Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

A CLUSTER of entities that play sensitive roles in the crime fight – including the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) – was handed more power by Parliament on November 29. The Senate approved, without modification, a series of amendments sent to it from the House of Representatives. The changes will take effect on a date to […]

THE EDITOR: In my personal assessment, there are two main reasons why US Vice-President Kamala Harris lost the recent presidential election, due to President Joe Biden. Mistake number one was having an attorney general who dragged his feet and failed to bring charges in a timely manner against an ordinary/non-president citizen called Donald Trump. Mistake […]

KEITHROY Halliday has officially started work as WASA’s CEO, with effect from December 1. A press release from WASA said Halliday toured the authority’s head office and engaged with call-centre staff. During his visit, Halliday emphasised the importance of open communication and his commitment to transforming the authority as he took the unusual decision to […]

THE Education Ministry says it is working on revising the school curriculum to adapt to modern technological advances and enhance employment opportunities for students. Gwyneth Morris-Alexander, the ministry’s acting permanent secretary, said, “Our agenda remains focused on the revitalisation of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a premier option and a dynamic entrepreneurial […]

Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has launched its inaugural J’Ouvert band, as part of the airline’s Caribbean Culture Programme. A media release on December 2 said Caribbean Iere Mas (CIM) aims to celebrate the region’s vibrant cultural heritage, offering an unforgettable Carnival experience. The release said the CIM band will bring together the pulsating rhythms, camaraderie and […]

THE State has been ordered to pay nearly $125,000 in compensation to landscaper Manohar Mahabir, who was seriously injured when a Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries vessel collided with his fishing boat in the Caroni Swamp in July 2017. High Court Master Sherlanne Pierre assessed damages after Mahabir secured a default judgment against the […]

BANGLADESH fast bowler Nahid Rana (five for 61) had the West Indies batsmen hopping with his pace and aggression on the third day of the second Test at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. His maiden five-wicket haul helped bowl the hosts out for just 146 on December 2. With Bangladesh making just 164 in their first […]

THE National Transformation Alliance (NTA) now has three confirmed candidates for the next general election. The party had previously selected its political leader, Gary Griffith, as its candidate for St Joseph. In a statement on December 1, the NTA announced candidates for San Fernando West – Dr Kevin Sarran – and Chaguanas East – Lt […]

THE EDITOR: The results of the recent US election should provide a sobering moment to think about the nature of our media environment. Taking nothing away from US president-elect Donald Trump, his victories in 2016 and 2024 upended political and social media systems as we thought we understood them. Something fundamental in recent times has shifted […]

Debbie Jacob MY CHRISTMAS tree goes up the day after Divali because I like the feeling of going from light to light. For me, this time of year means home-made gingerbread cookies and a good book to read. Christmas is a time for reflection so it’s the best time to discover Caribbean writers and learn […]