Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

A MAN described in a police press release as a “priority offender” was denied bail when he appeared in court charged with multiple firearm-related offences arising out of a shooting incident in Matura. The release said 25-year-old Tyrese Thomas of La Guira Gardens, Matura was charged with: shooting with intent, possession of a firearm, possession […]

THE NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) has announced a J$13 billion (US$82.5 million) profit in its 2024 annual report posted on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange’s website on February 3. The profits were a jump from the company’s performance in 2023 when it garnered $2.5 billion (US$15.8 million) in profits after tax. The 2024 profits […]

WICKETKEEPER/BATSMAN Joshua Da Silva replacing off-spinner Bryan Charles as Red Force captain was one of four changes made to the Trinidad and Tobago squad ahead of their 2025 West Indies Championship round two tie against Windward Islands Volcanoes on February 5, at Arnos Vale Playing Field in Kingstown, St Vincent, from 1 pm. Also joining […]

LIAM Burns of AC Port of Spain has replaced Defence Force’s Adriel George in the Soca Warriors squad for two international friendlies against Jamaica on February 6 and 9. According to a Trinidad and Tobago Football Association source the change was tactical. The first match on February 6 will kick off from 8.30 pm (TT […]

A fierce legal battle has erupted between Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher and the Police Service Commission (PSC) over her recent suspension from duty. Her attorney, Senior Counsel Pamela Elder, wrote to PSC chairman Dr Wendell Wallace on February 3, demanding that the PSC immediately rescind its decision, warning that failure to do so would […]

THE EDITOR: I am heartbroken. I am angry. And I cannot believe what has happened in this country. The news that the search for Pete Phillip’s body has stopped – just weeks before his widow, Candacy, gives birth to their child – is beyond cruel. This woman, who has already lost so much, now has […]

The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force team will have a new coach at the helm when they tackle Windward Islands Volcanoes in their second game of the 2025 West Indies Four-day Championship from February 5-8, after David Furlonge resigned from the Red Force coaching post to return to Queen’s Park Cricket Club. Red Force got […]

POLICE say their hard work is “clearly paying off,” with more than 1,500 arrests and a decrease in crime since the state of emergency (SoE) began on December 30. Speaking at a media briefing at the Police Administration Building, Port of Spain, on February 3, DCP Junior Benjamin said the police continue to see increases […]

THE Police Service Commission (PSC), in a statement on February 3, has clarified that Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher (CoP) is not currently the subject of any disciplinary proceedings. This is despite the PSC directing her “to cease to report for duty and cease to discharge the duties of the office of the CoP.” In […]

THE EDITOR: Under the current PNM administration, the ease of doing business in TT has deteriorated, making it increasingly difficult for industries to thrive. The insurance sector, which plays a critical role in protecting individuals and businesses, is no exception. Producers, including agents and brokers, face numerous challenges that hinder their ability to provide efficient […]