Farley vows political war against PNM
A political storm is brewing in Tobago, after Chief Secretary Farley Augustine yesterday accused the People’s National Movement (PNM) of using state agencies to target his team. The comment came…
Port, MovieTowne security in showdown over office door
Asha Javeed The Port of Spain Infrastructure Company (POSINCO) has condemned the action taken by Derek Chin, the major shareholder of MovieTowne and its leaseholder, the Trinbago Commercial Development Company…
Petroleum dealers disagree on 24-hour operation stance
Despite a warning from the recently formed Owners’ Dealers Association that rising crime could impact the operations of 24-hour service gas stations, not all dealers agree with this stance. The…
Number of dengue cases now at 1,315
The Ministry of Health has reported 1,315 confirmed cases of dengue fever across the country, with 13 fatalities linked to the mosquito-borne disease. As of September 5, authorities have also…
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…