Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

DEXTER RIGSBY EVERY DAY I hear fellow citizens bitterly complaining about various aspects of governance that are causing them grief. The level and frequency of heinous crimes committed daily and going largely unresolved are chief among grievances, particularly since the Ministry of National Security is evidently devoid of workable solutions to counteract the scourge any […]

BitDepth#1474 Mark Lyndersay THERE ARE lots of places to shop online, but the compelling allure of a wide range of choices in any product sector, excellent delivery reputation and payment security, lead most to rely on Amazon. I’m as guilty as anyone else of this, and it’s been more than two decades since I bought […]

THE EDITOR: I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the persistent and troubling issue of serious crime in Trinidad and Tobago, particularly in relation to the People’s National Movement (PNM) and its historical handling of this critical matter. For decades, TT has grappled with escalating crime rates, including violent crimes that have caused […]

Northern Division police have arrested seven people after wounding two of them during a shootout at a house in Manzanilla on August 31. Police also seized a pistol and a hand grenade during the exercise. In a statement on September 1, police said Northern Division Task Force officers went to a house on Calypso Road, […]

HAYLEY Matthews, captain of the 2024 Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) champions Barbados Royals, said the tournament will narrow the gap between the best international teams and the West Indies. Matthews led the Barbados franchise to the WCPL title on August 29 with a four-wicket victory over Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) at Brian Lara […]

THE Opposition UNC has offered condolences for former Commonwealth secretary general Sir Shridath Ramphal, 95, who died on August 30. In a statement issued on the party’s behalf, UNC PRO Dr Kirk Meighoo said, “It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal, a most prominent figure in recent Caribbean […]

ENERGY Minister Stuart Young has been appointed to act as prime minister for a second time. The announcement was made in a statement issued on September 1 by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The OPM said the Prime Minister was leaving for the US later in the day to undergo medical tests. Dr […]

FOUR WOMEN who have contributed to the development of Trinidad and Tobago will be honoured by the International Women’s Forum Trinidad and Tobago at its third annual Inspirational Women Awards Gala on September 17 at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain. The organisation is celebrating its tenth year. IWFTT PRO Dr Indira Couch said a […]

TRINBAGO Knight Riders, led by the blade of Nicholas Pooran, put the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to the sword on August 31, with a massive 44-run win in the Republic Bank CPL at Warner Park, St Kitts. Batting first, Pooran, who has been in scintillating form in West Indies colours, continued his rich vein […]

GANG activity in Trinidad and Tobago is pushing the murder toll to record highs every year. For some, gangs determine where they go and what they wear. Gang culture has found its way into the music the youths listen to. Meanwhile, we all live in fear that we could be the next victim or casualty […]