Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

THE EDITOR: If one thing has defined this past year, it has been change – some desirable, some not. We have seen the upending of political establishments from Europe to Argentina to the US. And soon, we in TT have the chance to add our voices to the worldwide shout. I speak, of course, of […]

THE EDITOR: “Don’t make your dreams smaller to fit into your current reality. Upgrade your expectations and mindset on what you deserve and what’s possible” – Rebecca Yates, late producer and director. The New Year is almost here and I believe it is good to set goals and have big dreams. I know that 2024 […]

OPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the declaration of a state of emergency (SoE) on December 30 was an act of political gimmickry by government and it will not reduce crime. She made this comment in response to a signed proclamation by President Christine Kangaloo to declare an SoE and comments about it by acting Attorney […]

Two hundred children from La Brea, Claxton Bay and Cunupia were able to explore the opportunities that technology and artificial intelligence (AI) present in today’s evolving job market. On November 23, Planting Seeds hosted Patricia Marseille, executive of supply chain management at The Walt Disney Company, in an event aimed at preparing youth for the […]

In 2024, Trinidad and Tobago’s judicial system took centre stage in public life, marked by legal battles that captured the nation’s attention. Constitutional challenges, high-profile criminal trials, and pivotal civil suits marked the year. Newsday reviews some of the notable cases that defined the legal landscape. Auditor General allowed to challenge probe While the issue […]

SEVERAL business chambers across Trinidad and Tobago have cautiously welcomed President Christine Kangaloo’s declaration of a state of emergency (SoE) on December 30. Some have lauded what they see as a measured declaration, especially one without restrictions on gatherings or a curfew, which accompanied previous SoE orders. They thanked the authorities for balancing public safety, […]

THE track pair of Jereem Richards and Leah Bertrand swept the senior awards when the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) held its 2024 ceremony on December 29 at the Government Plaza Auditorium in Port of Spain. Richards and Bertrand both represented TT at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Richards won the 2024 Sportsman of the […]

THE Chaguanas Chamber of Commerce wants the Minister of Finance to extend the property tax amnesty deadline by a week because of administrative disruptions expected from the state of emergency (SoE) imposed on December 30. “With the declaration of the state of emergency (SoE) and the Ministry of Finance’s half-day closure, there is growing concern […]

BitDepth#1491 Mark Lyndersay THERE ARE two kinds of new-car buyers. Those who want to feel a communion with their new vehicle, ensuring that its style and backstory align with their own aspirations, and those who read and compare specifications, comparing them with elaborate spreadsheets. When it comes to technology, I’m a little bit of both. […]

THE EDITOR: As the Christmas season continues, a time meant for joy, unity, and hope, the people of TT are instead gripped by fear and despair. The alarming rate of violence, crime, poverty, and social inequality has painted a grim picture of our nation under Dr Rowley and the PNM. How much more can we […]