Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

Maxwell Adeyemi GOOD DIABETES management and regular foot care help prevent severe foot sores that are difficult to treat and may require amputation. Diabetes complications can include nerve damage and poor blood circulation. These problems can lead to skin sores (ulcers) on the feet that can get worse quickly. The good news is that managing […]

THE RECENT ugly physical altercation involving two parents outside a secondary school in south Trinidad succinctly underscores a moral dilemma that has befallen the country. Unfortunately, this incident is not unique. Violence is now the preferred solution to almost all disagreements. The abhorrent behaviour displayed by these adults is a stark reminder of the depth […]

THE EDITOR: Once again the myopic and dysfunctional approach to problem-solving and the resolution of national issues are highlighted. The position adopted by the police Police Service Social and Welfare Association’s representative is totally flawed. The Chief Justice’s decision must be supported since it, quite rightly, demonstrates the CJ’s concern for the security of our […]

TERRENCE W FARRELL CRIME/CRIMINALITY is the greatest scourge in our country, impacting citizens’ sense of security and well-being, and increasing the costs and risks of business activity. Dealing with crime requires an effective police service, staffed by competent, honest, and well-resourced officers executing a credible strategic plan for crime reduction. The effectiveness of the police […]

THE EDITOR: The global response to climate change reveals a troubling paradox that deserves public attention and action from Minister of Planning and Development Pennelope Beckles. The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties, more commonly known as COP29 and being held in Azerbaijan, has not only been controversial as a […]

THE EDITOR: I commend our representatives for their participation in the recent COP29 Conference in Baku. Climate change is undoubtedly a pressing global issue, and their efforts to address it are commendable. However, I believe that a significant step towards mitigating climate change in TT lies in addressing a more immediate environmental concern: the pervasive […]

TRADE and investment consultant to the Ministry of Trade and Industry Taharqa Obika does not subscribe to floating the TT dollar. Adding his voice to the argument, the economist, former banker and former UNC senator believes doing so would cause pain to fixed-income earners, as it would result in higher inflation. Finance Minister Colm Imbert […]

A 50-year-old man from Freeport was shot and killed on the afternoon of November 17. Anthony Seeriram, also known as “Tony” and “Jackie,” was found dead on Church Street in Chickland around 5 pm. Seeriram’s body was lying in the road near a grey Mitsubishi Lancer. He had been shot multiple times. He was wearing […]

A Sunday-morning trip to a poultry shop turned into a nightmare for a 62-year-old Otaheite woman after she was kidnapped, Tasered and raped by a man who claimed he was a police officer. The woman told police she was standing on the Southern Main Road near SM Jaleel in Oropouche waiting for a taxi to […]

AFTER a one-week closure owing to a rat infestation, classes have resumed at the Point Fortin RC Primary School. On November 11, the infants department of the school was dismissed early after rats and rat droppings were seen. Then the entire school was closed from November 12. Point Fortin mayor Clyde James had told Newsday […]