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The Prime Minister attended Caricom meetings in Georgetown, Guyana on November 21. The delegation’s agenda reflected a balance of regional collaboration and deepened international partnerships, said a release from the Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs. The series of meetings addressed critical issues such as agro-processing, crime prevention and revitalising West Indies cricket. The PM […]

A superb spell of fast bowling from right-arm seamer Taskin Ahmed (six for 64) helped Bangladesh bundle out the West Indies for 152 in their second innings on day four of their first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua on November 25. Taskin’s impressive return, his first-ever five-wicket haul in Tests, saw the […]

It’s startling to realise that even at the end of 2024, on the verge of welcoming the end of the first quarter of a new century, the Customs and Excise Division is comfortable dictating matters of morality regarding a product that’s designed to be used in the privacy of a citizen’s bedroom. The courts are […]

Debbie Jacob SO YOU’RE an English teacher struggling to teach theme, tone, mood, and characterisation in literature to students who couldn’t care less about showing up to class, let alone reading. What do you think would happen if you end that class by saying, “Come prepared for tomorrow’s class. Bring your phones.” I bet no […]

BitDepth#1486 Mark Lyndersay IT SHOULDN’T surprise you that Apple encourages its developers to create software that works on all its current devices. A year ago, I jumped to an all-Apple device ecosystem after years of managing a hybrid environment. For me, that’s a Mac laptop, an iPad, an iPhone, and an Apple Watch. Most recently, […]

THE EDITOR: I am a strong advocate for maintaining our connection with the Privy Council, believing that a referendum with a singular question is essential in this regard. The justice system serves as the bedrock of our society, and the Privy Council stands as a bulwark – a critical safeguard for upholding justice and protecting […]

THE EDITOR: On behalf of all who truly love football in TT, I wish Dwight Yorke well as newly-appointed Soca Warriors head coach. There is no honeymoon period, brother. You have to hit the ground running – fast. Your first task is to ensure World Cup qualification. You have had exposure at the highest level […]

DINESH RAMBALLY IN THE recent furor over the recommendations of the 120th report of the Salaries Review Commission, a few issues have emerged in the public discourse. Before I get to these, for clarity, the SRC recommendations pertain to 950 office holders – these include high government officials, the President, judicial offices, missions abroad, various […]

THE San Fernando Corporation celebrated 36 years of city status with a Military and Heroes Parade on November 23. Members of the protective services and other para-military troops put on an impressive display as they marched through the city streets from Skinner Park to King’s Wharf. San Fernando mayor Robert Parris attended the celebrations, completing […]

THE Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government said it has mobilised its resources and teams to support communities affected by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms associated with the passage of a low-level trough on November 23. In a media release on November 24, the ministry said the bad weather caused significant street flooding, flash flooding, […]