Author: Newsday

Dr Maxwell Adeyemi A HEADACHE is pain or discomfort in the head or neck area. It can range from mild to severe and can affect one or both sides of the head. While many headaches are not serious and can be treated at home, some can be a symptom of a more serious medical condition. […]

The National Library and Information System Authority (Nalis) is one of the seven recipients of the Friends of the Chinese Embassy Outstanding Contribution Award. The award was presented by the embassy of the People’s Republic of China at the fourth Chinese Friendship Day reception at the embassy on October 25, a media release said. The […]

THE EDITOR: Our criminal justice system needs to be changed. Violent criminals no longer fear being caught; they kidnap, extort, invade homes, rob, rape, and murder with impunity. If they are arrested, easy bail allows them back on the streets in no time at all. By the time they are prosecuted by our understaffed and […]

THE EDITOR: Open letter to Port of Spain mayor Chinua Alleyne. I am reaching out to bring to your attention an issue of growing concern for the residents of and visitors to Port of Spain. This matter not only affects the aesthetic appeal of our capital city, but also poses serious health and environmental concerns. […]

ANTHONY P PIERRE IN THE recent reading of the National Budget 2025, Finance Minister Colm Imbert provided an update on implementing the Gambling (Gaming and Betting) Control Act (Act 8 of 2021). This landmark legislation was enacted to provide a robust regulatory framework for the gambling industry in TT, ensuring operations are conducted fairly, transparently, […]

THE EDITOR: The victory by Donald Trump in the US presidential election demonstrates that when there is a void of strong leadership that void is usually filled by people who are determined to lead. In TT, there are many issues that require strong decisive leadership. Food security is one of them. With over 70,000 acres […]

THE EDITOR: TT’s foreign exchange (forex) challenges have become increasingly obvious, as shown by recent actions taken by Scotiabank TT. The bank has progressively increased restrictions on US dollar spending, first by reducing the spending limit on Visa debit cards just over six weeks ago, then eliminating overseas purchases and withdrawals altogether on these cards, […]

THE EDITOR: Why am I not surprised that the people of the US have chosen a different but known former president and his party to lead them through the next four years. My feeling is that the same people who voted the current government into power, seeing how it mismanaged the economy, didn’t stick to […]

HEADWINDS in American politics provide a timely warning about the need for greater transparency when it comes to leadership transitions within local political parties. If politics is about trust, officials need to do a better job when it comes to outlining successorship and creating room for rising talent through facilitating elections to party posts. Based […]

THE EDITOR: Argument for increased funding for the health service and judiciary in TT. 1. Current challenges faced by health service The public health service in TT is under significant pressure, facing issues such as outdated facilities, limited access to essential medications, and long waiting times for medical services. Chronic underfunding exacerbates these problems, resulting […]