Author: Newsday Reporter

TOBAGO Regional Health Authority’s dialysis unit staff at the Scarborough Health Centre were all smiles on October 29 as calypsonian Linda McCartha Monica Sandy-Lewis, also known as Calypso Rose, made a financial donation to the unit. She handed over the cheque to Dr Faith BYisrael, Secretary of Health, Wellness and Social Protection. Calypso Rose, 84, […]

JASON CLIFTON WHEN racing action was contested at Santa Rosa Park, Arima on October 26, punters witnessed a five-race card all being run off on a wet and fast main course. The stewards of the day had to remove all three turf races to the main track, after the turf course was deemed unsuitable for […]

THE Divali Nagar is the country’s biggest open-air bazaar specifically dedicated to the Hindu festival of lights – Divali. Co-ordinated by the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC), the Divali Nagar in Chaguanas attracts thousands of patrons nightly, all eager to take in the colourful cultural performances and partake in the Indian delicacies, meals and […]

THE Unit Trust Corporation on October 23 hosted a luncheon for the media fraternity at Arazzi Restaurant, Maraval Road, Port of Spain. In a news release on October 25, UTC corporate communications manager Rory Rostant said, “Media professionals mingled with members of UTC’s senior management team and participated in a virtual game that tested their […]

A police constable’s gun was discharged inside of KFC in St James injuring a woman inside. Head of the Western Division Snr Supt Garvin Henry told Newsday on October 24 around 2.59 pm, two police constables were inside KFC in St James, placing an order when his service firearm was accidentally discharged. A 52-year-old geriatric […]

ON October 23, ten soca performers competed in the electrifying Soca Titans finals at Market Square Carpark in Scarborough, Tobago. At just 19 years old, budding soca star Jahiem “Verrse” Thomas took the crown with his performance of Pump It Up. Khalen “JaMoi” Alexander placed second with his song Ramajay and Caston Cupid placed third […]

DURING the intergovernmental G-24 meeting in Washington, DC on October 22, Dr Alvin Hilaire, governor of the Central Bank and head of the Trinidad and Tobago delegation, called on member nations to continue their support for Haiti and implement pledges to climate change action. He made the appeals in a statement to the other ministers […]

THE Land Settlement Agency (LSA) on October 18 handed over keys to nine new homes to Jacob Hill, Wallerfield residents. In a news release on October 21, the state agency said, “Nine residents of the Jacob Hill community in Wallerfield have received keys to new homes, constructed by the LSA, following their relocation from state […]

Kairi People hosted Runaway all-inclusive fete at Pigeon Point beach on October 16. Runaway was held from 12 pm-7 pm and entertainment included D’ All Starz band featuring Road March winner Mical Teja, Dingdong and College Boy Jesse, Farmer Nappy and Widicks. DJs included Mighty Krush, Selector 3D, Bago sound, Selecta Sani and MC Snoopy. […]

MINISTER of Trade and Industry Paula Gopee-Scoon co-hosted a Caricom ministerial meeting with the US Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai to discuss key concerns in the region’s trading relationship with the US. The meeting took place via video conference on October 18 and included Caricom delegates such as Hugh Hilton-Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs […]