Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

FLOODS destroy millions of dollars in crops annually, but they represent just one of several threats to the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and the national food supply. Prolonged heat spells and droughts have been problematic for local farmers, “shocking” plants and limiting production. Farmers are now encouraged to adopt “climate-smart” processes, products and techniques, […]

Massy Remittance Services (Trinidad) Ltd (MRSTL) has received provisional registration from the Central Bank (CBTT) to issue electronic money (e-money) in Trinidad and Tobago for a six-month period. In a release, the bank said MRSTL will be allowed to enlist new customers in a controlled environment supervised by the Central Bank. CBTT said e-money can […]

The Innovative Democratic Alliance (IDA) says Tobagonians deserve to know the true scope of the THA’s proposed Store Bay Beach Club project, including its environmental impact and how it aligns with the needs of the community. At a news conference at the IDA’s headquarters in Scarborough on September 3, the party’s PRO Kay Trotman called […]

Southern Division police arrested two men on September 3 in a warrant exercise. They arrested a 27-year-old man from Railway Line in St Madeleine in connection with a report of wounding and shooting with intent, which occurred on May 18. They also arrested a 38-year-old man from Borde Narve Road, Cipero Road, in connection with […]

The brother of a 2015 murder victim took the witness stand on September 3 and recalled the moments leading up to the tragedy in Fyzabad. Rodney Gloud was shot around 4.15 pm on April 29, 2015, at Delhi Road, in the front yard of the family’s home. He died shortly afterwards at the Siparia District […]

UWI vice-chancellor Prof Sir Hilary Beckles has extended condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, who died on Friday. In a statement from UWI on Monday, Beckles expressed his condolences on behalf of the university, recognising Ramphal’s stature as a distinguished scholar and statesman whose contributions to the university, the […]

THE EDITOR: While I respect the sentiments expressed by Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar on the occasion of our nation’s 62nd Independence Day, I must disagree with the underlying message that TT’s sovereignty is under threat from globalisation and international co-operation. First, the claim that globalisation erodes our sovereignty overlooks the benefits it brings to our […]

MARTIN LUM KIN president, TTUTA AS THE school bells ring once again, signalling the start of a new academic year, I extend a warm welcome to all educators, students, parents and the broader educational community. The beginning of a school year is always a time of renewed hope, enthusiasm, and a recommitment to the transformative […]

THE EDITOR: The Independence Day ads appearing in the print media were really resplendent and well put together. They indeed showcased some of the more unique aspects of our nation, inclusive of the now legislated national instrument. However, as I looked closely, I realised that something was drastically omitted and I doubt it was an […]

THE EDITOR: I can only see Real Madrid winning the Champions League again this season. Jeez, what a team they’ve got. The new format of the Champions League now makes the competition more of a league compared to the cup competition format it was famous for. Now there aren’t groups any more but rather pots […]