Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

OUTGOING Naparima MP Rodney Charles has predicted UNC political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar will not choose four incumbent UNC MPs who have publicly questioned her ability to lead the party to victory in the next general election. Those MPs are Rushton Paray, Anita Haynes-Alleyne, Dinesh Rambally and Dr Rai Ragbir. All of them filed nominations in […]

MINISTER of Trade and Industry Paula Gopee-Scoon has encouraged entrepreneurs to take the lead in diversifying the economy by creating internationally competitive products for export. She made the call in her address at the closing ceremony of the Fit For Europe II workshop, a 16-month programme aimed a giving businesses the capacity to export successfully […]

A police officer has to wait a little longer to have his day in court to challenge his suspension, which has gone on for almost three years. PC Mikhail Gonzales, formerly assigned to the now disbanded Special Operations Response Team (SORT), was suspended in January 2022, around the time of an investigation into the deaths […]

PATRIOTIC Front political leader Mickela Panday and the PNM’s women’s league paid tribute to the resilience of men in separate International Men’s Day messages on November 19. In her message, Panday paid special tribute to her father, former prime minister Basdeo Panday, who died on January 1. She said, “I take a moment to reflect […]

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 […]