Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

BAVINA SOOKDEO IT is said that growing old gracefully is a thing of beauty when you have caregivers who love and support you and Dr Lavanyakumari Thondavada is someone who truly understands this. In October 2023, she founded the Geriatric Society of Trinidad and Tobago (GSTT) with a mission to provide high-quality healthcare for the […]

THE EDITOR: The recent reintroduction of port scanners after five years raises pertinent questions regarding the qualifications of the operators and the overall reliability of the technology. Historically, there have been concerns about the efficacy of scanning equipment, as previous systems frequently experienced breakdowns, leading to operational inefficiencies and diminished security effectiveness. For the successful […]

LOOK carefully and healthcare emerges as a key aspect of the tenure of Dr Keith Rowley. The most graphic illustration of this came on March 10 when, as promised, the prime minister presided over a ceremony to mark the practical completion of the 540-bed Central Block of the Port of Spain General Hospital. Appearing in […]

IN THE rapidly evolving educational landscape of the 21st century, the role of teachers has transformed significantly. As they navigate this new terrain, certain qualities have emerged as essential for fostering effective learning environments and promoting student success. These qualities include adaptability, technological proficiency, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Teachers play […]

THE EDITOR: Phagwa is a significant, transnational and indeed famous Hindu festival celebrating Radha and Krishna and the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu, commemorating good over evil. Approximately a quarter of the entire population of TT are of the Hindu fate. It is a great, amazing visual festival that is unfortunately unrecognised, unlike […]

MARVIN GONZALES I READ with some astonishment a letter to the editor from MP Dave Tancoo (“Stop using water as political tool,” March 10) calling on the Minister of Public Utilities to act on the water situation in the Oropouche West constituency. What appears to be the usual political mischief by opposition members, or perhaps […]

THE EDITOR: The current speculation over the fate of the Dragon gas project illustrates TT’s desperate economic circumstances. The nation would not have been on tenterhooks about the future of the lucrative energy field if the PNM government had diversified the economy, as it had promised. Monetising the Dragon gas acreage is the only short-to-medium-term […]

OPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar is advising the Prime Minister that the way in which he is attempting to anoint his successor Stuart Young is outside of the supreme law and the Constitution. She said Rowley has two options, one being to dissolve the Parliament and call the elections within three months and let the President […]

ISLAND WAVE, a platform dedicated to empowering Afro-Caribbean creatives, announced its collaboration with Reggae Recipe Live!, a live music series curated by Ras Kwame, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival 2025. This partnership will bring an eclectic showcase of Afro-Caribbean music to one of the world’s largest stages for emerging talent on March 13, […]

A funeral home has been ordered to pay a former employee over $786,000 in damages after a High Court ruling found the company liable for negligence, breach of statutory duty, and failing to provide a safe work environment. Justice Ricky Rahim delivered judgment in favour of former handyman/driver, Hardath Maraj, who suffered two severe back […]