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...
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...
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...
T&T Designates 24 Gangs as Terrorist Entities in US-Backed Security Coalition
In Brief Global Call to Action: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar addressed the UN General Assembly, warning that transnational organized crime...
Supervisors Need More Than Technical Expertise, Summit Hears
Caption: Angelo Austin CEO of Xtra Foods with Georgia Donaldson Managing Director Corporate Options In Brief The Event: The 2026...
Judicial Independence and Accountability: Why T&T Needs a Binding Code of Conduct
In Brief The Core Issue: While Trinidad and Tobago has guidelines for judicial conduct, they are not legally enforceable, leaving...
Weekly Financial Outlook: High U.S. Yields Test Markets and Push Up Caribbean Borrowing Costs
In Brief Rising Global Yields: U.S. interest rates remain elevated as 2026 enters its final quarter, pushing Treasury yields higher...
Special Operations Bill 2026 Passed After 13-Hour Debate on Constitutional Rights
Caption: John Jeremie. Photo: T&T Parliament In Brief Legislation Passed: The House of Representatives passed the Special Operations Bill, 2026,...
No Cabinet Reshuffle, ZOSO Bill Back, Drugs Review – PM
In Brief ZoSo Bill Returns: The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO) Bill will be reintroduced to Parliament with amendments and...
New York Times Reports on Star Sabga, Hadeed Arrests, T&T’s State of Emergency
Caption: Regents Towers, Westmoorings In Brief International Coverage: The New York Times has published a report on the controversial detentions...
Government Gives PSA Two Weeks to Accept Final Wage Offer
In Brief Final Offer Issued: The Chief Personnel Officer (CPO), Dr Daryl Dindial, has given the Public Services Association (PSA)...
‘I Love Her’: PM Looks Forward to Meeting Venezuelan Acting President
In Brief Diplomatic Meeting Planned: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she hopes to meet Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez at the...
