Trinidad & Tobago Newsday
THE EDITOR: The vast majority of what Lloyd Best called the “validating elites,” except one or two more perceptive ones, have quite erroneously criticised Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar for calling out the decades-long, foundational PNM strategy of racial and religious demonisation and “otherisation” of the UNC to get votes. The situation is very similar to […]
THE EDITOR: Among the aims and objectives embodied in the PNM’s constitution since 1956, which were religiously adhered to by the political leaders and demonstrated in the governance of the country, whether in government or in opposition, is the following tenet: “The People’s National Movement (PNM) is a political organisation pledged to the maintenance of […]
ANOTHER blow to the police came on February 18 with the damning findings of a High Court judge who ruled that a promotion process affecting 169 senior cops must be quashed and restarted. Ruling in a lawsuit brought last year, Justice Frank Seepersad criticised suspended top cop Erla Harewood-Christopher and declared, “The events which occurred […]
Despite the continued decline in the availability of foreign exchange, Ramps Logistics CEO Shaun Rampersad is very optimistic about the country’s economic future. He spoke at the private sector session on forex matters at the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Westmoorings, on February 17. Rampersad said the materialisation of the Dragon gas project, which […]
It is unfortunate we often dismiss the significance of small political parties. These entities do not win elections, but their leadership and membership comprise civic-minded and respected patriots. Almost 60 years ago, in August 1965, CLR James and Stephen Maharaj formed the Workers and Farmers Party (WFP). Its headquarters was on Ariapita Avenue in Woodbrook, […]
THE EDITOR: Under the visionary leadership of Minister Kazim Hosein, Trinidad’s rice production has seen a remarkable increase over the past three years – signalling a transformative shift in the country’s agricultural sector. This growth, which my research shows from approximately 50 acres cultivated in 2022 to over 1,200 acres to date, will help reduce […]
The Creative Arts Centre in San Fernando was transformed into a vibrant spectacle of colours, live music and action for Kambule the Carnival Play 2025, showcasing African culture, spirituality and traditions embedded in TT’s Carnival celebrations. The play was a condensed version of the re-enactment of the1881 Canboulay Riots, which is held annually before dawn […]
Five people have been arrested in state of emergency (SoE) operations by Central Division police on February 18. The police referred to the suspects as priority offenders. A police statement on February 19 said the officers also seized of quantity of cocaine, marijuana, ammunition and cash including US $2,000 believed to be counterfeit. The police […]
Two men charged with a 2009 murder were freed on Wednesday after the State could offer no evidence against them. Prosecutors repeatedly failed to file the necessary application to admit the statements of its key witness, who has been dead for nearly 16 years. Before Justice Sherene Murray-Bailey were Randy “Saroop” Flemming, and Okachukwn “Chanka” […]
An early morning accident near Xtra Foods on the Churchill Roosevelt Highway resulted in the driver losing both of his legs, while two passengers were also seriously injured. Police said around 3.05 am on February 19, Jason Roberts from Wharf Trace, Maracas, St Joseph, was driving his white Nissan Tiida – PDH 8979 – west […]