser

A UNDP study on human trafficking in the Eastern Caribbean has concluded that the NGO landscape in Trinidad and Tobago is “far more developed” than those of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The study is titled A Media Analysis of the Coverage of Youth Involvement in Crime […]

THE Emperor Valley Zoo says it was not properly consulted on the $56 million upgrade to the facility by the Agriculture Ministry. It agrees with outraged members of the public that there is no need for a cinema and bar, among other things, at the zoo, when many of the animals’ enclosures are in dire […]

ECONOMIST at Republic Bank’s economic intelligence unit Garvin Joefield said although the 2024/2025 budget did not present many new initiatives or “pre-election goodies,” it was reasonable given the challenges faced by the country. He added that it was “portrayed as a mechanism to help the country hold strain until it can tap into the cross-border […]

Just one walk around Madena Ashley Donald-Baird’s yard will have her proudly pointing out things she created. From bird cages made of mesh wire and aluminium to dog kennels made of wooden pallets and purlin, and even concrete walls – she does it all. But she is not just a handywoman, she is also a […]

GANG activity in Trinidad and Tobago is pushing the murder toll to record highs every year. For some, gangs determine where they go and what they wear. Gang culture has found its way into the music the youths listen to. Meanwhile, we all live in fear that we could be the next victim or casualty […]

AFTER learning the TTSPCA (TT Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) animal shelter in Port of Spain may have to close its doors owing to financial woes, Subway and Starbucks have stepped in as financial partners. Earlier this month, the shelter made public its fears about maintaining its operations and called for regular […]