Author: Newsday Reporter

Soca artiste Nailah Blackman, Road March winner Mical Teja, Yung Bredda and Neil “Iwer” George are on the 2025 roster of artistes endorsed by bmobile. A media release from the company said, “This investment solidifies bmobile’s commitment to local culture and marks a powerful partnership that celebrates the vibrant energy of Carnival.” Nailah, an endorsee […]

SINGING SONIA captured the hearts of the audience and judges with her song The Weaker Sex, earning her a standing ovation and the coveted National Calypso Queen title. The competition hosted by the National Women’s Action Committee, took place at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain on February 9. The second-place spot went to Kerine “Tiny” […]

THE Patriotic Front, led by Mickela Panday, has announced seven candidates for the 2025 general election. In May 2024, Panday said the party will be contesting all 41 seats. In a media release on February 9, the Patriotic Front said it was proud to announce its first batch of “strong and dedicated” candidates who are […]

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 […]