Trinidad & Tobago Newsday

IN ACCEPTING the recommendations contained in the 120th report of the Salaries Review Commission (SRC), the government has sent a clear message to the citizenry; spoken and unspoken. The argument of affordability to pay can no longer be used as an excuse to counter the demands of public officers for enhanced remuneration packages. The substantial […]

Dr Maxwell Adeyemi EVEN WITHOUT symptoms, untreated high blood pressure can lead to serious conditions like heart disease, kidney failure and strokes. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it can develop without any noticeable symptoms, causing significant harm to your body without you even realising it. The worrying part? […]

THE EDITOR: It is good to see the Test team fighting the good fight against Bangladesh, although we still need the powers that be to understand cricket or get people in positions who understand the game. Why is Shai Hope not on the West Indies team as captain and opener? Kraigg Braithwaite has reached his […]

THE EDITOR: The area in Barataria that includes Upper Seventh Avenue has for months been without a welfare officer to assist with pension applications, etc. And I am told they don’t know when they would get an officer. I am therefore appealing to Social Development and Family Services Minister Donna Cox to please assist as […]

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 […]