Author: Newsday Reporter

NATIONAL Transformation Alliance (NTA) political leader Gary Griffith said he is not surprised by newly appointed Congress of the People (COP) political leader Prakash Ramadhar’s abandonment of his party’s memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NTA and HOPE. In a media release on February 8, Griffith said Ramadhar is working his way back into the arms […]

A 45-year-old man was saved by his dog during a robbery at his home at Valencia Old Road, Valencia, on February 7. According to police, four masked gunmen approached the victim in his garage and announced a hold-up. One of them pointed a gun at him. They stole a black Samsung A54 cellphone, valued at […]

PARTYGOERS had a time at soca artiste Machel Montano’s Mega, the Concert at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, on February 7. Touted by promoters as “the king returns,” the soca star’s only show in south Trinidad for this year’s Carnival season was a mega hit. Fans went wild as Montano opened his over 90-minute […]

Machel Montano will hit the stage first on February 8 at the Bmobile CSM 30th anniversary semifinal show. The competition is being held at La Tropical, Rig Compound, La Romaine. The show starts at 9.30 pm. Also expected to perform on Saturday is nine-time champion Rikki Jai, who returns to the stage for the first […]

THE 2025 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) kicks off this weekend with matches on February 8 and 9. Over 100 junior football clubs and academies from throughout Trinidad and Tobago will vie for the coveted championship title by participating in the annual competition, made possible by the Republic Bank Power to Make A […]

PHASE four of the repairs to the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago, is scheduled to be completed in March, a Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) statement said on February 5. The stadium was closed on December 24 for renovations, which include repairs to the plumbing system, main pavilion, the changing rooms and […]

BAVINA SOOKDEO Two outstanding students, Michael Garcia and Ruqayya Abdul-Haqq are set to make their mark in the prestigious Portraits of Excellence 2025 Scholarship Pageant at the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC). Held under the patronage of Sharon Rowley, wife of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, this initiative celebrates leadership, community service, and innovation […]

A MAN described in a police press release as a “priority offender” was denied bail when he appeared in court charged with multiple firearm-related offences arising out of a shooting incident in Matura. The release said 25-year-old Tyrese Thomas of La Guira Gardens, Matura was charged with: shooting with intent, possession of a firearm, possession […]

NO cricketing talent in the region will go unnoticed. Cricket West Indies (CWI) director of cricket Miles Bascombe made the promise on February 3 as the regional body announced a new data-driven scouting system. He said more scouts on the ground attending matches and training sessions, to garner information on players. In a media release, […]

YOUNG PEOPLE from across the nation filled the Queen’s Park Savannah with the stirring sounds of steel at the Junior Panorama finals on February 2. The competition saw participants from 12 primary schools, ten secondary schools and twelve 21-and-under steelbands vie for the top prize. San Fernando Boys’ RC School won the primary school category […]