Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

A Cocorite man was attacked and robbed by three men while walking in St James on December 30. The 23-year-old victim was walking along Patna Street around 4 pm when a man called out to him. The victim began walking faster, but was hit in the back of the head when he reached the corner […]

The Innovative Democratic Alliance (IDA) says implementing a state of emergency (SoE) is not the solution to crime. “The latest SoE is yet another band-aid on a gaping wound which clearly demonstrates this government has no plan,” the party said in a statement on December 30. “It fails to address the deeper roots of crime, […]

TODAY, as many reckon with the closing of the first quarter of the 21st century, we take stock of where the country is and where it is heading. It is a time of hope. For Roman Catholics, the year 2025 is a jubilee year. On Christmas Eve, the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica in […]

Dr Gabrielle Jamela Hosein IN A TIME of unprecedented crisis, unlike any other in human history, we ricochet between anger, anxiety, celebration, and joy. This year, our most needed emotion is hope. Hope counters apathy. Apathy is a turning inward to social media scrolling, entertainment, and consumerism as escape. It is an individualistic approach to […]

THE EDITOR: As we approach a new year, it is a time for reflection and resolve. TT faces significant challenges that threaten our progress, but with collective will and action, we can chart a course toward a brighter, more secure future. Our over-reliance on the energy sector has left us vulnerable. Declining oil and gas […]

Kanisa George DECEMBER 31 is far more than just a day in any given year. It is a moment to bid adieu to a time that will only exist from this point on in our reels, social media posts, and memories. For those privileged enough to welcome it, the last day of the year is […]

Eighty-eight standout TT youth and senior athletes have been nominated for the 2024 First Citizens Sports Awards at Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain on January 11. This year’s theme is “The Power of Perseverance” and is aimed at highlighting “the remarkable journeys of athletes who have overcome obstacles, shattered records, and inspired countless fans […]

JONATHAN RAMNANANSINGH AND JELANI BECKLES AFTER being stripped of their 2024 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) premiership title on December 30, owing to the disciplinary committee’s findings that striker Derrel Garcia was an illegitimate player for four matches last season, the La Romaine Lions plan to appeal the decision. Benedict’s principal Gregory Quan Kep and […]

The TTPS press briefing, which started at 5.30 pm, over an hour and a half late, ran for only 35 minutes. — T&T Newsday (@Newsday_TT) December 31, 2024 CoP Erla Harewood-Christopher says although police will be in tactical gear, at least one officer in the regulation grey and blue uniform, will and must be part […]

The Emergency Powers Regulations, 2024 sets out the conditions under which the state of emergency proclaimed by the President on December 30 will be carried out. The 12-page document was released shortly after 9 pm on December 30. Section 3(2)a says the President can make orders prohibiting or restricting the possession or use by any […]