Local music fraternity mourns ‘Pappy the mentor’
As the entire local music fraternity mourns the passing of veteran musician and founder of the Roy Cape All Stars band, Dr Roy Francis Cape, his son is suggesting that…
Special needs school to cut staff, students after less $ from MoE
In the Ministry of Education’s view, the New Beginnings Educational Centre in Petit Valley has nine students and will get the relevant funding for them. “Funding is per student, and…
Weather Forecast for 6 to 7 September 2024 – Tonight and Tomorrow
The following is the bulletin issued by the Met Service to 4:00 pm, today, covering the period: tonight and tomorrow… TRINIDAD, TOBAGO AND THE WINDWARDS TONIGHT –Tobago and the Windward…
Guyana president wants regional leaders to discuss poor performances in Mathematics
Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali says the poor performance of Caribbean students in Mathematics is a matter of concern for regional leaders and that the matter needs to be fully…
Fisherman charged with sexual penetration, and sexual touching gets $200K bail
A 31-year-old fisherman was granted bail with a surety in the sum of $200,000 when he appeared at a North District High Court, charged with two counts of Sexual Touching…
China to eliminate tariffs to LDCs
ANGELO JEDIDIAH | Reporter angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt As the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off, China has promised improved trade relations with all least developed countries by…
A judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the election
A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of…
Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83
Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83. The…
Abandoned St Joseph Sec project overrun by criminals, drug addicts
This story goes beyond the conventional issues with school repairs. What was originally supposed to be an investigation into electrical and infrastructural issues at the St Joseph Secondary School turned out to…
Social Devt Minister pays tribute to Dr Roy Cape
Minister of Social Development and Family Services, Senator Donna Cox, has described the late Dr Roy Cape as “a true music stalwart”, as she offered her condolences to his family…