Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

THAT TOURISM has the potential to be a significant driver of economic growth and diversification was underlined by Randall Mitchell’s recent statement that the sector contributed $16 billion to gross domestic product or GDP for fiscal year 2023-2024. However, a closer look at the figures used by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts […]

THE EDITOR: Why should Jennifer Baptiste-Primus’s refreshing comments at the general council meeting on October 19, now in the public’s domain, become such a serious concern to the party? Our 68-year-old party’s history of survival and overcoming internal controversy should be well known, even to our matured and experienced members who sometimes conveniently choose to […]

THE EDITOR: The Trincity Mall and lands around it can be revitalised to serve the community better in terms of housing, transportation, and sports and recreation. All this can be done using methods and strategies that have proven successful in many parts of the world. In the US there has been a slow death of […]

THE EDITOR: Open letter to all drivers on the nation’s roads. I write to you today with a heartfelt plea for your co-operation in enhancing road safety in our beautiful country. As we navigate our busy roads, it is imperative that we all work together to ensure the safety of ourselves, our loved ones, and […]

Paolo Kernahan AS A REGULAR user of the nation’s roads and highways, I’m writing to you today to bring some matters to your attention that have either escaped your awareness or reside beyond the limited perimeter of your interest. I must confess I’m at a disadvantage as I’m not entirely sure to whom this gaggle […]

RUSHTON PARAY AS WE celebrate Divali, the Festival of Lights, it’s an opportunity for Trinidad and Tobago to reflect on deeper lessons beyond the deyas and sweets. The story of Divali, particularly Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after years of exile, symbolises triumph over adversity and light overcoming darkness. These themes resonate with our current […]

FOREIGN and Caricom Affairs Minister Dr Amery Browne says the issue of reparations and the evil of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade is not something the Commonwealth can ignore. Browne spoke on these matters when he addressed a meeting of foreign ministers at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa on October 24. […]

A police constable’s gun was discharged inside of KFC in St James injuring a woman inside. Head of the Western Division Snr Supt Garvin Henry told Newsday on October 24 around 2.59 pm, two police constables were inside KFC in St James, placing an order when his service firearm was accidentally discharged. A 52-year-old geriatric […]

OVER 130 athletes will feature at the 2024 Special Olympics Caribbean Initiative Regional Beach Games which gets under way in both Trinidad and Tobago, from November 8-10. Fourteen countries have already confirmed participation and vie for top honours from six sporting disciplines for special athletes. All events will be held on the beach and include […]

ON October 23, ten soca performers competed in the electrifying Soca Titans finals at Market Square Carpark in Scarborough, Tobago. At just 19 years old, budding soca star Jahiem “Verrse” Thomas took the crown with his performance of Pump It Up. Khalen “JaMoi” Alexander placed second with his song Ramajay and Caston Cupid placed third […]