Author: Newsday Reporter

GOVERNMENT has selected a proposal from Nigerian company Oando Trading DMCC to lease the former Petrotrin refinery in Pointe-a-Pierre with a view to restarting it. Acting Prime Minister Stuart Young made the announcement at the post cabinet news conference at Whitehall on February 27. In his 2024/2025 budget statement in Parliament on September 30, Finance […]

THE Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) has reaffirmed its solidarity with the families of the divers killed in the Paria tragedy, three years ago. Party leader David Abdulah did so at a virtual news conference on February 23. On February 25, 2022, Christopher Boodram, Rishi Nagassar, Fyzal Kurban, Yusuf Henry and Kazim Ali Jnr, were […]

Shaira Ali, Director of Water Management Services at the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), expressed pride as she provided an overview of two projects aimed at improving water treatment infrastructure in northeast Trinidad. The projects focus on upgrading the Guanapo Water Treatment Plant and refurbishing two storage tanks. Funded by the National Water Sector Transformation […]

The Ministry of Health says there has been a voluntary recall of one lot of ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicator. These applicators are used for the preparation of a patient’s skin prior to surgery and helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infections. In a release, the ministry said the recall, as stated in […]

The Central Bank Museum is hosting its first exhibition for 2025, from Chantuelle to Calypsonian: Celebrating 90 Years of Female Calypsonians in Trinidad’s Commercialized Calypso Tents. This exhibition is a collaborative effort between the Central Bank Museum and the management of the Divas Calypso Cabaret International, a media release said. The Divas Calypso Cabaret, the […]

CRICKETERS and administrators in Tobago have welcomed a new tournament which offers greater opportunities to further develop the game on the island. Last week, president of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board Azim Bassarath launched the Earl Arthur Memorial Tournament in honour of the late senior police officer and cricket administrator. The event was held […]

Calypso and soca artiste Terri Lyons was honoured for her outstanding contribution to the performing arts when the Couva Carnival Committee(CCC) held its formal launch of Couva Carnival 2025 at Bear Feelings Restaurant & Bar on February 15. A resident of Lisas Gardens, Couva, Lyons was presented with an appreciation plaque by CCC chairman Ramchand […]

THE Wendy Fitzwilliam Boulevard, Diamond Vale was splashed with colour on February 15 as children showcased their vibrant costumes at the Diego Martin Carnival Committee’s annual children’s parade. The event saw mini, small, medium and large bands converge at the carpark venue that was abuzz with excitement as the children danced to the beat of […]

THERE was a resounding clash of sticks as the National Carnival Commission’s National Stickfighting competition kicked off on February 14. Bois men (stick fighters) battled in the gayelle (stick fighting ring) for a place in the semifinal round of the competition which took place at the Moruga Multi-Purpose Youth and Sport Facility. It began with […]

THE Estate Management and Business Development Company Ltd (EMBD) has filed new allegations against former housing minister Dr Roodal Moonilal, several contractors, and former executives in the multi-million dollar cartel claim lawsuit brought against them by the state-owned company. At a February 11 status hearing, Justice Frank Seepersad was informed that an amended statement of […]