In Brief Leadership promotions: The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services has appointed Dr Hafeeza Hosein Shah...
Beckles Warns Bill Could Gut the Treasury after Senate Casting Vote
In Brief Casting vote passes Bill: Senate President Wade Mark used his deciding vote to break a 15–15 deadlock, allowing...
Persad-Bissessar: Legal Age for Cannabis, Gambling to increase to 25
Age Limits Raised: The government is increasing the legal age for purchasing alcohol and tobacco to 21, and cannabis and...
End of an Era: Calypso Icon ‘The Mighty Sparrow’ Dead at 91
Caption: Slinger Francisco, aka The Mighty Sparrow In Brief A Legend Lost: Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso icon, Slinger Francisco, globally...
Finding Peace: What Our Youth can Teach us about Conflict and Strength
In Brief A New Perspective on Peace: At a recent symposium marking the UN International Day of Peace, young people...
All About the Special Operations Bill 2026: What a ‘Closed Area’ Would Mean for Residents
Awaiting Proclamation: The Special Operations Bill 2026 has passed in Parliament but is not yet law, awaiting the President's proclamation...
Weekly Financial Outlook: Global Yields Rise as T&T Gas Prospects Brighten
In Brief Bond yields climb: T&T sovereign bonds are facing upward yield pressure, driven by a global fixed-income selloff and...
Independent in Name Only? The Senate Voting Pattern Raising Questions
In Brief A concerning trend: On several major bills, including the Special Operations Bill, the majority of Independent Senators have...
Suspected Murder-Suicide of Young Couple in Penal
In Brief The Incident: A young couple, 23-year-old Giselle 'Precious' Ougrah and 26-year-old Stephon Kandon, were found dead in a...
Mark uses Casting Vote to Secure Special Operations Bill Passage
Caption: Wade Mark. Photo: T&T Parliament In Brief Bill passed in Upper House: The Special Operations Bill 2026 was passed...
OPR Red Tape Delaying Refinery Restart — Moonilal
In Brief Refinery restart stalled: Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal says procurement regulations are hampering efforts to restart the Pointe-a-Pierre...
2026 National Awards: Boodoosingh, Mark, Rambachan to Receive Nation’s Highest Honour
By Prior Beharry Three people, including newly-appointed Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh, will be awarded the nation's highest honour — the...
PM Persona Grata in Venezuela
In Brief Persona grata restored: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has been declared persona grata in Venezuela, reversing an October 2025...
Ramdeen: T&T will Stand with US Under Kamla
Caption: Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal, second right, has the attention of US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Philip Kern, left, Chairman...
NGC inks Deal for 300 BCF of Coconut Gas as T&T Energy Sector Rebounds
Caption: Chargé d’Affaires Philip Kern, left, and Chairman of the NGC Gerald Ramdeen In Brief Massive Gas Acquisition: The NGC...
