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- [Speaker ejects Manning after heated clash](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/speaker-ejects-manning-after-heated-clash/) - Lead Editor-Politics akash.samaroo@cnc3.co.tt San Fernando East MP Brian Manning was ejected from Parliament yesterday following a heated confrontation with House Speaker Jagdeo Singh over his attempts to question a reduction in funding for the San Fernando City Corporation. The clash unfolded during the Standing Finance Committee’s examination of the 2027 Budget estimates, with Singh, acting
- [Man’s body found below Maracas lookout](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mans-body-found-below-maracas-lookout/) - The body of a man was found below the North Coast Road near the Maracas lookout on Tuesday morning. Police said a member of the public contacted the Maracas Bay Police Station at about 10.26 am after noticing a foul odour while walking along the road shortly after 10 am. The man’s body was found
- [Judiciary urges due process after magistrate’s home searched](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/judiciary-urges-due-process-after-magistrates-home-searched/) - The Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago says due process and the presumption of innocence remain important following a police search of the home of Acting Chief Magistrate Brian Dabideen. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Judiciary said it was aware of reports concerning the execution of a search warrant in relation to Dabideen. The
- [Police search home of chief magistrate](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-search-home-of-chief-magistrate/) - Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro has confirmed that law enforcement officials carried out a search at the home of Chief Magistrate Brian Dabideen, saying he will only provide “updates if and when necessary and appropriate to do so”. He said that the updates will only be disclosed “if such disclosure does not prejudice the investigation or
- [Women Parliamentarians (WPTT) condemn "sexist" remarks made during Budget debate](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/women-parliamentarians-wptt-condemn-sexist-remarks-made-during-budget-debate/) - The Women Parliamentarians of Trinidad and Tobago (WPTT) have condemned sexual references and innuendo directed at women parliamentarians during the recent budget debate, saying political disagreements must not justify language that demeans women. In a statement, the organisation said women in public office should be recognised for their competence, contributions and service to the country,
- [The State must stop failing migrant children](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-state-must-stop-failing-migrant-children/) - Seven years after arriving in Trinidad and Tobago with her Venezuelan family, ten-year-old Ashley Mendez is still asking her mother when she will be allowed to go to school. Her question, reported in a Sunday Guardian investigation, should shame a country that has repeatedly promised inclusion while leaving children waiting. Ashley arrived here at three.
- [BARRY TURNS UP HEAT ON MARVIN. Alleges that WASA racket occurred under his watch; also wants AG to probe TSTT](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/barry-turns-up-heat-on-marvin-alleges-that-wasa-racket-occurred-under-his-watch-also-wants-ag-to-probe-tstt/) - Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath says several matters arising from forensic investigations into state entities will be referred to the Office of the Attorney General. Contributing to the debate on the Appropriation (Financial Year 2027) Bill, 2026, in the House of Representatives yesterday, Padarath levelled allegations of financial irregularities, questionable procurement practices
- [Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops in the biggest attack since a new force began operations](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gangs-in-haiti-target-foreign-troops-in-the-biggest-attack-since-a-new-force-began-operations/) - Gangs in Haiti opened fire on an armoured vehicle over the weekend, leaving four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for in the first major attack since an international gang suppression force began operations in the violence-wracked Caribbean country. The attack occurred Sunday in Croix-des-Bouquets, a once-peaceful community in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, that is now controlled
- [Roget says Patriotic will be part of refinery reopening](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/roget-says-patriotic-will-be-part-of-refinery-reopening/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Oilfield Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) president general Ancel Roget says Patriotic Energies and Technologies Company Ltd will be part of whatever arrangement emerges for the reopening of the Pointe-a-Pierre refinery, although he has not disclosed who the prospective operator will be. Speaking to Guardian Media on Saturday at the commemoration service
- [Sammy pleased with Windies’ T20I progress](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sammy-pleased-with-windies-t20i-progress/) - BENGALURU, India – West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has lauded his team’s performances in the shorter format of the game over the past few months, pointing out that he had seen major improvements in all facets of the game. His comments came following Saturday’s no result in the fifth and final T20I between his
- [Mental health and sport](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mental-health-and-sport/) - The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day (October 10) was “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” focusing on listening to individual stories for positive action and support. According to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Ed (DSM-5), a mental disorder is a syndrome characterised by
- [Paul fourth in UCI match sprint in China](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/paul-fourth-in-uci-match-sprint-in-china/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter nigel.simon@guardian.co.tt For the second consecutive year, Trinidad and Tobago’s Nicholas Paul had to settle for the fourth-place finish in the men’s match sprint final when the Tissoot UCI 2026 Track World Championship ended at the Shanghai Velodrome in Shanghai, China, yesterday. This occurred after Paul was defeated by Japan’s Kaiya Ota in
- [Investigate OPR findings on cancelled housing project](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/investigate-opr-findings-on-cancelled-housing-project/) - There is a compelling case for an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the Housing Development Corporation’s now cancelled $3.4 billion housing project, particularly given serious concerns reportedly raised by the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR). Former housing minister Camille Robinson-Regis, during her contribution to the Budget debate, cited what she said were findings by
- [2024 Port-of-Spain General Hospital baby deaths: Judge slams ex-NWRHA board for keeping report from parents](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/2024-port-of-spain-general-hospital-baby-deaths-judge-slams-ex-nwrha-board-for-keeping-report-from-parents/) - Senior Reporter derek.achong@guardian.co.tt A High Court Judge has slammed the former North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) board for reneging on its promise to disclose the report from its internal investigation into a bacterial outbreak at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) unit that claimed the lives of seven babies over a
- [Corinth residents complain about lingering sewer woes](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/corinth-residents-complain-about-lingering-sewer-woes/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt The pungent smell of raw sewage flowing inside and behind people’s homes and into watercourses was what Minister in the Ministry of Housing Phillip Alexander encountered when he visited Corinth yesterday morning. The gravity of the public health hazard prompted Alexander to call for police investigations into contracts awarded under the
- [Watts criticised over comments on female MPs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/watts-criticised-over-comments-on-female-mps/) - UNC MP for La Horquetta/Talparo Phillip Watts has drawn criticism after commenting on the appearance and sexual morality of female MPs during Saturday night's debate on the 2027 national budget. Watts praised the women seated on the Government's side of the House, describing them as “good-looking” and saying they had “a lot of moral values”.
- [Chinese restaurant owners assaulted in home invasion](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/chinese-restaurant-owners-assaulted-in-home-invasion/) - The owners of a Chinese restaurant in Tobago were robbed and beaten during a home invasion early yesterday morning. According to police, the victims had just returned to their Lowlands home after closing their establishment, when they were accosted by four bandits. The suspects, armed with a gun and knives, assaulted the family before escaping
- [PROBE WASA. Gonzales claims workers deliberately starving communities to facilitate water trucking racket; calls for police intervention](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gonzales-claims-workers-deliberately-starving-communities-to-facilitate-water-trucking-racket-calls-for-police-intervention/) - Senior Reporter kay-marie.fletcher@guardian.co.tt Former public utilities minister Marvin Gonzales is calling for a criminal investigation into an alleged water trucking racket at the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA). During his contribution to the debate on the Appropriation (Financial Year 2027) Bill, 2026 in Parliament on Saturday morning, Gonzales claimed some employees were deliberately depriving communities
- [Guyana to restrict vape imports](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/guyana-to-restrict-vape-imports/) - Guyana will restrict the importation of vapes and vaping products unless they are approved by the relevant health authorities, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced. In a video address posted to social media on Saturday, Ali said Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh would soon sign an order under the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01, to
- [Man detained after Valencia bar chopping](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-detained-after-valencia-bar-chopping/) - Ralph Banwarie A 38-year-old man is warded at Arima Hospital after he was chopped several times about the head during an altercation at a bar in Valencia. The victim, Kern Lewis, was reportedly involved in an argument with a suspect at a bar along the Eastern Main Road, Valencia. The suspect allegedly left the bar
- [The 2027 Budget - Part I](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/improvement-or-business-as-usual/) - Mariano Browne A budget speech is a political statement, a communication exercise in explaining a government's fiscal choices and a general statement about the future. As with budget speeches, the 2027 Budget was filled with the normal excoriation of the past regime, just as the People's National Movement (PNM) had done during its ten years
- [Bodoe promises action on CDAP, cancer drug shortages](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bodoe-promises-action-on-cdap-cancer-drug-shortages/) - Kejan Haynes Patients struggling to access medication for chronic diseases, cancer and some psychiatric conditions could see improvements, with Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe promising action to address shortages in the public health system. The shortages include but are not limited to, breast cancer drugs exemestane, anastrozole and letrozole. Speaking during debate on the national
- [Camille, Vandana clash over Children’s Authority](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/camille-vandana-clash-over-childrens-authority/) - Kejan Haynes The battle between Social Development Minister Vandana Mohit and Opposition MP for Trincity/Maloney Camille Robinson-Regis over the management of the Children’s Authority intensified in Parliament on Saturday, with allegations of racial discrimination, questions about the handling of children in State care and competing claims over the Authority’s funding. Robinson-Regis accused Mohit of failing
- [Operation Blast nets traffic offenders, firearm](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/operation-blast-nets-traffic-offenders-firearm/) - Ralph Banwarie Motorists were charged with traffic offences and suspected marijuana, a firearm and ammunition were seized during a four-hour police exercise across three divisions on Thursday. The exercise, dubbed Operation Blast, was conducted between 9 am and 1 pm in the Western, Port of Spain and Eastern divisions. Officers intercepted a silver Mitsubishi Lancer
- [Jangoo named TTCB’s International Player of the Year](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jangoo-named-ttcbs-international-player-of-the-year/) - Ian Wason Sport Correspondent ian1wason60@gmail.com Amir Jangoo’s outstanding performances for the West Indies made him the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board’s (TTCB) International Player of the Year at the board’s annual national awards ceremony, which was held at the Dennis P. Ramdhan Complex in Mc Bean, Couva, on Wednesday evening. Jangoo enjoyed a prolific year
- [Luanna Duncan’s fight for cancer patientsA matter of life, death and shortage of medication](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/luanna-duncans-fight-for-cancer-patientsa-matter-of-life-death-and-shortage-of-medication/) - Deputy Managing Editor sampson.nanton@cnc3.co.tt For 41-year-old Luanna Duncan, the fight against stage four breast cancer is about more than enduring treatment, managing pain and holding on to hope. Luanna has found a bigger purpose, one of ensuring that other patients do not lose their chance to live because the medication they need is unavailable in
- [Star-studded cast to honour Sparrow in final farewell today](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/star-studded-cast-to-honour-sparrow-in-final-farewell-today/) - A star-studded cast of local artistes, including Machel Montano, Destra Garcia, Superblue, Crazy and Shurwayne Winchester, will take the stage today to pay tribute to calypso legend Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco. The artistes are among 14 performers listed for the National Farewell and Celebration of Life for the late Francisco, who died in New York
- [‘Yuk!’ Rowley fumes as Kamla, Farley claim airport credit](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/yuk-rowley-fumes-as-kamla-farley-claim-airport-credit/) - Former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley has accused Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary Farley Augustine of trying to claim credit for the new East Terminal at the ANR Robinson International Airport, despite what he described as their previous attempts to obstruct the project. In a Facebook post responding to
- [Court dismisses case to have Michael Jackson doctor's T&T licence revoked](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/court-dismisses-case-to-have-michael-jackson-doctors-tt-license-revoked/) - A complaint seeking to suspend or revoke cardiologist Dr Conrad Murray's temporary medical licence over his manslaughter conviction in connection with the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson has been dismissed. Earlier this week, a tribunal appointed by the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago (MBTT), chaired by attorney Shankar Bidaisee, delivered the decision, which
- [Ramlogan calls for PSC to be disbanded after officer wins legal battle](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ramlogan-calls-for-psc-to-be-disbanded-after-officer-wins-legal-battle/) - Derek Achong Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan is calling for the Public Service Commission (PSC) to be disbanded after his client emerged victorious in an almost two-decade legal battle over the commission’s decision to declare that she had abandoned her job after being absent for several months due to injury and pregnancy. Ramlogan made the call
- [Prison officers intercept contraband packages](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/prison-officers-intercept-contraband-packages/) - Prison officers intercepted three packages containing cigarettes, wrapping papers, suspected drugs and lighters thrown over the perimeter wall of the Port of Spain Prison early Thursday morning. The packages were intercepted about 4.30 am on October 15. According to a statement from the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service, the packages contained 760 cigarettes, 49 packs
- [Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says new torture allegations are ‘false’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ex-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-says-new-torture-allegations-are-false/) - Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro insisted in court on Thursday that newly unsealed torture allegations against him and his wife were “false accusations.” Maduro and Cilia Flores, both shackled at the ankles, were brought to court to face a rewritten indictment that expands from an initial set of drug trafficking charges to accuse them of
- [Scrap metal yards told to suspend operations](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/scrap-metal-yards-told-to-suspend-operations/) - Scrap metal yards across Trinidad and Tobago are being told to suspend operations following the expiry of a legal order that extended the time for the industry to operate under its existing arrangements. In a public notice, the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism said Legal Notice No. 381 of 2025, the Scrap Metal (Extension
- [Home invasion suspect held after Wallerfield shooting](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/home-invasion-suspect-held-after-wallerfield-shooting/) - A 23-year-old Arima man identified as a person of interest in a recent home invasion remains in police custody after a shooting involving officers in Wallerfield on Wednesday night. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), officers assigned to the Northern Division Criminal Investigations Department responded to reports of loud explosions along Antigua
- [Tobago Carnival gets $12m as festival debt falls to $5m](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tobago-carnival-gets-12m-as-festival-debt-falls-to-5m/) - Pan Trinbago will participate in Tobago Carnival after the Tobago House of Assembly settled the organisation’s outstanding payments, with its Pan and Powder event scheduled for October 31 and dedicated to the late Mighty Sparrow. Pan Trinbago Tobago Region chairman Kadion Moore announced the decision at a press conference on Wednesday, thanking Tourism Secretary Zorisha
- [Richard Sammy leaves Republic Financial Holdings](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/richard-sammy-leaves-republic-financial-holdings/) - Anthony Wilson Richard Sammy, group vice-president of Republic Financial Holdings Ltd (RFHL), has left the region’s largest financial institution, bank sources told Guardian Media on Wednesday. In a statement expected later today, the bank is expected to describe Sammy’s departure as being by mutual agreement. His exit follows weeks of speculation in financial circles, including
- [Crane operator discharged after Perenco platform incident](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/crane-operator-discharged-after-perenco-platform-incident/) - Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the crane operator had died following the collapse of a crane at Perenco’s Samaan Alpha platform. Guardian Media was initially given information that the operator had died. Perenco has since confirmed that he survived, was treated at hospital and discharged. We regret the error.
- [Nurse finds deeper purpose after cancer‘It’s not just a job’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nurse-finds-deeper-purpose-after-cancerits-not-just-a-job/) - Reporter angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt With decades of experience as a nurse, Denise Gibbs-Clarke was familiar with the struggles cancer patients faced. Yet when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, her understanding of the disease took on a whole new meaning. At 52, Denise found herself walking the very path she had spent a lifetime illuminating
- [Eight and a half doubles in three minutes!Job, Burke swallow up competition](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/eight-and-a-half-doubles-in-three-minutesjob-burke-swallow-up-competition/) - GML Correspondent There were no political divisions, religious differences or racial barriers when the aroma of freshly made doubles filled the air on Republic Day. For a few hours, the humble doubles—two pieces of bara wrapped around seasoned channa and topped with condiments—took centre stage as people from across Trinidad and Tobago gathered at Brentwood,
- [One of India’s greatest food cities is finally getting the global attention it deserves](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/one-of-indias-greatest-food-cities-is-finally-getting-the-global-attention-it-deserves/) - A plate of buffalo galawati kebabs arrives at the table at Tunday Kababi, a famous restaurant in Phool Wali Gali, a narrow lane in Lucknow’s old quarter. Diners tear off pieces of paratha, a flat bread, and scoop up the tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat. Nearby, cooks continuously shape and shallow-fry fresh batches of kebabs. It’s a
- [Hope’s century, Paul’s five-for stun India as West Indies force decider](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hopes-century-pauls-five-for-stun-india-as-west-indies-force-decider/) - HYDERABAD, India – West Indies captain Shai Hope produced another scintillating knock while Keemo Paul came up trumps with the ball, as the regional side carved out a 24-run win over host India here in the 4th T20I on Wednesday. Shai Hope’s latest century, his fourth of the trip, helped to propel the men in
- [Judge finds Gary Aboud threatened consultant over failed $10M investment](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/judge-finds-gary-aboud-threatened-consultant-over-failed-10m-investment/) - DEREK ACHONGSenior Reporterderek.achong@guardian.co.tt Businessman and environmentalist Gary Aboud has been found to have forced a financial consultant to accept liability for a failed $10 million offshore investment through threats and intimidation. High Court Judge Devindra Rampersad made the serious finding against the Mode Alive owner on Monday as he dismissed a case pursued by Aboud,
- [Construction worker awarded nearly $100,000 for unlawful arrest](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/construction-worker-awarded-nearly-100000-for-unlawful-arrest-2/) - DEREK ACHONGSenior Reporterderek.achong@guardian.co.tt The State has been ordered to pay almost $100,000 in compensation to a construction worker who was wrongfully arrested and detained for allegedly attempting to sell equipment stolen from his employer. High Court Judge Robin Mohammed ordered the compensation for Gershon Seunarine as he upheld his wrongful arrest and false imprisonment case
- [Commission of Inquiry into Guyana's fatal boating incident begins public hearings](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/commission-of-inquiry-into-guyanas-fatal-boating-incident-begins-public-hearings/) - The Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the July 18 boating incident that left more than 100 people dead, heard on Wednesday that the emergency beacon on the ferry, the MV Barima was not registered. Director of the of the Air Navigation Services Department at the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rickford Samaroo, said also that
- [Parents seek intervention over Fyzabad school bullying](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/parents-seek-intervention-over-fyzabad-school-bullying/) - Radhica De Silva Parents of pupils at Fyzabad Presbyterian School are calling on the Ministry of Education to investigate alleged bullying incidents, including physical assaults which they say have left children injured, distressed and afraid to attend classes. Two parents told Guardian Media their children were attacked by classmates and that their complaints to the
- [Chaguanas Chamber welcomes $20m Ring Road allocation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/chaguanas-chamber-welcomes-20m-ring-road-allocation/) - The Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CCIC) has welcomed the Government’s initial $20 million allocation for the Chaguanas Ring Road project, saying it could help address longstanding traffic congestion affecting businesses in the borough. CCIC president Baldath Maharaj said the allocation in the 2026-2027 National Budget would fund preliminary work, including traffic studies, environmental
- [No flowers, photography at Mighty Sparrow’s lying in repose](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/no-flowers-photography-at-mighty-sparrows-lying-in-repose/) - Members of the public attending the lying in repose and celebration of life for calypso legend the Mighty Sparrow are being asked to observe strict guidelines, including a ban on photography, videography and flowers at the venue. The Ministry of Culture and Community Development issued the guidelines ahead of the event, urging the public to
- [Penal man granted $75,000 bail on home invasion charge](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/penal-man-granted-75000-bail-on-home-invasion-charge/) - A 29-year-old Penal man charged with home invasion was granted $75,000 bail when he appeared before the Siparia Masters Court on Monday. Peter Marshall, of Penal Rock Road, was not called upon to plead to the charge. As part of his bail conditions, Marshall must remain at his current address, stay at least 50 feet
- [PwC flags unanswered questions in budget’s digital tax plans](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pwc-flags-unanswered-questions-in-budgets-digital-tax-plans/) - PwC has warned that several details of the Government’s proposed tax changes remain unresolved, including how Trinidad and Tobago intends to collect VAT on digital services supplied by foreign companies without creating additional costs or compliance burdens for businesses. In its analysis of the 2026-2027 National Budget, PwC said the proposed standard-rating of digital and
- [EY warns of challenges taxing foreign digital services](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ey-warns-of-challenges-taxing-foreign-digital-services/) - The Government’s plan to impose VAT on digital services supplied by foreign companies will require a new registration and collection system, as the measure seeks to bring services provided by non-resident businesses into the tax net. In its review of the 2027 budget, professional services firm EY said that under the existing VAT Act, digital
- [Couva Chamber says mandatory tax filing could boost revenue](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/couva-chamber-says-mandatory-tax-filing-could-boost-revenue/) - By Shastri Boodan The Couva Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce believes mandatory income tax filing could bring millions of dollars in additional revenue to the Government by bringing more individuals and small business operators into the tax system. The measure was announced by Finance Minister Dave Tancoo during Monday’s presentation of the 2026-2027 National Budget.
- [One-way traffic near ANR Robinson Airport for terminal opening](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/one-way-traffic-near-anr-robinson-airport-for-terminal-opening/) - Motorists travelling to and from the ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago are being advised to expect temporary traffic changes tomorrow for the official opening of the airport’s new Eastern Terminal. The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago said the arrangements will be in effect from 10 am to 3 pm on October 13. Under
- [Retired police officer found dead with hands and feet bound](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/retired-police-officer-found-dead-with-hands-and-feet-bound/) - Sascha Wilson A 70-year-old retired police officer was found dead inside his Princes Town home on Sunday, with his hands and feet bound together. The deceased has been identified as Anthony Hanson, of Marcano Street West. According to a police report, officers on mobile patrol received information around 1.30 pm and proceeded to Hanson’s home.
- [New Tobago airport terminal opens to public on Wednesday](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-tobago-airport-terminal-opens-to-public-on-wednesday/) - The new East Terminal at the ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago will begin flight operations on Wednesday, October 14, a day after Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar officially opens the facility. The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago announced the start of operations in a media release on Monday. Persad-Bissessar is scheduled to attend the
- [Hilfenhaus, Ahmed bowl Australia to victory over West Indies](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hilfenhaus-ahmed-bowl-australia-to-victory-over-west-indies/) - SHARJAH – Ben Hilfenhaus and Fawad Ahmed produced spectacular bowling performances as Australia Champions got the better of West Indies Champions by 36 runs in a low-scoring World Championship of Legends contest in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. The Windies would have fancied their chances of recording their third victory in four matches when
- [Hetmyer, Pooran heroics fall short as India holds off West Indies by 14 runs in 3rd T20](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hetmyer-pooran-heroics-fall-short-as-india-holds-off-west-indies-by-14-runs-in-3rd-t20/) - INDORE – ​Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran fought valiantly, but the West Indies fell agonisingly short against India in a thrilling third Twenty20 International at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in India on Sunday. Chasing a target of 224, the visitors ultimately finished on 209-7, handing India a hard-fought 14-run victory and securing crucial series momentum.
- [Reggae Boyz, Haiti, Curacao rise in rankings](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/reggae-boyz-haiti-curacao-rise-in-rankings/) - MIAMI, United States – Jamaica, Haiti and Curacao have risen in the recently released Concacaf Men’s National Team Rankings to be among the top 10 teams. The three sides all improved following commendable performances in the ongoing Concacaf Nations League tournament. Mexico still occupies the top spot following the Nations League and international friendlies during
- [Financing T&T’s development](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/financing-tts-development/) - The annual Budget Speech is one of the most important events in any country. In Trinidad and Tobago, ministries and state agencies have spent months preparing project proposals and expenditure plans, reviewing spending trends and adjusting priorities for the year ahead. Ministers would have made their case to the Minister of Finance, but as always,
- [Art therapy in focus on World Mental Health Day](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/art-therapy-in-focus-on-world-mental-health-day/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter peter.christopher@guardian.co.tt The role of creativity in healing was placed in focus this week as the Art Therapy Association of Trinidad and Tobago hosted the “Reflections, Renewal & Resilience” art exhibition at the Medulla Art Gallery in Woodbrook. The exhibition, which featured art created by regional therapists, held a special display on World
- [MIC granted consultative status by UNESCO](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mic-granted-consultative-status-by-unesco/) - The Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC) has been granted consultative status as a non-governmental organisation in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), strengthening its role in promoting independent and sustainable media across the region. The decision was made during the 225th session of UNESCO’s Executive Board in Paris, marking
- [Helicopter joins desperate search for fishermen](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/helicopter-joins-desperate-search-for-fishermen/) - STEPHON NICHOLASGML Tobago Correspondent A private helicopter has joined the desperate search for missing Tobago fishermen David McLean and Kester Alexander. Both men left on a fishing expedition aboard Predator, a 24-foot pirogue with Yamaha engines, registration TFT 2490, on Friday morning, and were expected back at 5 pm. As night reached and they remained
- [Whitehall bags fourth jockey’s title](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/whitehall-bags-fourth-jockeys-title/) - WINNIPEG – Barbadian Antonio Whitehall captured his fourth jockey’s title at Assiniboia Downs when the season climaxed Canada on Wednesday. Whitehall finished with 51 wins from his 231 mounts and earnings of CAN$561,645 to comfortably claim the title. In all, he won five stakes and landed two four-day wins and 11 doubles. Trinidadian Kerron Khelawan
- [Simmons, Walton help West Indies Champions trounce England](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/simmons-walton-help-west-indies-champions-trounce-england/) - SHARJAH – Lendl Simmons and Chadwick Walton scored important knocks as West Indies Champions romped to a seven-wicket victory over England Champions in the World Championship of Legends tournament in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. After electing to field at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, West Indies dismissed England for 154 in 19.1 overs, with
- [Chase: Hope doesn’t get enough credit](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/chase-hope-doesnt-get-enough-credit/) - RANCHI – Veteran all-rounder Roston Chase has lamented the fact that West Indies white-ball captain Shai Hope does not receive the respect he deserves, even as he continues to churn out spectacular performances. Hope’s brilliance was on show once again on Friday, scoring an unbeaten century to lead the visitors to a record-breaking run chase
- [Safe water is a right, not a political weapon](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/safe-water-is-a-right-not-a-political-weapon/) - Brown water flowing from household taps is not a public relations problem. It is a matter of public health, dignity and public trust. When residents see visibly discoloured water and are told it is safe, they are entitled to clear evidence, prompt explanations and full transparency. Minister of Public Utilities Barry Padarath has attributed the
- [BIG SHOW FOR SPARROW. Public viewing of cultural icon’s body starts on Tuesday, with major Carnival-like celebration and funeral procession planned for Friday](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/big-show-for-sparrow-public-viewing-of-cultural-icons-body-starts-on-tuesday-with-major-carnival-like-celebration-and-funeral-procession-planned-for-friday/) - Lead Editor - Newsgathering chester.sambrano@guardian.co.tt The late Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco will be honoured with a national Celebration of Life on October 16, with the public invited to pay their respects during two days of viewing ahead of the ceremony. The Ministry of Culture and Community Development announced yesterday that public viewing of the calypso
- [Two missing after Scarborough fishing expedition](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-missing-after-scarborough-fishing-expedition/) - STEPHON NICHOLASGML Tobago Correspondent Two men are currently missing after failing to return home from a fishing expedition near Scarborough on Friday afternoon. The men, who hail from Buccoo and Lowlands, left on Friday morning aboard the Predator, a 24-foot vessel. However, concerns were raised when they did not return home. Head of the All
- [Trade unions postpone march to October 23](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trade-unions-postpone-march-to-october-23/) - AKASH SAMAROOLead Editor-Politicsakash.samaroo@cnc3.co.tt The trade union movement has postponed its planned mass demonstration through Port of Spain from October 16 to October 23, out of respect for the late calypso icon Mighty Sparrow, whose state-assisted funeral is scheduled for October 16. National Trade Union Centre (NATUC) General Secretary Michael Annisette confirmed the decision on Friday,
- [Overtime, accountability and the cost of policing](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/overtime-accountability-and-the-cost-of-policing/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s (TTPS) overtime bill has reached a level that demands close public scrutiny. Between January 2024 and August 2026, the TTPS spent almost $794 million on overtime claims, averaging $24.8 million a month. In the first eight months of 2026 alone, overtime expenditure climbed to $283.18 million, about 50 per
- [Soca Warriors at home for play-in second-leg](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/soca-warriors-at-home-for-play-in-second-leg/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter nigel.simon@guardian.co.tt The Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors will play away to Antigua and Barbuda in their Concacaf Gold Cup play-in home-and-away series first-leg match. The first-leg encounter will take place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, on November 12, from 7 pm, before the Soca Warriors host the
- [Hope, Rutherford pull off record chase as West Indies level series](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hope-rutherford-pull-off-record-chase-as-west-indies-level-series/) - India’s massive total, built on Sanju Samson’s 82 and a ferocious finish from Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma, proved too little on a dewy surface highway in Ranchi. The 501 runs scored on the night made it the second-highest aggregate in men’s T20Is, but the gap between the sides came down to some typical Caribbean
- [Charging your phone on your bed? Firefighters warn of hidden dangers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/charging-your-phone-on-your-bed-firefighters-warn-of-hidden-dangers/) - SEIGONIE MOHAMMEDClimate Change Editor Residential fires in Trinidad and Tobago have increased by 15 per cent in 2026; firefighters are urging citizens to take a closer look at everyday habits that could put their homes at risk. Charging your cellphone on your bed might seem harmless, but it is one habit the Trinidad and Tobago
- [Only one gun recovered after Buccoo shootout leaves two dead](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/only-one-gun-recovered-after-buccoo-shootout-leaves-two-dead/) - STEPHON NICHOLASGML Tobago Correspondent Police have confirmed that only one gun was recovered at the scene following last night’s police shootout at Golden Grove Road, Buccoo, which left two suspects dead. Police say Jamal Clarke, 24, and another man were in a silver Aqua when officers, acting on intelligence, intercepted the vehicle. Police said shots
- [West Indies beat India by 6 wickets](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/west-indies-beat-india-by-6-wickets/) - The West Indies defeated India by six wickets in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here on Friday. INDIA 249-5 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 82, Tilak Varma 44 not out, Ishan Kishan 43, Shreyas Iyer 40; Roston Chase 3-24, Shamar Springer 2-64) WEST INDIES 252-4 in 18.3 overs (Shai Hope 102
- [Mighty Sparrow’s funeral set for October 16](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mighty-sparrows-funeral-set-for-october-16/) - The late Mighty Sparrow will be honoured with a national Celebration of Life on October 16, with members of the public getting two opportunities to pay their respects ahead of the ceremony. The Ministry of Culture and Community Development announced on Friday that public viewing of the calypso legend will take place from 10 am
- [U.S. hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions as part of drive to dismantle tribunal](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/u-s-hits-international-criminal-court-with-sweeping-sanctions-as-part-of-drive-to-dismantle-tribunal/) - The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal over investigations into the United States and its allies, including Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions Friday, after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African jurist Navi Pillay,
- [Pooran named top player as Toronto Sixers win Canada Super60](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pooran-named-top-player-as-toronto-sixers-win-canada-super60/) - There was a distinct Trinidad and Tobago flavour to the Toronto Sixers’ success in the just-concluded second season of the Canada Super60. The Sixers tasted unique double success by winning both the men’s and women’s titles at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Leading the men’s team was Trinidad and Tobago cricket icon Kieron Pollard, whose
- [InterCaribbean boosts Trinidad–Barbados capacity ahead of Carnival](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/intercaribbean-boosts-trinidad-barbados-capacity-ahead-of-carnival/) - Brent Pinheiro brent.pinheiro@guardian.co.tt Turks and Caicos-based airline InterCaribbean Airways is set to increase its service to T&T from four weekly flights to daily flights. Speaking with Guardian Media on the sidelines of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference in Georgetown, Guyana, on Wednesday, InterCaribbean Airways CEO Trevor Sadler said the airline
- [Interim water schedule set for Point Fortin](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/interim-water-schedule-set-for-point-fortin/) - The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has announced an interim water supply schedule for Point Fortin following an unplanned service interruption caused by emergency repairs at the Point Fortin Desalination Plant. In a notice dated October 8, WASA said the affected areas would be placed on a temporary water schedule, with supply scheduled between 6
- [$500m Marriott hotel sod-turning set for Tuesday](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/500m-marriott-hotel-sod-turning-set-for-tuesday/) - Stephon Nicholas The sod will be turned for the $500 million Marriott hotel at Rocky Point on Tuesday. The event is expected to be attended by several dignitaries, including Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Chief Secretary Farley Augustine. The four-star hotel will feature 200 rooms, villas, townhouses and recreational amenities. Augustine has spoken glowingly about
- [WASA says discoloured water remains safe for domestic use](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/wasa-says-discoloured-water-remains-safe-for-domestic-use/) - The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) says it is taking immediate and sustained action to address reports of discoloured water affecting customers in some areas. In a media release on Thursday, the Authority said technical, engineering, water quality and field teams were monitoring the situation, identifying contributing factors and implementing measures to resolve the issue.
- [Man killed after Enterprise altercation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-killed-after-enterprise-altercation/) - A 26-year-old man was killed following an altercation with a 40-year-old man at School Street, Enterprise, on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Joseph Narcise, who lived in the community. His 18-year-old younger sister, Davina Buchoon, said the two men had been involved in a longstanding feud which began after Narcise moved to
- [Travellers are using AI to plan trips; Caribbean businesses aren’t ready](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/travellers-are-using-ai-to-plan-trips-caribbean-businesses-arent-ready/) - Brent Pinheiro brent.pinheiro@guardian.co.tt The way travellers plan trips is changing, with artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly being used to research, plan and book holidays. But according to one expert, Caribbean tourism businesses are not keeping pace with the rapid adoption of AI by consumers. Speaking at the State of the Tourism Industry Conference, currently being held
- [Chaguanas Chamber knocks Imbert over city status remarks](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/chaguanas-chamber-knocks-imbert-over-city-status-remarks/) - The Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce has criticised Diego Martin MP Colm Imbert over comments he made in the Lower House regarding proposed city status for Chaguanas. CCIC head Baldath Maharaj said Imbert stood in Parliament and dismissed Chaguanas becoming a city as “nonsense”. Maharaj said, “He didn’t just attack a piece of legislation,
- [Gonzales challenges Padarath to drink brown tap water](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gonzales-challenges-padarath-to-drink-brown-tap-water/) - Opposition Chief Whip Marvin Gonzales is challenging Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath to drink a glass of the same brown water flowing from the taps of affected households. In a social media post, Gonzales questioned Padarath’s assurance in Parliament on Wednesday that the discoloured water remained safe for domestic use. “Stand before the people of
- [T&T takes another international pageant crown](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-takes-another-international-pageant-crown/) - Trinidad and Tobago has captured another international pageant title, with local representative Leeann Dass, 37, crowned Woman of the Universe Elite 2026 in South Korea. Dass represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 47th Woman of the Universe International Pageant on October 7, competing against approximately 40 delegates from around the world. She emerged as the
- [Mickela Panday, NCRHA clash over Mt Hope A&E conditions](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mickela-panday-ncrha-clash-over-mt-hope-ae-conditions/) - Patriotic Front political leader Mickela Panday has called for urgent action over conditions at the Accident and Emergency Department of the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) at Mt Hope, describing the situation as a healthcare system “in deep crisis”. In a social media post yesterday, Panday said she spent six hours at the facility
- [Alexander's lawyers seek safeguards for court livestreams](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/alexanders-lawyers-seek-safeguards-for-court-livestreams/) - Derek Achong Senior Reporter derek.achong@guardian.co.tt The move by lawyers representing Minister in the Ministry of Housing Phillip Edward Alexander to oppose a move by the Judiciary to livestream his appeal in a defamation lawsuit involving Patriotic Front political leader Mickela Panday was not based on a desire to have the case determined privately. The appeal
- [New US indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-us-indictment-charges-former-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-with-torture/) - U.S. authorities charged former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens in order to maintain his hold on power. The new indictment, unsealed Thursday, adds pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking offenses. Maduro, who was previously charged with participating in a conspiracy to send cocaine into the
- [Taylor’s all-round effort helps Windies sweep Zimbabwe](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/taylors-all-round-effort-helps-windies-sweep-zimbabwe/) - HARARE — West Indies veteran Stafanie Taylor etched her name into the history books on Wednesday, becoming only the fourth woman to complete the double of 3,000 T20I runs and 100 wickets, as the regional women crushed Zimbabwe by eight wickets to complete a clean 3-0 series sweep in Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Taylor’s historic moment
- [French flair meets local flavour as Dîner en Blanc returns](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/french-flair-meets-local-flavour-as-diner-en-blanc-returns/) - Crispy turkey and goat cheese empanadas, a touch of pimento caviar, and the rich decadence of oxtail mac and cheese croquettes offered media guests a first taste of what is to come when Dîner en Blanc returns to Port-of-Spain on November 14. Perhaps fittingly, the St Clair residence of French Ambassador Guillaume Pierre provided an
- [How Crichlow turned retirement into growth](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/how-crichlow-turned-retirement-into-growth/) - In keeping with the adage, “you’re never too old to learn,” former journalism and business communication professor Mervyn Crichlow is a testament to the enduring value of learning at every stage of life. After 53 years in journalism and business communications, he explored several options, three of which he pursued: writing his autobiography, learning to
- [Two athletes turn a sweet craving into a business](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-athletes-turn-a-sweet-craving-into-a-business/) - angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt Reporter A creamy bowl of ice cream is the ultimate comfort, but for health-conscious consumers, it frequently clashes with fitness goals. Thanks to entrepreneurs Jeremiah Cruickshank and Jenae-Marie Price, dessert is being transformed from a guilty indulgence into a delicious way to reach your daily protein targets. The young entrepreneurial duo launched their ice-cream
- [Lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/lawsuit-accuses-starbucks-of-mislabeling-8-sugar-free-protein-drinks/) - Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labelled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The federal lawsuit filed late Friday in Seattle alleges that eight protein beverages Starbucks sells in the US contain varying amounts of sugar even though the
- [Mexico ends T&T U-18 handball men worlds’ hopes](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mexico-ends-tt-u-18-handball-men-worlds-hopes/) - The T&T Under-18 men’s handball team had their hopes of contesting the gold medal playoffs in the 2026/2027 Youth (Under-18) Men’s IHF Trophy North America and The Caribbean (Youth) Championship ended after a second consecutive heavy defeat in Puerto Rico Wednesday (October 7). Beaten 17-62 by Canada in their opening match of the four-team Group
- [Democracy demands active people participation in decision-making](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/democracy-demands-active-people-participation-in-decision-making/) - Significant changes to the local government system should never be made without meaningful public consultation. Yet, the Government’s proposed legislation to create three new boroughs, make Chaguanas a city and redraw municipal boundaries appears to have emerged with little public notice and without a structured process of engagement with the citizens whose lives will be
- [BROWN WATER TEMPORARY. Minister assures WASA customers in central, south and west Trinidad that their concerns being addressed; says it remains safe for domestic use despite discolouration](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/brown-water-temporary-minister-assures-wasa-customers-in-central-south-and-west-trinidad-that-their-concerns-being-addressed-says-it-remains-safe-for-domestic-use-despite-discolouration/) - Senior Political Reporter Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath says the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is continuing efforts to resolve the discoloured water affecting consumers in parts of north, central and south Trinidad, assuring the issue is temporary. Padarath provided the update in Parliament yesterday while responding to a question from Opposition Whip Marvin Gonzales
- [PM defends age-limit Bill, attacks PNM and Independent senators](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-defends-age-limit-bill-attacks-pnm-and-independent-senators/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is defending the Government’s decision to raise the legal age limits for gambling, marijuana, alcohol and tobacco, while launching a scathing attack on the Opposition PNM and Independent senators who voted against the legislation. In a social media post following the Senate’s passage of the Bill, Persad-Bissessar said the Government bench
- [Former tourism secretary robbed in home invasion](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/former-tourism-secretary-robbed-in-home-invasion/) - Former tourism secretary Hilton Sandy was robbed during a home invasion on Tuesday night. According to reports, five men broke into Sandy's Bacolet Gardens home. The ex-politician, who suffered a stroke in 2013, was not harmed during the ordeal. Snr Supt Rodhil Kirk said police will do all in their powers to bring the perpetrators
- [Ammunition seized during Port of Spain operation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ammunition-seized-during-port-of-spain-operation/) - Police seized 12 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Port of Spain on Tuesday. The ammunition was found around 11:30 a.m. when officers of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), conducting exercises under Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. Shield 2026, searched a wooden structure near a car park along Lower Duncan Street. According to police, PC Ramgulam discovered
- [PNM boycotts Prime Minister’s Questions, calls it a charade](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pnm-boycotts-prime-ministers-questions-calls-it-a-charade/) - The Parliamentary Opposition has refused to participate in Prime Minister’s Questions, accusing the Government of turning the parliamentary exercise into a “shameful parliamentary charade” designed to shield Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar from scrutiny. In a statement yesterday, the Opposition said more than 90 per cent of the questions it submitted for the Prime Minister to
- [Seven Seas plant offline for emergency repairs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/seven-seas-plant-offline-for-emergency-repairs/) - The Seven Seas Desalination Plant will remain out of service for a further 24 hours as the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) carries out emergency repairs to a 24-inch main. WASA said the plant was taken offline at 7 am today and is expected to return to service on or before 7 am tomorrow. The
- [Bodoe: Govt cannot remain ‘passive observer’ on youth drinking](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bodoe-govt-cannot-remain-passive-observer-on-youth-drinking/) - Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe says high levels of binge drinking among young adults and early alcohol use among schoolchildren show why the Government cannot remain a “passive observer” and must intervene to protect young people. Speaking during debate on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Alcohol, Cannabis, Dangerous Drugs, Gambling and Tobacco) Bill, 2026, in the Senate,
- [Chote, Lewis: Not enough evidence to justify new age restrictions](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/chote-lewis-not-enough-evidence-to-justify-new-age-restrictions/) - Independent Senators Sophia Chote, SC and Francis Lewis are questioning whether the Government has produced enough evidence to justify restricting alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use among adults between 18 and 25, warning that Parliament should not impose sweeping age limits without stronger local data. Both senators supported efforts to reduce substance abuse and protect young
- [Age-limit Bill passes 15-12; Govt gets no outside support](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/age-limit-bill-passes-15-12-govt-gets-no-outside-support/) - AKASH SAMAROOLead Editor – Politics The Senate has passed legislation raising the legal age for drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco in Trinidad and Tobago to 21, and for gambling and cannabis use to 25, but the Government failed to attract a single “yes” vote from either the Opposition or Independent benches. The Miscellaneous Provisions (Alcohol,
- [Traffic light timing blamed for major congestion](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/traffic-light-timing-blamed-for-major-congestion/) - Traffic light timing at Dock Road near the Hyatt Regency along the westbound lane of Wrightson Road is being blamed for major traffic congestion during peak hours. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it had been made aware that the timing of the traffic lights was disrupting the normal flow of traffic in
- [Farley: Don't give abusers a platform](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/farley-dont-give-abusers-a-platform/) - Stephon Nicholas Chief Secretary Farley Augustine has condemned certain media houses for giving abusive men a platform. He made the statement on Monday night on Mic'd Matters, an online THA programme, as he responded to an attempted murder-suicide in Signal Hill and a recent viral video showing a man assaulting his girlfriend in a car.
- [TTMA mourns Sean Roach](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttma-mourns-sean-roach/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) is mourning the death of Sean Roach of Langston Roach Industries Limited, describing his passing as a profound loss to the country’s manufacturing and business communities. In a statement, the TTMA extended condolences to Roach’s family, colleagues and the team at Langston Roach Industries, as well as others
- [Ex-PNM chairman who resigned now wants to return](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ex-pnm-chairman-who-resigned-now-wants-to-return/) - Two days after resigning as PNM Tobago chairman and quitting the party, Nicole Henry-Waldron has changed her mind. In a letter to the PNM Tobago executive on Saturday, Henry-Waldron said upon reflection, she has decided to continue contributing to the party and to the development of the country. "I therefore respectfully request that my resignation
- [Adverse weather alert for western half of Trinidad](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/adverse-weather-alert-for-western-half-of-trinidad/) - Seigonie Mohammed Trinidad and Tobago may be experiencing a hot spell, but that will not stop parts of the country from facing a risk of heavy rainfall and flooding this afternoon. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has placed the western half of Trinidad under a Yellow-Level Adverse Weather Alert from 1 pm to
- [Nutrien fully shuts down Point Lisas operations after year-long idling](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nutrien-fully-shuts-down-point-lisas-operations-after-year-long-idling/) - Kejan Haynes After almost a year of idling its Point Lisas nitrogen plant, Nutrien is shutting down its Trinidad operations, with staff being informed today that retrenchment is about to begin. The Canadian fertiliser giant announced Monday that it will indefinitely shut down its Trinidad Nitrogen operations following a review of its strategic options, citing
- [PNM Tobago youth officer resigns, cites internal divisions](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pnm-tobago-youth-officer-resigns-cites-internal-divisions/) - Claims of division, disconnect and discord have rocked the PNM Tobago Council, with two executive members resigning their positions on the same day. Following chairman Nicole Henry-Waldron’s resignation is that of the party’s youth officer, Carlesia McEwen. However, unlike Henry-Waldron, who quit the party entirely, McEwen said she remains a PNM member. In her resignation
- [One dead after car plunges into Cunupia River](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/one-dead-after-car-plunges-into-cunupia-river/) - Shastri BoodanGML Correspondent One man is dead and two others are critical following a road traffic accident in Cunupia shortly after 6 a.m. today. Police said the accident occurred shortly after the driver of a red Nissan Note, registration PEL 8295, left a gas station along the Southern Main Road, Cunupia, after refuelling. The vehicle
- [Shamfa: No room for complacency in PNM Tobago Council](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/shamfa-no-room-for-complacency-in-pnm-tobago-council/) - PNM Tobago Council political leader Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis is warning that there is “no room for complacency” or personal agendas within the party, as she seeks to strengthen the organisation following the resignation of council chairman Nicole Henry-Waldron. In a statement posted to social media, Cudjoe-Lewis said the PNM’s position in Opposition means members must be
- [Blenman can vote in San Fernando East Women’s League election](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/blenman-can-vote-in-san-fernando-east-womens-league-election/) - An 81-year-old veteran People’s National Movement (PNM) member has been cleared to participate in the San Fernando East Women’s League elections this evening. Bernadette Shirley Blenman, of Ste Madeleine, was approved to participate after High Court Judge Christopher Sieuchand this afternoon considered an injunction application over a move to exclude her from the poll. Blenman,
- [Firearm and ammunition seized in Maloney Gardens](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/firearm-and-ammunition-seized-in-maloney-gardens/) - Police have seized a firearm and two rounds of ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Maloney Gardens. The operation was carried out on October 2nd, 2026, between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., by officers of the Northern North Central Division Task Force. Acting on information received, officers conducted a search in Maloney Gardens, where they
- [Two detained after Marabella bar robbery](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-detained-after-marabella-bar-robbery/) - Two men have been detained and a firearm and cutlass seized following an attempted robbery at a bar in Marabella early Friday morning. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, the incident occurred around 12:29 a.m. on October 3rd at a bar along Union Road. Police said the proprietor was conducting business when two
- [Panday questions Cabinet realignment](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/panday-questions-cabinet-realignment/) - Patriotic Front political leader Mickela Panday is questioning the rationale behind the latest changes to ministerial responsibilities, describing the move as a “Cabinet realignment” rather than a reshuffle. In a social media post, Panday highlighted changes that took effect on September 30, which transferred responsibility for several programmes and state entities among Cabinet ministers. Among
- [PM realigns Cabinet portfolios](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-realigns-cabinet-portfolios/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has realigned ministerial portfolios, moving responsibility for a wide range of Government programmes, state enterprises and other functions among members of Cabinet. The changes, which took effect on September 30, place several significant responsibilities with ministers who did not previously have them, while removing other duties from their colleagues. The changes
- [Jade Monkey Carnival pulls plug on Tobago Carnival](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jade-monkey-carnival-pulls-plug-on-tobago-carnival/) - Masqueraders hoping to chip through the streets with Jade Monkey Carnival during Tobago Carnival 2026 will have to adjust their plans. In a press release, band leader Seon Anthony announced that the organisation has made the difficult decision to cancel its planned J’ouvert presentation, titled "Rise of the Empire". According to the official statement, the
- [Scouts recycle 100,000 bottles into park benches](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/scouts-recycle-100000-bottles-into-park-benches/) - The Scout Association of Trinidad and Tobago has transformed nearly 100,000 discarded plastic bottles into ten park benches installed in public spaces across north-west Trinidad. The initiative, funded by the Digicel Foundation and Shell Trinidad and Tobago through the Extraordinary Projects Impacting Communities (EPIC) programme, aims to tackle plastic pollution while providing durable public seating.
- [CADV calls for urgent action to address domestic violence](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cadv-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-domestic-violence/) - The Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CADV) is calling for urgent improvements to the country's response to domestic violence, warning that gaps in the justice system and victim support services continue to put women and children at risk. In a statement issued on Friday, the coalition said recent cases of extreme violence against women by their
- [CAL launches Tobago-Toronto flights; resumes Caracas service](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cal-launches-tobago-toronto-flights-resumes-caracas-service/) - Caribbean Airlines is expanding its regional and international network with the introduction of direct flights between Tobago and Toronto, the resumption of commercial passenger services to Caracas, Venezuela, and charter flights to Panama. In a media release on Friday, the airline announced that the new services would begin in October, with additional flights to Panama
- [EWMSC to open chemotherapy unit before year-end](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ewmsc-to-open-chemotherapy-unit-before-year-end/) - Shastri BoodanGML Correspondent Cancer patients receiving oncological care at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) will soon be able to access chemotherapy treatment at the institution, with a medical oncology unit expected to open before the end of the year. North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) chairman Dr Tim Gopeesingh announced on Thursday that
- [New clause allows for underage persons to sell alcohol, tobacco](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-exemption-clause-in-miscellaneous-bill-allows-for-underage-selling-of-alcohol-tobacco/) - Senior Political Reporter A new exemption clause in the Government’s Miscellaneous Provisions (Alcohol, Cannabis, Dangerous Drugs, Gambling and Tobacco) Bill, 2026 will allow people over 18 but under 21 to handle, sell, supply or be in possession of alcohol and tobacco products during their lawful employment. The exemption was among amendments presented by Attorney General
- [Beckles: Lack of consultation shows Gov't arrogance](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/beckles-lack-of-consultation-shows-govt-arrogance/) - Jesse Ramdeo Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles is accusing the Government of arrogance, claiming it is pushing through major pieces of legislation without giving the Opposition and stakeholders enough time for consultation. Speaking at a political meeting at the Mt Hope/Mt Lambert Community Centre on Thursday, Beckles took particular issue with
- [Carnival Museum to close doors amid funding struggles](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/carnival-museum-to-close-doors-amid-funding-struggles/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Museum will close its Penny Bank venue to the public from today, citing difficulties securing Government and corporate support. In a media release issued on Wednesday, TT Carnival Museum Director and Chairman of the TTCM Steering Committee Kenny Attai said the museum would close its doors from October 1 until
- [Saddle Road cleared after fallen tree](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/saddle-road-cleared-after-fallen-tree/) - UPDATE: Saddle Road, Santa Cruz, has been cleared and is now passable following the removal of a fallen tree that blocked the roadway earlier today. The tree was uprooted during heavy rainfall and fell onto electricity infrastructure, damaging two utility poles and causing power outages in surrounding areas. T&TEC crews continue restoration work, with power
- [Road blocked in Pax Vale after tree falls on power lines](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/road-blocked-in-pax-vale-after-tree-falls-on-power-lines/) - Motorists and commuters are being advised to avoid Pax Vale, Santa Cruz, following a complete road blockage caused by a fallen tree that has come into contact with Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) power lines. The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government said Power Saw Operators from the Disaster Management Coordinating Unit of
- [T&TEC restoring Santa Cruz power after fallen tree causes outage](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttec-restoring-santa-cruz-power-after-fallen-tree-causes-outage-1/) - T&TEC crews are working to restore electricity to customers in parts of Santa Cruz after a large tree was uprooted during heavy rainfall on Thursday, damaging two utility poles. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission said the tree was uprooted at about 12:55 p.m. along Saddle Road, Santa Cruz, in the vicinity of the School
- [Police seek public’s help to find missing 16-year-old](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-publics-help-to-find-missing-16-year-old-2/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is appealing to the public for assistance in locating 16-year-old Malaki Roberts, who was reported missing on Tuesday. Roberts, of Mt Hope, was last seen on September 29 and was reported missing at the San Juan Police Station on the same day. According to a police media release,
- [Stakeholders strengthen oil rig safety regulations in T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/stakeholders-strengthen-oil-rig-safety-regulations-in-tt/) - Key stakeholders from government, the energy sector, and labour unions gathered on Monday, September 28, at the Radisson Hotel for a high-level consultation to strengthen the regulatory framework governing oil rig safety across Trinidad and Tobago. Hosted by the Occupational Safety and Health Authority and Agency (OSHA), the consultation forms a crucial part of ongoing
- [Substance use prevalent among Tobago’s youths](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/substance-use-prevalent-among-tobagos-youths/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt More than one in three Form Four and Five students surveyed in Tobago reported having used alcohol in their lifetime, according to research which criminologist Dr Randy Seepersad says provides an important picture of substance use among young people as the Government moves to raise the legal age for
- [San Fernando pays homage to legendary Sparrow](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/san-fernando-pays-homage-to-legendary-sparrow/) - RADHICA DE SILVA Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt The Mighty Sparrow may have passed, but the calypso fraternity is insisting that the art form he helped shape, popularise and carry around the world will live on. As tributes continue to pour in for Dr Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco, calypsonians and cultural figures across Trinidad and Tobago
- [T&T student second in regional climate change story competition](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-student-second-in-regional-climate-change-story-competition/) - A Trinidad and Tobago student has placed second in a regional climate change short story competition, beating more than 170 entries from 14 Caribbean countries. Priya Ramdeo earned second place in the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre's (CCCCC) 2026 Youth Short Story Competition with her story, Mas For The Living Sea, earning a tablet. The
- [Mohammed examines past casting votes that preserved status quo](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mohammed-examines-past-casting-votes-that-preserved-status-quo/) - Former House Speaker Nizam Mohammed has highlighted several instances between 1995 and 2003 in which parliamentary presiding officers used their casting votes to preserve the status quo. His comments come amid the current controversy surrounding Senate President Wade Mark’s casting vote, which helped secure passage of the Special Operations Bill last week and the Public
- [Cascade, St Anns residents fearful of night time prowlers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cascade-st-anns-residents-fearful-of-night-time-prowlers/) - A series of attempted break-ins and trespassing have ignited fears among Cascade residents who appealed for police intervention at a police town hall meeting on Wednesday night.The residents, who attended the meeting at the Belmont Community Centre, said the area has attracted the attention of bandits, with the most recent incident happening early on Monday
- [Sweeping age-limit Bill passes 23-10](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sweeping-age-limit-bill-passes-23-10/) - The Bill raising the legal ages for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and gambling has passed the House 23-10, with Attorney General John Jeremie defending the “radical legislation” and telling the Opposition, "challenge it if you want." The Miscellaneous Provisions (Alcohol, Cannabis, Dangerous Drugs, Gambling and Tobacco) Bill, 2026, was approved with Government amendments following a lengthy
- [Dusty Skies, Troubled Lungs: Saharan Dust's Growing Presence in T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dusty-skies-troubled-lungs-saharan-dusts-growing-presence-in-tt/) - For just over half of the year to date, Saharan Dust has been present across Trinidad and Tobago, totalling over 173 days of the 300-plus days as of late October. Our dusty existence for the last few years has led to many questions about where the dust comes from, how it can move across the vast Atlantic, and most importantly, how it affects life
- [Benjamin announces state-assisted funeral for Mighty Sparrow](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/benjamin-announces-state-assisted-funeral-for-mighty-sparrow/) - The Government will accord calypso icon Dr Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco an official state-assisted funeral, with Culture and Community Development Minister Michelle Benjamin also announcing a national tribute and other plans to honour his legacy. Benjamin made the announcements in the House of Representatives today as she paid tribute to Sparrow, who died in New
- [Sturge: Business chambers putting profits before young people](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sturge-business-chambers-putting-profits-before-young-people/) - Akash Samaroo Defence Minister Wayne Sturge has accused business groups of putting profits ahead of the welfare of young people as he defended the Government’s contentious move to raise the legal ages for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and gambling. Speaking during debate on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Alcohol, Cannabis, Dangerous Drugs, Gambling and Tobacco) Bill, 2026, in
- [Police probe viral domestic abuse video](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-probe-viral-domestic-abuse-video/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media which show a man verbally and physically abusing and threatening a woman inside a vehicle. The TTPS said a report was made at the Couva Police Station, prompting officers attached to the Special Victims Unit, Region 2,
- [2.2kg of cannabis seized in Port-of-Spain](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/2-2kg-of-cannabis-seized-in-port-of-spain/) - Police seized approximately 2.2 kilogrammes of cannabis during an anti-crime operation in Port-of-Spain on Tuesday. The seizure was made during Operation B.L.A.S.T., which was conducted between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. by officers attached to several police units. The operation was spearheaded by ACP Hazel, Senior Superintendent Ramnarine, Superintendent Ramsook and ASP Singh, and coordinated
- [Four held over $186k cable theft](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/four-held-over-186k-cable-theft/) - Four men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the theft of electricity cables valued at $186,000. Police said officers assigned to the Cumuto Police Station received two reports last week concerning the larceny of cables along the Elmina Clarke Highway. Following the reports, officers conducted a surveillance exercise on September 28 and 29. On
- [Gun found in Morvant drain after police pursuit](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gun-found-in-morvant-drain-after-police-pursuit/) - Police found a firearm in a drain in Morvant on Tuesday night after pursuing a man wearing a ski mask. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), officers were conducting mobile patrols between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Laventille, Belmont, Port of Spain, Beetham Gardens and surrounding areas. Around 7.30 p.m., officers
- [Central Bank cuts carbon footprint by 13.8 per cent](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/central-bank-cuts-carbon-footprint-by-13-8-per-cent/) - The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 13.8 per cent since 2019, with lower electricity use and reductions in value-chain emissions contributing to the decline. The Bank’s 2025 Carbon Footprint Assessment found that estimated greenhouse gas emissions fell from 9,591.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) in 2019
- [Psychologist backs increase in age for alcohol and drug use](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/psychologist-backs-increase-in-age-for-alcohol-and-drug-use/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Psychologist Sarah Subhan has welcomed the Government’s proposed increase in the legal age for the use of alcohol and drugs, saying the move is supported by international research and scientific evidence on adolescent brain development. Subhan said research indicates that alcohol use among young people can affect decision-making and impulse
- [Boys who lost home and dad get school transfers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/boys-who-lost-home-and-dad-get-school-transfers/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt After losing their father, their home and months of schooling, two brothers are finally getting a chance to rebuild their lives. The eight- and 12-year-old boys, whose family was forced to relocate from Debe to Princes Town after a fire destroyed their home, will return to school and have been
- [La Romaine tenants turn to lawyers over new leases](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/la-romaine-tenants-turn-to-lawyers-over-new-leases/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Oropouche West MP Dr Lackram Bodoe has mobilised a team of lawyers to assist residents of La Romaine who say they are being pressured to sign new leases for properties their families have occupied for more than six decades. Lawyers from Freedom Law Chambers, along with councillor Sheldon Lal, met
- [Canada opens doors for T&T businesses](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/canada-opens-doors-for-tt-businesses/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Canadian businesses are showing growing interest in Trinidad and Tobago, with manufacturers and other local companies being offered greater opportunities to enter the Canadian market largely tariff-free, Canadian High Commissioner Michael Callan says. He was speaking at a meet-and-greet hosted at the Gulf View Community Centre on Tuesday, where he
- [Attempted murder-suicide in Signal Hil](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/attempted-murder-suicide-in-signal-hil/) - A Tobago man is dead after allegedly chopping a woman on her neck during a domestic dispute at Mentor Drive, Signal Hill, on Wednesday morning. Neighbours say the victim was chopped on her neck during a domestic incident around 7.30 am. The woman, bleeding profusely, fled home and sought refuge at a neighbour. She
- [Desalcott shutdown to disrupt water supply in Central, South](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/desalcott-shutdown-to-disrupt-water-supply-in-central-south/) - Customers in parts of Central and South Trinidad are expected to experience disruptions to their water supply as the Point Lisas Desalination Plant undergoes its annual maintenance shutdown. The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said the shutdown, which began at noon on Monday, September 28, is scheduled to continue until noon on Sunday, October 4.
- [US congresswoman pays tribute to Mighty Sparrow](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/us-congresswoman-pays-tribute-to-mighty-sparrow/) - US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has paid tribute to calypso legend the Mighty Sparrow, describing him as a cultural institution whose music and influence transcended the Caribbean and reached audiences worldwide. In a statement posted on Facebook, Clarke extended condolences to the family, friends and fans of the late calypsonian, whose real name was Slinger Francisco.
- [Owner Dealers Association questions effectiveness of crime measures](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/owner-dealers-association-questions-effectiveness-of-crime-measures/) - The Owner Dealers Association (ODA) is questioning the effectiveness of the Government’s crime-fighting measures, warning that restrictions on movement could place additional financial pressure on businesses already struggling to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a media release, ODA president Reval Chattergoon said the association supported initiatives to tackle crime but expressed
- [CAL adds 7,000 seats for Tobago Carnival](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cal-adds-7000-seats-for-tobago-carnival/) - Stephon Nicholas Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has added 7,000 more seats as it ramps up capacity for the fifth annual Tobago Carnival. The festival, scheduled for October 30 to November 1, is a major revenue earner for tourism stakeholders and a marquee event on the island’s calendar. Revellers had been complaining about an inability to get
- [Chamber, beverage alliance call for review of legal drinking age bill](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/chamber-beverage-alliance-call-for-review-of-legal-drinking-age-bill/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TT Chamber) and the Trinidad and Tobago Beverage Alcohol Alliance (TTBAA) are calling for a Joint Select Committee review of proposed legislation to change the legal age for purchasing alcohol. In a joint statement, the organisations said they supported the Government's objective of protecting young people
- [Starlite says its parking lots are for elderly and other customers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/starlite-says-its-parking-lots-are-for-elderly-and-other-customers/) - Gail Alexander Starlite Group Limited (SGL) has made it clear that cones being used in its Diego Martin pharmacy's car park are intended to ensure its parking spaces remain available for customers, particularly elderly persons and those with limited mobility who need convenient access to the pharmacy's entrance. This comes after Minister of Housing Phillip
- [Man arrested for attempting sacrilege at Moruga church](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-arrested-for-attempting-sacrilege-at-moruga-church/) - A man from Marac Village has been arrested after he was allegedly caught rummaging through bags inside a church in Moruga on Saturday night. According to a police report issued on Tuesday, the incident occurred on September 26, when the church was secured and locked, except for an entrance on the eastern side of the
- [AMCHAM T&T to mark 30 years of HSSE advocacy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/amcham-tt-to-mark-30-years-of-hsse-advocacy/) - International health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) experts Paula Davis and Niel Harper will headline the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago’s (AMCHAM T&T) 30th Annual HSSE Conference and Exhibition. The two-day conference is scheduled for October 27 and 28 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad and will bring together business leaders, HSSE professionals,
- [Jason Julien joins Liberty Caribbean as T&T country manager](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jason-julien-joins-liberty-caribbean-as-tt-country-manager/) - Former First Citizens Group CEO Jason Julien has joined Liberty Caribbean as Vice President and Country Manager for Trinidad and Tobago. Liberty Caribbean, which operates Flow, Liberty Business and BTC, announced the appointment as part of a regional executive reshuffle that also sees Simone Martin-Šulgan move to Barbados as Vice President and Country Manager. Julien
- [NACC mourns calypso legend Mighty Sparrow](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nacc-mourns-calypso-legend-mighty-sparrow/) - The National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) has extended condolences to the family, friends and cultural community following the death of legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, the Mighty Sparrow. Sparrow, affectionately known as “The Birdie”, died on Sunday morning, September 27, 2026. He was widely recognised as the Calypso King of the World and spent six decades
- [UTT forum highlights cybersecurity risks facing SMEs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/utt-forum-highlights-cybersecurity-risks-facing-smes/) - The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) has hosted a cybersecurity forum aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and creative industries better protect themselves against growing digital threats. The forum, titled From Awareness to Action: Expanding Cybersecurity Capacity for SMEs and Creative Industries in Trinidad and Tobago, was held at UTT's Chaguanas campus
- [Ministry appoints steering committee for Guy Talk programme](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ministry-appoints-steering-committee-for-guy-talk-programme/) - The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services has appointed a steering committee to guide the implementation of its Guy Talk Trinidad and Tobago programme, aimed at promoting healthy masculinity and strengthening support for men. Minister of the People Vandana Mohit presented Letters of Appointment to committee members at the ministry's head office
- [Gov't welcomes new plea agreement policy to ease court backlog](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/govt-welcomes-new-plea-agreement-policy-to-ease-court-backlog/) - The Government has welcomed the launch of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Policy on Plea Discussions and Plea Agreements, describing it as an important step towards strengthening the criminal justice system and reducing the backlog of criminal cases. The policy, accompanied by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), was officially launched at a
- [Multiple accidents trigger traffic gridlock across Trinidad](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/multiple-accidents-trigger-traffic-gridlock-across-trinidad/) - Jensen La Vende At least four non-fatal car accidents left motorists stuck in traffic for hours this morning, forcing the temporary opening of the Priority Bus Route. From as early as five am, motorists were left stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic along the Churchill Roosevelt heading west into Port of Spain. This was compounded by
- [John accuses LATT of trying to silence PM](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/john-accuses-latt-of-trying-to-silence-pm/) - Deputy UNC political leader and Works and Infrastructure Minister Jearlean John has accused the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) of attempting to curtail Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s freedom of expression. John made the accusation as she strongly defended Persad-Bissessar’s criticism of Independent Senators following their refusal to support the Government’s Special Operations Bill.
- [Young: Kamla’s ‘dangerous hypocrisy’ exposed over Independent Senators](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/young-kamlas-dangerous-hypocrisy-exposed-over-independent-senators/) - Opposition MP Stuart Young has accused Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of “dangerous hypocrisy” over her treatment of Independent Senators, contrasting her recent criticism of the bench with her support for its independence while she was Opposition Leader. Young’s criticism came after Senate President Wade Mark again used his casting vote to break a 15-15 deadlock,
- [Westbound lane of Priority Bus Route opened after highway accident](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/westbound-lane-of-priority-bus-route-opened-after-highway-accident/) - The westbound lane of the Priority Bus Route from Arima to Abattoir Road, Port of Spain, will be opened to light motor vehicles following an accident in the Aranguez area this morning which caused heavy traffic congestion. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said the lane will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 11
- [Beckles: Procurement Bill could open door to gutting Treasury](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/beckles-procurement-bill-could-open-door-to-gutting-treasury/) - Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles has accused the Government of passing legislation that could “open the door to gutting the Treasury” and allow billions of dollars to be squandered. In a statement following the passage of the procurement legislation in the Senate, Beckles said the decision by Independent Senators not to support the Bill had exposed
- [Francis: Sparrow is a Caribbean legacy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/francis-sparrow-is-a-caribbean-legacy/) - Former Independent Senator and former Calypso Monarch Helon Francis has described the late Mighty Sparrow as an artist whose legacy transcends generations of calypsonians and extends beyond Trinidad and Tobago. Francis said Sparrow’s contribution was not only measured by his extensive recording career, but by the combination of qualities that made him an incomparable performer.
- [Annisette-George rejects comparison with Mark casting vote](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/annisette-george-rejects-comparison-with-mark-casting-vote/) - Akash Samaroo Former House Speaker Bridgid Annisette-George has rejected attempts to use her casting votes in Parliament in 2017 as precedent for Senate President Wade Mark’s deciding vote on the Special Operations Bill, arguing that none of her votes determined the fate of substantive legislation. In a detailed response to the controversy, Annisette-George said there
- [TTDF intercepts vessel carrying suspected plant material](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttdf-intercepts-vessel-carrying-suspected-plant-material/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) intercepted a local vessel during an early-morning maritime operation today, with three Venezuelan nationals onboard and 11 crocus bags containing packets of compressed, plant-like material discovered during a search. According to the Ministry of Defence, TTDF Interceptor 030 intercepted the vessel, TFV 1231 CHAMPION, approximately 1:48 a.m., about
- [Grenada mourns Mighty Sparrow; celebrates enduring Caribbean legacy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/grenada-mourns-mighty-sparrow-celebrates-enduring-caribbean-legacy/) - Grenada has joined Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean in mourning the death of legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, the Mighty Sparrow, with the island’s Minister for Tourism, Creative Economy and Culture describing him as one of the region’s most celebrated cultural icons. In a condolence message issued on Sunday, Senator Adrian Thomas said Sparrow’s
- [LATT defends independent senators after PM remarks](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/latt-defends-independent-senators-after-pm-remarks/) - The Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) is calling on Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to withdraw what it describes as disparaging remarks against Independent Senators following the Government’s failure to secure their support for proposed legislation. In a statement, LATT said it was concerned by the Prime Minister’s reported comments, including a vow that
- [Woman raped near Arima Velodrome](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/woman-raped-near-arima-velodrome/) - Police are investigating the robbery and rape of a woman by two men in Arima on Sunday evening. Police said the woman was walking her dog sometime between 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm when she asked two men where she could buy loose cigarettes. The men told the woman that they would show
- [Legal Aid Authority marks 50 years of service](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/legal-aid-authority-marks-50-years-of-service/) - The Legal Aid and Advisory Authority (LAAA) has marked 50 years of providing legal assistance to people in Trinidad and Tobago, with officials highlighting its role in making justice more accessible. The Authority celebrated the milestone on Friday, September 25, with an anniversary event under the theme, “Where We Were, Look At Us Now: 50
- [Police seek public's help to find missing 77-year-old Penal man](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-publics-help-to-find-missing-77-year-old-penal-man/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is appealing to the public for assistance in locating 77-year-old Taran Gallai of Penal, who was reported missing on Monday. According to the TTPS, Gallai was last seen on Sunday, September 27, and his disappearance was reported at the Penal Police Station on September 28. Gallai is of
- [Trade Ministry, TATT sign MOU to strengthen consumer protection](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trade-ministry-tatt-sign-mou-to-strengthen-consumer-protection/) - The Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism and the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening consumer protection and improving complaint resolution in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. The agreement establishes a formal framework for cooperation between the ministry’s Consumer Affairs Division (CAD) and TATT,
- [Kangaloo: Sparrow was a great interpreter of Caribbean life](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/kangaloo-sparrow-was-a-great-interpreter-of-caribbean-life/) - President Christine Kangaloo has described the late calypso legend Dr Slinger Francisco, better known as the Mighty Sparrow, as one of the great interpreters of Caribbean life, whose music helped generations understand their culture and identity. In a tribute following Sparrow's death on Sunday, September 27, at the age of 91, Kangaloo said Trinidad and
- [Guyana president pays tribute to Mighty Sparrow](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/guyana-president-pays-tribute-to-mighty-sparrow/) - Guyana President Dr Irfaan Ali has paid tribute to calypso legend the Mighty Sparrow, describing his death as the end of an era in Caribbean music and culture. Sparrow, whose real name was Slinger Francisco, died on September 27 at the age of 91, leaving behind a musical legacy spanning several decades. In a statement,
- [Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/congos-ebola-outbreak-tops-8000-confirmed-cases-as-disease-remains-out-of-control/) - The number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus in Congo has surged past 8,000, as the country runs out of health workers to contain the deadly disease. Congo announced an outbreak on May 15, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no known treatment or vaccine, and has struggled to contain it. The latest
- [US Embassy: T&T designates 25 criminal groups as terrorists](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/us-embassy-tt-designates-25-criminal-groups-as-terrorists/) - The United States Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago says Trinidad and Tobago has taken a major step in strengthening regional cooperation against narco-terrorism by joining the United States in designating 25 criminal organisations as foreign terrorist organisations. In a post on its social media pages on Monday morning, the embassy said Trinidad and Tobago was
- [Hinds wants Kangaloo to withhold assent on Special Operations Bill](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hinds-wants-kangaloo-to-withhold-assent-on-special-operations-bill/) - Former national security minister Fitzgerald Hinds is calling on the Opposition PNM to mobilise thousands of supporters and petition President Christine Kangaloo not to assent to the Special Operations Bill, arguing that the circumstances surrounding its passage in the Senate warrant her intervention. Hinds made the call on Sunday evening while speaking at Arouca/Lopinot MP
- [Dowlath: Delinquent students disciplined, reintegrated](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dowlath-delinquent-students-disciplined-reintegrated-1/) - Shastri Boodan GML Correspondent Students who were involved in delinquent and risky activities outside of school have been disciplined, counselled and reintegrated into the education system, Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath said on Sunday. Dowlath was speaking to Guardian Media during the semi-final round of the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) Meena House Dance
- [Treasury Division restores services after transformer failure](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/treasury-division-restores-services-after-transformer-failure/) - The Treasury Division has restored its operations following an electrical disruption caused by a blown transformer on Friday, which damaged equipment and temporarily affected critical services, including the encashment of Government cheques. In a public advisory issued on Sunday, the division said technical professionals had been working continuously to repair the damage and restore the
- [Trinidad-born Archbishop Robert Rivas dies at 80](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trinidad-born-archbishop-robert-rivas-dies-at-80/) - Trinidad-born Archbishop Robert Rivas, Archbishop Emeritus of Castries, St Lucia, died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 80. The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) announced his death in a statement yesterday, saying Rivas passed away at approximately 2.30 am on September 27. The conference expressed profound sadness at
- [Rowley: Govt drunk with power; dividing country in crime fight](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/rowley-govt-drunk-with-power-dividing-country-in-crime-fight/) - Akash Samaroo Lead Editor-Politics Akash.samaroo@cnc3.co.tt Former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley says the Kamla Persad-Bissessar Government is “drunk with power,” accusing it of trying to intimidate Independent Senators while pursuing crime-fighting policies he says are dividing the country. Rowley made the accusations in a statement on social media titled “When Power Corrupts,” as he condemned
- [Woman, 26, killed in suspected murder suicide](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/woman26-killed-in-suspected-murder-suicide-1/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Giselle Ougrah had excelled academically, graduating with excellence from St Stephen’s College after attaining 16 subjects at CSEC and CAPE. But despite her achievements, her family had warned her about becoming involved with 26-year-old Stephon Kandon. On Friday, those fears took a tragic turn when Ougrah, 23, and Kandon were
- [National awards process explained](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/national-awards-process-explained/) - Radhica DeSilva The National Awards Committee conducts careful vetting of nominees before making recommendations for national honours, according to former head of the Public Service Reynold Cooper, who said it is also customary for the Chief Justice to receive the country’s highest award, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT). Cooper, who
- [T&T signs air services agreement with Chile](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-signs-air-services-agreement-with-chile/) - Trinidad and Tobago has signed an Air Services Agreement with Chile, establishing a framework for air services between the two countries. Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers signed the agreement on Wednesday in New York on behalf of the Trinidad and Tobago Government during the United Nations General Assembly. The Trinidad and Tobago delegation
- [Four schools cleared after bomb threat searches](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/four-schools-cleared-after-bomb-threat-searches/) - Four schools have been cleared by police after bomb threats were reported at Arima North Secondary, El Dorado East Secondary, El Dorado West Secondary and Tunapuna Secondary. The Ministry of Education said the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service responded to the schools after receiving information about the threats. Officers from the Explosive Detection and Disposal
- [Transparency Institute warns procurement bill weakens oversight](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/transparency-institute-warns-procurement-bill-weakens-oversight/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Transparency Institute (TTTI) is calling on the Government to pause passage of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property (Amendment) Bill, 2026, arguing that the proposed changes would widen exemptions and weaken independent oversight. TTTI said the Bill would exempt procurement involving energy, national security and public housing developed through
- [Institute of International Relations cancels Israel webinar](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/institute-of-international-relations-cancels-israel-webinar/) - The University of the West Indies’ Institute of International Relations (IIR) has cancelled a webinar featuring former Israeli ambassador Ephraim Ben Matityahu, citing the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the intense emotions it has generated. The webinar, titled “The United Obsession with Israel: The Strange Coalition of Contradiction”, was scheduled for Monday. In a notice issued
- [Prime Minister delivers Republic Day message to UNC members](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/prime-minister-delivers-republic-day-message-to-unc-members/) - Despite criticism over her decision to issue a special Independence Day message directed at members of the United National Congress (UNC), Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has again used a national holiday to deliver a message specifically to the party’s membership, this time on Republic Day. In the message marking the 50th anniversary of Trinidad and
- [IATA calls for transparency as Antigua & Barbuda prepares to increase passenger tax](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/iata-calls-for-transparency-as-antigua-barbuda-prepares-to-increase-passenger-tax/) - Brent Pinheiro brent.pinheiro@guardian.co.tt The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on the Antigua & Barbuda government to clarify a proposed plan to raise air passenger taxes for international travellers. On June 24, the Gaston Browne-led administration approved a US$10 increase in the Passenger Head Tax for all international passengers arriving in and departing Antigua
- [Senate President breaks 15-15 Senate deadlock to pass Special Operations Bill](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/senate-president-breaks-15-15-senate-deadlock-to-pass-special-operations-bill/) - Senate President Wade Mark used his casting vote early Thursday morning to break a 15-15 deadlock and secure passage of the Government’s Special Operations Bill, following a tense conclusion to debate in the Upper House. The Bill received the support of all 15 Government senators but was rejected by all six Opposition senators and the
- [Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for ‘readiness’ to resume ties](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties/) - Addressing the U.N. General Assembly for the first time since coming to power, Venezuela’s acting president said her country is coming back strong after “setbacks” suffered this year and thanked President Donald Trump for being willing to resume relations after the U.S. military spirited her predecessor out of the country. “Today, Venezuela is being reborn,”
- [AOSIS: Climate promises must become action as islands face mounting threats](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/aosis-climate-promises-must-become-action-as-islands-face-mounting-threats/) - Seigonie Mohammed As Caribbean countries grapple with extreme heat and drought, the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is warning world leaders that climate promises must translate into action and accessible financing for vulnerable states. At the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, AOSIS called for concrete commitments to keep the 1.5°C global
- [Caribbean Airlines eyes direct flights to Panama](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/caribbean-airlines-eyes-direct-flights-to-panama/) - Brent Pinheiro brent.pinheiro@guardian.co.tt Days after T&T signed an Air Services Agreement with Panama on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, local carrier Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is now considering offering flights to the Central American nation. Responding via WhatsApp to questions sent by Guardian Media, CAL Chairman Reyna Kowlessar said the
- [Tobago faces drought as heat and unreliable rainfall squeeze T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tobago-faces-drought-as-heat-and-unreliable-rainfall-squeeze-tt/) - Seigonie Mohammed Trinidad and Tobago could reach the end of the 2026 wet season with less water in the ground than usual, as forecasters warn of increasingly unreliable rainfall, developing drought conditions and persistent heat that could put additional pressure on farms and water supplies. Climate outlooks from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS)
- [Trinidad and Tobago placed under first Hot Spell Alert for 2026](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trinidad-and-tobago-placed-under-first-hot-spell-alert-for-2026/) - Seigonie Mohammed Trinidad and Tobago has been placed under a Yellow-Level Hot Spell Alert as temperatures are expected to climb over the coming weeks, with “feels-like” temperatures potentially reaching as high as 44°C in some areas. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) advises that the alert takes effect from 2 p.m. on September 24
- [Central, South brace for water disruptions from Monday](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/central-south-brace-for-water-disruptions-from-monday/) - Customers in parts of Central and South Trinidad can expect disruptions to their water supply when the Point Lisas Desalination Plant undergoes its annual planned maintenance shutdown. The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said the shutdown will take place from noon on Monday, September 28, to noon on Sunday, October 4. The plant, operated by
- [Venezuela declares Kamla persona grata](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/venezuela-declares-kamla-persona-grata/) - Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has confirmed that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is persona grata in Venezuela, signalling a significant shift in relations between the two neighbouring countries. The confirmation came during a meeting between Rodriguez and Persad-Bissessar at the Permanent Mission of Venezuela to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday, on the margins
- [Proman to cut jobs amid Trinidad gas constraints](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/proman-to-cut-jobs-amid-trinidad-gas-constraints/) - Kejan Haynes Proman is reducing its global workforce, citing constrained and uncertain gas supplies in Trinidad and the resulting impact on the company’s margins. In a message to employees, Proman CEO David Cassidy said the company does not always have enough gas in Trinidad to operate all its plants consistently at full capacity. “The immediate
- [Royal Caribbean Group to Invest US$3 Billion in Sandals Resorts](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/royal-caribbean-group-to-invest-us3-billion-in-sandals-resorts/) - GEISHA KOWLESSAR-ALONZO Royal Caribbean Group is set to acquire a 50 per cent equity interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for approximately US$3 billion, under a landmark partnership aimed at expanding the all-inclusive resort company’s presence across the Caribbean. The agreement, announced yesterday in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Miami, would bring together Royal Caribbean Group’s
- [US supports T&T energy industry](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/us-supports-tt-energy-industry/) - US Chargé d’Affaires Philip Kern says Trinidad and Tobago’s downstream energy sector remains important to both countries, particularly as the country works to secure additional natural gas supplies. Kern was speaking at a Downstream Energy Industry Reception at the US Chief of Mission Residence in Port of Spain on Tuesday night. He said the reception
- [Beckles: Govt ‘bullying’ its way through Parliament](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/beckles-govt-bullying-its-way-through-parliament/) - Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles is accusing the Government of using its parliamentary majority to rush major legislation through Parliament without adequate scrutiny, consultation or public debate. In a statement issued as Parliament meets today, Beckles raised concerns about simultaneous debates taking place in the House of Representatives and Senate, arguing that the arrangement makes it
- [Now that it’s ‘SI’, will the ministry’s name change?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/now-that-its-si-will-the-ministrys-name-change/) - Akash Samaroo Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence Minister Dominic Smith says he will be guided by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Cabinet on whether the ministry’s name will change following the Prime Minister’s endorsement of “Super Intelligence” as a replacement term for Artificial Intelligence. Smith was responding to questions from Guardian Media after Persad-Bissessar publicly
- [Delcy, Trump hold first face-to-face meeting](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/227499-2/) - Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and US President Donald Trump held a first face-to-face meeting on Tuesday night in New York amid the rapid rapprochement between Washington and Caracas. The closed-door gathering took place at the Lotte New York Palace hotel during a reception for world leaders participating in the ongoing 81st session of the
- [10 major changes govt plans to make to procurement laws](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/10-major-changes-govt-plans-to-make-to-procurement-laws/) - Akash Samaroo Lead Editor-Politics akash.samaroo@cnc3.co.tt Government is proposing significant changes to Trinidad and Tobago’s public procurement regime, expanding the categories of State spending that can take place outside the normal procurement rules while expressly limiting what the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) can do following an investigation. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property
- [Workers dispute OSHA findings claiming Education Ministry safe for work](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/workers-dispute-osha-findings-claiming-education-ministry-safe-for-work/) - The Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) has found that conditions at the Ministry of Education’s Tower A building on Lower St Vincent Street, Port of Spain, did not pose a serious health risk to employees, ruling that a four-day refusal to work by staff was not justified. The finding follows an OSHA investigation into
- [Police constable charged after allegedly transporting gang member](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-constable-charged-after-allegedly-transporting-gang-member/) - Derek Achong A police constable has been charged for allegedly transporting a purported gang member after he was discharged from hospital last week. PC Keegan Garcia was charged with misbehaviour in public office on Monday, almost 12 hours after Justice Karen Reid directed that he be placed on "pre-charge" bail pending the completion of the
- [Philip Morris targets 3,500 retailers to curb sales to minors](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/philip-morris-targets-3500-retailers-to-curb-sales-to-minors/) - Philip Morris Trinidad and Tobago is rolling out its Underage Access Prevention Programme, targeting more than 3,500 points of sale nationwide this year to help prevent tobacco and nicotine products from being sold to minors. The programme involves educational visits, informational materials and posters aimed at reinforcing age restrictions and helping retailers apply age-verification requirements
- [UN chief says power has polarized the world and urges leaders to cooperate](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/un-chief-says-power-has-polarized-the-world-and-urges-leaders-to-cooperate/) - In a no-nonsense farewell speech, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global leaders Tuesday to respond to the defining challenge today: Will the world continue on its path to fragmentation or cooperate to tackle the existential threats from climate crisis, runaway artificial intelligence and intensifying inequalities? At the heart of these crises is power, Guterres told
- [TTPS: Officer was not freed; was granted bail](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttps-officer-was-not-freed-was-granted-bail/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has rejected reports that a police officer accused of aiding the escape of a wanted man was “freed” by a judge. In a statement, the TTPS said reports circulating in the media were “false and misleading”, clarifying the sequence of court proceedings involving the officer. According to the
- [Woman charged over $70k vehicle importation scam](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/woman-charged-over-70k-vehicle-importation-scam/) - A St Helena woman has been charged with larceny after allegedly obtaining $70,000 from a person who paid for the purchase and importation of a 14-seater Nissan N350 bus. Camille Prescod, of Carmen Street, St Helena, appeared before Master Indira Chinebas at the Port of Spain Masters’ Court on Thursday, September 17. She was granted
- [Farley: Tobago safe despite marine accidents](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/farley-tobago-safe-despite-marine-accidents/) - Chief Secretary Farley Augustine says the island remains a safe tourist destination, despite another marine accident at Pigeon Point beach. Two boats collided around 5.43 pm on Sunday, leaving nine people, including four foreigners, injured. Five victims remain hospitalised, with two being transferred to Trinidad for surgeries. The incident comes five months after seven-year-old Angelica
- [T&T signs air services agreements with Panama, Ghana](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-signs-air-services-agreements-with-panama-ghana/) - Trinidad and Tobago has signed Air Services Agreements with Panama and Ghana, opening the way for strengthened aviation links with Latin America and Africa. The agreements were signed on Monday by Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers on behalf of the Government during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Trinidad and
- [T&T, Panama explore blue economy cooperation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-panama-explore-blue-economy-cooperation/) - Trinidad and Tobago and Panama are exploring opportunities for greater cooperation in marine research, technology, environmental sustainability and the development of the blue economy. The discussions took place during a courtesy visit by Panama’s Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Diomedes Heraclio Carles Cleghorn, to the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) in Chaguaramas on September 10.
- [Teacher backpay hits bank accounts](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/teacher-backpay-hits-bank-accounts/) - Kejan Haynes Teachers across Trinidad and Tobago have received their long-awaited backpay for salaries covering 2020 to 2023, according to Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association (TTUTA) president Crystal Ashe. Ashe told Guardian Media on Tuesday that only a small number of teachers had not seen the payments reflected on the IHIRIS platform, which allows
- [Homeland Security Minister defends PM's "UNC only" security policy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/homeland-security-minister-defends-pms-unc-only-security-policy/) - Akash Samaroo Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander is backing Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s decision to concentrate special operations in Government-controlled constituencies, saying he wants the measures implemented in his Tunapuna constituency. Alexander, the MP for Tunapuna, supported the move on Tuesday, a day after Persad-Bissessar announced that special operations under the Government’s new legislation would
- [Carnival stakeholders slam plans for "photo op" cheque distribution](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/carnival-stakeholders-slam-plans-for-photo-op-cheque-distribution/) - Kejan Haynes Carnival stakeholders appear set to finally receive the prize money owed to them from the 2026 celebrations, but some are taking issue with the Government’s decision to distribute the payments at a ceremony. Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Bands Association (TTCBA) president Mark Ayen said he received an invitation from the Ministry of Culture
- [Woman kidnapped and raped after hiring taxi](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/woman-kidnapped-and-raped-after-hiring-taxi/) - Shane Superville Police are investigating the alleged kidnapping and rape of a woman by a taxi driver and passenger on Monday night. Police said the woman entered a taxi at the San Juan Taxi Stand at around 10.30 p.m. and sat in the front passenger seat, while a man sat in the back. She told
- [Beckles: Procurement changes weaken OPR](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/beckles-procurement-changes-weaken-opr/) - Akash Samaroo Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles is warning that proposed amendments to the public procurement law would reduce the powers of the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) and give ministers greater discretion over procurement. In a statement yesterday, Beckles said the changes would result in “more procurement outside the Act”, fewer powers for the independent
- [T&T, Ghana sign air services agreement](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-ghana-sign-air-services-agreement/) - Akash Samaroo Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama have signed an Air Services Agreement aimed at strengthening air links between Trinidad and Tobago and Africa. The agreement was signed during bilateral talks in New York on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to the
- [Pan Trinbago, stakeholders seek clarity on Special Operations Bill](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pan-trinbago-stakeholders-seek-clarity-on-special-operations-bill/) - Pan Trinbago is seeking clarity from the Government on how the proposed Special Operations Bill, 2026 could affect steelbands, panyards, rehearsals and other activities associated with Trinidad and Tobago’s national musical instrument. In a statement, Pan Trinbago said it recognises the Government’s responsibility to protect citizens and address criminal activity and is not opposing measures
- [New bill would curtail OPR powers, procurement rules](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-bill-would-curtail-opr-powers-procurement-rules/) - The Government is proposing changes to the public procurement law that would limit the powers of the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR), create exemptions from existing procurement requirements and increase the value of contracts some public bodies can approve. The changes are contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- [Police officer appears in court on assault charge](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-officer-appears-in-court-on-assault-charge/) - Acting Corporal Sheldon Baker appeared before Magistrate Lawson in the Second Magistrates’ District Court on Monday, charged with assault by beating. Baker, 42, who is attached to the Shirvan Road Police Station, was granted bail in the sum of $10,000 and is due to reappear in court on December 4. The charge stems from an
- [VWSU provides psychosocial support to San Juan North staff](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/vwsu-provides-psychosocial-support-to-san-juan-north-staff/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s Victim and Witness Support Unit (VWSU) has provided psychosocial support to staff at San Juan North Secondary School following the assault and robbery of a teacher on the school compound. The intervention took place on Monday, with 30 members of staff participating in a debriefing session aimed at allowing
- [Kamla to limit special operations to UNC areas only](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/kamla-to-limit-special-operations-to-unc-areas-only/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she will only authorise special operations in constituencies and local government electoral districts represented by the UNC. In a social media post, Persad-Bissessar said the operations would be carried out in the 26 UNC-held constituencies, 70 UNC-held local government electoral districts and two Tobago People’s Party-held constituencies, following consultation with
- [Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trump-inaugurates-new-white-house-helipad-but-networks-skip-coverage-during-first-amendment-fight/) - President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm even as major television networks kept their cameras away in protest of CNN being banned from the grounds. A light drizzle fell on the South Lawn as Trump used oversized gold scissors to
- [Police seek help finding missing Tableland man](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-help-finding-missing-tableland-man/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is appealing to the public for help in locating 42-year-old Vishnu Persad of 7th Avenue, Tableland. Police said Persad was last seen on Saturday and was reported missing later that day at the Tableland Police Station. Persad is of East Indian descent and is approximately five feet four
- [Berkeley Carnival Revolution seeks clarity on Special Operations Bill impact on Carnival](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/berkeley-carnival-revolution-seeks-clarity-on-special-operations-bill-impact-on-carnival/) - Berkeley Carnival Revolution (BCR) is calling on the Government to clarify how special operations measures, including possible curfews, movement restrictions and permit requirements, could affect Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural sector. In a statement on Monday, BCR said mas camps, pan yards, studios, theatres, dance companies and other cultural spaces provide young people and others with
- [Ministry gives grant to support women and girls](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ministry-gives-grant-to-support-women-and-girls/) - The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services has provided a $36,400 one-off grant to the A Touch of Joy Foundation to support vulnerable women and girls through its Fight for Her Dignity initiative. The grant will fund a 12-month programme focused on menstrual health and personal care, with approximately 500 women and
- [SATT elects new board](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/satt-elects-new-board/) - The Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) has elected a new Board of Directors to serve for the 2026–2028 term, with Kevin Kissoon of Tru Valu Supermarkets taking over as president. The election took place during the association’s Annual General Meeting at Valpark Chinese Restaurant, Valpark Shopping Plaza, Morequito Avenue. Kissoon will lead the
- [WITCO invests in young talent](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/witco-invests-in-young-talent/) - West Indian Tobacco Company (WITCO) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing young professionals through its 2026 A.I.M. (Accelerate, Innovate, Motivate) Internship Programme. The programme, which recently concluded, provided six second and third-year university students with hands-on experience across various areas of the company’s operations. Over the course of the internship, the students participated in structured
- [Mayaro man dies after early morning bar brawl](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mayaro-man-dies-after-early-morning-bar-brawl/) - Shane Superville A 31-year-old Mayaro man died early Saturday after he was injured during a fight at a bar in St Ann’s Village. Police said Romario Gonzales, also known as “Bucky”, was at a bar on Guayaguayare Road around 12:20 a.m. when he got into an argument with two other men. Gonzales reportedly stabbed both
- [Four tourists among 9 injured in Pigeon Point boat crash](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/four-tourists-among-9-injured-in-pigeon-point-boat-crash/) - Stephon Nicholas Four international visitors were among nine people injured in a boating accident at Pigeon Point, Tobago, on Sunday. Senior Superintendent Rodhil Kirk confirmed that the non-nationals included tourists from Canada, the United Kingdom and Guyana. Chief surgeon at Mt Hope Hospital, Dr Ian Ramnarine, who was in Tobago for the weekend, warned that
- [Former SoE detainee gunned down in George Street](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/former-soe-detainee-gunned-down-in-george-street/) - Shane Superville A 27-year-old man was shot and killed near his home on George Street, Port of Spain, on Sunday night, less than a week after his release from detention under the State of Emergency. Deshawn Manson, also known as “Deedee”, was found dead near the Health Centre around 10.20 pm. Police said officers were
- [Fake cops ambush, kill St Ann's man](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fake-cops-ambush-kill-st-anns-man/) - SHANE SUPERVILLESenior Reporter A 36-year-old St Anns man was shot and killed by gunmen dressed in police tactical gear and what appeared to be bulletproof vests while driving on Sunday morning. Police said Derrick Boucaud, left his home and was driving his black Hyundai car on Symond Road, at around 10.10 am when a white
- [History on the line as Falcons, Kingsmen battle for title](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/history-on-the-line-as-falcons-kingsmen-battle-for-title/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – When the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons and the Jamaica Kingsmen clash in the final of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at Kensington Oval on Sunday, history will be made regardless the outcome. The Moeen Ali-led Falcons will be seeking their first ever CPL title, while the Jamaican franchise will be hoping
- [Police jacket, cap, ammo seized in Marabella search](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-jacket-cap-ammo-seized-in-marabella-search/) - SHANE SUPERVILLESenior Reporter Officers of the Southern Division are continuing enquiries into the discovery of a blue tactical jacket and cap bearing the markings 'Police' that were found among other items during a search in Marabella on Saturday evening. In an official media release on Sunday, the TTPS reported that police were called to Sooknanan
- [Courier dragged out of car; robbed in Brazil Village](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/courier-dragged-out-of-car-robbed-in-brazil-village/) - SHANE SUPERVILLESenior Reporter A deliverywoman was pulled from her car and gagged with scotch tape when she visited Brazil Village to deliver a package on Saturday afternoon. Police said the woman drove to Soriah Branch Trace Extension, at around 1.40 pm to deliver a package to a customer known only as 'Simon,' when she noticed
- [Cunupia businessman, wife, workers robbed at workplace](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cunupia-businessman-wife-workers-robbed-at-workplace/) - SHANE SUPERVILLESenior Reporter Police are investigating an incident where a group of gunmen stormed a Cunupia business place and stole over $47,000 in cash from the owner on Saturday afternoon. Police said the 45-year-old businessman, wife and three workers were at their workplace on Lawrence Wong Road, at around 1.38 pm when three gunmen walked
- [Elderly man's body found at Brazil Village home](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/elderly-mans-body-found-at-brazil-village-home/) - SHANE SUPERVILLESenior Reporter The decomposing body of 74-year-old Selwyn Berkley was found at his home in Brazil Village just before midday on Saturday, police said. Police said one of Berkley’s neighbours on Back Street went to check on him at his home at around 11.45 am, explaining that he had not seen him since September
- [Running for a healthier republic](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/running-for-a-healthier-republic/) - Republic Day 2026 is taking on a whole new meaning for staff and suppliers of Xtra Foods Ltd. Over 2,500 people have registered for the company’s 5K on September 24, with proceeds going to the Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society. Xtra Foods CEO Austin Daniel said the supermarket chain is always looking for ways to
- [Kamil Pooran, Sampson earn T20I callups for India tour](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/kamil-pooran-sampson-earn-t20i-callups-for-india-tour/) - ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Following an impressive showing in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Kamil Pooran has earned a maiden callup to the West Indies T20I squad to face India in their upcoming white-ball tour of the subcontinent. The 30-year-old opening batsman was named in the West Indies’ 15-man squad, which was revealed by
- [What is the long-term plan to reduce crime?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/what-is-the-long-term-plan-to-reduce-crime/) - Crime remains one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most pressing national challenges. It affects citizens’ daily lives, undermines business confidence and erodes the public’s sense of safety and security. While every effort should be made to reduce crime, the objective must be a sustained and meaningful decline, not merely a temporary improvement in statistics. Prime Minister
- [TTPS seeks to ‘Flip the Script’ on youth violence](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttps-seeks-to-flip-the-script-on-youth-violence/) - Senior Reporter anna-lisa.paul@guardian.co.tt The T&T Police Service (TTPS) wants to help young people write their stories and change the trajectory of their lives to ensure positive outcomes. Flip the Script is the next phase of the youth violence prevention and engagement initiative, which seeks to address gang violence and bullying in all its forms, at
- [Morvant-born producer scores back-to-back Emmys](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/morvant-born-producer-scores-back-to-back-emmys/) - Morvant filmmaker Damian “Rastaman” Marcano has secured his second consecutive Emmy Award, and he’s dedicating it to all of T&T. The 78th edition of the awards were held on Monday, at which the US series The Pitt won Outstanding Drama Series. Marcano is one of the show’s co-producers, which airs on HBO Max. “(These Emmy
- [No-protest zones gone! Activists, union leaders say unfinished fights head back to streets](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/no-protest-zones-gone-activists-union-leaders-say-unfinished-fights-head-back-to-streets/) - Senior Reporter elizabeth.gonzales@guardian.co.tt They marched, knelt in the streets and raised their voices against the State. Now, with the State of Emergency (SoE) over, some of the country’s most visible protesters say they are ready to return to the streets. However, the police service is saying it is ready for any flurry of protests and
- [PM warns: I won’t hesitate to call another SoE ...hits back at PNM, critics of Special Operations Bill](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-warns-i-wont-hesitate-to-call-another-soe-hits-back-at-pnm-critics-of-special-operations-bill/) - Lead Editor–Newsgathering ryan.bachoo@guardian.co.tt Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has warned that she will not hesitate to declare another State of Emergency (SoE) if serious threats to the safety and security of citizens re-emerge. The SoE ended at midnight on Thursday, following several months of emergency measures aimed at tackling serious crime and gang activity. Since the
- [Kingsmen through to final with record-breaking victory over Amazon Warriors](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/kingsmen-through-to-final-with-record-breaking-victory-over-amazon-warriors/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Rovman Powell’s superb cameo at the death carried his Jamaica Kingsmen to a thrilling five-wicket win over the Guyana Amazon Warriors and into the final of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Friday. Player-of-the-Match Powell’s unbeaten 40 off 17 balls with four sixes and two fours powered the Kingsmen to 207
- [Four held; ammo and weed seized](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/four-held-ammo-and-weed-seized/) - Police arrested four men and recovered ammunition, cannabis and a stolen vehicle during operations across the Northern, North Central and North Central West divisions between September 17 and 19. In the first incident, officers of the Northern North Division Task Force responded to a report of missiles being thrown at a house and at police
- [45 schools to get hydroponic systems](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/45-schools-to-get-hydroponic-systems/) - SHASTRI BOODANGML Correspondent The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is partnering with 4-H Trinidad and Tobago to provide hydroponic systems to 45 schools during the 2026/2027 academic year at a cost of nearly $500,000. National 4-H Council president Natasha Lee disclosed the initiative to Guardian Media following the first 4-H meeting
- [Three arrested; vehicle recovered in Central Division operations](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/three-arrested-vehicle-recovered-in-central-division-operations/) - Three men were arrested and a stolen vehicle recovered during separate police operations across the Central Division on Friday. Police said around 2.30 a.m. on Friday, a man reported that his white Nissan Tiida had been stolen from the driveway of his home after he parked and secured it. The report was made at the
- [Steel Workers Union backs Ogeer amid ‘personal attacks’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/steel-workers-union-backs-ogeer-amid-personal-attacks/) - Steel Workers Union of Trinidad and Tobago president Timothy Bailey has condemned what he describes as personal attacks against Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) secretary general Joanne Ogeer, warning that union leaders must be free to demand accountability without intimidation. Bailey pledged his union’s support for Ogeer, the CWU executive and its membership, saying questions about
- [Falcons soar into first-ever CPL final with dominant victory over Warriors](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/falcons-soar-into-first-ever-cpl-final-with-dominant-victory-over-warriors/) - BRIDGETOWN – Antigua & Barbuda Falcons etched their name into Caribbean Premier League history on Thursday night, becoming the first team to book their place in the 2026 final with a devastating nine-wicket victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors at Kensington Oval in Barbados. In a performance that will be remembered for generations, the Falcons
- [Jeremie defends PM; clashes with Young over silk](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jeremie-defends-pm-clashes-with-young-over-silk/) - AKASH SAMAROO Lead Editor – Politics Attorney General John Jeremie came to the defence of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s legal credentials in Parliament early Saturday, accusing Opposition MP Stuart Young of crossing the line before questioning Young’s own elevation to the rank of Senior Counsel. The heated exchange came as Jeremie wrapped up more than
- [Special Operations Bill passes Lower House](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/special-operations-bill-passes-lower-house/) - AKASH SAMAROOLead Editor (Politics) The Special Operations Bill, 2026 has been passed in the House of Representatives following a marathon sitting, with Attorney General John Jeremie saying the Government is not promising perfection from its latest crime-fighting measure but will consider it a success if it delivers a steady and sustained reduction in violent crime.
- [Cuba upset by El Salvador, mixed results for other Caribbean teams](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cuba-upset-by-el-salvador-mixed-results-for-other-caribbean-teams/) - SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan – El Salvador created the biggest upset so far of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad by shocking Cuba when action continued at the Silk Road International Exhibition Center here on Thursday. The 94th seeded El Salvador produced an impressive performance to overcome the 44th ranked Cubans 2.5 – 1.5 to remain unbeaten after
- [Naps begins title defence against Trinity Moka](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/naps-begins-title-defence-against-trinity-moka/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter walter.alibey@guardian.co.tt Champions Naparima College will begin their title defence in the Sports Company of T&T (SporTT) Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Boys’ Premiership Division today at their home ground on Lewis Street, San Fernando, in a 3.40 pm clash against Trinity College Moka. ​‘Naps’, as they are affectionately known, made a clean
- [Shaw continues goal scoring run as City edge Liverpool to stay unbeaten](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/shaw-continues-goal-scoring-run-as-city-edge-liverpool-to-stay-unbeaten/) - MANCHESTER, England – Khadija “Bunny” Shaw found the back of the nets for the third straight match but Manchester City needed two late goals to get past Liverpool 4-2 in a thrilling encounter in the Women’s Super League here on Friday. Shaw struck for City on the stroke of half time – her fourth goal
- [West Indies Women to battle Zimbabwe in historic ODI & T20I series](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/west-indies-women-to-battle-zimbabwe-in-historic-odi-t20i-series/) - HARARE, Zimbabwe – West Indies Women are set to take on Zimbabwe Women in a historic One Day International and T20I series beginning next week. Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on Friday that they will host the Windies Women in a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC Women’s Championship. It will be followed by a
- [Body cameras essential for Special Operations accountability](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/body-cameras-essential-for-special-operations-accountability/) - As Parliament considers the Special Operations Bill, one principle should be beyond dispute: when the State grants police enhanced powers to operate in designated communities, those operations must be subject to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. Body-worn cameras should therefore be a mandatory component of every police operation conducted within its special operations
- [Diego Martin residents wary of expanded police powers. ‘We need safer communities, not harsher policing’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/diego-martin-residents-wary-of-expanded-police-powers-we-need-safer-communities-not-harsher-policing/) - Senior Reporter shane.superville@guardian.co.tt Even with the proposed inclusion of a mandatory body-camera policy for police officers and soldiers as part of the Special Operations Bill, residents of Diego Martin say they remain wary of the strategy, citing past incidents of “aggressive” and “heavy-handed” police tactics during crime-fighting operations. Clause 21 of the bill states that
- [Homeland Security Minister assures new bill caters for social interventions. ‘You don’t have to put that in law’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/homeland-security-minister-assures-new-bill-caters-for-social-interventions-you-dont-have-to-put-that-in-law/) - Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander has defended the Government’s Special Operations Bill against criticism that its approach to crime lacks social interventions, pointing to a range of community and youth programmes he said would accompany police operations in designated areas. Alexander made the case for the legislation as he contributed to debate on the Special
- [Independent Senators happy with ... but note omission of some key areas of concern](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/independent-senators-happy-with-but-note-omission-of-some-key-areas-of-concern/) - Senior Reporter kay-marie.fletcher@guardian.co.tt Two Independent senators have acknowledged improvements in the Government’s proposed Special Operations Bill compared with the defeated Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO) legislation, but say concerns remain over several key provisions. Independent Senator Michael Simon Victor de la Bastide yesterday raised concerns about clauses governing curfews and cordons within designated closed areas.
- [Alexander on body cameras available to TTPS: ‘We will work with what we have’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/alexander-on-body-cameras-available-to-ttps-we-will-work-with-what-we-have/) - Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander says the Government will have to make do with the body cameras currently available to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), as concerns grow over whether there are enough functioning devices and whether their use will be mandatory during operations under the proposed Special Operations Bill. The bill will
- [Scotland: Special Operations Bill a ‘sprawling assault’ on citizens’ rights](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/scotland-special-operations-bill-a-sprawling-assault-on-citizens-rights/) - Port-of-Spain South MP Keith Scotland has branded the Government’s Special Operations Bill a “sprawling assault” on citizens’ constitutional rights, warning that it could transform Trinidad and Tobago into a “police state” and subject people living in crime-affected communities to a lesser standard of freedom. Scotland made the remarks during debate on the Special Operations Bill,
- [Security first! Govt going after bandit class; insists peace and order must trump individual rights within Special Operations zones](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/security-first-govt-going-after-bandit-class-insists-peace-and-order-must-trump-individual-rights-within-special-operations-zones/) - The Government is defending the extraordinary powers contained in the Special Operations Bill, arguing that the public’s interest in peace and order outweighs any limited infringement of individual rights and insisting the measures are aimed solely at what Defence Minister Wayne Sturge described as the “bandit class.” Piloting the legislation in the House of Representatives
- [Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trump-says-he-is-banning-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-from-the-white-house/) - President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such media prohibitions could be coming — offering his administration’s latest test of constitutional First Amendment protections guaranteeing the freedom of the press. Trump has long bristled
- [Seven bodies found in refrigeration unit at Central compound](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/seven-bodies-found-in-refrigeration-unit-at-central-compound/) - Police are investigating after seven human cadavers were discovered being stored in a refrigeration unit at a compound in Central Trinidad on Thursday. The cadavers were found during an inspection by officers of the Multi-Agency Task Force (MATF) and personnel from the Environmental Management Authority (EMA). According to police, MATF officers received a request from
- [La Romaine man arrested as firearm magazines and scopes seized](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/la-romaine-man-arrested-as-firearm-magazines-and-scopes-seized/) - A 22-year-old La Romaine man was arrested after police found a firearm magazine in a vehicle and later seized several firearm-related items from his home in Marabella. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, the man was arrested around 6 p.m. on Thursday during an intelligence-led exercise along the Southern Main Road, Marabella. Officers
- [T&T, US explore joint sport and youth programmes](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-us-explore-joint-sport-and-youth-programmes/) - Trinidad and Tobago and the United States are exploring closer collaboration in sports diplomacy, youth development and sport tourism following a meeting between Sport and Youth Affairs Minister Phillip Watts and United States Chargé d’Affaires Philip Kern. Kern, accompanied by US Embassy Public Affairs Officer Andrea Stanford, paid a courtesy visit to Watts at the
- [Valencia man sentenced to 18 years for raping 15-year-old boy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/valencia-man-sentenced-to-18-years-for-raping-15-year-old-boy/) - Derek Achong A 48-year-old man from Valencia has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for repeatedly raping a 15-year-old boy, who he took in after he (the boy) ran away from home over a decade ago. Nigel Gordon Phillip was convicted of two buggery charges by a nine-member jury before Justice Nalini Singh in
- [Six robbery suspects arrested and gun seized](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/six-robbery-suspects-arrested-and-gun-seized/) - Six people, including two teenage boys, were arrested and a homemade shotgun with ammunition seized during separate anti-crime exercises in Central and North Central Trinidad. The arrests and seizure took place between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. During Operation Resolute Shield, conducted between 4 pm and 8 pm on Thursday, officers carried out exercises in
- [Nation’s late blitz delivers Amazon Warriors maiden WCPL crown](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nations-late-blitz-delivers-amazon-warriors-maiden-wcpl-crown/) - BRIDGETOWN — Chedean Nation produced one of the greatest comebacks in Limacol Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) history, powering the Guyana Amazon Warriors to their maiden title with a thrilling two-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday. Chasing 145, the Warriors were staring down defeat at
- [Roopnarine claims two bronzes at Masters in Honduras](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/roopnarine-claims-two-bronzes-at-masters-in-honduras/) - Bob Roopnarine, T&T’s master table tennis king, claimed two bronze medals at the just-concluded Central American and Caribbean Masters Table Tennis Championships in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. ​On the final day of competition yesterday, Roopnarine, now a long-serving administrator of the sport locally, went under to Mario Espinoza of Nicaragua in the semifinals of the Masters 60-64
- [I told you so](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/i-told-you-so/) - There I was, driving somewhere recently, when a radio DJ discussing the political situation in FIFA made a bold statement: “This is the end of Infantino.” To myself, I said, “Brother, you have it all wrong. Greedy Gianni is going nowhere.” Yes. And I will tell you why. In my article “Oh, What a tangled
- [‘The Sniper’ Bellille faces ‘Jigsaw’ at Jerry Junction](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-sniper-bellille-faces-jigsaw-at-jerry-junction/) - Youth Olympic Qualifier Makieve “The Sniper” Bellille will warm up Friday night in a feature bout at Jerry Junction car park on Waterloo Road, Carapichaima, from 6 pm. The T&T youth boxing champion delivered a series of impressive performances at the Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, in March, winning twice against hometown favourites Reyjan Palen
- [U-15s to contest Group S of FIFA World Cup and Festival](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/u-15s-to-contest-group-s-of-fifa-world-cup-and-festival/) - Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-15 football team will contest Group S of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026, scheduled to take place in Azerbaijan from October 22-31. ​The junior T&T footballers were drawn alongside the Cayman Islands, Egypt, Iraq, Macau, China, and St Kitts and Nevis in the group, giving them the opportunity
- [Claxton Bay teen charged with firearm and ammunition offences](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/claxton-bay-teen-charged-with-firearm-and-ammunition-offences/) - A 17-year-old Claxton Bay juvenile has been charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition following investigations into firearm-related offences reported on Tuesday. The juvenile was arrested following enquiries conducted by officers of the Southern Division Task Force. The investigation was conducted by PC Abraham, under the supervision and guidance of Insp Wilkinson
- [Moonilal, bpTT and NGC discuss cross-border Manakin/Cocuina gas project](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/moonilal-bptt-and-ngc-discuss-cross-border-manakin-cocuina-gas-project/) - The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) has held discussions with bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) and the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) on the development of the Manakin/Cocuina cross-border natural gas project. The meeting was led by Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal and included Permanent Secretary Karinsa Tulsie and Acting
- [Balancing public security and civil liberties](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/balancing-public-security-and-civil-liberties/) - With the six-month State of Emergency (SoE) now officially over, Government returns to Parliament today with a revised Special Operations Bill, which Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says only requires a simple majority for passage. It must be recalled that Government's first attempt to introduce the measure failed in January, when it could not secure the
- [ZOSO ALARM! Opposition describes revised bill as egregious; says it’s even worse than the original](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/zoso-alarm-opposition-describes-revised-bill-as-egregious-says-its-even-worse-than-the-original/) - Senior Reporter kay-marie.fletcher@guardian.co.tt Several Opposition MPs have raised concerns about the Government’s new Special Operations Bill, with former minister in the Ministry of National Security and Port-of-Spain South MP Keith Scotland describing it as “more egregious and serious” than the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) Bill that failed in the Senate earlier this year. Ahead
- [395 SOE detainees released after revocation orders](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/395-soe-detainees-released-after-revocation-orders/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service says 395 people detained under public detention orders (PDOs) during the state of emergency have been released following the execution of revocation orders. The state of emergency ended yesterday. In a statement issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Prisons, the service said 569 revocation orders had been
- [GAW storms back to beat TKR in WCPL final](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gaw-storms-back-to-beat-tkr-in-wcpl-final/) - Chedean Nation produced one of the greatest comebacks in Limacol WCPL history, powering the Guyana Amazon Warriors to their maiden title with a thrilling two-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders at the Kensington Oval. Walking to the crease at number eight with the Warriors struggling at 71 for 6 in the 13th over and
- [Bahamas and Virgin Islands surge in latest FIBA World Ranking](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bahamas-and-virgin-islands-surge-in-latest-fiba-world-ranking/) - MIES, Switzerland — The latest FIBA World Ranking for Women has revealed a seismic shift in the global basketball landscape, with Caribbean nations making significant strides up the ladder. While the United States continues its undisputed reign at the top with 1076.1 points, the real story for fans in the region is the impressive upward
- [Sadaqat powers Kingsmen to convincing victory over Tridents](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sadaqat-powers-kingsmen-to-convincing-victory-over-tridents/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Maaz Sadaqat produced a sensational display of power hitting to carry the Jamaica Kingsmen within sight of their first Caribbean Premier League final with a nine-wicket thrashing of the Barbados Tridents in their Eliminator contest on Wednesday. Player-of-the-Match Sadaqat smashed a boundary-studded 112 off just 49 balls, as the Kingsmen easily chased
- [Caribs hit Harvard hard 32-17 for another League title](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/caribs-hit-harvard-hard-32-17-for-another-league-title/) - Caribs Rugby Football Club cannot stop winning. And over the last weekend, they clinched the T&T Rugby Football Union League title for yet another time with a comprehensive 32-17 triumph over Harvard at the Training Ground of the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, propelling them to a total of 25 points, with arch rivals Trinidad
- [Nandlall’s team sweeps Central Zone TTCB elections](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nandlalls-team-sweeps-central-zone-ttcb-elections/) - Five incumbents defeated as new six-member team takes control of Central Zone club representation A six-member team led by Central Zone Chairman Vyash Nandlal swept all six positions in the Central Zone Club Representative Elections held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in a major shake-up of the zone’s leadership. The highly competitive election saw five
- [Violette AC edges Club Sando for top spot in CCC](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/violette-ac-edges-club-sando-for-top-spot-in-ccc/) - Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League (TTPFL) runner-up Club Sando was edged out by Haiti’s Violette AC 1-0 to finish in the runner-up spot in Group B of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup at the Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday night. Going into the match, both teams had already
- [Ultimate Events, One Jabb/Ktreadz keep winning](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ultimate-events-one-jabb-ktreadz-keep-winning/) - Dean Ackin of Ultimate Events and Matthew Camacho of One Jabb/Ktreadz played key roles to help their respective teams maintain their 100 percent winning records when the Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) Eight-A-Side Football League continued at the Queen’s Park Oval, Tragarete Road, Port-of-Spain, on Tuesday night. Competing in the 54-60 Division, Ackin netted the
- [New ZOSO Bill will test Govt’s willingness to compromise](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-zoso-bill-will-test-govts-willingness-to-compromise/) - The Government’s decision to return to Parliament with a revised Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO) Bill will provide an early test of its commitment to consultation and compromise. The legislation is intended to target geographical areas affected by high levels of criminal activity and provide authorities with additional powers to maintain public order and safety.
- [Police launch micro unit at Tarouba Interchange  ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-launch-micro-unit-at-tarouba-interchange/) - KEVON FELMINE Senior Reporter Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro says the Police Service will use crime data to determine where to deploy its micro units, rather than publicising their locations in advance. Guevarro made the statement this morning as the Police Service operationalised a micro unit at the Tarouba Interchange in San Fernando, with the State of Emergency
- [‘Dial Dynamos’ send early warning after whipping Pres 3-0](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dial-dynamos-send-early-warning-after-whipping-pres-3-0/) - The ‘Dial Dynamos’ of Arima signalled an early warning in the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) SporTT Boys’ Premiership Division by thrashing Presentation College, San Fernando 3-0, at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Union Marabella Wednesday. At Fatima Ground on Mucurapo Road, in Port-of-Spain, Fatima College footballer Jahaem Bailey netted the season’s first hat-trick that
- [MANDATORY BODY CAMS UNDER ZOSO. PM says cops assigned to hotspot communities must wear requisite gear](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mandatory-body-cams-under-zoso-pm-says-cops-assigned-to-hotspot-communities-must-wear-requisite-gear/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says police officers conducting operations in designated special zones will be required to wear body cameras under the Government’s revised Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO) legislation. Speaking in the House of Representatives yesterday, Persad-Bissessar said Government intends to debate a revised version of the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special
- [Third suspect charged in Operation Purple Ryain](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/third-suspect-charged-in-operation-purple-ryain-1/) - Six months after the Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) launched Operation Purple Ryain in Rio Claro, a third suspect has been charged in connection with the ongoing investigation. On Monday, 14 September, CTU officers arrested 40-year-old Semonne Mark of Rio Claro. Mark was formally charged yesterday with five offences under the Trafficking in Persons Act, Chap.
- [Fire Service Associations submit revised counterproposal ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fire-service-associations-submit-revised-counterproposal/) - The Fire Service Associations of the First and Second Divisions have jointly submitted a revised counterproposal to the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) for the 2020–2022 bargaining period. The associations said via Facebook through President Keon Guy, the submission seeks to conclude matters already agreed to in principle and secure parity with other Protective Services on
- [UNFPA donates mobile clinic to Ministry of Health](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/unfpa-donates-mobile-clinic-to-ministry-of-health/) - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has donated a fully equipped mobile health clinic to the Ministry of Health as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare in underserved and hard-to-reach communities across Trinidad and Tobago. The donation was announced on Wednesday and forms part of a partnership involving UNFPA, the Government of Canada
- [Young challenges Moonilal on Venezuela relations](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/young-challenges-moonilal-on-venezuela-relations/) - Former Energy Minister Stuart Young has accused the UNC administration of attempting to “rewrite history” over Trinidad and Tobago’s relationship with Venezuela, following comments by Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal. Young said the Government should not attempt to distance itself from what he described as a deterioration in relations between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
- [PAHO provides Latin America and the Caribbean with new access to HIV drugs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/paho-provides-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-with-new-access-to-hiv-drugs/) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)says it is provididng new opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to access lenacapavir as part of the preventative medicine to curb the spread of HIV throughout the region. PAHO said that the medication will be made available through its Regional Revolving Funds, under an agreement with Gilead
- [Police seek public help to locate missing 17-year-old](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-public-help-to-locate-missing-17-year-old/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is seeking the public’s urgent assistance in locating 17-year-old Shania Saroop of San Juan. Saroop was last seen on September 15 and was reported missing at the San Juan Police Station later that day. Police described the teenager as being of mixed descent, approximately five feet, two inches
- [Only two vessels scheduled for Tobago Carnival](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/only-two-vessels-scheduled-for-tobago-carnival/) - Stephon Nicholas Masqueraders seeking to participate in next month's Tobago Carnival are questioning how they will get to the island following the release of the ferry schedule yesterday. The annual festival, a major event on Tobago's tourism calendar, runs from October 30 to November 1. Close to 40,000 revellers travelled to Tobago for last year's
- [Airport Authority says Piarco passenger traffic remains robust](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/airport-authority-says-piarco-passenger-traffic-remains-robust/) - The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is rejecting claims that passenger traffic at Piarco International Airport has fallen significantly, pointing to strong traffic during the July/August vacation period. The Authority said international visitor traffic at Piarco reached 181,411 in July 2026, compared with 178,298 in July 2025. It also reported 147,997 international passengers in
- [Building the community, one young athlete at a time](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/building-the-community-one-young-athlete-at-a-time/) - Brian London has carved his name in Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural landscape, but he has also worked behind the scenes with young people who aspire to become athletes. Having acquired national recognition as a local artist, he is also an avid sportsman. London’s humility is flattering; he simply wants people to see him as a
- [Felicity’s Ganesh Utsav grows into major community tradition](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/felicitys-ganesh-utsav-grows-into-major-community-tradition/) - GML Correspondent The faithful in Felicity are preparing for what organisers say will be the largest Ganesh Utsav celebration in the 19-year history of the Felicity Ganesh Utsav Festivals Committee (FGUFC), with this year’s 12-foot murti of Lord Ganesh already in place at the organisation’s headquarters. On Monday, September 14, the massive clay murti was
- [Guapo Uprising Youths: Changing lives, strengthening community through football](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/guapo-uprising-youths-changing-lives-strengthening-community-through-football/) - Within the quaint southern community of Gonzales Village, Guapo, is a team that’s been nurturing and developing young footballers for over two decades. Uprising Youths Football Club and Academy continues to make its mark not just in its community, but across the country. Youth football began a major takeover in the village around the 1980s,
- [Mayaro community rallies behind students](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mayaro-community-rallies-behind-students/) - As has now become customary, Mayaro-based community activist Oliver Alexander was up and about early last Monday, the first day of the new school year, checking on transportation arrangements for students making their way to the area’s eight schools. The Saturday before, he had led the distribution of monetary awards to successful students heading to
- [Kensington Oval braces for CPL Eliminator as Tridents and Kingsmen clash](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/kensington-oval-braces-for-cpl-eliminator-as-tridents-and-kingsmen-clash/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The stage is set at Kensington Oval for a high-stakes Caribbean Premier League (CPL) eliminator tonight night, as the Barbados Tridents host the Jamaica Kingsmen at 7:00 pm local time. With a spot in the next round on the line, the contest promises to be a tense affair, particularly given the recent
- [Speyside targets QRC for second SSFL win today](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/speyside-targets-qrc-for-second-ssfl-win-today/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter nigel.simon@guardian.co.tt Promoted Speyside High School, buoyed by its 2-1 win over former powerhouse Signal Hill Secondary, will aim for a second win in as many outings when the Secondary Schools Football League Boys’ Premier Division continues today with a full slate of matches. On Saturday last, at Shaw Park Sporting Complex, Scarborough,
- [Trepte edges Campbell for National Criterium crown](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trepte-edges-campbell-for-national-criterium-crown/) - Liam Trepte, who once held the crown for endurance riding in Trinidad and Tobago, confirmed his return to the top by beating his close rival, Akil Campbell, for the national title at the T&T Cycling Federation’s National Criterium Championship at Tamana In-Teck Park on Sunday (September 13). At the same Elite/U-23 men’s event in 2025,
- [Subway runners get prizes after mix up](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/subway-runners-get-prizes-after-mix-up/) - Five days after a dreaded mix-up on the course prevented officials from determining the final positions of the Subway 6k and 12k Road Race in Malabar, Arima, on September 6, the runners were finally rewarded at a press briefing on Friday at Roxy, St James. Isaiah Alder and Kyla Kerr topped the 6k race, while
- [Time to forgive even if not forget](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/time-to-forgive-even-if-not-forget/) - Octavia E. Butler once noted: “All struggles are essentially power struggles. Who will rule? Who will lead? Who will define, refine, confine, design? Who will dominate? All struggles are essentially power struggles, and most are no more intellectual than two rams knocking their heads together.” ​Trinidad and Tobago sports are in turmoil, and anyone who
- [GFA moves Nations League home games to T&T over pitch concerns](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gfa-moves-nations-league-home-games-to-tt-over-pitch-concerns/) - ST GEORGE’S - The Grenada Football Association (GFA) has relocated its 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League home fixtures to Trinidad and Tobago due to ongoing concerns over the playing surface at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada. Grenada will host two League B, Group C doubleheaders at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain
- [TKR must rediscover its winning formula](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tkr-must-rediscover-its-winning-formula/) - For a country that proudly identifies with cricket, the Trinbago Knight Riders’ (TKR) early exit from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is deeply disappointing. As the CPL playoffs begin at Kensington Oval, TKR will be watching from home. The defending champions and the tournament’s most successful franchise endured a campaign few could have predicted, finishing
- ['PDO detainees may seek extra damages over harsh conditions'](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pdo-detainees-may-seek-extra-damages-over-harsh-conditions/) - People detained under Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) could have grounds to seek additional legal recourse if they were held in inhumane conditions, says attorney Nyree Alfonso. Speaking on CNC3’s The Morning Brew programme yesterday, Alfonso said people who were wrongfully detained under a PDO could pursue legal action against the State, while the conditions in
- [‘Fit for animals’: Former detainee wants compensation over prison conditions](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fit-for-animals-former-detainee-wants-compensation-over-prison-conditions/) - Senior Reporter jensen.lavende@guardian.co.tt Former detainees and their relatives say an apology from the State would not be enough for what they endured while in detention, with one former detainee describing conditions as fit only for animals. Yesterday, former detainee Arnez Payison said he and others released without charge should receive compensation, rather than just an
- [PSA seeks to hold NALIS in contempt for failing to reinstate worker](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/psa-seeks-to-hold-nalis-in-contempt-for-failing-to-reinstate-worker/) - Derek Achong The Public Services Association (PSA) is seeking to have the National Library Information System (NALIS) held in contempt of court over its failure to reinstate a worker after being ordered to do so by the Industrial Court. The trade union brought the contempt application last week as it sought to have NALIS's appeal
- [Maraval woman granted $95,000 bail in ID card forgery case](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/maraval-woman-granted-95000-bail-in-id-card-forgery-case/) - A 30-year-old Maraval woman has been granted bail with surety of $95,000 after appearing before a Master of the High Court charged with three fraud offences. Sonnelle Williams, also known as ‘Sonnelle Maharaj’, of Saddle Road, appeared before Master Abraham on Monday and was charged with forgery, uttering a forged document and attempting to obtain
- [Two men charged with Fyzabad double murder](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-men-charged-with-fyzabad-double-murder/) - Two men have appeared in court charged with the murders of two men following an altercation in Fyzabad last month. Business owner Victor Delwyn and Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force soldier Shandon Woodley, both of Fyzabad, appeared before Master Ambrose Persadsingh in the South Criminal Court on Friday. They were charged with the murders of
- [Four home invasions reported across Trinidad](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/four-home-invasions-reported-across-trinidad/) - Police are investigating four separate home invasions reported in Freeport, Talparo, Princes Town and St Mary's between Saturday and Monday. In Freeport, 68-year-old Dhanpatie Singh was inside her home at Calcutta #4 around 2:15 p.m. on Monday when three men, all dressed in dark clothing, entered and announced a robbery. One of the men was
- [Man forced into car after assault](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-forced-into-car-after-assault/) - A 27-year-old man was abducted after being struck and assaulted in Bamboo Settlement, Bamboo #3, Valsayn, on Monday night. Police said Mark Singh was walking south along Bamboo Boulevard near Ramnarine Trace around 8:12 p.m. when a silver Nissan Tiida with partial registration 713 came into contact with him, causing him to fall. A masked
- [Fire guts Dundonald Hill home](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fire-guts-dundonald-hill-home/) - A house was destroyed by fire at Dundonald Hill, Long Circular, St James, early Monday morning. Police said the fire was reported around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, September 14, after a neighbour, Ayanna Inniss, saw smoke coming from the residence and contacted the Fire Service. When police arrived, the concrete structure with a wooden roof
- [EOG Resources to begin exploratory drilling off Tobago](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/eog-resources-to-begin-exploratory-drilling-off-tobago/) - American energy company EOG Resources is expected to begin exploratory drilling in Tobago’s waters from mid-October to assess the area’s hydrocarbon potential. Chief Secretary Farley Augustine said the drilling site is about 22 kilometres off southwest Tobago and that one well will be drilled using a mobile rig. “We going to see what is there,
- [ECRC without power for much of Monday night](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ecrc-without-power-for-much-of-monday-night/) - The Eastern Correctional Rehabilitation Centre was without electricity for several hours yesterday, according to a report received by the Prison Officers’ Association. The association said it was told the facility lost power around 5:40 p.m. and was in darkness. The association complained that there was no backup generator. The facility houses detainees, including some being
- [Carnival Catwalk takes flight with American Airlines](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/carnival-catwalk-takes-flight-with-american-airlines/) - Trinidad and Tobago fashion reality series Carnival Catwalk is now available on American Airlines’ inflight entertainment across its international fleet. Season 1 of the award-winning series is being offered to passengers as the production continues to expand its international reach. The series is also available on NBCUniversal’s Peacock, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. It
- [Dr Chadee: Breaking the cycle](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dr-chadee-breaking-the-cycle/) - Reporter angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt For many people, the numbers on the scale matter more than anything - so much so that they’ve built their entire self-image around a specific weight. However, obesity and weight management specialist Dr Brian Chadee is challenging that mindset by replacing shame with personalised care, exercise, and a deeper look at the person
- [World Alzheimer’s Day: 'The Long Goodbye'](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/world-alzheimers-day-the-long-goodbye/) - We all misplace keys, occasionally walk into a room and forget why we came, or forget a name. The memory lapse is part of being human. Dementia is different. September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on September 21st. The 2026 campaign theme is: “The Earlier You Know, the More You
- [Bow legs: When to worry and when not to](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bow-legs-when-to-worry-and-when-not-to/) - Bow legs (medically called genu varum) are a condition in which a child’s legs curve outward at the knees. When a child with bow legs stands, their ankles may touch but their knees remain apart. Bow legs are normal in newborn babies and children up to the age of two years. In their desire to
- [Cadiz nets 5 in Ball Blasters’ 11-2 TFA Prem win](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cadiz-nets-5-in-ball-blasters-11-2-tfa-prem-win/) - Teejay Cadiz netted a handful of goals as Ball Blasters took advantage of a short-handed Goal City to record an 11-2 win in the Tobago Football Association Premier Division at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet on Sunday. Cadiz got his name on the scoresheet in the 34th, 37th, 45+2’, 71st, and 83rd minutes, while
- [Fortune: T&T MMA athletes were prepared](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fortune-tt-mma-athletes-were-prepared/) - After winning 12 medals across multiple weight classes, the country’s mixed martial arts team returned from the Pan American Mixed Martial Arts Championships in Bogotá. Colombia, Monday (September 15). The contingent of 12 fighters, including Rene Fortune, the lone gold-medal winner, along with coaches Kerry Grant and Richard Acosta, and Adam Chin Leung Kam, arrived
- [Carter nets brace as Maloney opens EFA lead](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/carter-nets-brace-as-maloney-opens-efa-lead/) - Jadel Carter scored a pair of goals to lead FC Maloney to a 5-1 spanking of Athletic International Academy (AIA) to open a three-point lead at the top of the Eastern Football Association of T&T Premier Division at the Clayton Ince Recreation Ground on Sunday (September 13). Carter scored in the seventh and 53rd minutes,
- [Building a sporting nation begins at home](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/building-a-sporting-nation-begins-at-home/) - Family support strongly influences youth participation in sport and physical activity. Hennessy et al. (2010) found that children of accommodating parents had more time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than children of uninvolved parents. Additionally, Kim and Saelens (2021) show that emotional and instrumental support, such as paying registration fees and driving to practices, are
- [Vikings hold top spot as Flighted Friends stun DOGS](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/vikings-hold-top-spot-as-flighted-friends-stun-dogs/) - League leaders Jus For Fun (JFF) Vikings produced another commanding performance, defeating newcomers Game Shot 8-2 as the National Mickey Mouse League of Darts continued to deliver plenty of drama and unexpected results as match day three unfolded on Tuesday (September 8) at Kosmos Club in Port-of-Spain. With the league beginning to take shape across
- [Tackling cancer through the power of Sport: The Uganda example](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tackling-cancer-through-the-power-of-sport-the-uganda-example/) - “How Lunyolo is turning rugby into a platform for change.” ​That was the lead headline of a story published on www.monitor.co.ug. The article detailed the ambitious vision of Regina Hellen Okoit Lunyolo, a determined woman using sport to transform her home country of Uganda. ​Lunyolo founded the Swans Sports Club (originally Entebbe Lady Swans RFC)
- [Club Sando, Violette clash for Group B top spot](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/club-sando-violette-clash-for-group-b-top-spot/) - Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League (TTPFL) runner-up Club Sando and Haiti’s Violette will lock horns for top spot in Group B of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup at the Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday (September 15) from 7 pm. ​Both teams are already through to the semifinals, with
- [Taking the weight off...Why more women are choosing breast reduction](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/taking-the-weight-off-why-more-women-are-choosing-breast-reduction/) - Have you noticed that many more women are going under the knife? But not for the reason you’d typically think. They now want smaller breasts, not bigger ones—driving a surge in reduction surgeries both internationally and here at home. One young woman who documented her journey on Instagram had about three pounds of tissue removed
- [No room for complacency on human trafficking](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/no-room-for-complacency-on-human-trafficking/) - While national attention is understandably focused on the end of the current State of Emergency on September 17 and the Government’s next crime-fighting strategy, another serious threat demands sustained attention: human trafficking. Trinidad and Tobago’s retention of its Tier 2 ranking in the United States Department of State’s Annual Trafficking in Persons Report should not
- [Caribbean strengthens preparedness for African Swine Fever](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/caribbean-strengthens-preparedness-for-african-swine-fever/) - Seventeen Caribbean countries are strengthening their preparedness for African swine fever, updating national response plans aimed at detecting and containing the disease before it threatens the region’s pig farms and pork supply. Representatives from the countries met in Barbados to review plans covering surveillance, diagnosis, traceability, risk communication and emergency response. The workshop was held
- [Cocaine seized by Coast Guard worth $TT 204m](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cocaine-seized-by-coast-guard-worth-tt-204m/) - The Coast Guard says laboratory analysis has confirmed that 440.20 kilogrammes of cocaine seized by the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard in the northern Gulf of Paria is worth an estimated TT$204.5 million on the street. The cocaine was found in 394 sealed packages during a maritime operation in the northern region of the Gulf
- [NCBA, Nigeria explore Carnival collaboration](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ncba-nigeria-explore-carnival-collaboration/) - The National Carnival Bands Association of Trinidad and Tobago (NCBA) is exploring greater cultural and Carnival collaboration with Nigeria following a meeting with Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Jerrymon Samuel Manwe. NCBA president David Lopez and the association’s executive met with Manwe to discuss opportunities for cultural exchange involving Carnival, the creative industries,
- [Security stepped up at San Juan North after teacher robbery](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/security-stepped-up-at-san-juan-north-after-teacher-robbery/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Ministry of Education, Ministry of Homeland Security and other stakeholders are coordinating a response to security concerns at San Juan North Secondary School following the robbery of a teacher on the school compound. The response is focused on supporting the affected teacher and her family while addressing security
- [Teens among four held after guns found in Morvant car](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/teens-among-four-held-after-guns-found-in-morvant-car/) - Two teenage boys were among four people arrested in Morvant on Sunday after police found two firearms and 20 rounds of ammunition in a car. The arrests were made during an operation conducted by North Eastern Division Task Force officers between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on September 13. Police said the operation, dubbed Operation
- [Coast Guard intercepts pirogue with suspected narcotics](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/coast-guard-intercepts-pirogue-with-suspected-narcotics/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard intercepted a pirogue carrying four men and a quantity of packages suspected to contain narcotics in the northern Gulf of Paria on Monday. The packages were individually wrapped in plastic. The vessel was escorted to Coast Guard Headquarters at Staubles Bay, Chaguaramas, where further searches were conducted. The four
- [OWTU gains bargaining status at Heritage, Paria](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/owtu-gains-bargaining-status-at-heritage-paria/) - GEISHA KOWLESSAR-ALONZO Senior Reporter geisha.kowlessar@guardian.co.tt The Senate has approved two amendments to the Heritage Petroleum, Paria Fuel Trading and Guaracara Refining Vesting Amendment Bill 2026, paving the way for the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) to be deemed the recognised majority union for workers at Heritage Petroleum and Paria Fuel Trading for both existing collective
- [4,000 pounds of waste removed from Port of Spain foreshore](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/4000-pounds-of-waste-removed-from-port-of-spain-foreshore/) - Approximately 4,000 pounds of waste was removed from the Port of Spain foreshore during this year’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on Saturday. About 240 volunteers gathered along the Foreshore, Audrey Jeffers Highway, as part of the 2026 ICC, the world’s largest volunteer coastal cleanup effort. The waste collected included 1,200 pounds of plastic, 130 pounds
- [Aloha, T&T! Shivani returns home to promote watersports access for all](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/aloha-tt-shivani-returns-home-to-promote-watersports-access-for-all/) - Watersports are for everyone. It’s a message national freediving record-holder and speech-language pathologist Shivani Goberdhan helped spread across Hawaii, which she has brought back to her home country. Now based in Tobago, she’s championing and assisting with the involvement of people with disabilities in some of her favourite disciplines. If her name sounds familiar, she
- [Guyana reaffirms confidence in International Court of Justice  ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/guyana-reaffirms-confidence-in-international-court-of-justice/) - SOURCE: Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) President Irfaan Ali says Guyana remains confident that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will rule in its favour in the decades old border dispute with Venezuela. Oral hearings in the territorial controversy concluded on May 11 and Guyana’s case affirming the validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award is now
- [New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-warnings-about-the-risks-of-ai-to-humanity-revive-a-long-running-debate/) - New warnings from within the artificial intelligence industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could escape human control and ultimately threaten humanity’s survival, and whether the companies developing the technology are doing enough to prevent such a scenario. The CEO of Anthropic, the San Francisco company behind Claude, said he thought the
- [The ultimate test of the SoE](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-ultimate-test-of-the-soe/) - The most striking finding from the Sunday Guardian’s report on Preventive Detention Orders under successive States of Emergency (SoEs) is the relatively low number of detainees ultimately charged with criminal offences. The figures are telling. Of the 776 people detained during various SoEs, many were eventually released without charge. Under the SoE imposed by the
- [Richards gets Ultimate bronze in Budapest](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/richards-gets-ultimate-bronze-in-budapest/) - ​Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem “The Dream” Richards secured the bronze medal in the men’s 400 metres final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary on Saturday. Running from lane two, the 32-year-old Richards crossed the finish line in 44.23 seconds to pocket US$40,000 and cap off an impressive
- [T&T’s deep sea: Riches waiting to be uncovered](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tts-deep-sea-riches-waiting-to-be-uncovered/) - Seigonie Mohammed Climate Change Editor seigonie.mohammed@guardian.co.tt Despite scientists making extraordinary discoveries in Trinidad and Tobago’s deep sea, Dr Diva Amon says they have barely scratched the surface, and the country must now take greater charge of understanding and managing what lies beneath its waters. The marine scientist, who led the month-long Deep Wonders of Trinidad
- [BIGWU’s new president rejects one-size-fits-all 10 per cent deal](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bigwus-new-president-rejects-one-size-fits-all-10-per-cent-deal/) - Senior Reporter otto.carrington@cnc3.co.tt Newly elected Banking, Insurance and General Workers Union (BIGWU) president Debbie-Ann Ottley says the union will not automatically accept the 10 per cent wage settlement being used as a benchmark in sections of the public sector, insisting that each negotiation must be guided by the circumstances of the company and, ultimately, the
- [San Fernando pipeline rupture floods pharmacy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/san-fernando-pipeline-rupture-floods-pharmacy/) - Another major water pipeline rupture in San Fernando left one businessman counting his losses yesterday. The leak occurred on Coffee Street, near Lord Street, in front of Tiaren Drugs Ltd, sometime after midnight. Manager Curron Lum Kin said he was told there was a leak, but he was not prepared for what he saw. “When
- [Tridents Women sneak into playoffs despite loss to Amazon Warriors](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tridents-women-sneak-into-playoffs-despite-loss-to-amazon-warriors/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Despite suffering a five-wicket defeat at the hands of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women, defending champions Barbados Tridents Women still managed to qualify for the playoffs of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League. After being sent in to bat at Kensington Oval, the Tridents posted a competitive 158 for seven in 20 overs,
- [PM: No mercy for criminals. SoE ends, crackdown continues](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/soe-ends-crackdown-continues/) - Jesse Ramdeo Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is warning criminals that her Government will continue to take “harsh and brutal measures” against those who terrorise law-abiding citizens, even as the State of Emergency (SoE) approaches its September 17 end date. In a Facebook post yesterday, the Prime Minister declared that the six-month SoE
- [PM declassifies report on SoE crime operations](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-declassifies-report-on-soe-crime-operations/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she has decided, on the advice of the Attorney General, to declassify and release a report showing the results of wider actions taken by the protective services to reduce crime and criminality during the State of Emergency. In a social media post on Sunday, Persad-Bissessar said crime declined across all
- [Two teens arrested after Sangre Grande home invasion](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-teens-arrested-after-sangre-grande-home-invasion/) - Two teenagers have been arrested and stolen property recovered following an investigation into a home invasion in Sangre Grande. Police said the home invasion occurred between 9 p.m. on Wednesday and 6:30 a.m. on Thursday at Immortelle Crescent, North-Eastern Settlement. On Friday, officers of the Home Invasion Team went to separate locations at Immortelle Crescent
- [53 Venezuelans detained in Curepe operation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/53-venezuelans-detained-in-curepe-operation/) - Officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service detained 53 Venezuelan nationals during an overnight operation in Curepe. The operation, dubbed “Border Shield”, was carried out between 11 p.m. on Friday and 5 a.m. on Saturday. Police said the 53 adults—four men and 49 women—were found at a location along the Southern Main Road, Curepe,
- [TTPS prepared for release of people under revoked PDOs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttps-prepared-for-release-of-people-under-revoked-pdos/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says it has made operational preparations for the phased release of people whose Preventive Detention Orders have been revoked. Deputy Commissioner of Police – Operations Suzette Martin said the TTPS was aware of public concern surrounding the revocation of PDOs and the release of people previously held under the
- [Riquelme back for Speyside, Signal Hill eye survival](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/riquelme-back-for-speyside-signal-hill-eye-survival/) - Stefan Nicholas Tobago Correspondent Signal Hill Secondary School coach Downie Marcelle is expecting an uphill climb in this year's Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) premiership division campaign. The Tobago Intercol champions have lost nine senior team players for the 2026 season, which kicks off at 3.40 pm at Shaw Park Recreation Ground. It will be
- [Saudi Arabia shuts down a pipeline as Houthis seize an island, opening a new front in the Iran war](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/saudi-arabia-shuts-down-a-pipeline-as-houthis-seize-an-island-opening-a-new-front-in-the-iran-war/) - Saudi Arabia said Friday it shut down a major pipeline a day after it was attacked by drones, and Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, two officials said, opening a new front in the Iran war. The Houthis made their biggest territorial gains in years
- [Government to appoint national committee on reparations in ‘due course’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/government-to-appoint-national-committee-on-reparations-in-due-course/) - SOURCE: Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday said that a new National Committee on Reparations will be appointed in “due course”. CARICOM Foreign Affairs Minister Sean Sobers told Parliament that the “matter of reparatory justice is of utmost importance to the government, and the policy to further advance this issue will
- [UK waives visa fees for lawyers, citizens attending privy Council hearings](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/uk-waives-visa-fees-for-lawyers-citizens-attending-privy-council-hearings/) - DEREK ACHONGSenior Reporter Citizens and lawyers seeking to pursue appeals before the United Kingdom-based Privy Council will no longer have to pay fees for visas to attend hearings. On Thursday, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) issued a notice announcing a free streamlined process for visa applications by parties from Commonwealth countries such
- [Former ASJA president Dr Mansoor Ibrahim dies](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/former-asja-president-dr-mansoor-ibrahim-dies/) - Former president of the Anjuman Sunnat ul Jamaat Association (ASJA), Dr Mansoor Ibrahim, has died. Ibrahim, a medical doctor and prominent member of Muslim community, served as head of ASJA from 1990 to 2000. He was also a member of the Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) and was awarded the Chaconia Medal (Silver) in 1997 for Community
- [Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to a 7th province](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ebola-outbreak-in-congo-spreads-to-a-7th-province/) - SOURCE: The Associated Press The Ebola outbreak in Congo, the world’s fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record, has now spread to seven provinces in the African country, local authorities said. And it’s showing no signs of slowing down. According to the governor of the northwestern province of Sud-Ubangi, Jean-Rene Galekwa Vundawe, Congo’s national research
- [CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cia-releases-dozens-of-presidential-daily-briefs-on-bin-laden-and-al-qaida-before-sept-11/) - Several dozen presidential briefing documents declassified Friday, the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, detail intelligence government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida leading up to the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people and upended American national security. The documents illustrate security analysts’ tracking of bin Laden’s movements and support system,
- [U.S. marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/u-s-marks-25-years-since-the-september-11-attacks/) - Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. The milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals — wreath-laying, flag-flying, moments of silence, vigils and readings of victims’ names — and volunteer projects in tribute to a
- [Players accept King’s Nations League invitation after payment](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/players-accept-kings-nations-league-invitation-after-payment/) - Senior Reporter/Producer gyasi.merrique@cnc3.co.tt All 23 of the players invited to join Trinidad and Tobago’s senior men’s football team for its upcoming Concacaf Nations League assignments have accepted head coach Derek King’s request, allaying fears of a player boycott over unpaid match fees and bonuses for over 30 players. A senior TTFA official has also confirmed
- [TTFA calls on SporTT to correct record on CNL funding fiasco](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttfa-calls-on-sportt-to-correct-record-on-cnl-funding-fiasco/) - Senior Reporter/Producer gyasi.merrique@cnc3.co.tt Ahead of a planned 10.30 am meeting today between the two parties, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) is requesting a correction of the public record from the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT). Guardian Media Sport has seen a copy of a letter addressed to SporTT chairman Kester Lendore
- [Love alone won’t repair T&T-Venezuela relations](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/love-alone-wont-repair-tt-venezuela-relations/) - On Wednesday, on the steps of the Hall of Justice in Port-of-Spain, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar declared that she loves Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez and looks forward to meeting her on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly later this month. While unusual in diplomatic circles, the Prime Minister’s remarks may be viewed
- [Venezuelan energy consultant: PM’s remarks on Delcy signal pragmatism](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/venezuelan-energy-consultant-pms-remarks-on-delcy-signal-pragmatism/) - Freelance Contributor Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s declaration that she “loves” Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, coupled with her suggestion that the two could meet at the United Nations later this month, has sparked questions in that country about Trinidad and Tobago’s negotiating position with Caracas on energy matters. Responding to Persad-Bissessar’s comments yesterday, Venezuelan energy
- [Al-Rawi: PNM will challenge any attempt to extend new SoE](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/al-rawi-pnm-will-challenge-any-attempt-to-extend-new-soe/) - Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Opposition Senator and former attorney general Faris Al-Rawi has warned that the People’s National Movement (PNM) will mount a legal challenge against any attempt by the Government to implement another State of Emergency (SoE) once the current one expires next week. Al-Rawi made the statement during an Opposition media conference at the
- [Green, de Kock eliminate Patriots, put Tridents within sight of playoffs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/green-de-kock-eliminate-patriots-put-tridents-within-sight-of-playoffs/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sep 10, CMC – The South African duo of Chris Green and Quinton de Kock produced match-winning performances to push the Barbados Tridents within one win of the Caribbean Premier League playoffs via a nervy four-wicket win over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on Thursday night. Green’s decision to bowl first paid
- [Another manicou blamed for power dip](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/another-manicou-blamed-for-power-dip/) - Another manicou has been blamed for power problems affecting communities in Trinidad, less than a month after T&TEC attributed a series of electricity disruptions to animal interference. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) said an opossum (manicou) caused a brief power dip around 8 p.m. on Thursday, affecting several communities. The Commission said the
- [Star walks free. Businesswoman’s PDO revoked in another blow to State’s conspiracy to murder case against her and Hadeeds](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/star-walks-free-businesswomans-pdo-revoked-in-another-blow-to-states-conspiracy-to-murder-case-against-her-and-hadeeds/) - Senior Reporter jensen.lavende@guardian.co.tt Former State of Emergency (SoE) detainee Star Sabga broke down in tears after learning she was finally free from house arrest yesterday, her attorney, Faris Al-Rawi, says. Sabga was released at approximately 10.15 am yesterday, as the State began the scheduled release of SoE detainees ahead of the end of the SoE
- [Beckles demands answers on SOE results](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/beckles-demands-answers-on-soe-results/) - Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles is demanding that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander account for the results of the State of Emergency as the latest SOE comes to an end. In a Facebook post on Friday, Beckles questioned what the rolling states of emergency since April 2025 had achieved,
- [Residents raise concerns over overgrown  areas at Eden Gardens Couva](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/residents-raise-concerns-over-overgrown-areas-at-eden-gardens-couva/) - Overgrown Lot Raises Safety Concerns Residents of Tigris Drive, Eden Gardens, Balmain, Couva, and the HDC housing development at Calcutta Road No. 2 are hoping authorities will address long-standing problems with an overgrown vacant lot. The parcel at Tigris Drive was earmarked for a community centre and playground, but residents say the grass and bushes
- [Plymouth market brings local produce, crafts to public](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/plymouth-market-brings-local-produce-crafts-to-public/) - Stephon Nicholas The Plymouth/Black Rock electoral district is giving entrepreneurs in the area a platform to sell their products through a monthly farmers’ market at Adventure Micro Mall, Plymouth. The inaugural market was held recently, with vendors selling vegetables, craft items, spices, coconuts and other goods. Samantha Cruickshank, operations officer for the electoral district, said
- [What's causing the electricity fluctuations and dips?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/whats-causing-the-electricity-fluctuations-and-dips/) - Former Minister of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales is calling on the Ministry of Public Utilities and the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) to explain what is causing reports of electricity dips and fluctuations across the country. Gonzales said the Opposition has received numerous complaints from citizens who have experienced fluctuations in their electricity supply
- [31 PDO detainees released on Thursday](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/31-pdo-detainees-released-on-thursday/) - Shane Superville A total of 31 people held under preventive detention orders (PDOs) during the State of Emergency (SoE) were released from three prison facilities on Thursday, according to security officials. Sources confirmed that 29 detainees were released from Golden Grove Prison in Arouca, while one person each was released from the Youth Training Centre
- [Trump list of US-designated ‘foreign terrorist organizations’ in Latin America grows to 21](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trump-list-of-us-designated-foreign-terrorist-organizations-in-latin-america-grows-to-21/) - The Trump administration has designated 21 Latin American and Caribbean criminal groups as “foreign terrorist organizations,” with the latest an Ecuadorian group added to the list on Wednesday. The announcement came during the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru where he is focused the U.S. strategy to combat drug
- [TTADA wants more forex for vehicle imports](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttada-wants-more-forex-for-vehicle-imports/) - SHASTRI BOODANGML Correspondent The Trinidad and Tobago Automotive Dealers Association (TTADA) is calling for greater access to foreign exchange (forex) for vehicle dealers as the Government prepares the 2026-2027 National Budget. TTADA president Visham Babwah said, “Access has become increasingly difficult since whatever changes the Central Bank did within the last three weeks regarding forex.”
- [Money before morality](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/money-before-morality/) - "When morality comes up against profit, it is seldom that profit loses." (Shirley Chisholm, first black US Congresswoman) Tension between morality and football's money machine surfaced again last week with the announcement from FIFA that "more than 12,500 international transfers ​were registered around the world...setting a new record ​for the number of transfers during a
- [Ramharack, Bhatia lead Knight Riders demolition of Empress Women](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ramharack-bhatia-lead-knight-riders-demolition-of-empress-women/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Karishma Ramharack produced a Player-of-the-Match performance as the Trinbago Knight Riders Women demolished the Jamaica Empress Women by nine wickets to go top of the table in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League, yesterday. Ramharack snared three wickets in the space of two overs as the Empress Women were restricted to a paltry
- [Tahir, Miraz spin Amazon Warriors to hard-fought win over Kings](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tahir-miraz-spin-amazon-warriors-to-hard-fought-win-over-kings/) - GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The Guyana Amazon Warriors returned to winning ways with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over the St Lucia Kings at the Providence Stadium in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Wednesday night. The defeat ended the Kings’ preliminary-round campaign with eight points from four wins, leaving them in fourth place. They must
- [St James man charged with murder of Mirissia Weekes](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/st-james-man-charged-with-murder-of-mirissia-weekes/) - A 37-year-old St James man has been charged with the murder of 49-year-old Mirissia Weekes, who died at the Port of Spain General Hospital after allegedly being shot. Christopher Trancoso, also known as “Manny”, of Dundonald Hill, appeared before Master Indira Chinebas on Wednesday and was charged with the offence. Weekes, of St James, was
- [Inquest ordered into August 26 Sea Lots killing](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/inquest-ordered-into-august-26-sea-lots-killing/) - An inquest has been ordered into the death of 26-year-old Sea Lots resident Edwin “Teo” Richardson, who died after being stabbed on August 26. Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Anju Bhola ordered the inquest on Tuesday, September 8. A male suspect who was detained in connection with Richardson’s death was also ordered released pending the
- [BIGWU elects first female president](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bigwu-elects-first-female-president/) - Debbie-Ann Ottley has made history as the first woman to be elected president of the Banking, Insurance and General Workers Union (BIGWU). Ottley was elected following the victory of Team Momentum in the union’s elections for the 2026 to 2030 term. Her election marks a new chapter for BIGWU, with Ottley pledging to focus on
- [Six people arrested by police; marijuana and air rifle seized in Santa Flora](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/six-people-arrested-by-police-marijuana-and-air-rifle-seized-in-santa-flora/) - Six people were arrested and marijuana and an air rifle were seized during an anti crime operation in the Siparia, Santa Flora and Erin districts on Wednesday. The operation, conducted between 4 am and 9 am, formed part of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s ongoing crime fighting initiatives under Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. Shield. The exercise
- [PM: National Security Council to decide on future of State of Emergency](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-national-security-council-to-decide-on-future-of-state-of-emergency/) - SOURCE: Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the National Security Council (NSC) will meet Thursday to decide on the next step regarding the State of Emergency (SoE), which is scheduled to expire on September 17. Persad-Bissessar, who confirmed the meeting while speaking to reporters outside the Hall of Justice in Port of
- [Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/iran-backed-houthi-rebels-take-strategic-port-city-in-yemen-raising-threat-to-red-sea-shipping/) - The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Thursday took over Yemen’s port city of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials said. Mokha is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and through
- [Star Sabga released after PDO revoked](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/star-sabga-released-after-pdo-revoked/) - JESSE RAMDEOSenior Reporter PNM Senator and former Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi says businesswoman Star Sabga has been released after her Preventive Detention Order (PDO) was officially revoked on Thursday. Al-Rawi, who represents Sabga, made the disclosure at an Opposition media conference at the Office of the Opposition Leader in Port of Spain, saying he arrived
- [Eve: Club Sando achieved objective](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/eve-club-sando-achieved-objective/) - Angus Eve, the coach of Club Sando, said he is satisfied his team achieved its objective of qualifying for the semifinals of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup in their debut campaign. This was after Club Sando was held to a goalless draw by the Dominican Republic’s Delfines del Este in Group A at Hasely Crawford Stadium
- [SSFL launches 17-team SporTT Premier Division in honour of Khan](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ssfl-launches-17-team-sportt-premier-division-in-honour-of-khan/) - WALTER ALIBEY Senior Multimedia Reporter walter.alibey@guardian.co.tt This year’s Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division will be called the SSFL SporTT Boys Premier Division League and will be held in honour of the former long-standing SSFL general secretary, Azaad Khan. Khan was a gentle giant in the administration of the sport before his passing in
- [The peanut butter and jelly sandwich has stood the test of time](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwich-has-stood-the-test-of-time/) - If there is a sandwich associated with childhood and primary school lunches, it has to be the Peanut Butter & Jelly (PB&J). Sweet and salty, inexpensive and easy to make, it may well have been one of the first sandwiches many children learned to make for themselves. Peanut butter and jelly is as close to
- [China can’t get enough of this smelly fruit](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/china-cant-get-enough-of-this-smelly-fruit/) - Malaysian durian orchard owner Stephen Chow’s workers spend hours in the fields in the dead of night, donning headlamps to collect freshly ripened fruit coveted by Chinese consumers. But the hard work may not be enough to keep Chow out of the red. Durian lovers prize Malaysian premium varieties such as Musang King and Black
- [Keeping tradition alive, one choka at a time](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/keeping-tradition-alive-one-choka-at-a-time/) - GML Contributor Long before modern kitchens were equipped with sophisticated appliances and recipes could be summoned with the tap of a smartphone, Trinidadian cooks had a simple but distinctive way of transforming humble vegetables into intensely flavoured dishes. They roasted vegetables over an open flame, peeled away their charred skins, mashed the softened flesh and
- [Joshua Greene’s culinary journey](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/joshua-greenes-culinary-journey/) - CHERISSE MOE One look at the honey barbecue chicken sandwiches, double chocolate banana bread or pepper roti pies on Joshua Greene’s Instagram and your stomach may start talking back. The 28-year-old self-taught cook has built an organic following of over 350,000 loyalists, and his feed keeps pulling people in - one strawberry cheesecake post alone
- [120 years of faith, service and nation-building](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/120-years-of-faith-service-and-nation-building/) - News headlines are often dominated by politics, crime, economic challenges and the controversies of the day. Yet amid these pressing concerns, it is important to pause and recognise institutions whose contributions to national development have endured across generations. Such is the case with the Tranquility Methodist Church, which this year celebrates 120 years of service.
- [‘I LOVE DELCY’ PM holds no ill will towards acting Venezuelan President; hoping to meet with her in New York later this month](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/i-love-delcy-pm-holds-no-ill-will-towards-acting-venezuelan-president-hoping-to-meet-with-her-in-new-york-later-this-month/) - Senior Reporter kay-marie.fletcher@guardian.co.tt Despite a year of diplomatic fallout between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela, including being declared persona non grata in Caracas, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar appears ready to turn a new page with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez. Asked yesterday whether she had a message for Rodríguez, Persad-Bissessar replied: “I love her. I
- [Early morning murder brings Morvant killings to four since Tuesday](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/early-morning-murder-brings-morvant-killings-to-four-since-tuesday/) - Jensen La Vende An early morning murder has brought the number of people killed in Morvant since Tuesday to four. The latest victim was 21-year-old Nathaniel Lewis of Second Caledonia, who was at home when gunmen stormed the house and opened fire around 5 a.m. today. Police were called to the scene and found Lewis
- [Belle Vue resident raises gang violence fears](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/belle-vue-resident-raises-gang-violence-fears/) - Shane Superville A Belle Vue resident has called for a permanent police presence in the St James community, saying fears of gang violence remain high following a recent shooting near her home.The issue was raised during a TTPS public town hall meeting at the Belle Vue/Dibe Community Centre on Wednesday night. The resident, who identified
- [Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will ‘still blow up ships if need be’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/rubio-says-us-is-working-with-allies-to-counter-drugs-but-will-still-blow-up-ships-if-need-be/) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave new clarity Wednesday on the U.S. approach toward combating drug trafficking in Latin American waters, saying the Trump administration is now focused on working with allied countries and aligning with their laws but insisting that the military will “still blow up ships if need be.” The public acknowledgment
- [Eight TTPS officers promoted to senior ranks](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/eight-ttps-officers-promoted-to-senior-ranks/) - Three officers were promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police and five to Senior Superintendent of Police at a ceremony at the Police Administration Building on Wednesday. The ceremony was attended by Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander, Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro, Deputy Commissioners Junior Benjamin, Natasha George and Suzette Martin, Police Service Association president, heads
- [Illegal immigrants and sheep intercepted in Chaguaramas](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/illegal-immigrants-and-sheep-intercepted-in-chaguaramas/) - Eighteen foreign nationals were intercepted by police during a coastal security operation in Chaguaramas early Wednesday morning. The Coastal and Air Support Unit (CASU) intercepted the group around 12:30 am while officers were conducting mobile patrols along Macqueripe Road. Police said the group comprised seven women and 11 men, along with two Trinidadian men. A
- [Dominica confirms accepting Colombians under migration programme with United States](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dominica-confirms-accepting-colombians-under-migration-programme-with-united-states/) - The Dominica government confirmed on Wednesday that five Colombian nationals deported by the United States under the third country nationals programme have since returned to their country. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit told a news conference that Roseau had concluded all arrangements with Washington regarding the programme and that “the United States sent us a first
- [Kiwi Carter charged with reviving West Indies batting](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/kiwi-carter-charged-with-reviving-west-indies-batting/) - ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies has turned to one of New Zealand’s most respected coaching minds in a bid to resurrect the region’s batting fortunes, appointing Bob Carter as Batting Consultant on a one-year contract that carries significant short- and long-term implications. The 30-year coaching veteran officially began his role on September 1,
- [Khan, Joseph combine to hand Amazon Warriors first defeat](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/khan-joseph-combine-to-hand-amazon-warriors-first-defeat/) - GEORGETOWN – Shadab Khan scored a boundary-studded cameo and Alzarri Joseph ran over the Guyana Amazon Warriors’ top order to lead the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons to a comprehensive 65-run win in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League in Guyana on Tuesday. Joseph snared four wickets – including the prized scalps of Shai Hope and
- [Padarath: Government pursuing parental responsibility law](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/padarath-government-pursuing-parental-responsibility-law/) - AKASH SAMAROOLead Editor – Politics Government is actively pursuing parental responsibility legislation as it throws its support behind Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s tough stance on school violence and student indiscipline. Leader of Government Business Barry Padarath yesterday confirmed that the proposed legislation is being developed, saying its policy framework is currently under review and will
- [Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won’t come down until after midterms](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trump-says-oil-prices-that-spiked-because-of-iran-war-likely-wont-come-down-until-after-midterms/) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after U.S. midterm elections. Oil prices jumped more than 3% today, pushing international Brent crude past the $100 threshold for the first time since July as salvos between the U.S. and Iran escalated.
- [Premier Restaurants defends Applebee’s, IHOP pricing](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/premier-restaurants-defends-applebees-ihop-pricing/) - PETER CHRISTOPHERSenior Reporter Premier Restaurants CEO Vishnu Maharaj has defended the pricing at the newly opened Applebee’s and IHOP restaurants at Grand Bazaar, saying the prices are affordable despite social media posts suggesting otherwise. Maharaj said some menu prices match or are lower than those in the United States despite importation duties and additional landed
- [Two armed men rob Charlieville pharmacy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-armed-men-rob-charlieville-pharmacy/) - SHASTRI BOODANGML Correspondent Two armed men robbed a 24-hour pharmacy in Charlieville, Chaguanas, early Wednesday morning, after tying up two workers. Police said the men entered The Pharmacy Hub, located at the eastern end of Pierre Road, around 6.05 am and tied up the two employees. The workers eventually freed themselves and went to a
- [PM pledges faster and more accessible justice](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-pledges-faster-and-more-accessible-justice/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her Government will continue supporting measures aimed at making the justice system faster, more efficient and more accessible to citizens. In a message marking the opening of the 2026–2027 Law Term of the Supreme Court of Judicature, Persad-Bissessar said the Executive was ready to support initiatives to improve the delivery
- [TTUTA: Arrests, suspensions won’t solve school violence](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttuta-arrests-suspensions-wont-solve-school-violence/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association (TTUTA) says violence has no place in schools, but warned that suspensions, expulsions and police intervention alone will not solve the problem. TTUTA said decisive intervention is necessary where students pose a threat to teachers or other students and acknowledged that suspensions and expulsions are legitimate disciplinary measures
- [THA denies liability in Angelica Jogie death](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tha-denies-liability-in-angelica-jogie-death/) - STEPHON NICHOLASGML Tobago Correspondent The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) has denied liability in the fatal jet ski accident at Pigeon Point beach which claimed the life of seven-year-old Angelica Jogie. The former San Fernando TML student was struck by a jet ski on April 8 while in the bathing-only zone at the popular beach.
- [TTPBA elects new board for 2026-2028](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttpba-elects-new-board-for-2026-2028/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and Broadcasters Association (TTPBA) has elected a new board of directors to serve for the 2026-2028 term. The board was elected at the association’s annual general meeting on August 27 at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Christianne Elcock of Family-Focus Broadcasting Network and Isaac 98.1 FM
- [Gaston Browne backs Kamla on violent students: ‘Hot up those parents’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gaston-browne-backs-kamla-on-violent-students-hot-up-those-parents/) - Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has thrown his support behind Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s tough stance on violent and disruptive students, suggesting attention should instead be placed on parents who are “raising criminals” in their homes. Browne made the comment while sharing a Guardian Media report on Persad-Bissessar doubling down on her call
- [Scotiabank T&T records $449M nine-month profit](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/scotiabank-tt-records-449m-nine-month-profit/) - Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited has reported an after-tax income of $449 million for the nine months ended July 2026, representing a 15 per cent decrease compared to the same period in 2025. According to the financial institution's latest disclosures, the $82 million reduction in profitability for the period is primarily attributed to the newly
- [Man, 62, killed in second Morvant shooting](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-62-killed-in-second-morvant-shooting/) - Shane Superville A 62-year-old man was shot and killed in Morvant on Tuesday night, the second shooting in the area in as many days. Police said officers responded to reports of gunshots in Second Caledonia around 10.30 p.m. and found Steve Griffith’s body in a track. A District Medical Officer was called and pronounced Griffith
- [Where Cocoa Was King: Gran Couva’s church, communities and heritage await the traveller](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/where-cocoa-was-king-gran-couvas-church-communities-and-heritage-await-the-traveller/) - GML Contributor Standing majestically at the top of Mayo Road in the Central Range, the historic Our Lady of Montserrat Church looks out across the landscape as if keeping watch over the communities below. From its elevated position in Tortuga, the church offers visitors breathtaking panoramic views stretching towards the Gulf of Paria. But the
- [From Wetlands to War History: Icacos has a tourism story waiting to be told](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/from-wetlands-to-war-history-icacos-has-a-tourism-story-waiting-to-be-told/) - GML Freelance Contributor At the southwesternmost edge of Trinidad, where the road seems to run out before the possibilities do, lies a part of the country that remains largely unknown to many Trinidadians. Icacos is a place of wetlands, coastline, fishing villages, mud volcanoes, coconut estates and remnants of the country’s past. It is also
- [Simmons joins Gloucestershire on loan, plans to sign two-year contract](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/simmons-joins-gloucestershire-on-loan-plans-to-sign-two-year-contract/) - LONDON, England – Barbadian fast bowler Che Simmons has made the switch from Warwickshire to Gloucestershire for the remainder of the 2026 County Championship. The 22-year-old pacer is however, expected to join Gloucestershire on a full-time basis ahead of the 2027 season on a two-year contract. The announcement was made by the club over the
- [Shaw shortlisted for women’s Ballon d’Or award](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/shaw-shortlisted-for-womens-ballon-dor-award/) - LONDON, England – Jamaican superstar forward Khadija "Bunny" Shaw has been shortlisted for the prestigious women’s Ballon d’Or award following an impressive season in the Women’s Super League (WSL). The 29-year-old Manchester City player is among 30 players nominated for the award, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The winner will be announced at a
- [Amazon Warriors lose Nabi, Gurbaz to international duty](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/amazon-warriors-lose-nabi-gurbaz-to-international-duty/) - GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The unbeaten Guyana Amazon Warriors have been dealt a harsh blow with the Afghanistan duo of Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz expected to play no further role in this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Both players are set to leave the Amazon Warriors to join Afghanistan’s T20I team for their
- [Ghazanfar replaces Ur Rahman in Tridents squad](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ghazanfar-replaces-ur-rahman-in-tridents-squad/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar has been named as the replacement for fellow Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the Barbados Tridents team for the remainder of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League season. The 20-year-old mystery has been called up in place of Ur Rahman, who left the squad to take part in
- [PM doubles down on call to remove violent students from schools: Take them into your homes](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-doubles-down-on-call-to-remove-violent-students-from-schools-take-them-into-your-homes/) - Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has doubled down on her call for violent and persistently disruptive students to be removed from schools, challenging those opposed to her stance to take them into their own homes and deal with them. In a social media post yesterday evening, Persad-Bissessar also accused the T&T Unified Teachers’
- [Sending home bad behaved students is not enough](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sending-home-bad-behaved-students-is-not-enough/) - The video-recorded fight that went viral involving students from a Sangre Grande school, on the very first day of the new academic year, has once again thrust the issue of school indiscipline into the national spotlight. Authorities responded swiftly, suspending four students following the incident. That action was necessary. Teachers cannot be expected to teach
- [Mayaro MP backs PM on school discipline](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mayaro-mp-backs-pm-on-school-discipline/) - Mayaro MP Nicholas Morris has thrown his support behind Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s stance on school indiscipline, arguing that parents and the home must play a central role in addressing violence and bad behaviour among students. In a statement, Morris, who is also a Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, said Persad-Bissessar was
- [Agriculture Ministry turns to digital technology to track animal diseases](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/agriculture-ministry-turns-to-digital-technology-to-track-animal-diseases/) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is turning to digital technology to improve the detection, reporting and response to animal diseases across Trinidad and Tobago. The initiative involves the rollout of EMA-i+, a smartphone application developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that allows field personnel to report animal disease
- [Nelsonian Foundation rolls out free AI tools](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nelsonian-foundation-rolls-out-free-ai-tools/) - The Nelsonian Foundation is rolling out three free artificial intelligence tools aimed at tackling gaps in education, dementia care and financial literacy across the Caribbean. Founder Brevard Nelson told Guardian Media the tools, which will be rolled out this month, are designed to support teachers, caregivers and financial advisers while reaching people who may not
- [Gaston Browne hits back at women judges: ‘Where were you?’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gaston-browne-hits-back-at-women-judges-where-were-you/) - Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has intensified his clash with the regional judiciary, questioning where associations representing women judges were when vulnerable girls were being raped and sexual offenders were receiving what he described as lenient prison sentences. Browne’s latest comments follow a joint rebuke from five regional associations representing women judges, which expressed “grave concern” over
- [Ramsingh resigns as ADB CEO](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ramsingh-resigns-as-adb-ceo/) - Kejan Haynes Neil Ramsingh has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), with the bank advertising the position hours after his departure. In a statement, Ramsingh said his resignation would not affect his commitment to the country’s development agenda. “I also want to place on record that my resignation does not
- [ERHA acknowledges supply shortages at Sangre Grande Hospital](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/erha-acknowledges-supply-shortages-at-sangre-grande-hospital/) - The Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) has acknowledged concerns over shortages of drugs and medical supplies at the Sangre Grande Hospital Campus. The Authority said it is aware of the concerns and is working to address supply issues affecting the hospital. Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe is also working with officials from the National Insurance
- [Grande schoolboys suspended after fight on first day of school](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/grande-schoolboys-suspended-after-fight-on-first-day-of-school/) - Shane Superville Four secondary school students have been suspended for seven days after they were involved in a fight on Monday afternoon, following the first day of the new school term. Police sources confirmed that a notice from the school’s principal directed the boys to attend the Sangre Grande Suspension Centre during the seven days
- [Fraser claims third women’s singles title](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fraser-claims-third-womens-singles-title/) - Crusaders’ Chloe Fraser claimed her third women’s singles title in the Trinidad and Tobago Table Association National Senior Championship at the National Racquet Centre in Orange Grove Road, Tacarigua, on September 6. Fraser, 17, made light work of veteran Linda Partap-Boodhan of Tunapuna Hindu School in the title-decider, 11-6, 11-2, 11-1, and 11-4 to add
- [Police, Magnolias celebrate Hockey5s titles](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-magnolias-celebrate-hockey5s-titles/) - T&T Police Service (men) and Magnolias (women) captured the respective men’s and women’s Open Division titles when the Magnolias Indoor Hockey5s Tournament concluded at the Woodbrook Youth Facility, Woodbrook, on September 6. In a hotly contested men’s final, Police got a last-minute item from Solomon Eccles to snatch a come-from-behind 4-3 triumph over T&T Defence
- [T&T MMA team off to GAMMA in Colombia](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-mma-team-off-to-gamma-in-colombia/) - A Trinidad and Tobago mixed martial arts team left on September 6 for Bogotá. Colombia, to compete at the 2026 Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) Pan-American Championships, which begins today and continues until September 13. The team enters the championships following a historic performance at the 2025 GAMMA World Championships in São Paulo,
- [Eve’s Club Sando targets CCC semis spot](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/eves-club-sando-targets-ccc-semis-spot/) - Coach Angus Eve and his Club Sando FC squad will be confident of securing a spot in this year’s Concacaf Caribbean Cup semifinals when they host the Dominican Republic’s Delfines Del Este FC in Group A at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, Port-of-Spain Tuesday (September 8) from 7 pm. ​Tournament debutants, Club Sando will enter
- [Rajkumar and Walker snare gold, as T&T secure eight Badminton medals](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/rajkumar-and-walker-snare-gold-as-tt-secure-eight-badminton-medals/) - T&T badminton players returned home with eight medals, including a gold, one silver, and six bronze medals, at the recent BGA Junior Internacional de Badminton 2026/Bucaramanga Junior International held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, from September 1-6. The quartet of Liam Rajkumar, Asia-Lee Waller, Kayleigh Rajkumar, and Isabelle Waller outdid themselves at a tournament that comprised the
- [Former referee, sports administrator Lennox Sirjuesingh dies](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/former-referee-sports-administrator-lennox-sirjuesingh-dies/) - Former football referee and sports administrator Lennox Sirjuesingh passed away on Saturday. He celebrated his 82nd birthday on July 27. He was a former principal of Grant Memorial Presbyterian School, where he taught for many years up until his retirement. Sirjuesingh was originally from Cedros, but he grew up in Diamond Village. A graduate of
- [Wales handed Saudi Pro League appointment](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/wales-handed-saudi-pro-league-appointment/) - Trinidad and Tobago FIFA assistant referee Caleb Wales has received another significant international appointment, this time in the Saudi Pro League. The 37-year-old Wales has been selected to officiate in the sixth placed Al-Ahli versus third place Al-Qadsiah encounter today (September 8) at the EGO Stadium in Saudi Arabia, following an invitation from the Saudi
- [Flat feet in children](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/flat-feet-in-children/) - Children’s feet are quite different from adult feet and legs. Adult-oriented doctors often misdiagnose normal toddler feet as being “flat” and “abnormal”, when they are perfect. For example, the arches. Adult feet have three arches which function as a spring mechanism to support body weight, absorb shock, and help you move efficiently. Arches usually form
- [Ask Again: You never know who needs to talk](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ask-again-you-never-know-who-needs-to-talk/) - World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on September 10. The international theme for 2024 to 2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.” It seems mundane to ask the question: “How are you?” but if your gut tells you something is wrong, ask again. Try this instead: “You haven’t seemed like yourself lately. I’m worried
- [When dehydration becomes a heart risk](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/when-dehydration-becomes-a-heart-risk/) - Dehydration does more than make people thirsty. It can place additional strain on the heart and cardiovascular system, particularly when fluid loss becomes significant. According to Brodie Marthaler, MD, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the heart has to work harder when the amount of fluid circulating in the bloodstream
- [Nearing death and death: natural, healthy aspects of life’s cycle](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nearing-death-and-death-natural-healthy-aspects-of-lifes-cycle/) - bloodlsandy@gmail.com “Nearing death and death are natural, healthy and biological elements of the life cycle,” explains Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPC), headquartered in Tulsa, USA. They explained that while death is a natural process of life, people die in different circumstances, which at times prevent the witnessing of the nearing-end process, and while there
- [Xclusive claims 'Sweet 16' $40,000 title](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/xclusive-claims-sweet-16-40000-title/) - Newcomers Xclusive capped off a dream debut campaign in the Anthony Wolfe Sweet 16 Football League when they defeated Eastern County United 3-2 on penalty kicks in the "Big Eight" final at the Sangre Grande Multipurpose Sporting Facility, Ojoe Road, Sangre Grande, on Saturday night. Following a 0-0 deadlock at the end of the 90
- [Education must remain a national investment](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/education-must-remain-a-national-investment/) - The most important investment Trinidad and Tobago makes each year is not measured in concrete, steel or balance sheets. It is found in classrooms across the country, where the nation’s future is being shaped one student at a time. As thousands of students and educators returned to school yesterday for the start of a new
- [TOBAGO SCHOOLBOY HELD FOR MURDER. Accused of killing elderly relative following altercation at home](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tobago-schoolboy-held-for-murder-accused-of-killing-elderly-relative-following-altercation-at-home/) - Tobago Correspondent The arrest of a 15-year-old Tobago schoolboy on a possible capital charge over the weekend has left Education Secretary Orlando Kerr concerned and residents of the Plymouth community worried about the teenager’s future. The Form Four student was detained on Sunday as police investigated the killing of his elderly relative, Leon Scotland. While
- [Sir Garry Sobers honoured as CPL Hall of Fame award gets his name](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sir-garry-sobers-honoured-as-cpl-hall-of-fame-award-gets-his-name/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has announced that the trophy presented to each year’s player inducted into its Hall of Fame will be officially named the Sir Garry Sobers Award, in tribute to the man universally recognised as the greatest all-rounder West Indies cricket has ever produced. The naming follows
- [Barbados bounce back in style as Tridents crush Kings to end losing run](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/barbados-bounce-back-in-style-as-tridents-crush-kings-to-end-losing-run/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados Tridents roared back to form at the Kensington Oval on Sunday night, snapping a four-game losing streak with a resounding eight-wicket victory over the Saint Lucia Kings in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The comprehensive win, which marks the Tridents’ third of the season and their second conquest
- [September ushers in new challenges](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/september-ushers-in-new-challenges/) - If a week is a long time in politics, this September may feel like an eternity. Traditionally associated with the start of the school year and the return of chronic traffic congestion, this month will also bring a series of major political and economic developments. Reactions to the Prime Minister’s unusual Independence Day messages are
- [Trini man in NY pleads guilty to sex trafficking, kidnapping six women](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trini-man-in-ny-pleads-guilty-to-sex-trafficking-kidnapping-six-women/) - A 33-year-old Trinidadian national and lawful permanent United States resident has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and admitted to kidnapping six additional women. A news article by CMC stated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) said that, during a plea hearing, Chad Barclay admitted that on September 13, 2022, he enticed a woman to his
- [Hundreds get school-ready at Benjamin’s haircut drive](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hundreds-get-school-ready-at-benjamins-haircut-drive/) - Hundreds of children turned out for Moruga/Tableland MP Michelle Benjamin’s Back-to-School Haircut and Hair Dressing Drive at the Moruga Sport Facility yesterday. The initiative has been ongoing for several years and assists constituents ahead of the academic year. Many parents and students look forward to the event. Benjamin said this was her way of giving
- [Georgia-Lee grabs Miss World Caribbean crown](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/georgia-lee-grabs-miss-world-caribbean-crown/) - Miss Trinidad and Tobago World 2026 Georgia-Lee Gill has been crowned Miss World Caribbean at the 73rd Miss World pageant in Vietnam. Gill becomes the sixth woman from Trinidad and Tobago to win the Miss World Caribbean title in the pageant’s 75-year history. A statement from Miss World TT yesterday said Gill’s achievement adds to
- [Narine spins web around Tridents to help TKR keep slim playoff hopes alive](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/narine-spins-web-around-tridents-to-help-tkr-keep-slim-playoff-hopes-alive/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Sunil Narine’s superb spell of spin bowling proved to be too much for the Barbados Tridents to handle, as the Trinbago Knight Riders recorded a 35-run victory to keep alive their improbable chance of qualifying for the playoffs in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Saturday night. Narine’s heroics were needed
- [Empress register stunning win behind Henry's last over heroics](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/empress-register-stunning-win-behind-henrys-last-over-heroics/) - Chinelle Henry pulled off a stunning last-ball heist at Kensington Oval in Barbados, powering Jamaica Empress to a nail-biting one-wicket victory over Guyana Amazon Warriors in their Limacol WCPL debut. Needing 17 runs from the final over with Henry well set and just three wickets in hand, the Empress found themselves staring down the barrel.
- [Sport and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 2030](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sport-and-the-uns-sustainable-development-goals-2030-2/) - In September 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the period 2015-2030. These goals address social, economic, and ecological sustainable development issues to eradicate poverty and position the world’s development agenda on a growth path. According to the Commonwealth Secretariat (2015), three of these SDGs provide opportunities for sport to
- [CARICOM marks fifth Africa Day anniversary](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/caricom-marks-fifth-africa-day-anniversary/) - CARICOM is calling for deeper cooperation between the Caribbean and Africa as the Community marks the fifth anniversary of CARICOM-Africa Day. In a message for Monday’s observance, CARICOM Chairman and Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip J Pierre said the two regions have strengthened their relationship since the first CARICOM-Africa Summit in 2021. Pierre pointed to
- [Education Ministry claims all 777 schools opened today](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/education-ministry-claims-all-777-schools-opened-today/) - The Ministry of Education said all 777 Government and Government-Assisted schools, including Early Childhood Care and Education centres, opened on Monday for the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, although repair work remains outstanding at a few schools. The ministry said the repairs will be carried out after school hours and on weekends, while maintaining
- [Man loses gun during roadside pit stop](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-loses-gun-during-roadside-pit-stop/) - Jensen LaVende A 65-year-old businessman is assisting police with investigations after he inadvertently left his licensed firearm and ammunition on the rear bumper of his vehicle in El Socorro on Sunday. Police said the man reported the firearm missing at the St James Police Station around 5 p.m. Investigators said that around 3:30 p.m., the
- [PM tells parents to do their part before children end up in court](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-tells-parents-to-do-their-part-before-children-end-up-in-court/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has warned parents that they must take responsibility for disciplining and guiding their children before they grow into adults who run afoul of the law. In a message marking the start of the new academic year, Persad-Bissessar told parents not to leave their responsibilities to teachers, saying discipline, respect and responsibility
- [27-year-old man shot dead in Woodbrook](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/27-year-old-man-shot-dead-in-woodbrook/) - Andrea Pérez-Sobers A 27-year-old man was shot dead and another man wounded after gunmen opened fire on a group along Murray Street, Woodbrook, early Sunday morning. Police identified the dead man as Romelle Ash, of Girez Lane, El Socorro. The injured man was identified as 28-year-old Justin Mc Guirk, of Locus Hill, Second Street, Barataria.
- [Trinidadian man pleads guilty to sex trafficking in US](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trinidadian-man-pleads-guilty-to-sex-trafficking-in-us/) - A 33-year-old Trinidadian national and lawful permanent resident of the United States has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and admitted that he kidnapped six additional women. The US Department of Justice says Chad Barclay admitted that on September 13, 2022, he enticed a woman to his residence to engage in commercial sex, where he robbed
- [Tobago teacher shot during argument](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tobago-teacher-shot-during-argument/) - Stephon Nicholas A Tobago woman was allegedly shot by her boyfriend during an argument on Friday afternoon in Bon Accord. According to police, the 44-year-old school teacher and her 37-year-old boyfriend were at her White Drive residence when they got into a heated argument. The confrontation reportedly escalated when a gunshot was suddenly heard. The
- [TTPS seizes firearm and ammunition in separate exercises](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttps-seizes-firearm-and-ammunition-in-separate-exercises/) - Police arrested one man and seized a firearm, a magazine and several rounds of ammunition during intelligence-led exercises in the Central, Southern and Eastern Divisions over the past 24 hours. Between midnight and 4am on Saturday, officers of the Southern Division Task Force conducted an Operation RESOLUTE Shield exercise in the Southern and Central Divisions.
- [Fyzabad man held with two firearms and cocaine](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fyzabad-man-held-with-two-firearms-and-cocaine/) - A 36-year-old Fyzabad man was arrested and two firearms, ammunition and cocaine seized during an intelligence-led operation in the Penal and Fyzabad districts. The operation was conducted by officers of the South Western Division between 7pm and 11pm yesterday. The man, of Delhi Road, Fyzabad, was arrested along Guapo Main Road during a targeted drug-block
- [Fire causes Flow service interruption in Belmont](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fire-causes-flow-service-interruption-in-belmont/) - Telecommunications provider Flow is advising customers in Belmont and surrounding areas of a service interruption following a fire on Piccadilly Street last night. In a social media post, Flow said its teams are onsite and will begin restoration work once clearance is provided. The company apologised for the inconvenience and thanked customers for their patience
- [Teens held after car theft at gunpoint](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/teens-held-after-car-theft-at-gunpoint/) - Two teenagers were arrested and a stolen car recovered following a robbery at gunpoint in Sangre Grande on Thursday. Around 11.30 am on September 3, officers on mobile patrol received a report that a white Nissan AD Wagon had been stolen at gunpoint in the Sangre Grande district. Acting on intelligence, the officers went to
- [Woman beaten; licensed pistol stolen in Tunapuna](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/woman-beaten-licensed-pistol-stolen-in-tunapuna/) - A 55-year-old woman was overpowered by bandits and pistol-whipped with her own pistol at her Tunapuna home on Wednesday night. Police said the woman arrived at her Tunapuna Road, home at around 11 pm and was walking up the staircase when she noticed two men walking behind her. She reached for her licensed Glock 43
- [Agreement reached for Hilton Trinidad to remain open](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/agreement-reached-for-hilton-trinidad-to-remain-open/) - Employees of Hilton Trinidad can breathe easier for the next six months at least with the signing of a new agreement between Government and the international luxury hotel chain. After months of uncertainty, the deal will ensure that the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre remains under Hilton’s management while ownership of the property, which was
- [One held after Grande businessplace robbery](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/one-held-after-grande-businessplace-robbery/) - A 39-year-old man was arrested minutes after he beat a store clerk and robbed a Sangre Grande businessplace on Wednesday afternoon. Police said the bandit walked into the wholesale and retail business on the Eastern Main Road, at around 3 pm and pointed a cutlass at her, demanding her cell phone and money from the
- [Tobago man, 81, robbed after leaving bank](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tobago-man-81-robbed-after-leaving-bank/) - An 81-year-old Tobago man was robbed and assaulted after withdrawing money from the bank on Tuesday.According to police, the victim went to Republic Bank, Main Street, Scarborough, where he withdrew $2,500. After leaving the bank, the victim was walking south along Castries Street when a bandit grabbed him in a chokehold and demanded the cash.
- [PCTT urges holistic preparation as new academic year begins](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pctt-urges-holistic-preparation-as-new-academic-year-begins/) - The Presbyterian Church of Trinidad and Tobago (PCTT) is calling on students, educators, parents, guardians and other stakeholders to ensure children are prepared not only academically, but also spiritually, mentally and emotionally, as the new academic year begins. In a message marking the start of the 2026–2027 academic year, the Moderator of the PCTT said
- [Yup Life director to critics: Let us redeem ourselves](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/yup-life-director-to-critics-let-us-redeem-ourselves/) - As the events management and lifestyle brand Yup Life continues to face criticism from dissatisfied fete patrons on social media, the company's director Shadeed Abdullah is urging disappointed attendees to give them a chance to redeem themselves following the events of the Festival of Colour (FOC): The Awakening on Monday morning. The J'Ouvert-style party which
- [Hilton Trinidad shifts to state-owned, Hilton-operated model](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hilton-trinidad-shifts-to-state-owned-hilton-operated-model/) - The Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre will remain under Hilton management but will now be fully owned by the State following the completion of a new ownership and management arrangement. The Government, through Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Company Limited (e TecK), has acquired all issued and outstanding shares of Hilton International Trinidad Limited under
- [Flow to donate $200 for every TKR six to people with disabilities](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/flow-to-donate-200-for-every-tkr-six-to-people-with-disabilities/) - Flow will donate TT$200 for every six scored by the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) during the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), with the funds going to the National Centre for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). The initiative forms part of Flow’s “Every Six Gives Back” campaign, which links the excitement of the CPL with
- [$193.5m cocaine haul found hidden in backhoe tyres](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/193-5m-cocaine-haul-found-hidden-in-backhoe-tyres/) - Police seized 416.5 kilogrammes of cocaine with an estimated street value of $193.5 million during an intelligence-led operation in Longdenville. The operation began at 3:40 am on Wednesday and ended at 3:30 am today in the Longdenville Police District. Police said the operation was coordinated by Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Division, Kerwin Francis,
- [Three charged with robbery; fourth faces wounding charge](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/three-charged-with-robbery-fourth-faces-wounding-charge/) - Three men have been granted bail after appearing before the court in connection with a robbery with violence, while a fourth man is due to appear in court today charged with malicious wounding. The robbery investigation stemmed from a report made on June 30, 2026. Police said an investigation was conducted by officers under the
- [TTUTA visits schools before re-opening](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttuta-visits-schools-before-re-opening/) - Officials from the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers' Association (TTUTA) visited schools on Thursday to see firsthand the conditions of facilities ahead of the beginning of the new school term next week. However TTUTA president Crystal Ashe continued to express their disappointment regarding several aspects of the Ministry of Education's preparations for the re-opening of
- [TTSEC launches online hub for financial, market data](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttsec-launches-online-hub-for-financial-market-data/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) has launched a new online Data Hub designed to give investors, researchers, policymakers and the wider public easier access to financial and securities market statistics. The Commission said the platform, available through its corporate website, forms part of its efforts to improve transparency and provide timely,
- [Sobers arrives in Venezuela for high-level talks](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sobers-arrives-in-venezuela-for-high-level-talks/) - Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers has arrived in Venezuela for high-level bilateral talks, as Trinidad and Tobago seeks to strengthen diplomatic relations with its closest South American neighbour following a period of strained ties. The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs confirmed Sobers’ arrival on Thursday, saying he and his delegation were received
- [Prime Minister Drew suffered stroke](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/prime-minister-drew-suffered-stroke/) - Martinique media are reporting that St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew suffered a stroke and was treated at the University Hospital of Martinique. Martinique La Première reported that Drew was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit on Monday evening after experiencing headaches and nausea. The report said Drew was placed under
- [New Caricom Youth Ambassador puts mental health, jobs on agenda](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-caricom-youth-ambassador-puts-mental-health-jobs-on-agenda/) - Janet Simon of Antigua and Barbuda has been appointed Dean of the Caricom Youth Ambassador Corps, with youth mental health, nutrition and employment among the priorities she intends to advance during her tenure. Simon assumed the regional post on September 1, 2026, and said her experience working with young people across the Caribbean has highlighted
- [UK-backed roadmaps target net zero transition in waste, agriculture](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/uk-backed-roadmaps-target-net-zero-transition-in-waste-agriculture/) - Trinidad and Tobago has launched two new roadmaps aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the waste and agriculture, forestry and other land use sectors as the country works towards its long-term net zero ambitions. The reports, Pathways to Net Zero for the Waste Sector and Pathways to Net Zero for the Agriculture, Forestry and
- [Morris defends PM’s Independence messages](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/morris-defends-pms-independence-messages/) - Akash Samaroo Mayaro MP Nicholas Morris has defended Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s controversial Independence Day messages, saying they demonstrate her “iron-like fortitude” to stand up for people who have been left behind. Morris, a longstanding member of the United National Congress (UNC), said Persad-Bissessar was justified in issuing a separate message to her party’s supporters
- [Deep-sea expedition uncovers 20 suspected new species off T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/deep-sea-expedition-uncovers-20-suspected-new-species-off-tt/) - A month-long, Caribbean-led expedition into Trinidad and Tobago’s largely unexplored deep ocean has uncovered at least 25 cold-seep ecosystems, 20 suspected new species and more than 11,000 square kilometres of previously unmapped seafloor. The expedition, led by marine biologist Dr Diva Amon of SpeSeas, was conducted aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too)
- [Patriots survive de Kock century to extend Tridents’ losing streak](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/patriots-survive-de-kock-century-to-extend-tridents-losing-streak/) - BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Johnson Charles took full advantage of a controversial decision by the third umpire to power the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots to an impressive six-wicket victory over the Barbados Tridents in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League here on Tuesday. Thanks mainly to Quinton de Kock’s superb century, the Tridents would
- [Club Sando on verge of group-stage progress](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/club-sando-on-verge-of-group-stage-progress/) - Club Sando FC moved within three points of advancing from the group stage at the Concacaf Caribbean Cup on Tuesday night when they shut out arch-rivals Defence Force 2-0 at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. Virtual newcomers to the regional tournament, Club Sando had more than one reason to celebrate on Tuesday night, before a
- [Telfer gets first goal for Halifax in 4-3 loss](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/telfer-gets-first-goal-for-halifax-in-4-3-loss/) - Trinidad and Tobago winger Ryan Telfer netted his first goal of the season, but it was in a losing effort as his Halifax Wanderers FC was edged 4-3 by Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League at Starlight Stadium on Sunday. Despite trailing three times in this game, Pacific were able to equalise each time,
- [Dalla Costa misses J30 main draw in USA](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dalla-costa-misses-j30-main-draw-in-usa/) - T&T’s tennis ace Kale Dalla Costa claimed two wins out of three matches but still did not make it to the main draw of the J30 McKinney in the United States. Mere days after clinching both the boys’ under-18 singles and doubles titles at the J60 ITF (International Tennis Federation) Junior Tournament at the National
- [Spicer salvages 3-3 draw for Orlando City](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/spicer-salvages-3-3-draw-for-orlando-city/) - Trinidad and Tobago winger Tyrese Spicer scored in second-half stoppage time to rescue a point for Orlando City SC in a 3-3 draw against Minnesota United FC in US Major League Soccer at Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday night. The Lions opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Daryl Dyke, making his
- [Creating the right conditions for Tobago’s population growth](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/creating-the-right-conditions-for-tobagos-population-growth/) - Financial incentives and family support programmes are among the most common measures adopted by countries facing population stagnation or decline. In that context, the initiative by Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary Farley Augustine to address the island’s falling birth rate is a commendable one. However, reversing demographic decline will require far more than good
- [SOBERS OFF TO CARACAS. Foreign and Caricom Affairs Minister flies to Venezuela today for diplomatic talks with counterpart](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sobers-off-to-caracas-foreign-and-caricom-affairs-minister-flies-to-venezuela-today-for-diplomatic-talks-with-counterpart/) - A long-anticipated diplomatic meeting between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela is set to take place today, with Foreign and Caricom Affairs Minister Sean Sobers travelling to Caracas for talks with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia. Senior United National Congress (UNC) Government officials confirmed the visit yesterday, describing it as “the opening of doors” and expressing
- [PoS cops promise more patrols after uptick in copper thefts](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pos-cops-promise-more-patrols-after-uptick-in-copper-thefts/) - Shane Superville Police in the Port-of-Spain Division say they have also reported a noticeable increase in copper thefts, including telecommunications cables and are initiating heightened police activities in a bid to quell further vandalism and thefts of valuable equipment. The response comes one day after president of the Downtown Owners' and Merchants' Association (DOMA), Gregory
- [CAL carries more than 75,000 passengers on airbridge in August](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cal-carries-more-than-75000-passengers-on-airbridge-in-august/) - Caribbean Airlines transported 75,149 passengers between Trinidad and Tobago in August, as demand for travel between the islands remained strong during the peak summer season. The figure represents an increase of more than 8,000 passengers compared with July, when the airline carried 66,814 passengers on the domestic airbridge. The airline said the performance reflects its
- [TCL awards school-supply vouchers to 25 SEA achievers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tcl-awards-school-supply-vouchers-to-25-sea-achievers/) - Twenty-five students from communities surrounding Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) have received school-supply vouchers after being recognised for their performance in the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA). The students were presented with the vouchers during TCL’s ninth annual “Build Your Future” Awards for S.E.A. Excellence, held on August 11 at the company’s Claxton Bay facility. The programme
- [Caribbean Airlines launches luxury airport taxi service in US](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/caribbean-airlines-launches-luxury-airport-taxi-service-in-us/) - Caribbean Airlines has introduced a new luxury airport taxi service in the United States, allowing passengers to book private ground transportation as part of their travel experience. The airline announced on Wednesday that the service is being offered through independent provider Dignitary Travel Worldwide and is available for travel to and from select US airports
- [Salaries for Reserve troops sent to banks today](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/reserve-troops-promised-salaries-by-today/) - Amid complaints from members of the TT Defence Force (TTDF) Reserves over the non-payment of salaries, the Defence Force has promised to deliver cheques of outstanding salaries to banks by today (Wednesday). In a media release, the TTDF Reserves acknowledged the delayed payment, which they attributed to "administrative issues" encountered during the processing of payroll
- [Firearm, ammunition and ecstasy seized in Diego Martin](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/firearm-ammunition-and-ecstasy-seized-in-diego-martin/) - Police seized a firearm, nine rounds of ammunition and a quantity of suspected Ecstasy during an anti-crime exercise in Diego Martin on Tuesday. Officers of the Western Division Gang and Intelligence Unit (WDGIU) conducted the exercise between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday. Acting on intelligence, officers proceeded to a residence at North Post
- [HDC to relaunch housing procurement exercise](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hdc-to-relaunch-housing-procurement-exercise/) - Shastri BoodanGML Correspondent The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is set to relaunch its procurement exercise for the construction of thousands of housing units, Housing Minister David Lee has said. Lee said the new procurement process would be guided by the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR), following the Government’s decision earlier this year to cancel the
- [Mammy Esdelle! Margaret Monica Esdelle cheerfully batting her way to a century](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mammy-esdelle-margaret-monica-esdelle-cheerfully-batting-her-way-to-a-century/) - bloodlsandy@gmail.com Born on September 1, 1926, in a very significant community in Trinidad to humble mother Lucy and multifaceted father Isaac Giddings, Margaret Monica Esdelle (née Giddings) was one of the prettiest babies born in Woodford Lodge, Chaguanas. She is passionately called Mammy Esdelle by her children. Mammy Esdelle was the eldest sibling of nine.
- [Marcus C Baptiste shifts focus to service, tourism](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/marcus-c-baptiste-shifts-focus-to-service-tourism/) - bloodlsandy@gmail.com Musician, former pannist and former secondary school teacher, Marcus C Baptiste MA, BA, CFM, said he had two big dreams, and when they materialised, it was amazing. “Little did I know they would have been groundbreaking and met the satisfaction of so many people of a special community,” Baptiste stated. “Helping the wheelchair-bound know
- [Massa’s big children](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/massas-big-children/) - In May 1961, Dr Eric Williams, Premier of T&T, in a lecture at Queen’s Hall in Port-of-Spain, said “The world is tired of our political clowning with independence, so even that is becoming tiresome.” When we reflect on the past 64 years, it appears that our nation is still ‘political clowning’. During the 1990s and
- [English tutor brings confidence, convenience in literacy to children, adults](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/english-tutor-brings-confidence-convenience-in-literacy-to-children-adults/) - For some students preparing to write CSEC O-Level exams next year, English A as a compulsory subject is just one of several academic hurdles to overcome. But understanding the English Language goes beyond passing a written exam, as the ability to read, understand and infer meaning, while properly expressing oneself, forms the basis of all
- [Royhil Seals team take silver in Puerto Rico Water Polo tournament](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/royhil-seals-team-take-silver-in-puerto-rico-water-polo-tournament/) - The Royhil Seals claimed the silver medal after going down to Loyola Athletic Club in the final match 16-5 in the Powerade Water Polo Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Sunday evening. The result also revealed the stark superiority of the North American team (Loyola Athletic Club) over their Caribbean counterparts, having won the
- [TKR face must-win clash at Queen’s Park Oval](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tkr-face-must-win-clash-at-queens-park-oval/) - Trinbago Knight Riders’ (TKR) final home match in the Caribbean Premier League against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at Queen’s Park Oval in St Clair, Port-of-Spain, Wednesday represents their last opportunity to get their playoff hopes back on track. The Knight Riders remain mathematically in contention for a place in the playoffs, but they will need
- [A missed opportunity for unity](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/a-missed-opportunity-for-unity/) - Independence Day is one of those rare occasions when politics usually gives way to patriotism. For us here in Trinidad and Tobago, August 31 marks that defining moment, 64 years ago, when the nation emerged from British colonial rule and assumed responsibility for its own future. It is a day traditionally reserved for celebrating a
- [BEHAVE OR STAY HOME! PM posts video clip condemning ‘lawless’ acts by citizens, including patrons to the FOC breakfast fete on Independence Day that ended in chaos](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/behave-or-stay-home-pm-posts-video-clip-condemning-lawless-acts-by-citizens-including-patrons-to-the-foc-breakfast-fete-on-independence-day-that-ended-in-chaos/) - Senior Reporter anna-lisa-paul@guardian.co.tt Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has again described Trinidad and Tobago as a “lawless dump,” urging “criminals and belligerent individuals” to stay home if they can’t behave so law-abiding citizens can enjoy themselves. Her comments accompanied a Facebook video posted yesterday showing one of several disorderly incidents at the FOC: The Awakening breakfast
- [NCRHA moves to reform patient escort, attendant services](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ncrha-moves-to-reform-patient-escort-attendant-services/) - The North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) says it is moving to reform its patient escort and hospital attendant services following an internal review that identified serious concerns over recruitment, attendance, discipline and management oversight. The authority said the review found reports and allegations of bullying, intimidation, extortion, threats and alleged gang affiliation among some
- [Schools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/schools-reopen-across-cuba-as-fuel-water-and-power-shortages-persist/) - The Barroso family rose at dawn and hitched a cart to a borrowed horse to take their daughters to school on Tuesday, the first day of classes for many students across Cuba. As the crises deepen on the island, thieves recently stole the family’s horse and killed it for food, so the Barrosos now rely on
- [School supplies and book grant payments to begin Wednesday](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/school-supplies-and-book-grant-payments-to-begin-wednesday/) - Payments under the Ministry of Education’s 2026 School Supplies and Book Grant Initiative are set to begin from Wednesday. The Ministry said final verification checks have been completed and the programme has now moved into the disbursement phase. Successful applicants will receive an email confirming that their applications have been approved. Those who provided banking
- [Man held with cocaine in Fyzabad on Independence Day](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-held-with-cocaine-in-fyzabad-on-independence-day/) - A man was arrested in Fyzabad after police found 13.7 grammes of cocaine in his possession during an anti-crime exercise on Independence Day. The arrest took place around 11 a.m. on Monday, when officers from the South Western Division Task Force and the Fyzabad/Oropouche Criminal Investigations Department were conducting patrols in the area. Police said
- [Police seek public's help to find missing Gasparillo woman](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-publics-help-to-find-missing-gasparillo-woman/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is seeking the public’s urgent assistance in locating 23-year-old Ja’el Zamore of Gasparillo, who has been reported missing. Zamore was last seen on Sunday and was reported missing to police at the Gasparillo Police Station on Monday. According to the police, Zamore is of African descent, approximately five feet,
- [Court frees used car dealer of 10 fraud charges](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/court-frees-used-car-dealer-of-10-fraud-charges/) - A foreign used car dealer, accused of taking deposits from customers and failing to deliver vehicles or give refunds, has been freed of ten fraud charges. Wendell Phillip, 38, of Diego Martin, was discharged when his case came up before High Court Master Margaret Sookraj-Goswami. Sookraj-Goswami found that the evidence presented against Phillip was insufficient
- [THA goes digital as Tobago ID launches](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tha-goes-digital-as-tobago-id-launches/) - Stephon Nicholas The Tobago House of Assembly has launched Tobago ID, a digital platform allowing residents to access and track services offered by the THA’s divisions, departments and companies online. Chief Secretary Farley Augustine urged Tobagonians to register, saying there was “nothing to fear” and encouraging residents to take pride in having their Tobago ID.
- [Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-playing-for-argentina/) - Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. “It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,” the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account. “I swear to you that I always gave it my all —
- [King Charles sends Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day greetings](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/king-charles-sends-trinidad-and-tobago-independence-day-greetings/) - King Charles III has congratulated Trinidad and Tobago on its 64th Independence anniversary, describing the relationship between the two countries as an “enduring partnership” rooted in shared values and mutual respect. In a message to President Christine Kangaloo, the King said he remained proud of the Commonwealth’s role in fostering “understanding, cooperation and opportunity” around
- ['We are peripheral to the players' - Bishop humbled by CPL Hall of Fame induction](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/we-are-peripheral-to-the-players-bishop-humbled-by-cpl-hall-of-fame-induction/) - On August 4, the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) announced that it would launch a Hall of Fame, which each year would recognise one player and one non-player whose contributions have helped shape the regional T20 tournament over its 14-year lifespan. The initiative is further intended to preserve the legacy of the tournament while
- [TKR retires Bravo's iconic No 47 jersey](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tkr-retires-bravos-iconic-no-47-jersey/) - The Republic Bank CPL's most decorated player, Dwayne Bravo, has received a unique honour of having his jersey number officially retired by the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) franchise. Bravo’s iconic No 47 jersey will no longer be available for selection by players joining TKR henceforth. Making the announcement on Saturday, Knight Riders Group chief executive
- [Singh: Preparations going well for IMC Over-40s World Cup](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/singh-preparations-going-well-for-imc-over-40s-world-cup/) - GEROGETOWN, Guyana – Chairman of the Cricket West Indies Masters Association, Raj Singh has revealed that preparations for the upcoming International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup are going smoothly. Speaking earlier this week on the Mason and Guest radio programme, Singh said everything was coming together nicely for the 16-team tournament, which will bowl
- [Rain has final say as Kingsmen conquer Knight Riders](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/rain-has-final-say-as-kingsmen-conquer-knight-riders/) - The Trinbago Knight Riders’ miserable start to this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League continued on Saturday night when heavy showers allowed the Jamaica Kingsmen to escape with a seven-run win via the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern (DLS) method. The Knight Riders would have been disappointed that they only got up to 180 for six in their 20
- [Analyst questions Govt’s use of SoEs after gangster’s PDO revoked](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/analyst-questions-govts-use-of-soes-after-gangsters-pdo-revoked/) - The revocation of a Preventive Detention Order (PDO) against dancehall artiste Joseph “Medz Boss” Oliviere has renewed scrutiny of the Government’s use of executive detention powers and prompted wider debate about Trinidad and Tobago’s anti-crime strategy. Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander formally revoked the detention order against Oliviere, a resident of Third Street, Beetham Gardens,
- [Drone use banned in PoS for Independence Day festivities](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/drone-use-banned-in-pos-for-independence-day-festivities/) - The public is being reminded that the use of camera drones in Port-of-Spain and other no-fly zones is strictly prohibited during tomorrow’s Independence Day celebrations. The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) has designated specific no-fly zones, as per the Civil Aviation (No.19) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulations 2016, which includes Port-of-Spain, Chaguaramas, Caroni, Point-a-Pierre,
- [Narine magic powers Knight Riders to commanding victory](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/narine-magic-powers-knight-riders-to-commanding-victory/) - Sunil Narine delivered a masterclass in all-round cricket as the Trinbago Knight Riders secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over the Barbados Tridents in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at the Queen’s Park Oval in St Clair, Port-of-Spain on Friday night. The defending champions produced a ruthless performance, first restricting the Tridents to a modest
- [T&T orchid breeder Curtis Lutchman wins 17 awards in Florida](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-orchid-breeder-curtis-lutchman-wins-17-awards-in-florida/) - GML Freelance Contributor Trinidad and Tobago’s reputation as a home for talented orchid breeders continues to grow, with local breeder Curtis Lutchman and his team returning from Florida with an impressive haul of awards. Lutchman competed at the 2026 Platinum Coast Orchid Society Show, held from May 1 to 3 at the Kiwanis Island Park
- [Teatro Journee brings back immersive theatre with Served](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/teatro-journee-brings-back-immersive-theatre-with-served/) - Laughter and suspense took over the Samaan Estate in St Clair on August 8 as Teatro Journee hosted Served—its first dinner theatre—taking guests on a mystery-filled immersive theatre experience. The estate was transformed into Seranetti Italian Bistro, serving a fusion of Caribbean and Italian cuisines. The menu included items such as island bruschetta, mushroom risotto,
- [Celebrating the timeless woman through fashion](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/celebrating-the-timeless-woman-through-fashion/) - High fashion took centre stage at South Park Plaza in May during its Mother’s Day Fashion Show, boldly titled “A Tribute to the Timeless Woman.” The showcase brought together the creativity of designers and retailers across the plaza, with standout collections from Dress Me Up by Level Ten, Fial Wear, Radissa’s Collection, BLISS Safety Store,
- [Good Luck Royhil Seals](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/good-luck-royhil-seals/)
- [TKR off to worst CPL start since 2013](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tkr-off-to-worst-cpl-start-since-2013/) - Senior Reporter/Producer gyasi.merrique@cnc3.co.tt Wednesday night’s 36-run defeat against the St Lucia Kings at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain condemned the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) to its second-worst start to a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season in the 14-year history of the tournament. TKR’s 2026 record of one win followed by three straight defeats is
- [Ayub’s ton helps Kingsmen strengthen playoff push](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ayubs-ton-helps-kingsmen-strengthen-playoff-push/) - BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Saim Ayub’s maiden T20 century proved to be instrumental in the Jamaica Kingsmen’s 11-run win over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, which helped to continue their resurgence in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Thursday. Player-of-the-Match Ayub smashed eight sixes and six fours in his match-winning knock of 102
- [The political culture T&T can no longer afford](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-political-culture-tt-can-no-longer-afford/) - Trinidad and Tobago cannot build a modern democracy while remaining trapped in the political habits of the past. The shortcomings of the country’s two major political parties, the People’s National Movement (PNM) and the United National Congress (UNC), reflect a broader political culture that too often rewards tribal loyalty, personality-driven politics, partisan obstruction and the
- [PCA: 32 killed in 27 police-involved killings so far this year](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pca-32-killed-in-27-police-involved-killings-so-far-this-year/) - Senior Reporter anna-lisa.paul@guardian.co.tt As police-involved killings continue to rise, renewed concerns have emerged over the absence of body camera footage in investigations, despite regulations requiring officers to wear the devices. Each police-involved fatal shooting triggers parallel investigations by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Police Complaints Authority (PCA). However, PCA director David
- [GANGSTER’S PDO REVOKED. Homeland Security Minister orders release of Rasta City/Seven Gang member accused of extortion, drug trafficking, shootings and violent intimidation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gangsters-pdo-revoked-homeland-security-minister-orders-release-of-rasta-city-seven-gang-member-accused-of-extortion-drug-trafficking-shootings-and-violent-intimidation/) - Senior Reporter anna-lisa.paul@guardian.co.tt Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander has revoked the Preventive Detention Order (PDO) issued against dancehall artiste Joseph “Medz Boss” Oliviere. The revocation, dated August 24, was published in yesterday’s Gazette but does not state the grounds on which Oliviere was released. It comes almost six months after a PDO was issued on
- [Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trump-says-us-has-entered-deal-with-venezuela-to-take-control-of-65-billion-barrels-of-oil-reserves/) - President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves. Trump in a social media post, announced the agreement he said was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela’s interim President
- [Independence and CPL bring major parking restrictions in Port-of-Spain](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/independence-and-cpl-bring-major-parking-restrictions-in-port-of-spain/) - Drivers heading into Port-of-Spain on Monday for the Independence Day celebrations and CPL cricket should plan ahead, with temporary parking and traffic restrictions set to affect several major roads. The restrictions, issued by the Commissioner of Police, will take effect from 6 a.m. on Monday, August 31, and continue until 1 a.m. on Tuesday, September
- [Kes, Buju named Honorary Grand Marshals for New York’s Caribbean Carnival](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/kes-buju-named-honorary-grand-marshals-for-new-yorks-caribbean-carnival/) - When thousands of Caribbean people and their descendants take to the streets of Brooklyn, New York, on Labour Day, September 7, the sounds of Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica will share the spotlight. Soca star Kees Dieffenthaller of KesTheBand and reggae and dancehall icon Buju Banton have been named Honorary Grand Marshals of the 59th
- [Teejay applauds Trinibad peace push](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/teejay-applauds-trinibad-peace-push/) - Jamaican dancehall star Teejay (Timoy Jones) is applauding the increasingly visible peace movement among Trinidad and Tobago’s Trinibad artistes, saying the public display of unity he witnessed during his recent visit represents precisely the kind of evolution he has been advocating for within the culture. The Drift and Airplane Mode singer was in Trinidad last
- [Exosia Mas: When the legends of mas become the muse](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/exosia-mas-when-the-legends-of-mas-become-the-muse/) - You know your worth when others quietly present you with flowers for your body of work. When you are recognised as one of the greats who have produced abundantly for the cultural landscape of Trinidad and Tobago, being noticed speaks volumes. This came in the 2027 band launch presentation from Exosia Mas, Legends of Mas,
- [T&T producers shine on Grenada’s Soca Monarch stage](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-producers-shine-on-grenadas-soca-monarch-stage/) - As Spicemas celebrations continue in Grenada, producers from T&T have stamped their names on the 2026 Soca Monarch stage. Michael “Stemz” Ramroop S’obrian is the man behind the winning groovy song, while Mevon “XplicitMevon” Soodeen produced the second-place power track. Thousands gathered at the country’s national stadium on Bacchanal Friday night as their favourite artistes
- [Seifert century powers Kings past Knight Riders](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/seifert-century-powers-kings-past-knight-riders/) - Tim Seifert announced his arrival at the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League with a sublime unbeaten century as the Saint Lucia Kings secured back-to-back victories with a convincing 36-run triumph over the Trinbago Knight Riders at the Queen’s Park Oval on Wednesday. The New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman produced the tournament’s first century, a breathtaking 105 not
- [Happy Independence, Trinbago!](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/happy-independence-trinbago/) - “Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better.” (Albert Camus, French philosopher and author, 1913-1960) I am a child of the 1950s. I will never forget the pomp and pageantry of the morning our national flag was first raised. I watched it with family members on iconic TTT, the country's sole television station
- [THA job cuts demand greater scrutiny](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tha-job-cuts-demand-greater-scrutiny/) - The Tobago House of Assembly's (THA) decision to terminate more than 1,000 workers employed under its short-term public works programme raises serious economic and financial concerns that deserve closer examination. THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine first signalled the move during the Assembly's budget debate on June 25, when he requested $4.12 billion from the Central
- [NO PLAN TO EXPEL MANNING. Opposition Leader dismisses calls for PNM to kick out Sando East MP; says onus on him to back up corruption claims](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/no-plan-to-expel-manning-opposition-leader-dismisses-calls-for-pnm-to-kick-out-sando-east-mp-says-onus-on-him-to-back-up-corruption-claims/) - Senior Reporter kay-marie.fletcher@guardian.co.tt People’s National Movement (PNM) leader Pennelope Beckles has signalled that there are no plans to expel San Fernando East MP Brian Manning, despite his public allegations of corruption and criminality within the party and criticism that she has been unable or unwilling to deal with the matter. Asked yesterday whether Manning should
- [Three army-police posts to be built in Tobago ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/three-army-police-posts-to-be-built-in-tobago/) - Construction of three new army-police posts in Tobago is scheduled to begin this weekend, the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) has announced. The posts will be established at Plymouth, Signal Hill and Goodwood as part of a national security initiative to establish 30 army-police posts across Trinidad and Tobago over the next four months. The
- [Institute promotes formal qualifications for ECCE workers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/institute-promotes-formal-qualifications-for-ecce-workers/) - Al-Ihsaan Institute is encouraging people working in Trinidad and Tobago’s early childhood sector to formalise their qualifications through its Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) training and workforce assessment pathways. In a news release, the institute said it currently offers ECCE training at Levels 1 and 2 for people entering the sector as well as
- [Student wins recognition for app helping market vendors](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/student-wins-recognition-for-app-helping-market-vendors/) - A Form Five student has developed an app to help local market vendors promote and sell their produce. Malachi Senhouse, a student of Trinity East, created the VendaTT application, which earned top recognition in an app-building competition hosted by the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute, CARIRI. Senhouse met with Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence Minister Dominic
- [Firewood Flavours: Bringing the taste of yesterday back to the table](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/firewood-flavours-bringing-the-taste-of-yesterday-back-to-the-table/) - GML Contributor The aroma of wood smoke drifts along the SS Erin Road at Duncan Village, San Fernando, drawing the attention of motorists and passers-by. Nearby, a line of hungry customers waits patiently, many with one thing on their minds — a plate of curry duck cooked the old-fashioned way. At the centre of it
- [Big Man Ting: How a family trip sparked a food business](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/big-man-ting-how-a-family-trip-sparked-a-food-business/) - When you hear “Big Man Ting” (BMT) in colloquial language, it means serious business that only an adult can handle. With that in mind, BMT is the signature food of Irie Dawgz Grillmasters: burgers and hot dog meals. Irie Dawgz Grillmasters is a fusion of grilled food that caters to the taste buds of loyal
- [Don’t Fear Failure: Chimichanga Celebrates its 12-year Journey](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dont-fear-failure-chimichanga-celebrates-its-12-year-journey/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Andy Poliah, credited with bringing his own Mexican-Trini-flavoured cuisine to San Fernando, says passion and determination are key ingredients for young entrepreneurs seeking success, but he warns they should never be afraid of failure. Poliah, who is celebrating 12 years selling Mexican food in San Fernando, said aspiring entrepreneurs should pursue
- [Is the PNM entering a political wilderness of its own making?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/is-the-pnm-entering-a-political-wilderness-of-its-own-making/) - Not for the first time in its 70-year history, the People's National Movement (PNM) finds itself confronting a serious political challenge. The question is, however, whether Trinidad and Tobago's longest-serving and traditionally most resilient political party can weather the current storm as it has done before, or does it now face a deeper and more
- [Gonzales: WASA secretly raised inspection fees 100- 700%](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gonzales-wasa-secretly-raised-inspection-fees-100-700/) - Former Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales is alleging that the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) quietly increased fees for inspections and approvals by between 100% and 700%, effective July 1. Gonzales made the allegation during an Opposition media briefing, where he accused WASA and the Ministry of Public Utilities of failing to properly notify stakeholders
- [New bomb threat in Scarborough Magistrates Court  ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-bomb-threat-in-scarborough-magistrates-court/) - STEPHON NICHOLAS GML Tobago Correspondent The Scarborough Magistrates Court was evacuated on Thursday morning following a bomb threat. Police and court employees confirmed the threat was received around 8am, disrupting the morning’s proceedings. Police responded to the scene, cordoned off the building and began assessing the credibility of the threat while conducting investigations. The evacuation
- [Police seek help identifying four bodies](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-help-identifying-four-bodies/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four unidentified bodies found in the North Eastern Division between September 2024 and January 2026. Police are seeking relatives of the following men: 1. Barataria — September 8, 2024 An East Indian man, believed to be in his sixties, was found
- [T&T women vballers end NORCECA winless to finish eighth](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-women-vballers-end-norceca-winless-to-finish-eighth/) - Trinidad and Tobago’s senior women’s volleyballers ended in the eighth spot when the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship ended at the Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Wednesday. This was after the inexperienced Calypso Spikers suffered a 14-25, 7-25, 13-25 loss in 63 minutes to finish with a win-loss record in their five matches, which
- [Team Wilco retains Dwayne Bravo Charity golf tourney title](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/team-wilco-retains-dwayne-bravo-charity-golf-tourney-title/) - Team Wilco, comprising Liam Bryden, Ryan Gomez, and Willie Medford, successfully defended the Dwayne Bravo Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, becoming back-to-back champions at St. Andrews Golf Club, Moka, Maraval, on Monday after taking the inaugural title in 2024. It was the second year the foundation brought together some of Trinidad and Tobago’s biggest names in
- [Sturge, Smith strike gold at World Masters Championships](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sturge-smith-strike-gold-at-world-masters-championships/) - ​Michelle Sturge and Gwendolyn Smith produced gold medals to open Trinidad and Tobago’s campaign at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, putting on dominant performances to capture titles in their respective divisions and disciplines. ​Sturge sprinted to the top of the podium in the Women’s 55 (W55) 100-metre final. She signalled her
- [CPL chase tightens as European football takes centre stage](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cpl-chase-tightens-as-european-football-takes-centre-stage/) - After Tuesday night’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) encounter between the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons and the Barbados Tridents, the standings are tighter than the economy. As they say in horse racing terms, the field is bunching nicely down the backstretch. Even with the Trinbago Knight Riders and the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots currently propping
- [Dalla Costa, Khan, Dougdeen reach J60 main quarters](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dalla-costa-khan-dougdeen-reach-j60-main-quarters/) - Trinidad and Tobago’s Kale Dalla Costa, Christopher Khan and Nirav Dougdeen advanced to the main draw quarter-finals in the World Tennis Junior Tour J60 Trinidad Summer Bowl Under-18 Tournament after topping their respective round-robin groups at the National Racquet Sports Centre in Orange Grove Road, Tacarigua, Wednesday. Competing in Pool C, Dalla Costa ended with
- [Walcott eyes podium finish in Zurich](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/walcott-eyes-podium-finish-in-zurich/) - Trinidad and Tobago’s two-time Olympic medallist Keshorn Walcott will be hoping to put an end to a run of five major events without a podium finish when he lines up in the ten-man field for the men’s javelin final at the 14th leg of the Wanda Diamond League Thursday (August 27) at Weltklasse Zürich. In
- [THA to expand free water tank programme ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tha-to-expand-free-water-tank-programme/) - STEPHON NICHOLAS GML Tobago Correspondent The Tobago House of Assembly is set to expand its water tank supplement programme to help vulnerable families prepare for worsening dry conditions. Deputy Chief Secretary Dr Faith Brebnor made the announcement on Wednesday during a workshop in Scarborough focused on building community resilience for emergencies and natural disasters. Brebnor
- [Hotter conditions ahead as Tobago faces drought threat ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hotter-conditions-ahead-as-tobago-faces-drought-threat/) - STEPHON NICHOLAS GML Tobago Correspondent Trinidad and Tobago could face even hotter conditions in the coming months, with Tobago also being warned to prepare for possible drought-like conditions. Meteorologist Carrie Chapman-Dumas, a senior official at the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, issued the warning on Wednesday during a workshop in Scarborough focused on building community
- [Farley slams late start to school repairs ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/farley-slams-late-start-to-school-repairs/) - STEPHON NICHOLAS GML Tobago Correspondent Chief Secretary Farley Augustine has admonished the Division of Education for its late start to the school repair programme. During an interview with Guardian Media on Monday, TTUTA Tobago officer Deon Rodriguez expressed consternation over the slow pace of repairs. He said that, upon inspecting some schools, he saw no
- [Councillor calls for faster aid as storm damage mounts](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/councillor-calls-for-faster-aid-as-storm-damage-mounts/) - Sascha WilsonSenior Reportersascha.wilson@guardian.co.tt A local government councillor is calling for faster assistance for residents affected by Tuesday’s severe weather, as reports of damage to homes in southwestern communities continue to increase. Ten homes were initially reported damaged in districts under the Siparia Borough Corporation following the freak storm. However, Palo Seco councillor Anton George said
- [Arima Day of Dignity provides support to 103 residents](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/arima-day-of-dignity-provides-support-to-103-residents/) - One hundred and three vulnerable residents benefited from meals, medical checks, clothing and other essential services during the Arima Borough Council’s second Day of Dignity initiative for 2026. The event was held on Saturday at the Arima Basketball Court on Hollis Avenue as part of celebrations marking the 138th anniversary of the Royal Chartered Borough
- [Princes Town shooting suspect granted $75,000 bail](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/princes-town-shooting-suspect-granted-75000-bail/) - A 38-year-old man charged in connection with a shooting incident in Princes Town was granted bail with surety in the sum of $75,000 when he appeared before the South B-1 Master’s Court on Tuesday. Marlon Pope, of Temple Street, California, was arrested following continued investigations into a report of shooting with intent made on August
- [Cannabis, ammunition seized in Tunapuna](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cannabis-ammunition-seized-in-tunapuna/) - Police seized approximately 340 grammes of cannabis and 80 rounds of 9mm ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Tunapuna early Wednesday morning. The operation was conducted by officers of the North Central Division Task Force West between 10 p.m. on Tuesday and 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Police said officers, acting on intelligence, proceeded to Upper
- [T&TEC reports 11 outages affecting 16,000](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttec-reports-11-outages-affecting-16000/) - Around 16,000 customers were without electricity across Trinidad and Tobago as T&TEC responded to 11 area outages. As of 2:30pm Wednesday, there were two outages in Central affecting Gran Couva and Caparo, while four outages in the East were affecting Kelly Village, Sans Souci, Plum Mitan and Wallerfield. In the North, outages were reported along
- [Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/meta-reaches-18-billion-settlement-with-states-in-landmark-trial-over-teen-social-media-addiction/) - Meta agreed Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction and settled claims filed by nearly every state. The settlement resolved a pivotal case years in the making that sought to hold the tech giant accountable
- [Emergency services urged to respond as one team](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/emergency-services-urged-to-respond-as-one-team/) - Sascha WilsonSenior Reportersascha.wilson@guardian.co.tt Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander says greater coordination among the police, fire and ambulance services is needed to ensure a more effective emergency response. Alexander was speaking yesterday at the opening of the temporary Princes Town Fire Station at the old URP Building on King Street, which was refurbished at a cost
- [NCRHA outlines major hospital upgrades](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ncrha-outlines-major-hospital-upgrades/) - Shastri BoodanFreelance Contributor Chairman of the North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA), Dr Tim Gopeesingh, says several major upgrades are planned for hospitals under the authority as part of efforts to improve conditions for patients, nurses and doctors. Gopeesingh spoke to Guardian Media on Wednesday as the NCRHA began installing new refrigerators and microwaves in
- [Bmobile restores services after fibre breaks](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bmobile-restores-services-after-fibre-breaks/) - Bmobile says services and customer support channels affected by multiple fibre breaks earlier today have been restored. In an update, the company said its teams continue to carry out repairs following the extent of the damage to its fibre infrastructure. Bmobile said it is also closely monitoring service performance as the repairs continue. The company
- [Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tim-curry-iconic-character-actor-and-rocky-horror-picture-show-star-dies-at-80/) - Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the smug concierge in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” has died. He was 80. Curry, who suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair, died Wednesday
- [Fire in a hospital nursery kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capital](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fire-in-a-hospital-nursery-kills-14-newborns-in-pakistans-capital/) - A fire triggered by an exploding air conditioner killed 14 newborns in a hospital nursery in Pakistan’s capital on Wednesday, officials said. One baby of the 15 who were in the nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences was rescued, the hospital said. Television footage showed rescue workers using ladders to reach the third-floor nursery through
- [Beyond The Stereotype: Why one filmmaker is centring Indo-Caribbean women](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/beyond-the-stereotype-why-one-filmmaker-is-centring-indo-caribbean-women/) - Guest Writer There are stories that shape a culture, and then there are stories that quietly disappear. They live in family kitchens where recipes are memorised rather than written down. Around dining tables where several generations gather for Christmas. In the laughter between sisters and cousins. In the women who hold families together while carrying
- [Bmobile customers report service disruptions](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bmobile-customers-report-service-disruptions/) - If you are having trouble with your mobile service this morning, you are not alone. Bmobile says it is experiencing an interruption to some of its services because of multiple fibre breaks. The company said the disruption is also affecting customer support channels, including its Contact Centre at 824-TSTT. Bmobile said its teams are working
- [Ban on imports of shirts and towels: How a 1980s decision became a defining moment in T&T’s fight to protect local manufacturing](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ban-on-imports-of-shirts-and-towels-how-a-1980s-decision-became-a-defining-moment-in-tts-fight-to-protect-local-manufacturing/) - Deputy Managing Editor The setting was the Holiday Inn (now called Crowne Plaza) in Port-of-Spain; the year was 1984; and the occasion was supposed to be a straightforward corporate celebration, the awarding of a prestigious franchise to local manufacturer Mico Garment Factory to produce British-designed Van Heusen shirts and slacks. Instead, it became the staging
- [Banwari Trace showcases the country’s Indigenous and prehistoric heritage](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/banwari-trace-showcases-the-countrys-indigenous-and-prehistoric-heritage/) - RADHICA DE SILVA Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt The historic archaeological site at Banwari Trace, Penal, became the centre of celebrations of two distant chapters of Trinidad and Tobago’s history earlier this month. Scores of people celebrated the story of its first peoples, as well as the older prehistoric world when enormous Ice Age animals roamed
- [Gasparillo teen selected to represent T&T in space mission](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gasparillo-teen-selected-to-represent-tt-in-space-mission/) - leeanna.maharaj@guardian.co.tt From a very young age, Kaitlyn Sahatoo was taught to reach for the stars. Her mother, Betsy Deonarine-Sahatoo, recalled a promise she made years ago. “She told me, ‘Mommy, I want to go to the moon one day.’ She will look up at the night sky and say, ‘Mommy I can see the stars.
- [Pooran hoping to re-set TKR’s title challenge with a home victory tonight](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pooran-hoping-to-re-set-tkrs-title-challenge-with-a-home-victory-tonight/) - Sport Correspondent ian1wason60@gmail.com Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) captain Nicholas Pooran is hoping that his team makes use of its home advantage on the Trinidad leg of the tournament, starting tonight at Queen’s Park Oval, Port-of-Spain at 7 pm. The Knight Riders’ first home test is against 2024 champions St. Lucia Kings, who are currently second
- [Guyanese police intercept vessel with Opposition Leader on board](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/guyanese-police-intercept-vessel-with-opposition-leader-on-board/) - Guyana police say a “go-fast” vessel with the Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed among several people on board, had been intercepted on Tuesday night after it allegedly failed to stop when asked to do so by law enforcement personnel. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) in a statement said that about 9:4 pm (local time), a routine
- [Reynolds disappointed with U-14s loss to Haiti in CFU final](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/reynolds-disappointed-with-u-14s-loss-to-haiti-in-cfu-final/) - KINGSTON, Jamaica – Head coach of Jamaica’s Under-14 football team, Vassell Reynolds, said he was not satisfied with their performance in the final of the recently concluded CFU Boys’ U-14 Challenge Series, which saw them go down 4-0 to Haiti. The defending champions entered the final with a perfect record in their four games and
- [Kings’ Auguste ruled out due to medical reasons](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/kings-auguste-ruled-out-due-to-medical-reasons/) - GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia – The St Lucia Kings have been dealt a major blow with batter Ackeem Auguste ruled out of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League with immediate effect due to medical reasons. The announcement was made by the Kings in a press release on Monday, although it did not specify the medical
- [Where does T&T really stand with Venezuela?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/where-does-tt-really-stand-with-venezuela/) - This week’s visit by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley to Venezuela should give the Trinidad and Tobago Government cause to reflect on the state of its own relationship with our closest South American neighbour. During her visit to Caracas, Mottley met Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and signed agreements covering energy, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, education and
- [STAR HEARS LEAKED AUDIO. Controversial private telephone conversation played back to SoE detainee in conspiracy to murder plot for first time](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/star-hears-leaked-audio-controversial-private-telephone-conversation-played-back-to-soe-detainee-in-conspiracy-to-murder-plot-for-first-time/) - Senior Reporter jensen.lavende@guardian.co.tt Alleged murder conspirator Star Sabga has finally heard the leaked audio recording of an alleged telephone conversation between herself and her former co-accused, Genevieve Hadeed, police sources have confirmed. Sabga, Hadeed and Hadeed’s husband, Dominic Hadeed, were detained in connection with an alleged plot to murder Government officials, including Prime Minister Kamla
- [US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/us-set-for-largest-mass-visa-revocation-in-history-targeting-up-to-200000-foreigners-officials-say/) - The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges. Unless
- [CAL to discontinue direct Tobago-Barbados service](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cal-to-discontinue-direct-tobago-barbados-service/) - Caribbean Airlines is discontinuing its direct Trinidad/Tobago-Barbados return service from September 2 as part of an ongoing review of its regional flight schedule. The airline announced on Tuesday that flights BW212 and BW213, which operate the Trinidad, Tobago and Barbados route, will no longer operate as direct services from that date. Caribbean Airlines said the
- [Massy Finance Remittances signs three-year CPL partnership](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/massy-finance-remittances-signs-three-year-cpl-partnership/) - Massy Finance Remittances has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), bringing MoneyGram customers closer to one of the Caribbean’s biggest sporting events. The partnership, announced on August 21, will see Massy Finance Remittances and CPL collaborate on customer promotions, match opportunities and other fan experiences during the tournament.
- [Dwayne Bravo Foundation hosts charity golf tournament](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dwayne-bravo-foundation-hosts-charity-golf-tournament/) - Team Wilco successfully defended its title as the Dwayne Bravo Foundation Charity Golf Tournament returned to St Andrews Golf Club, Moka, for its second year on Monday. Liam Bryden, Ryan Gomez and Willie Medford finished first with a score of 57.8 to claim back-to-back victories. The trio won the inaugural tournament in 2025 as Team
- [Man wanted for homicides killed in Morvant police shooting](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-wanted-for-homicides-killed-in-morvant-police-shooting/) - A man wanted in connection with several recent homicides was killed during a police-involved shooting in Morvant on Tuesday morning. Police identified the man as Kebeedy “Rhino” Perpignac, who was also the subject of an outstanding Preventive Detention Order. Between 2 am and 6 am, officers from the Morvant Criminal Investigations Department, North Eastern Division
- [Fire partially destroys Rousillac home](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fire-partially-destroys-rousillac-home/) - Sascha WilsonSenior Reportersascha.wilson@guardian.co.tt When fire broke out at his family’s Rousillac home on Monday morning, 22-year-old Keron Nehru ran back inside in a desperate attempt to save the house. As he disappeared into the smoke and flames, his 11-year-old brother could be heard screaming, “Brother, brother,” in a 26-second cellphone video of the incident. Nehru
- [Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dolly-parton-music-star-actor-and-beloved-figure-who-spanned-generations-has-died-at-80/) - Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old. Known for her curvy physique, massive blonde wigs and skin-tight outfits that served her self-deprecating
- [Police seek help to find missing teenager and her baby](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-help-to-find-missing-teenager-and-her-baby/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is seeking the urgent assistance of the public in locating 16-year-old K’Mya Bishop of Gonzales, who was reported missing along with her 11-month-old son. Police said Bishop was last seen on Sunday and was reported missing at the Belmont Police Station on Monday. She is of African descent,
- [Police seek public’s help to find missing 16-year-old](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-publics-help-to-find-missing-16-year-old/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Kajol Maraj of Sangre Grande. Maraj was last seen on Sunday and was reported missing at the Sangre Grande Police Station on Monday. Police said she is of East Indian descent, approximately five feet four inches tall, with a slim
- [THA given September 9 deadline to settle Angelica Jogie death claim](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tha-given-september-9-deadline-to-settle-angelica-jogie-death-claim/) - Stephon Nicholas The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) has been given until September 9 to reach an amicable settlement over the death of seven-year-old Angelica Jogie, who died after a jet ski crashed into her and her parents at Pigeon Point beach on April 8. Jogie, a former San Fernando TML student, was with relatives
- [Barbados and Venezuela reach agreement on wide-ranging cooperation initiatives](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/barbados-and-venezuela-reach-agreement-on-wide-ranging-cooperation-initiatives/) - Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley concluded a high-level working meeting in Caracas on Monday with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with both leaders agreeing to deepen the longstanding ties of friendship, cooperation and solidarity between their countries. According to a joint declaration issued following the talks, the leaders reviewed priority areas of cooperation and identified
- [Caribbean urged to prepare for hotter, drier conditions](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/caribbean-urged-to-prepare-for-hotter-drier-conditions/) - The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) and the University of the West Indies Climate Studies Group Mona (UWI CSGM) are urging governments, businesses, farmers and households across the region to brace for potentially severe climate extremes as El Niño conditions continue to strengthen. The agencies warn that the intensifying El Niño is
- [Libraries provide safe spaces for children](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/libraries-provide-safe-spaces-for-children/) - Sascha Wilson Libraries are safe spaces for children, particularly at a time when young people are increasingly targeted by predators, National Library and Information System Authority (Nalis) chairman Dr David Muhammed said on Monday. Muhammed was speaking at the official opening of the San Fernando Public Library at the Edan Centre on Harris Promenade. He
- [Infantino attends CFU meeting despite objection from Concacaf](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/infantino-attends-cfu-meeting-despite-objection-from-concacaf/) - PUNTA CANTA, Dominican Republic – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reportedly angered Concacaf president Victor Montagliani by attending a Caribbean Football Union (CFU) meeting over the weekend despite being asked not to. According to reports, multiple sources attending the CFU meeting said many of the Concacaf members were infuriated by Infantino’s behaviour, particularly as he
- [Jefferson-Wooden ends Alfred’s unbeaten season with Diamond League win](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jefferson-wooden-ends-alfreds-unbeaten-season-with-diamond-league-win/) - CHORZOW – American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden handed Julien Alfred her first defeat of the season by storming to victory in the women’s 100m at the Silesia Diamond League Poland on Sunday. Jefferson-Wooden matched her season’s best performance of 10.78 seconds to relegate Alfred, the Olympic champion, to second in 10.83, while Sha’Carri Richardson was a distant
- [Haiti whip Jamaica to claim CFU U-14 Challenge Series](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/haiti-whip-jamaica-to-claim-cfu-u-14-challenge-series/) - PUNTA CANTA – Haiti whipped defending champions Jamaica 4-0 to capture the 2026 CFU Boys’ Under-14 Challenge Series in comprehensive style at Cap Cana Sports City Dominican Republic on Sunday. Haiti dominated proceedings from the opening whistle and should have taken the lead in the 16th minute, but Ronelson Janvier’s shot was blocked by Jamaican
- [Amazon Warriors ground Falcons to extend unbeaten streak](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/amazon-warriors-ground-falcons-to-extend-unbeaten-streak/) - NORTH SOUND – The Guyana Amazon Warriors hardly broke a sweat on their way to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, their third in as many matches in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. Fast bowler Shamar Joseph led a sensational bowling performance by the visitors that saw them rout the
- [Unbeaten T&T U-19 Women rule the region](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/unbeaten-tt-u-19-women-rule-the-region/) - Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-19 women’s cricket team regained the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship in convincing style. The national youth team, which last won the regional title in 2023 in T&T, defeated Barbados by 6 wickets in the final at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda. Barbados scored 104
- [Whither the PNM under Penny?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/whither-the-pnm-under-penny/) - The current turmoil within the People’s National Movement (PNM) can no longer be viewed as a dispute confined to a single constituency. What is unfolding in San Fernando East has exposed deeper questions about leadership, authority, party discipline and the future direction of Trinidad and Tobago’s oldest political organisation. At the centre of the controversy
- [PNM TURNS ON MANNING. Party strongly condemns Sando East MP for airing dirty laundry in public](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pnm-turns-on-manning-party-strongly-condemns-sando-east-mp-for-airing-dirty-laundry-in-public/) - Senior Political Reporter Embattled San Fernando East MP Brian Manning came under heavy criticism from the People’s National Movement (PNM) leadership yesterday, who turned on him amid a public dispute with his constituency executive with warnings that disciplinary action could be on the horizon. Speaking at a media briefing yesterday, PNM chairman Marvin Gonzales urged
- [Garbage piles up in Valencia; contractor stops collection requesting more money](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/garbage-piles-up-in-valencia-contractor-stops-collection-requesting-more-money/) - RALPH BANWARIE Garbage has been piling up across Valencia for more than two weeks after the contractor responsible for collection stopped servicing the district, citing the need for a higher payment to deal with the growing number of squatting communities. Kenwyn Phillip, chairman of the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation, said the non-removal of garbage in
- [Barbados PM arrives in Venezuela for talks with Acting President](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/barbados-pm-arrives-in-venezuela-for-talks-with-acting-president-1/) - Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley arrived in Venezuela on Monday for talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the two countries seek to deepen their bilateral relations. In a statement, Mottley said that “from the outset our focus was on our people and the possibilities we can create for them. “The work we have agreed
- [Man killed by police while being arrested for having an iguana](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-killed-by-police-while-being-arrested-for-having-an-iguana/) - A man identified only as Ricardo was killed by police on Sunday after a confrontation with police who tried to arrest him for having an iguana outside of hunting season. Police reported that around 4:45 am, officers of the Mayaro CID were on mobile patrol when they responded to a report of an intruder on
- [Man shot dead in Wallerfield](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-shot-dead-in-wallerfield-2/) - Jensen La Vende A 49-year-old Arima man was shot dead at his Wallerfield home this morning. Police reported that Kumar Balkissoon was found dead by his brother at his home on Yucatan Road, Wallerfield, Arima. Police reported that they arrived at the man’s house at about 12:50 am and found him with gunshot wounds to
- [Female prison officer arrested at Golden Grove](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/female-prison-officer-arrested-at-golden-grove/) - A female prisons officer with more than 19 years of service was arrested at the Golden Grove Prison on Monday morning after she was allegedly found with a quantity of prohibited articles. According to a release from the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service, the officer was arrested around 8:48 a.m. during a routine security check.
- [NATUC urges talks over Point Lisas steel plant](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/natuc-urges-talks-over-point-lisas-steel-plant/) - The National Trade Union Centre of Trinidad and Tobago (NATUC) has called on the Prime Minister and the Government to reconsider their refusal to consult with the Steel Workers' Union of Trinidad and Tobago (SWUTT) regarding the planned reopening of the former ArcelorMittal steel plant at the Point Lisas Industrial Estate. In a statement issued
- [Seven new UWI professors tackle pressing Caribbean challenges](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/seven-new-uwi-professors-tackle-pressing-caribbean-challenges/) - The University of the West Indies (UWI) has named seven new professors whose work spans climate resilience, cancer care, blood safety, and the cultural life of the Hispanic Caribbean. The appointments, effective June 10, 2026, were announced last Friday from the UWI Regional Headquarters in Jamaica. The promotions recognise some of the region’s most accomplished
- [Venezuelan woman admits to abandoning newborn  ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/venezuelan-woman-admits-to-abandoning-newborn/) - Sascha WilsonSenior Reporter sascha.wilson@guardian.co.tt A 23-year-old Venezuelan woman who initially told police she found a newborn abandoned in a cardboard box in South Oropouche has since admitted she is the baby’s mother. She is assisting investigators but is not in custody, and police have not ruled out charges. Officers said she concealed the birth and
- [Immigration Detention Centre escapee Jose Britto arrested in Wallerfield](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/immigration-detention-centre-escapee-jose-britto-arrested-in-wallerfield/) - Escapee Jose Britto was arrested more than a month after he fled the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC). Police said officers from the National Operations Task Force (NOTF) spotted Britto standing along the roadside on Moonan Road, Wallerfield around 3 p.m. on Saturday. The officers were conducting an exercise in the area when they recognised Britto
- [Shadab stars to help lift Falcons to the top of CPL standings](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/shadab-stars-to-help-lift-falcons-to-the-top-of-cpl-standings/) - NORTH SOUND, Antigua – A masterful all-round performance from Shadab Khan propelled the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons to a dramatic five-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday, preserving the home side’s perfect record at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. The Pakistani star produced arguably the individual
- [Against the odds, Malique stays on track](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/against-the-odds-malique-stays-on-track/) - Tobago Correspondent Forced out of the classroom for almost an academic year due to a debilitating back injury, Bishop’s High School student and sprinter Malique Young has learned that the race is not always for the swift. The Zenith athlete competes in the 200m and 400m events, but injuries have threatened to limit his potential.
- [Preserving public confidence in First Citizens](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/preserving-public-confidence-in-first-citizens/) - As reported in yesterday’s Sunday Guardian, serious concerns are being raised by employees of First Citizens Bank (FCB) over the departure of several senior executives and the apparent inability of the board of directors to fill key leadership positions in a timely manner. A whistleblower report, submitted in August under the bank’s whistleblower policy, reportedly
- [YTEPP explores collaboration with China on skills training](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ytepp-explores-collaboration-with-china-on-skills-training/) - Shastri BoodanGML Freelance Contributor The Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP) Limited is exploring opportunities for greater collaboration with the People’s Republic of China in youth development, technical training and workforce readiness. The discussions took place on Thursday, August 20, when a senior YTEPP delegation, led by Chairman Dr Maurice Jones, met with Chinese
- [NCIC warns against politics of division](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ncic-warns-against-politics-of-division/) - Shastri Boodan Freelance Contributor The National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) has urged politicians and the media to stop exploiting race, religion, and culture as tools of division in Trinidad and Tobago. Speaking at the Independence Rainbow Dance Festival at the NCIC Nagar in Chaguanas on Saturday, NCIC president Surujdeo Mangaroo described diversity as one
- [Falcons soar past TKR in CPL thriller](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/falcons-soar-past-tkr-in-cpl-thriller/) - Antigua & Barbuda Falcons maintained their perfect home record with a six‑wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The win was anchored by a destructive unbeaten partnership of 76 between Kusal Perera and Shadab Khan, who rescued the Falcons from a
- [China donates $90k in school supplies](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/china-donates-90k-in-school-supplies/) - Shastri BoodanFreelance Contributor Students of Palmiste Government Primary School are set to benefit from approximately $90,000 worth of educational materials donated by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. The donation comes as the school continues to operate from two temporary locations following a fire in December 2023 that destroyed its original compound. On
- [Two killed in Arima attack](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-killed-in-arima-attack/) - The murder toll rose by two during an early morning Saturday shooting in Arima. Police said Keith Benjamin Spencer, 47 and Junior Castillo alias 'Roti' were liming at a bar near the corner of Queen and Farfan Streets, at around 2.43 am when a car drove near them. Gunmen got out of the car
- [Customs to go paperless by the end of the year](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/customs-to-go-paperless-by-the-end-of-the-year/) - Shastri BoodanGML Freelance Contributor The Customs and Excise Division is aiming to go largely paperless by year‑end, Comptroller of Customs and Excise Riad Juman has announced. Speaking on Friday at the Youth Transforming Caribbean Procurement seminar, hosted by Sustainable Systems in collaboration with the Couva Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce, Juman said the initiative would
- [Jamaica, Bermuda, Haiti and DR through to CFU U-14 Challenge Series semis](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jamaica-bermuda-haiti-and-dr-through-to-cfu-u-14-challenge-series-semis/) - PUNTA CANA – Defending champions Jamaica, Bermuda, Haiti and the home side Dominican Republic have booked their spots in the semifinal of the Caribbean Football Union’s (CFU) Under-14 Boys’ Tier 1 Challenge Series in Dominican Republic. Jamaica ended the preliminary round with a 2-0 victory over Curacao on Wednesday, their third straight victory in as
- [BCA acknowledges Greaves and Matthews’ landmark achievements](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bca-acknowledges-greaves-and-matthews-landmark-achievements/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – President of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA), Calvin Hope, has hailed the outstanding accomplishments of all-rounders Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews after they wrote their names in history’s books earlier this week. The two Barbadians became the first male and female West Indians to be simultaneously named as the ICC’s Player of
- [Falcons leave it late to edge Patriots in CPL classic](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/falcons-leave-it-late-to-edge-patriots-in-cpl-classic/) - NORTH SOUND, Antigua –The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons launched their home campaign in spectacular fashion Thursday night, snatching a dramatic three-wicket victory over the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in the 12th match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. In a contest between the CPL’s two bottom-placed sides,
- [Gazette notice issued on revocation of Hadeeds’ PDO](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gazette-notice-issued-on-revocation-of-hadeeds-pdo/) - The formal notice of revocation by Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander of the Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) against Dominic Hadeed and Genevieve Hadeed has been published in the official Gazette. The revocations, made under paragraph 9 of the Schedule to the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2026, were dated July 23, 2026. Both Hadeeds had been placed
- [Bomb threats are no laughing matter](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bomb-threats-are-no-laughing-matter/) - Wednesday's coordinated bomb threats against 11 locations across Trinidad and Tobago were not harmless pranks. They disrupted the administration of justice, brought government operations to a halt and spread fear among thousands of citizens. The threats targeted eight magistrates' courts, the Judicial Building in Bacolet, the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government at Kent
- [PARADE GOES ON! Minister Sturge says Independence Day event will be staged despite recent nationwide bomb threats](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/parade-goes-on-minister-sturge-says-independence-day-event-will-be-staged-despite-recent-nationwide-bomb-threats/) - Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Defence Minister Wayne Sturge has confirmed that this year’s Independence Day Parade will proceed as planned despite a series of bomb threats that placed security agencies across Trinidad and Tobago on high alert on Wednesday. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS) responded to 11
- [TT Team Scores 7 awards and Medals at World Performing Arts Championships](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-team-scores-7-awards-and-medals-at-world-performing-arts-championships/) - RADHICA DE SILVA Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Weeks after winning five medals and two awards at the World Championships of Performing Arts, musical director Roy Gomez called on the government to invest more in youth talent. Gomez, of RG Musical Productions and Services, has spent almost 47 years working with young people. Last July he
- [CWU protest cancelled after police rescind permission](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cwu-protest-cancelled-after-police-rescind-permission/) - A planned protest by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) outside TSTT House in Port of Spain was cancelled at the last minute on Friday morning after police contacted the union to withdraw permission for the demonstration. CWU secretary general Joanne Ogeer said she was informed by police in a phone call early Friday that the
- [San Fernando SDA Parents worried](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/san-fernando-sda-parents-worried/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Parents of pupils at the San Fernando Seventh-day Adventist Primary School are calling for the Board and the Ministry of Education to indicate what will happen to their students when they go back to school in the new term, as proposed school repairs have not even started. Speaking to Guardian
- [Pan on the Ave seeks sponsors or will face cancellation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pan-on-the-ave-seeks-sponsors-or-will-face-cancellation/) - Kejan Haynes Lead Editor - Newsgathering Pan on D’Avenue XII has been cancelled, with organisers saying they could not secure enough funding and infrastructure to stage the annual Steelpan celebration along Ariapita Avenue. But organisers have left the door open for the event to be revived if Government or corporate Trinidad and Tobago steps forward
- [TTUTA: Crippled student support services driving exam absenteeism](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttuta-crippled-student-support-services-driving-exam-absenteeism/) - ​RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA) is linking high levels of examination absenteeism among CSEC and CAPE students to broader socio-emotional challenges, warning that the crisis is being compounded by a crippled Student Support Services Division (SSSD). While congratulating students on their 2026 results and commending teachers and
- [Firearm, ammunition seized at Piarco Airport](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/firearm-ammunition-seized-at-piarco-airport/) - A male passenger arriving at Piarco International Airport from New York has been charged after Customs officers allegedly found a firearm and ammunition in his possession. The discovery was made on August 15, during routine Customs operations at the airport. According to the Customs and Excise Division, the passenger arrived aboard JetBlue Airways Flight B617
- [Gunmen wearing "police" gear kill one](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gunmen-wearing-police-gear-kill-one/) - A 25-year-old St Anns welder is the country's latest murder victim as he was gunned down by men wearing police caps and tactical gear on Thursday afternoon. Police said Jamal Williams and another man were liming on Symond Valley Road, at around 6.45 pm when they saw a grey Suzuki Grand Vitara drive along St
- [Calypso Spikers start Continental Cup/Olympic qualifiers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/calypso-spikers-start-continental-cup-olympic-qualifiers/) - A relatively inexperienced Trinidad and Tobago senior women's volleyball team will have little time to acclimatise to conditions as they go into action today in the Senior NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Professor Ricardo Gioriber Arias” Volleyball Palace from 1 pm. The "Calypso Spikers" who left T&T yesterday in batches of three will have
- [Daniel, Enil cop Trinbago beach vball fifth leg crown](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/daniel-enil-cop-trinbago-beach-vball-fifth-leg-crown/) - Kino Daniel and Stephen Enile won the men's Open title while Aliyah Urquhart and Destiny Narcis secured the women's Open title as new champions were crowned when the fifth leg of the Trinbago Beach Volleyball hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Volleyball Association ended at Turtle Beach in Black Rock, Tobago on Sunday. Appearing in
- [Boyce takes positive after U-14 CFU Challenge Series exit](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/boyce-takes-positive-after-u-14-cfu-challenge-series-exit/) - ​Trinidad and Tobago Under-14 Boys football team coach Randolph Boyce says there are a lot of positives he and his coaching staff have taken away from their participation in the Caribbean Football Union Challenge Series at Cap Cana Sports City, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. ​On Wednesday, the young Soca Warriors won their final Tier I
- [Young ousted in women's sprint last-32](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/young-ousted-in-womens-sprint-last-32/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter nigel.simon@guardian.co.tt Trinidad and Tobago cyclist Kaylee Young bowed out of the women’s individual sprint event at the round-of-32 after she fell ill on the second day of the 51st UCI Junior Track World Championships at the Sport Vlaanderen Heusden-Zolder Velodrome in Limburg, Belgium, on Thursday. When the women's individual sprint flying 200m
- [Amazon Warriors go top of the table with lopsided win over Kings](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/amazon-warriors-go-top-of-the-table-with-lopsided-win-over-kings/) - GROS ISLET – The Guyana Amazon Warriors showed why they are considered one of the favourites to win this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League with a dominant showing in their seven-wicket victory over the St Lucia Kings in Saint Lucia on Wednesday. Solid, if not spectacular performances from pacer Dwaine Pretorius and opener Mavendra
- [St Lucia Kings stunned as Noor Ahmad ruled out of CPL 2026; Tim Seifert set to bolster top order](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/st-lucia-kings-stunned-as-noor-ahmad-ruled-out-of-cpl-2026-tim-seifert-set-to-bolster-top-order/) - CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The St Lucia Kings’ title defence has suffered a major blow, with Afghanistan’s star left-arm wristspinner Noor Ahmad ruled out of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League season after the Afghanistan Cricket Board revoked his No-Objection Certificate (NOC), the franchise confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday. The 24-year-old, who was instrumental
- [TTPS ON HIGH ALERT. Officers reported 11 bomb threats in 40-minute period yesterday, including at a mall, ministry and 8 magistrates’ courts](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttps-on-high-alert-officers-reported-11-bomb-threats-in-40-minute-period-yesterday-including-at-a-mall-ministry-and-8-magistrates-courts/) - Security agencies across Trinidad and Tobago, including the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS), were placed on high alert yesterday, after a series of 11 bomb threats targeted several courts, a shopping plaza and a government ministry. The wave of threats, received between 1 pm and 1.40
- [PNM moves to quell Manning-Alexis feud](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pnm-moves-to-quell-manning-alexis-feud/) - Akash Samaroo The People’s National Movement (PNM) says it has begun implementing recommendations from an internal inquiry into the dispute within its San Fernando East constituency, as the party seeks to contain growing tensions between MP Brian Manning and constituency chairman Patricia Alexis. PNM chairman Marvin Gonzales yesterday revealed that the party’s General Council appointed
- [Fake cops steal over $100,000 worth of jewellery in Diego home invasion](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fake-cops-steal-over-100000-worth-of-jewellery-in-diego-home-invasion/) - Bandits clad in tactical gear and and a bulletproof vest bearing the markings 'Police' were able to steal a quantity of jewellery during a home invasion in Diego Martin early on Wednesday morning. Police said the 26-year-old homeowner was asleep at the property on Covigne Road at around 5.15 am when he heard someone banging
- [Man held for beating, kidnapping 80-year-old](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-held-for-beating-kidnapping-80-year-old/) - An 80-year-old man was able to call for the help of police officers at a gas station, after being beaten and kidnapped by his landlord on Wednesday afternoon. Police said the elderly man was at his El Socorro apartment at around 1.30 pm when he was confronted by the landlord who he said began "harassing
- [WASA, PSA talks on track for Friday deadline](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/wasa-psa-talks-on-track-for-friday-deadline/) - Shastri BoodanGML Freelance Contributor Salary negotiations between the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) and the Public Services Association (PSA) are on track to meet Friday’s deadline, with the matter expected to reach the Ministry of Public Utilities by the end of the week. Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath gave the update on Wednesday after distributing
- [Young credits PNM for NGC’s higher energy revenues](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/young-credits-pnm-for-ngcs-higher-energy-revenues/) - Former energy minister Stuart Young is defending the PNM’s record on the restructuring of Atlantic LNG, arguing that the agreement completed in December 2023 is responsible for higher revenues now being earned by the National Gas Company (NGC) and the State. In a Facebook post yesterday, Young said the restructuring was conceived as a PNM
- [Defending champs remain unbeaten in CFU U-14 Challenge Series](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/defending-champs-remain-unbeaten-in-cfu-u-14-challenge-series/) - PUNTA CANA – Jamaica marched to their second straight win in the Caribbean Football Union’s (CFU) Under-14 Boys Tier 1 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday to remain on course to retain their title. The junior Reggae Boyz made it two wins in a row by edging Aruba 1-0 to maintain their lead
- [St Vincent and the Grenadines, Bermuda capture volleyball titles](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-bermuda-capture-volleyball-titles/) - ROAD TOWN – St Vincent and the Grenadines reigned supreme among the men, while Bermuda was crowned queens when the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Championships concluded in the British Virgin Islands over the weekend. St Vincent and the Grenadines roared back after losing the opening set to defeat Saint Lucia 17-25, 25-17, 25-13, 25-22, while
- [Paul’s all-around brilliance fires Kingsmen to victory over Patriots](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pauls-all-around-brilliance-fires-kingsmen-to-victory-over-patriots/) - KINGSTON – An electrifying performance from Keemo Paul ensured that the Jamaica Kingsmen ended their homestand in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on a winning note with a dominant 51-run victory over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in Jamaica on Tuesday. The all-rounder firstly starred with the bat, striking 65 off 36 balls,
- [V.S. Naipaul’s legacy to be celebrated at annual memorial](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/v-s-naipauls-legacy-to-be-celebrated-at-annual-memorial/) - To mark the August 17 birthday of Trinidad and Tobago’s only Nobel Prize winner so far, Friends of Mr Biswas opens up a new perspective on the writer tomorrow, exploring his work under the wide-ranging topic “Mothering”. Naipaul’s interconnected relationships between his actual mother , Mother Trinidad, Mother England and Mother India will be the
- [Star seeks urgent care 70-year-old complains of severe chest pains, loses 29 pounds but attorneys say repeated requests for doctor’s visit have gone unanswered by CoP](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/star-seeks-urgent-care70-year-old-complains-of-severe-chest-pains-loses-27-pounds-but-attorneys-say-repeated-requests-for-doctors-visit-have-gone-unanswered-by-cop/) - Senior Reporter jensen.lavende@guardian.co.tt Star Sabga, who is alleged to be the main conspirator in a plot to murder Government officials, has made at least three requests to be seen by a medical doctor while under house arrest at her Westmoorings apartment. However, she is yet to get a response from Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro
- [Fever and visits to the doctor](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fever-and-visits-to-the-doctor/) - One of the most important questions that parents should ask their doctor is, “If my child has a fever, when should I bring her to see you?” Most fevers are caused by harmless viruses and hundreds of studies published over the last 25 years has shown that there are at least three answers to that
- [Raffa House graduate turns adversity into achievement](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/raffa-house-graduate-turns-adversity-into-achievement/) - At 23, Sarah (not her real name), a former resident of Raffa House, has overcome the odds to graduate from the University of the Southern Caribbean with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. From a childhood marked by instability to preparing for a career in healthcare, Sarah’s journey reflects the life-changing impact of sustained support
- [Responding to the Ministry of Sport and SporTT](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/responding-to-the-ministry-of-sport-and-sportt/) - The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA) and the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) have responded to a story published in the T&T Guardian on August 15, 2026, headlined “Sports Ministry rescues SSFL season; Tobago teams included,” as well as this newspaper’s online report, “Sports Minister announces financial support, but SporTT board
- [Bravo, Bishop first two inductees into CPL Hall of Fame](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bravo-bishop-first-two-inductees-into-cpl-hall-of-fame/) - ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and respected cricket commentator Ian Bishop will be the first two people inducted into the newly established Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame. In a press release issued on Monday, the CPL revealed that Bravo will become the first player inducted, with Bishop recognised
- [West Indies edge USA in thriller in Over-60 World Cup](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/west-indies-edge-usa-in-thriller-in-over-60-world-cup/) - ONTARIO – West Indies pulled off a dramatic one-wicket win over the USA when the International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-60, 45-over World Cup continued over the weekend in Canada on Friday. After limiting the USA to 168 for nine in their 45 overs, the Windies got home by the smallest of margins, finishing on 169
- [ABFA throws support behind embattled Infantino](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/abfa-throws-support-behind-embattled-infantino/) - ST JOHN’S, Antigua – President of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) Ickford Roberts has revealed that the association is still backing embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino because of his focus on assisting smaller football nations like those in the Caribbean. The ABFA’s support for Infantino comes amidst severe backlash and calls for him
- [T&T, Barbados make up majority of Under-19 women selected for High-Performance camp](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-barbados-make-up-majority-of-under-19-women-selected-for-high-performance-camp/) - ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named 22 female Under-19 players to take part in a High-Performance camp ahead of next year’s ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. The majority of the participants have been drawn from Trinidad and Tobago’s title-winning team that recently captured the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship,
- [Delirium: The mind’s sudden storm](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/delirium-the-minds-sudden-storm/) - A sudden change in an older person’s thinking or behaviour is called “delirium”. It is common and the brain is signalling that something has gone wrong within the body. It can begin within hours. The person loses track of a conversation, has altered sleep patterns, becomes inattentive, does not know where he is or sees
- [How music therapy is changing lives in T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/how-music-therapy-is-changing-lives-in-tt/) - ANGELO JEDIDIAH Reporter angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt Therapy of any kind can help individuals cope with challenges and improve their physical, emotional and mental well-being. Music, too, can serve as a form of therapy, helping children and adults with socialisation challenges, anxiety and even dementia. It is a service available in Trinidad and Tobago through professionals such as
- [Rowley presses PM on visa issue](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/rowley-presses-pm-on-visa-issue/) - Former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley is calling on Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to reveal how many citizens her Government has reported to United States authorities, with recommendations that their US visas be revoked. In a Facebook post yesterday, Rowley also challenged Persad-Bissessar to explain the grounds on which she and others had previously called
- [Good sense must prevail in growing wage disputes](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/good-sense-must-prevail-in-growing-wage-disputes/) - Healthy industrial relations require far more than rhetoric, political point-scoring or threats of protests. The ongoing disputes involving the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) and Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), the Public Services Association (PSA) and the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), and the Seamen and Waterfront Workers’ Trade Union (SWWTU) and the Port
- [Amplia workers in limbo. 150 call centre employees receive 30-day termination notices](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/amplia-workers-in-limbo-150-call-centre-employees-receive-30-day-termination-notices/) - Concerns are mounting over the future of about 150 call centre workers following reports that the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is considering ending its contract with Amplia and transferring the work to Hummingbird Holdings. The workers have reportedly been informed that their contracts will not be renewed beyond September 30, giving them
- [The bitter legacy of Trinidad and Tobago’s sugar industry](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-bitter-legacy-of-trinidad-and-tobagos-sugar-industry/) - In 1950, the Trinidad Guardian published a lengthy article—“Columbus Brings Sugar Cane to West Indies.” The author was Eric Williams, the future prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago. The author stated that in 1493, Christopher Columbus transported cane across the ocean, “…with the deliberate intention of acclimatising it and making the West Indies the sugar
- [The visionary Edgar Tripp](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-visionary-edgar-tripp/) - Every landmark event starts with a dreamer. For Chaguaramas, that dreamer was Edgar Tripp, an innovator who emigrated from England around 1870. After working as a bookkeeper and estate manager, Tripp married Amelia, daughter of William Sanger Tucker—owner of the La Cuesa Estate and Macqueripe Bay—in 1876. Though Amelia passed away in 1879, Tripp launched
- [T&T’s Ice Age giants reveal a prehistoric past](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tts-ice-age-giants-reveal-a-prehistoric-past/) - When people think of prehistoric giants, Hollywood’s Jurassic Park usually comes to mind. Trinidad and Tobago, however, offers a reality far closer to the Ice Age. Palaeontologists and petroleum engineers from the United States have unearthed fossils belonging to at least ten types of large mammals that once lived here, long before humans arrived on
- [The two-year-old who challenged the State](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-two-year-old-who-challenged-the-state/) - Deputy Managing Editor History often remembers landmark constitutional cases by the lawyers who argued them or the judges who decided them. Rarely does it remember the smallest person at the centre of the dispute. But in 1984, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most unusual constitutional battles was fought not by a politician, businessman or activist,
- [Francis laid to rest in moving ceremony](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/francis-laid-to-rest-in-moving-ceremony/) - KINGSTON – One of Jamaica’s greatest-ever athletic coaches, Stephen "Franno" Francis, was laid to rest on Saturday (August 15) in an emotional service at the National Indoor Sports Centre. Francis, founder of the renowned MVP Track Club, passed away on July 4, one day after celebrating his 64th birthday. During the service that was attended
- [Kingsmen end losing streak with win over Knight Riders](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/kingsmen-end-losing-streak-with-win-over-knight-riders/) - KINGSTON – Kirk McKenzie’s scintillating half-century, coupled with some impressive power hitting by Rovman Powell and Andre Russell, guided the Jamaica Kingsmen to their maiden victory in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, a five-wicket win over the Trinbago Knight Riders in Jamaica on Saturday. McKenzie, who was named Player-of-the-Match, slammed a boundary-studded 69 off
- [Consultation must be key element of major national projects](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/consultation-must-be-key-element-of-major-national-projects/) - Organisational or institutional memory refers to how organisations store, retain and reuse data, knowledge and experiences over time. This memory is codified in the rules and regulations, or in the systems and processes that guide everyday actions. Sometimes circumstances change, requiring procedures to be rewritten to accommodate new learning or technological changes. Introducing the changes
- [Preparing players for more than the game](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/preparing-players-for-more-than-the-game/) - There was a time when preparing a national team meant getting the players together, making sure the uniforms were packed, sorting out the travel, and then focusing almost entirely on what was going to happen once the whistle blew. That was understandable. Sport was simpler in many ways then. But that world has changed. This
- [CCJ has to demonstrate its capacity for justice and fairness](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ccj-has-to-demonstrate-its-capacity-for-justice-and-fairness/) - What is now owed to the people of Caricom, whose governments have placed them under the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its original jurisdiction, as well as the five countries that have fully embraced the court's appellate jurisdiction? The simple answer is clarity and truth. The contentions that have been reported, therefore, must be
- [Exterminator caught on camera stealing cigarettes, puncheon](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/exterminator-caught-on-camera-stealing-cigarettes-puncheon/) - SHANE SUPERVILLESenior Reporter Police are investigating the theft of several items from a Laventille grocery store, for which an exterminator is being sought as a person-of-interest. Police said the exterminator was hired by the owner of the grocery store to conduct pest control at the business place. However, as the owner returned to the establishment
- [Cops kill 2: Police claim they were fired upon during raid on house; relatives dispute account, call for probe](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cops-kill-2-police-claim-they-were-fired-upon-during-raid-on-house-relatives-dispute-account-call-for-probe/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@gmail.com Relatives of 28-year-old Nigel “Poogie” Mohammed are demanding justice following a pre-dawn police operation in La Romaine yesterday that left Mohammed and another man dead. Police reportedly stormed a house on Ashley Street after jumping a fence near a church. According to the police account, officers encountered a man inside the
- [Police kill two in La Romain](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-kill-two-in-la-romain/) - Two men were fatally shot by police and two firearms seized during an anti-crime exercise in La Romain early yesterday. Police carried out the operation between 4 am and 7:05 am, targeting firearm-related offences, robberies and home invasions in the San Fernando Police District. Acting on intelligence, officers went to a house on Ashley Street,
- [Dancer’s relatives await autopsy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dancers-relatives-await-autopsy/) - RADHICA DE SILVA Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt As they grappled to come to terms with the death of 18-year-old talented dancer Jedda Beharry, her distraught relatives said they would not speak until an autopsy is done on her body, which will confirm the cause of her untimely passing. Beharry, a member of the Trinidad Multicultural
- [Two men robbed of workers’ wages](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-men-robbed-of-workers-wages/) - Jensen LaVende Two men who were carrying large sums of money to pay workers at construction sites were robbed in two separate incidents on Friday. Police reported that a 51-year-old Venezuelan man was robbed of $94,000 at a construction site at North Hills, Cutucupano Road, Santa Cruz. Around 2:07 pm, the victim, a payroll clerk
- [Prison officers seize cigarettes, marijuana, cellphone at PoS Prison](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/prison-officers-seize-cigarettes-marijuana-cellphone-at-pos-prison/) - JENSEN LA VENDE Senior Reporter jensen.lavende@guardian.co.tt Prison officers on Saturday morning seized two cartons of cigarettes, a quantity of marijuana and a cellphone and detained two prisoners after the items were thrown over the walls of the Port of Spain Prison. According to a media release, around 5:10 a.m. on Saturday, the Prison Operations
- [Police officer among nine held for DUI in Port of Spain](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-officer-among-nine-held-for-dui-in-port-of-spain/) - Nine people, including a police officer and a fire officer, were arrested for driving under the influence during a police exercise in Port of Spain early Saturday morning. The arrests were made between midnight and 4 a.m. during a DUI operation on Park Street. The people arrested range in age from 19 to 69. Their
- [Heat Wave wins class despite Yellow Alert](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/heat-wave-wins-great-race-1/) - Stephon Nicholas Heat Wave edged Justified in an exciting finish on Saturday to claim the accolade of first boat to Tobago in the annual interisland Great Race. Heat Wave, manned by John Michael Sabga and Morgan Honnock, is in the 80 mph Class E. Guardian Media understands several boats, including Extreme Measures and Iron Man,
- [Gun attack leaves Valencia couple injured](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gun-attack-leaves-valencia-couple-injured/) - Ralph Banwarie Crime has hit Emon Lane, Valencia, once again, after a man and his wife escaped an attack at their home early on Friday morning. Police said Kazon Moreno, 28, and his wife were asleep at their Emon Lane home when they were awakened by loud banging at their front door at about 1.30
- ["Brothel owner" loses challenge over PDO detention](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/brothel-owner-loses-challenge-over-pdo-detention/) - Derek Achong A businessman from central Trinidad, suspected of operating a brothel and engaging in human trafficking, has lost his legal challenge over being detained on a Preventive Detention Order (PDO) for the past three months. Delivering an oral judgment this morning, High Court Judge Christopher Sieuchand dismissed Lloyd Sealey's case. Justice Sieuchand rejected Sealey's
- [Venezuela to send 7Tcf gas to Trinidad](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/venezuela-to-send-7tcf-gas-to-trinidad/) - Venezuela is moving ahead with plans to send approximately seven trillion cubic feet of natural gas to Trinidad and Tobago for processing, as work advances on the cross-border Loran-Manatee gas field. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar shared a translated announcement from Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez on social media, describing the development as a major step
- [Two men charged after Princes Town taxi stand attack](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-men-charged-after-princes-town-taxi-stand-attack/) - Two men have been charged with wounding with intent following an alleged cutlass attack at the San Fernando Taxi Stand near High Street, Princes Town, on August 7. Messiah Pope, 24, and Sean Rivers, 28, appeared before Master Chinebass at the Princes Town High Court on Friday. Neither man was called upon to plead. Police
- [Tropical Wave development threat fades but bad weather still coming](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tropical-wave-development-threat-fades-but-bad-weather-still-coming/) - Seigonie Mohammed The tropical wave we've been tracking across the Atlantic is now just 550 km east of the Windward Islands, and its chances of developing have fallen sharply. As of 2 pm Friday, the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) says the system has only a 10% chance of becoming a tropical depression before
- [CARICOM IMPACS operation seizes US$54.5m in illicit assets](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/caricom-impacs-operation-seizes-us54-5m-in-illicit-assets/) - CARICOM IMPACS says a four-week regional operation has disrupted transnational smuggling networks and seized an estimated US$54.5 million in illicit assets and contraband. Operation Eclipse, carried out in May, involved 14 CARICOM member states, seven associate members and international partners including the US, Canada, Colombia, France, the UK and INTERPOL. Authorities seized more than 5.2
- [79-year-old assaulted in Gran Couva home invasion](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/79-year-old-assaulted-in-gran-couva-home-invasion/) - A 79-year-old pensioner was assaulted and robbed during a home invasion at Pepper Village, Gran Couva, on Tuesday evening. Police said Lawrence Rampersad was at home with his 79-year-old bedridden wife, Sumatie, around 6pm when he heard footsteps coming from the eastern side of the house. As Rampersad turned around, he was struck to the
- [Ameen tells TPRC chair to put Eddie Hart police post challenge to rest](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ameen-tells-tprc-chair-to-put-eddie-hart-police-post-challenge-to-rest/) - Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation (TPRC) chairman Josiah Austin should now put to rest his challenge against the police post at the Eddie Hart Recreation Ground n Tacarigua, Rural Development and Local Government Minister Khadijah Ameen said yesterday. Ameen expressed this view during an interview with the media at the funeral of Reform/Manahambre councillor Vashti Sookoo at
- [Seven cops arrested: Major twist in probe into theft of guns, ammo from PoS station](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/seven-cops-arrested-major-twist-in-probe-into-theft-of-guns-ammo-from-pos-station/) - Seven police officers have now been arrested in connection with the disappearance of three firearms and a quantity of ammunition from the Central Police Station at St Vincent Street, Port-of-Spain. Senior police officials confirmed the major twist in the probe yesterday, saying the officers, who were of varying ranks, would have been on shift the
- [Tropical wave weakens, but Caribbean impacts still possible](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tropical-wave-weakens-but-caribbean-impacts-still-possible/) - Seigonie Mohammed The chances of a tropical system developing east of the Caribbean have decreased, but forecasters say heavy rainfall, gusty winds and choppy seas could still affect parts of the Lesser Antilles this weekend. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) says the active tropical wave is now about 1,400 km east of the
- [Carapichaima mason charged with Breedy murder](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/carapichaima-mason-charged-with-breedy-murder/) - A 27-year-old Carapichaima mason has been charged with the murder of 25-year-old Shakeem Breedy, who was shot dead in December last year. Malcolm Quintin appeared before Master Rhea Liebert in the High Court’s North Court B on Wednesday. He was also charged with wounding with intent, shooting with intent, possession of a firearm and possession
- [Where Art Meets Cake: Local baker earns back-to-back Caribbean Baking Awards](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/where-art-meets-cake-local-baker-earns-back-to-back-caribbean-baking-awards/) - leeanna.maharaj@guardian.co.tt Some people discover their calling early in life. For Staci Bunbury, there was never any doubt. “I always knew I wanted to bake since I was a little girl playing with my tea set and my kiss cakes,” she said. What the Port-of-Spain-based baker could not have predicted is that by age 33, she’d
- [From corporate to culinary: Chaguanas woman follows her cooking dream](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/from-corporate-to-culinary-chaguanas-woman-follows-her-cooking-dream/) - Lee Anna Maharaj leeanna.maharaj@guardian.co.tt As orders pile up at Donnelle’s Delights in the Queen’s Park Savannah food court, Donnelle Ryan-Husbands serves her signature shark-loaded wontons and sorrel-infused wings. While her inventive dishes have earned her loyal customers, they are the product of a journey that took her from the corporate world, through a pandemic, and
- [Shelly-Ann Lovell loves the sweet, healthy life](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/shelly-ann-lovell-loves-the-sweet-healthy-life/) - bloodlsandy@gmail.com “Expressions, colours, music, festivals, humour and food, all influenced by Caribbean, African, Indian and European traditions, create flavours and designs that are truly unique to Trinidad and Tobago (T&T),” asserted Shelly-Ann Lovell, culinary educator and entrepreneur from East Trinidad. Lovell has been in the culinary industry for over 30 years. When everyone wanted her
- [Misread and outsmarted](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/misread-and-outsmarted/) - After putting Sri Lanka to the sword, the West Indies entered their two-Test series against Pakistan with the quiet swagger of a team ready to rebuild regional pride. Captain Roston Chase had boldly announced his intention to turn home grounds across the Caribbean into impenetrable fortresses, where visiting teams come to suffer. Instead, by the
- [Jamaica blanks T&T in Carebaco Team tourney](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jamaica-blanks-tt-in-carebaco-team-tourney/) - Trinidad and Tobago was handed a 5-0 defeat to miss out on the team title in the Senior Caribbean Regional Badminton Confederation (CAREBACO) Championship team events hosted by the Jamaica Badminton Association (JBA) at the University of Technology (UTECH) Auditorium in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday night. Coming off a 3-2 loss against Barbados, the T&T
- [SSFL still open to league format changes—President Gonzales](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ssfl-still-open-to-league-format-changes-president-gonzales/) - Merere Gonzales, president of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL), says there is still the possibility of Tobago schools, Signal Hill Secondary and Speyside Secondary, being part of the 17-team Premier Division for the upcoming season. Gonzales made this disclosure during an interview with Guardian Media Sports Wednesday, where he stated that the possibility of
- [T&T, Barbados remain unbeaten in Rising Stars U-19 Women's Championship](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-barbados-remain-unbeaten-in-rising-stars-u-19-womens-championship/) - ST JOHN’S – Table leaders Trinidad and Tobago and second-placed Barbados have set up a mouthwatering clash in the final preliminary round of the Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship after winning their respective matches in Antigua on Wednesday. T&T romped to their fourth straight win after rolling over the Leeward Islands, who finished runners-up last
- [Johnson seeks support for netball after CAC gold medal success](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/johnson-seeks-support-for-netball-after-cac-gold-medal-success/) - National senior women’s netball team head coach Liselle Johnson has issued a direct appeal for national support following the “Calypso Girls” gold-medal success at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic last Friday. ​“Coming out of this, I do hope that Trinidad and Tobago can regain some confidence in the
- [Russell’s 68 not enough as Kingsmen fall just short in Sabina Park thriller](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/russells-68-not-enough-as-kingsmen-fall-just-short-in-sabina-park-thriller/) - KINGSTON – In a gut-wrenching repeat of last Friday’s narrow loss, the Jamaica Kingsmen came within a whisker of pulling off a miraculous heist on Tuesday night, only to fall five runs short of the Barbados Tridents’ imposing total in a roller-coaster Caribbean Premier League fixture at Sabina Park in Jamaica. Chasing a daunting 207
- [JFF, Gov’t ready themselves to co-host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jff-govt-ready-themselves-to-co-host-2031-fifa-womens-world-cup/) - KINGSTON – The Government of Jamaica and the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) completed a significant step towards co-hosting the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup when they signed the guarantee agreements in Jamaica on Tuesday. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, along with JFF President Michael Ricketts, both signed the paperwork, which will
- [Serious development attention needed for our First Peoples](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/serious-development-attention-needed-for-our-first-peoples/) - It is not often that the First Peoples of Trinidad and Tobago, the Amerindians, receive sustained national attention outside of ceremonial occasions. Even then, such recognition is often fleeting rather than reflective of the community's significance to the nation's history and identity. In an interview with Guardian Media earlier this week, Chief of the First
- [PM, Landau hail strengthening T&T-US relations](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-landau-hail-strengthening-tt-us-relations/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her Government intends to build on what she described as the strong and enduring friendship between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States, as Washington declared that relations between the two countries are at a “historic high.” Persad-Bissessar made the statement yesterday while responding to US Deputy Secretary of State
- [NFM settles wage talks, posts $22.2m profit](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nfm-settles-wage-talks-posts-22-2m-profit/) - National Flour Mills Limited (NFM) has completed wage negotiations with the Seamen and Waterfront Workers Trade Union (SWWTU) for the period January 2023 to December 2025. NFM Chairman Hamlyn Jailal made the announcement in the company’s unaudited financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2026, saying NFM looked forward to building a partnership
- [NIF turns around $147m loss to post $4.3m profit](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nif-turns-around-147m-loss-to-post-4-3m-profit/) - The National Investment Fund Holding Company Limited (NIF) has reversed a $147.4 million loss recorded in the first half of 2025, posting total comprehensive income of $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. In its unaudited financial statements, NIF attributed the turnaround to stronger conditions on the domestic equity market. The value
- [Man held with cocaine and marijuana in Curepe](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-held-with-cocaine-and-marijuana-in-curepe/) - Sascha Wilson A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged after municipal police allegedly found cocaine and marijuana in his possession during a patrol in Curepe on Tuesday. The Trinidad and Tobago Municipal Police Service said Acting Woman Corporal Riva Ramlagan, Woman Police Constable Shivana James and Constable Peter Thompson were on mobile patrol near the
- [WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/who-says-congos-ebola-outbreak-is-on-track-to-surpass-the-deadliest-one-in-history/) - The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history that killed over 11,000 people, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday. “At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters. That outbreak
- [Venezuelan police rescue 14 bound for T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/venezuelan-police-rescue-14-bound-for-tt/) - Raphael John Lall Two weeks after dismantling a suspected human trafficking ring in Caracas, Venezuelan police have rescued 14 people who were allegedly being prepared for transport to Trinidad and Tobago for forced labour. The latest operation took place last Friday in Delta Amacuro, a Venezuelan state close to Cedros, an area associated with illegal
- [US backs deeper economic ties with T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/us-backs-deeper-economic-ties-with-tt/) - The United States Government is working to support private sector projects in Trinidad and Tobago as both countries seek to deepen investment and trade ties. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau made the commitment during a private sector dinner hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) and the
- [Investigation into missing municipal police firearms](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/investigation-into-missing-municipal-police-firearms/) - Anna Lisa Paul An investigation is underway to locate three firearms belonging to municipal police officers in the Port-of-Spain Division. The firearms were reportedly discovered missing during an arms check at about 5 am today. The weapons were reportedly lodged at Central Police Station on St Vincent Street, Port-of-Spain, on Monday but could not be
- [Man flees after trying to throw package into prison](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-flees-after-trying-to-throw-package-into-prison/) - A man fled from the Port-of-Spain Prison on Tuesday morning after prison officers caught him attempting to throw a package over the facility’s perimeter wall. The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service said officers spotted the unidentified man attempting to throw the package over the wall near the intersection of Gordon and Pembroke streets at about
- [Rodney Charles warns of backlash if US political tide turns against Trump](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/rodney-charles-warns-of-backlash-if-us-political-tide-turns-against-trump/) - Akash Samaroo Former UNC MP and former Trinidad and Tobago Permanent Representative to the United Nations Rodney Charles is warning that the Government could face political and diplomatic fallout if the balance of power shifts in Washington following the November mid-term elections. Charles, who served as the MP for Naparima, believes the Kamla Persad-Bissessar administration
- [TTMS: Tropical wave no longer expected to develop](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttms-tropical-wave-no-longer-expected-to-develop/) - The threat of tropical cyclone development from a tropical wave approaching the Caribbean has diminished, but forecasters are turning their attention to another system farther east in the Atlantic that could encounter more favourable conditions for development. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) said Tuesday that the first tropical wave, now approximately 1,300 kilometres
- [E-Z Lines, Game Shot, Reckless top TTDA National 501 League](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/e-z-lines-game-shot-reckless-top-ttda-national-501-league/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Darts Association (TTDA) National 501 League concluded in thrilling fashion Tuesday (August 4) night at the Kosmos Club in Port-of-Spain, bringing an end to another highly competitive season across the A, B and C Divisions. A Division: E-Z Lines hold nerve The race for the A Division championship went right down
- [T&T vballers suffer second straight Pan Am Cup loss](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-vballers-suffer-second-straight-pan-am-cup-loss/) - Trinidad and Tobago senior men’s volleyballer dropped to a 0-2 record in Pool A of the 19th Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup after a straight sets loss to Costa Rica at Poliforum 2 de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos in Morelos, Mexico on Monday (August 10). Beaten in their tournament-opeenr on Sunday by
- [Pantin, Tang cop U-18 beach vball crown](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pantin-tang-cop-u-18-beach-vball-crown/) - Alix Pantin and Lily Tang were crowned overall champions of the Girls Under-18 Division of the T&T Volleyball Federation Trinbago Beach Volleyball Tour at the Sand Courts in Balmain, Couva, on Sunday (August 9). This was after the duo won their third tournament on the trot to end the four stops with 600 points each,
- [West Indies officially relegated to World Cup Qualifiers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/west-indies-officially-relegated-to-world-cup-qualifiers/) - ST JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies will officially have to go through next year’s Qualifiers if they are to book their spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan secured the final spot and ruled out any mathematical chance the West Indies had of automatically qualifying for the 2027 World Cup by defeating Ireland
- [Springer ends country’s medal drought at World U20 Championships](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/springer-ends-countrys-medal-drought-at-world-u20-championships/) - OREGON, United States – Tianna Springer created history over the weekend when she secured a bronze medal in the women’s 400 metres at the World Under-20 Championships to capture Guyana’s first medal at the event in 14 years. Springer, who entered the final as one of the favourites after winning both her heat and semi-final
- [Greaves nominated for Men’s Player of the Month award](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/greaves-nominated-for-mens-player-of-the-month-award/) - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves is among three players nominated for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Player of the Month award for July. Greaves has been shortlisted along with England’s Harry Brook and Tanzid Hasan of Bangladesh. The 32-year-old Barbadian starred in Test series against Sri Lanka, which the
- [Forde holds nerve as Kings edge Falcons in CPL thriller](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/forde-holds-nerve-as-kings-edge-falcons-in-cpl-thriller/) - ARNOS VALE – In a pulsating Caribbean Premier League contest that swung like a pendulum until the very last ball, the St Lucia Kings held their nerve to defeat the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by four runs in a high-octane finish at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent on Sunday night. Chasing a competitive
- [We gave the world steelpan - now let it transform T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/we-gave-the-world-steelpan-now-let-it-transform-tt/) - Today, World Steelpan Day, is an occasion that should prompt more than the customary celebration of an invention that has carried Trinidad and Tobago’s name across the globe. It should force every citizen of these twin islands to confront the important question of what we are doing with this remarkable instrument created here. The United
- [UNC councillor Vashti Sookhoo dies](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/unc-councillor-vashti-sookhoo-dies/) - United National Congress councillor Vashti Sookhoo has died. The UNC confirmed her death in a statement expressing condolences to Sookhoo’s family, friends, colleagues, fellow councillors and others who worked with her. The party described Sookhoo as a “stalwart” of the UNC and a dedicated public servant who served her community with dedication and a commitment
- [Ministry touts steelpan’s role in shaping young people and cultural industry](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ministry-touts-steelpans-role-in-shaping-young-people-and-cultural-industry/) - The Ministry of Culture and Community Development is using World Steelpan Day to promote the steelpan not only as Trinidad and Tobago’s national musical instrument, but as a potential vehicle for youth development and growth in the cultural industry. In a World Steelpan Day 2026 message, Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin said the instrument provides young
- [Active tropical wave approaches Southern Windwards ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/active-tropical-wave-approaches-southern-windwards/) - Seigonie Mohammed An active tropical wave in the central tropical Atlantic is expected to begin affecting the Southern Windward Islands from Thursday, but the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) says the system currently has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone. In an official statement, the TTMS said the wave was centred
- [$1.5m in cannabis, ammunition seized at Grande Riviere cemetery](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/1-5m-in-cannabis-ammunition-seized-at-grande-riviere-cemetery/) - Ralph Banwarie Police seized 53 kilogrammes of cannabis with an estimated street value of $1.53 million and 20 rounds of 9mm ammunition during searches in Matelot and Grande Riviere on Sunday. The items were found in several black plastic bags in an area near the Grande Riviere Public Cemetery during an operation between 4am and
- [Homeless woman killed in her car](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/homeless-woman-killed-in-her-car/) - Anna-Lisa Paul Police are currently at the scene of a murder in the vicinity of the John John intersection in Port-of-Spain.The female victim has been identified as Jameeila Lewis. Officers said Lewis who is known to them, does not have a fixed place of abode. Reports claim Lewis who drives a Hilux, would often park
- [Tobago slams SSFL plans to keep Tobago teams out](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tobago-slams-ssfl-plans-to-keep-tobago-teams-out/) - Everton Alfred, President of the Tobago Football Association (TFA), views the recent decision by the executive of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) to omit the Tobago schools, namely, Signal Hill Secondary and Speyside Secondary, from the Premier Division as another dark day in the history of football and has called on the league to
- [Narine, Hinds bowl TKR to victory over Patriots in rain-affected contest](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/narine-hinds-bowl-tkr-to-victory-over-patriots-in-rain-affected-contest/) - ARNOS VALE, St Vincent, Aug 8, CMC – Sunil Narine and Terrance Hinds befuddled the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots batsmen on their way to bowling the Trinbago Knight Riders to a 19-run victory via the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method here on Saturday. Player-of-the-Match Narine delivered a spectacular spell of spin bowling to end with 3-7 from
- [T&T, Leeward Islands make winning starts in CWI Women’s Rising Stars](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-leeward-islands-make-winning-starts-in-cwi-womens-rising-stars/) - ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Trinidad and Tobago Women and Leeward Islands Women began their campaigns in the Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship in winning fashion when the competition bowled off yesterday. T&T made light work of Jamaica Women, thumping them by eight wickets, while Leeward Islands edged the Windward Islands by one run via the
- [PM: T&T records 10 days without murder](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-tt-records-10-days-without-murder/) - Trinidad and Tobago recorded a 10-day period without a murder, which Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar described as a “small milestone” in the fight against crime. In a Facebook post, Persad-Bissessar said a murder was recorded yesterday, ending the period, but maintained that steady progress was being made towards the Government’s anti-crime objectives. She thanked law-abiding
- [Two arrested for attempted murder](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-arrested-for-attempted-murder/) - Two men, aged 24 and 28, were arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a 39-year-old man in Princes Town, as police seized two firearms, ammunition and quantities of cannabis, cocaine and LSD during separate anti-crime operations between August 7 and 8. Police said around 4.30 pm on Friday, the victim was near the
- [T&T’s 4x100 relay girls, boys chase glory today](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tts-4x100-relay-girls-boys-chase-glory-today/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter nigel.simon@guardian.co.tt Trinidad and Tobago will be in the hunt for the gold medals in both the women’s and men’s 4x100m relay finals today from 4.05 pm and 4.19 pm, respectively, when the curtain comes down on the World Athletics Under-20 Championships at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, in Oregon, USA.
- [The people football sometimes forgets](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-people-football-sometimes-forgets/) - For much of the past couple months, the attention of the football world was understandably fixed on the World Cup. There are those who were fortunate enough to be there and to experience again what football looks and feels like on its biggest stage. Packed stadiums, supporters from everywhere and an atmosphere that was next
- [RemBunction's Puppet Pavilion masterclass](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/rembunctions-puppet-pavilion-masterclass/) - NARISSA FRASER Local entertainer Roland “RemBunction” Yearwood has been fascinated by puppetry since childhood. In fact, you can see the artform in many of his comedy sketches on social media. But apart from the fun of it, he understands its role in encouraging creativity, self-expression and preserving cultural heritage–all of which he hopes children can
- [Blak Kofi to unwrap Small Talk at Kafe Blue](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/blak-kofi-to-unwrap-small-talk-at-kafe-blue/) - Carol Quash A chance meeting between a musician and a vocalist at a popular live entertainment hub in Port-of-Spain has resulted in a music lover’s dream – a free show on August 12, at which jazz, soul, R&B, Caribbean influences and timeless classics will form a musical tapestry through storytelling and audience interaction. The event,
- [The ends do not justify the means](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-ends-do-not-justify-the-means/) - While the State has the right to govern and make decisions in the interests of its citizens, it must do so within the context of the rule of law. The rule of law is what protects citizens from political arbitrariness and from anarchy. The Constitution protects fundamental human rights and freedoms under Sections 4 and
- [Celebrating World Steelpan Day through Panazz: The story](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/celebrating-world-steelpan-day-through-panazz-the-story/) - As Panazz: The Story is celebrated in Washington, DC, on Tuesday to mark World Steelpan Day, former Panazz leader and musical director Barry Bartholomew is reflecting on the unlikely journey that transformed a Harvard school assignment into an internationally acclaimed documentary. The screening, hosted at the Martin Luther King Auditorium in collaboration with the T&T
- [Falcons snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in CPL opener](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/falcons-snatch-victory-from-the-jaws-of-defeat-in-cpl-opener/) - ARNOS VALE, St. Vincent – In a finish that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons launched their 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League campaign with a last-ball thriller, edging out the Jamaica Kingsmen by the narrowest of margins at the Arnos Vale Stadium. Chasing a modest 168 for
- [Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jorge-messi-lionel-messis-father-and-longtime-agent-dies-at-68/) - Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. The Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys announced his death in a social media post that said he had undergone treatment in recent months for an unspecified illness.
- [Andy Venture brings his visual world ‘Over Ya Head’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/andy-venture-brings-his-visual-world-over-ya-head/) - Reporter angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt He may be known for his music, but Andre Allong, professionally known as Andy Venture (VENCHA), has taken on an art form that he believes has elevated him into a whole other dimension and stratosphere that is ‘over your head’. For many years, Andy has been involved in the local music industry as
- [Ole Mas gets a new twist with JamJay Kids](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ole-mas-gets-a-new-twist-with-jamjay-kids/) - bloodlsandy@gmail.com Multi-Kiddies Carnival Band of the Year and reigning first-place hat-trick Red Cross and St James Carnival winner, JamJay Kids Productions (JKP), will be bringing its creative heat once again next year with its presentation, Ole Mas New Show: The JamJay Spectacle. In the small category, the band will comprise nine sections, 65 masqueraders ranging
- [Fashion Rewind: Designer Young explains why old trends never really die](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fashion-rewind-designer-young-explains-why-old-trends-never-really-die/) - Freelance Contributor Have you noticed that the outfit you begged your parents to buy as a teenager, the one still sitting at the back of your closet, slightly faded but somehow holding its shape, is making a full-blown comeback? In the fashion world, experts will admit that yesterday’s pieces often become tomorrow’s must-haves. Few trends
- [A young dancer’s journey back to his roots](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/a-young-dancers-journey-back-to-his-roots/) - At 19, Christian Rohit Samuel is already moving between two worlds—computer science and the performing arts. A first-year University of the West Indies student, the former Valedictorian of Couva East Secondary School has developed a parallel life in Bharatanatyam, Hindustani classical music and theatre. That journey was celebrated on July 19 when the Samaagama Foundation,
- [Clarity needed on T&T’s role in Joint Task Force](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/clarity-needed-on-tts-role-in-joint-task-force/) - Trinidad and Tobago's participation in the Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, along with 17 other nations in this hemisphere, should come as a surprise to no one, given Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's attendance at the Shield of the Americas Summit held at the Trump National Doral Miami resort in Florida on March 7. The main
- [Shooters Wallace-Joseph, Mc Collin fire 'Calypso Girls' to gold](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/shooters-wallace-joseph-mc-collin-fire-calypso-girls-to-gold/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter nigel.simon@guardian.co.tt Goal shooter Samantha Wallace-Joseph and goal attack Kalifa McCollin combined to great effect as T&T's senior women's netball team, dubbed the 'Calypso Girls,' defeated long-time rivals Jamaica, the 'Sunshine Girls,' 56-49 to claim the gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, yesterday.
- [T&T U19 women cricket team is excited – Harricharan](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-u19-women-cricket-team-is-excited-harricharan/) - Ian Wason Sport Journalist Ian1wason60@gmail.com The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Under-19 team has completed its preparations and is eager to begin its campaign in the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-19 T20 Tournament, which bowls off in Antigua today. The young squad opens its tournament against Jamaica at the Liberta Sports Club, carrying confidence after
- [Balancing security with liberty](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/balancing-security-with-liberty/) - The Government’s proposal to require every citizen aged 16 and over to carry valid identification in public touches one of the most sensitive areas of governance, that being the balance between protecting public safety and preserving individual liberty. It is a proposal that deserves thoughtful debate. Encouragingly, Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander has indicated that
- [PM: My Government will not be distracted or deterred](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-my-government-will-not-be-distracted-or-deterred/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporter Construction is underway on a concrete foundation for a police post at the Tarouba Interchange a day after the foundation for two were laid along the east-west corridor. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar insisted that nothing will stop her Government's plan to establish a network of police posts in communities. In
- [PBR to open temporarily on Saturday](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pbr-to-open-temporarily-on-saturday/) - The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced the temporary opening of the Priority Bus Route (PBR) to light motor vehicles on Saturday to help ease traffic during the 24th Edition of the Laventille Emancipation Steelband Street Parade. The ministry said motorists driving light motor vehicles will be permitted to use both the eastbound
- [Cashier granted bail; two porters remanded in supermarket theft](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cashier-granted-bail-two-porters-remanded-in-supermarket-theft/) - A 29-year-old cashier has been granted $85,000 bail while two Venezuelan nationals were remanded into custody after they appeared before the South B Masters Court charged with larceny servant in connection with the theft of almost $19,000 worth of goods from a Marabella supermarket. Jamila Simmons, of Coffee Street, San Fernando, appeared before Master De
- [Golden Grove raid nets gun, drugs and cash; two arrested](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/golden-grove-raid-nets-gun-drugs-and-cash-two-arrested/) - A targeted police operation in Tobago on Thursday resulted in the seizure of an illegal firearm, ammunition, narcotics and cash, with two people arrested in connection with the find. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, officers conducted the intelligence-led exercise at a property along Golden Grove Road, Canaan, as part of Operation Resolute
- [Supermarket security guards arrested with illegal firearms](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/supermarket-security-guards-arrested-with-illegal-firearms/) - Three men, including two supermarket security guards, were arrested after police allegedly found them in possession of illegal firearms during anti-crime operations in south Trinidad on Wednesday. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), officers carried out the exercise after receiving intelligence about illegal firearms in the South Western Division. Around 3.20 p.m.,
- [Couple charged with murder of Shyana Ruiz](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/couple-charged-with-murder-of-shyana-ruiz/) - Anna-Lisa Paul The couple who were detained in connection with the death of 25-year-old Shyana Ruiz last Wednesday, have been charged with murder. Senior police officials confirmed the charges were proffered today, following which they were expected to appear in court. Ruiz, of Quarry Road, Diego Martin was stabbed multiple times in the back, head,
- [More than 66,000 use domestic airbridge in July](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/more-than-66000-use-domestic-airbridge-in-july/) - Caribbean Airlines carried 66,814 passengers between Trinidad and Tobago in July, as it increased flights on the domestic airbridge to meet higher demand during the peak summer travel season. In a media release on Thursday, the airline said it introduced additional flights as part of its enhanced summer schedule, increasing seat capacity to accommodate the
- [​Henry, Mills advance to 100 metres semis](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/henry-mills-advance-to-100-metres-semis/) - T&T had two of its four sprinters advance to the next round of the 100 metres event Wednesday, the opening day of the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA. ​Alexxe Henry and Imani Mills progressed to the semifinals in the women’s event, while neither men’s sprinter—Trevaughn Stewart and Alex Seepersad—advanced from round one.
- [Defending champs TKR secure boost for CPL as bpTT steps up](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/defending-champs-tkr-secure-boost-for-cpl-as-bptt-steps-up/) - Five-time champions and defending titleholders Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have secured major backing for the upcoming Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season, officially locking in bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) as a key sponsor. ​The historic partnership was sealed on Tuesday at a signing ceremony at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain, marking the energy giant’s
- [From the High Seas to the Kitchen: How Jineal found her calling one cheesecake at a time](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/from-the-high-seas-to-the-kitchen-how-jineal-found-her-calling-one-cheesecake-at-a-time/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Jineal Chichester was halfway across the Atlantic, standing aboard an aircraft carrier bound for Africa as a young naval officer in the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard, when a single question changed the course of her life. “What are you doing here?” The answer surprised her. It was not the sea
- [Time for steelbands to become major export contributors](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/time-for-steelbands-to-become-major-export-contributors/) - In north, south, east and west, the sounds of steelbands will echo through the atmosphere, inviting participation in the celebration of one of Trinidad and Tobago's major gifts to the world. It is an honour this country wears proudly at home and abroad, for the creation of the 20th century's only genuine musical instrument, a
- [Funeral home invests in West Trinidad with new crematorium](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/funeral-home-invests-in-west-trinidad-with-new-crematorium/) - RM De Souza Funeral Home has expanded its operations with the opening of a new crematorium facility in Diego Martin, marking a major investment in West Trinidad and broadening the range of end-of-life services available to families. The locally owned business, which has operated in the Diego Martin community for more than 14 years, officially
- [Government strengthens counter-terrorism strategy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/government-strengthens-counter-terrorism-strategy/) - Trinidad and Tobago's counter-terrorism strategy is placing greater emphasis on financial oversight, border controls and inter-agency cooperation as Government moves to implement the 2025 National Counterterrorism Strategy. The second meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Counter-Terrorism (IMCCT) on Wednesday examined the role of various ministries in the national strategy, with Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo saying
- [AG defends Commission of Inquiry into ill-fated MV Barima tragedy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ag-defends-commission-of-inquiry-into-ill-fated-mv-barima-tragedy/) - Attorney General Anil Nandlall is defending the decision to establish a Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy that left 72 people dead and more than 30 others missing and presumed dead when the vessel capsized on July 18. Speaking on his weekly “Issues in the News” programme on Tuesday night, Nandlall was also
- [TTPS, Judiciary warn public about fake speeding fine scam](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttps-judiciary-warn-public-about-fake-speeding-fine-scam/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Judiciary are warning the public not to fall victim to a fraudulent text message scam claiming recipients must pay speeding fines through fake online links. In separate advisories issued on Wednesday, both institutions said scammers are sending text messages purporting to come from the TTPS Traffic
- [Beckles alleges political victimisation in Arima water crisis](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/beckles-alleges-political-victimisation-in-arima-water-crisis/) - Pennelope Beckles has accused the Government of potentially using the water supply as a tool for political victimisation, saying residents in Arima and parts of East Trinidad believe their worsening water shortages began after the April 28 General Election. The Opposition Leader made the claim in a statement on Wednesday as she highlighted weeks-long disruptions
- [Khan, Usman leave West Indies staring down barrel of defeat](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/khan-usman-leave-west-indies-staring-down-barrel-of-defeat/) - Jomel Warrican continued his love affair with Pakistan’s batters, but the visitors’ spinning duo of Sajid Khan and Ali Usman grabbed six wickets in the final session to leave West Indies on the brink of defeat in the second and final Test, yesterday. On a pitch offering significant assistance to the spinners, Khan and Usman
- [Icacos: A place with nothing to do, and all day to do it](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/icacos-a-place-with-nothing-to-do-and-all-day-to-do-it/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt In Icacos, residents have a saying about the village they call home. "It is a place with nothing to do and all day to do it." The phrase is repeated with a smile, but beneath the humour lies the frustration of living in one of Trinidad's most isolated communities, where
- [ICC World Cup Qualifier set to be held in early 2027](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/icc-world-cup-qualifier-set-to-be-held-in-early-2027/) - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Qualifiers for the 2027 ODI World Cup is set to be played from February 22 to March 23 next year according to a report from Cricinfo. However, a venue for the tournament has yet to be decided by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The West Indies, who are currently
- [Two arrested after ammunition seized in Couva](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-arrested-after-ammunition-seized-in-couva/) - Two men were arrested after police allegedly found ammunition and suspected house-breaking implements during an anti-crime exercise in the Central Division early Tuesday. The arrests were made during Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E., which was conducted between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. by officers of the Central Division Task Force – Area South. According to the Trinidad and
- [Rampanalgas: From coconut estates to abandoned dreams, a community looks to its future](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/rampanalgas-from-coconut-estates-to-abandoned-dreams-a-community-looks-to-its-future/) - Senior Reporter otto.carrington@cnc3.co.tt Along Trinidad’s north-eastern coastline, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the villages of Balandra, Toco and Matelot, lies Rampanalgas, a community whose story has been written by the hands of coconut workers, fishermen, farmers and generations of families who built their lives around the land and the sea. Today, the village is quieter
- [The right posts in the right places](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-right-posts-in-the-right-places/) - The Government’s decision to establish 30 joint army-police posts across Trinidad and Tobago is, on the face of it, a welcome response to the country's crime problem. More visible security can deter criminal activity, reassure communities and allow the protective services to respond more quickly. The Government says the posts will be established over the
- [Green replaces Powell as Tridents captain](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/green-replaces-powell-as-tridents-captain/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Australian all-rounder Chris Green has been named the newest captain of the Barbados Tridents for the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Green takes over the reins from Rovman Powell, who will represent the CPL’s newest franchise, the Jamaica Kingsmen. The 32-year-old Green has played more than 250 T20 matches and
- [Jamaica, T&T top Caribbean medal count](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jamaica-tt-top-caribbean-medal-count/) - GLASGOW – Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago captured the most medals by Caribbean countries at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Scotland. As expected, Jamaica was the top performing country from the region, finishing eighth overall with 19 medals in total, comprising 10 gold, four silver and five bronze. T&T captured the second-most medals with
- [Team TTO brings Emancipation pride and joy to T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/team-tto-brings-emancipation-pride-and-joy-to-tt/) - ​Trinidad [and Tobago] is a small, fickle, fecund society. People are always looking for the next new thing—Wendell Manwarren (3 Canal). ​Fractured trust didn’t begin in April 2025. Life keeps moving. The clock keeps ticking. Fear has stopped more dreams than lack of talent. When you believe you are defeated, you will find reasons to
- [Romeo 4th in CAC shot put](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/romeo-4th-in-cac-shot-put/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter nigel.simon@guardian.co.tt Hezekiel Romeo missed out on adding to Trinidad and Tobago’s medal haul at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games when he ended in the fourth spot in the men’s shot put nine-man final, while countryman Christopher Crawford was seventh at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium yesterday. Competing in the
- [Shafique, Azam put lacklustre West Indies bowlers to the sword](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/shafique-azam-put-lacklustre-west-indies-bowlers-to-the-sword/) - A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam has left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West Indies at the close of play on the second day in Port-of-Spain on Monday. Shafique’s unbeaten 107 off 185 balls, coupled with captain Azam’s 86 not out off 126 balls, powered the visitors
- [Noel claims third gold medal in record-breaking fashion](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/noel-claims-third-gold-medal-in-record-breaking-fashion/) - SANTO DOMINGO – Guyana’s swimming sensation Raekwon Noel captured his third gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games when he won the men’s 200 metres freestyle in the Dominican Republic on Saturday. Noel’s decision to withdraw from the 100m backstroke event to reserve energy paid dividends, as he powered to victory in
- [We must not let hate win](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/we-must-not-let-hate-win/) - The most disturbing consequence of the recent political controversy surrounding African Emancipation Day has not been the exchanges between the Government and the Opposition. It has been the torrent of racial abuse that has spilt across social media and into everyday conversations. Words that should never have become part of public discourse are now being
- [Muscles, motherhood and a world stage: Zameena Khan’s rise in bodybuilding](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/muscles-motherhood-and-a-world-stage-zameena-khans-rise-in-bodybuilding/) - The price of success is high, and for Zameena Marisa Khan, it has meant accepting the harsh realities that come with chasing excellence: embracing criticism, remaining persistent and ignoring those who seek to undermine her journey. Khan believes continued success requires blocking out public scrutiny, staying motivated and focusing on becoming a better version of
- [When the bedroom sends a warning](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/when-the-bedroom-sends-a-warning/) - Men will discuss chest pain, blood in the urine and constipation with surprising courage. Erectile dysfunction often arrives in a whisper. Sometimes the patient waits until the consultation is almost over. “One more thing, Doc.” Erectile dysfunction means repeatedly being unable to obtain or sustain an erection firm enough for sexual activity. One bad night
- [Common childhood injuries and what to do](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/common-childhood-injuries-and-what-to-do/) - Minor injuries are an inevitable part of childhood, whether from running barefoot in the yard, playing outdoors or simply being curious. While most cuts, stings and bites can be managed safely at home, knowing the correct first aid can reduce the risk of infection and help children recover more quickly. Here are practical guidelines for
- [Hair with a purpose: Chad Bachan’s gift of hope to cancer patients](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hair-with-a-purpose-chad-bachans-gift-of-hope-to-cancer-patients/) - Cancer is no respecter of persons, and for Chad Bachan, kindness should not be either. For years, the 31-year-old has been donating his hair to the T&T Cancer Society’s (TTCS) Show You Care, Donate Some Hair initiative, giving people he has never met the opportunity to receive a human-hair wig. The initiative encourages individuals to
- [Security blanket: PM: Govt setting up 30 joint army-police posts across T&T over next four months as part of anti-crime drive](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/security-blanket-pm-govt-setting-up-30-joint-army-police-posts-across-tt-over-next-four-months-as-part-of-anti-crime-drive/) - Lead Editor - Newsgathering kejan.haynes@guardian.co.tt Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced that 30 joint army-police posts will be established across Trinidad and Tobago over the next four months, as the Government moves to expand its security measures under the ongoing State of Emergency (SoE). In a Facebook post yesterday, Persad-Bissessar said the initiative is intended
- [Mount Pleasant FA crowned CFU kings](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mount-pleasant-fa-crowned-cfu-kings/) - Jamaican outfit Mount Pleasant FA edged Delfines del Este of the Dominican Republic 1-0 to capture the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield title at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva on Sunday. Shaquille Bradford scored the lone goal in the 51st minute as Mount Pleasant secured its first-ever CFU Club Shield crown, becoming only
- [Henry-Wright pleased with Sunshine Girls’ silver medal performance](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/henry-wright-pleased-with-sunshine-girls-silver-medal-performance/) - GLASGOW – Head coach of Jamaica’s senior netball side Sasher-Gaye Henry-Wright said she is proud of the team’s second-place finish at the Commonwealth Games Scotland on Sunday. The Sunshine Girls were defeated by New Zealand 56-48 to finish as runners-up for the second consecutive time. While admitting that she was slightly disappointed not to have
- [Before Emancipation: The Merikins who won their freedom](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/before-emancipation-the-merikins-who-won-their-freedom/) - REPORTER angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt As drums rolled and ancestral chants rose across Trinidad and Tobago for Emancipation Day, many honoured the momentous end of African slavery. But there is another freedom story—one that began nearly two decades before August 1, 1834. This is a story carried through generations by the descendants of the Merikins. They are formerly
- [The blackness of freedom](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-blackness-of-freedom/) - Awareness of the horrible conditions of Caribbean slavery and the constant struggle for freedom among enslaved people has been part of Emancipation Day observances. How did the ex-slaves respond to their newfound freedom? Who comprised this oppressed group? They belonged to a diverse group and also followed different religions. Few persons are aware that not
- [50 Years of Gold: Remembering Hasely Crawford’s historic victory](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/50-years-of-gold-remembering-hasely-crawfords-historic-victory/) - bloodlsandy@gmail.com When multi-award-winning singer Bruno Mars co-wrote and composed one of his love songs, God Was Showing Off—a track on his The Romantic album 2026— music lovers learned of earth angels and miracles “put together only God can do.” Building females’ confidence, Mars also sings, “God was showing off while making you…. Don’t hide your
- [A coin to carry the rhythm of T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/a-coin-to-carry-the-rhythm-of-tt/) - bloodlsandy@gmail.com A unique cultural proposal is gaining attention from artistic and national circles: the minting of unique coins for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), inspired by the tenor pan. At the heart of the idea is Trinidadian-Canadian poet, former public servant, athlete and lifelong steelpan advocate Jesse Peter Andrews, artistically known as the
- [Henderson praises performances as T&T claims seven medals at Commonwealth](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/henderson-praises-performances-as-tt-claims-seven-medals-at-commonwealth/) - President of the T&T Olympic Committee, Diane Henderson, was high in praise for the country’s athletes at the just-concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. ​The Games concluded Sunday with the T&T contingent winning seven medals overall, namely, three silver and four bronze. Australia topped the medal tally with a total of 171 medals (70 gold,
- [Sunshine Girls fall to Kiwis for second time to claim silver](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sunshine-girls-fall-to-kiwis-for-second-time-to-claim-silver/) - GLASGOW – Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls fell short in their bid to win gold at the Commonwealth Games when they were defeated 56-48 by New Zealand in the final Scotland on Sunday. Fresh from their historic victory over Australia in the semifinal on Saturday, Jamaica could not replicate the same performance at the Hydro Arena in
- [Levy’s equaliser earns Jamaica draw with Canada](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/levys-equaliser-earns-jamaica-draw-with-canada/) - MEXICO CITY – Sean Leighton scored another late equaliser for Jamaica to earn them a hard fought 2-2 draw with Canada in their final preliminary game in the Concacaf Under-20 Championship in Mexico on Saturday. Leighton scored from the penalty spot in the 12th minute of time added, to ensure that both Canada and Jamaica
- [Williams shines in MLS Next All-Star first-half display](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/williams-shines-in-mls-next-all-star-first-half-display/) - Inter Miami CF Academy goalkeeper Levi Williams of Trinidad and Tobago represented the club at the 2026 MLS NEXT All-Star Game, capping off a memorable experience that included training alongside the league's top youth talents before helping the East defeat the West with a 6-1 result on Monday night. Ahead of the match, Williams participated
- [Marcano’s brace takes T&T to CAC hockey final](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/marcanos-brace-takes-tt-to-cac-hockey-final/) - ​Teague Marcano’s double strike ensured that the Trinidad and Tobago men’s hockey team advanced to the final of the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games play-offs Sunday, defeating Venezuela 2-1 as action resumed at the Field Hockey Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. ​Two days after Marcano’s hat-trick guided the men in the red, white,
- [World Cup privatisation defeat a win for football](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/world-cup-privatisation-defeat-a-win-for-football/) - It’s now settled that the proposal by Gianni Infantino, as President of FIFA, to convert ownership of the World Cup into a partly commercially owned venture has failed. And it can only be speculated at this point as to what has been prevented if 20 per cent of the ownership of the World Cup were
- [Officer charged after missing police firearm recovered](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/officer-charged-after-missing-police-firearm-recovered/) - A 23-year-old police officer is due to appear before the court on Monday charged with misbehaviour in public office after a police-issued firearm, magazine and ammunition were reported missing from the Mayaro Police Station. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said the weapon was discovered missing during internal checks at the station on July
- [Mitchell: PM's Sabga/Hadeed remark 'beneath the office'](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mitchell-pms-sabga-hadeed-remark-beneath-the-office/) - Former culture minister Randall Mitchell has criticised Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar after she suggested the Opposition should invite Star Sabga and Jenna Hadeed to perform at future Emancipation celebrations. Responding to questions from reporters Persad-Bissessar said: "If the PNM MPs and their supporters don't want East Indians to participate in Emancipation events that's their democratic
- [Scouts spend Emancipation Day cleaning Sir Lamont family graves,](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/scouts-spend-emancipation-day-cleaning-sir-lamont-family-graves/) - RADHICA DE SILVA Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Instead of spending Emancipation Day at celebrations or relaxing with family, a group of Sea Scouts dedicated the public holiday to cleaning and preserving the historic graves of the Sir Lamont family, former owners of Palmiste Estates, while urging citizens to help protect Trinidad and Tobago's heritage. Members
- [Historic South Oropouche post office destroyed by fire](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/historic-south-oropouche-post-office-destroyed-by-fire/) - RADHICA DE SILVA Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt A historic South Oropouche landmark was reduced to ashes on Saturday after fire destroyed the abandoned post office and former Warden's Office, with flames spreading to the roof of a neighbouring home where 15 people, including Venezuelan migrants, live. The fire broke out shortly after midday at the
- [Escaped murder accused shot dead by police in Vistabella](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/escaped-murder-accused-shot-dead-by-police-in-vistabella/) - An escaped murder accused was shot dead by police during an operation in Vistabella on Friday night. Police said officers went to a house on Fabien Street after receiving intelligence that the fugitive was hiding there. According to the TTPS, the man was armed when officers found him and did not comply with instructions to
- [Counter Trafficking Unit reviewing Guardian interview with self-confessed former trafficker](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/counter-trafficking-unit-reviewing-guardian-interview-with-self-confessed-former-trafficker/) - The Ministry of Homeland Security's Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) says it is reviewing allegations contained in a Guardian interview with a man who claimed he operated a human trafficking ring in Trinidad and Tobago for years. In a statement on Friday, the CTU said it had taken note of the July 26 article, Confessions of
- [Oprah Winfrey says she will close her school for girls in South Africa next year](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/oprah-winfrey-says-she-will-close-her-school-for-girls-in-south-africa-next-year/) - Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year. Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007 after being inspired by conversations with former South African President Nelson Mandela about the transformative power of educating girls. He was among the
- [PAHO calls for stronger safeguards against digital marketing that undermines breastfeeding](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/paho-calls-for-stronger-safeguards-against-digital-marketing-that-undermines-breastfeeding/) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Friday called on countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen protections for families against the growing digital marketing of breast-milk substitutes and other products that may undermine breastfeeding. In a message ahead of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, PAHO said while breastfeeding remains one of the most
- [Security officer injured in accidental firearm discharge](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/security-officer-injured-in-accidental-firearm-discharge/) - A security officer is in a stable condition after being injured in an accidental firearm discharge at the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure building in Port of Spain on Wednesday evening. Police said that around 6.35 pm, the officer was on duty at the security sentry post on the sixth floor of the ministry's Richmond
- [PM: Second intake of prison recruits next month](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-second-intake-of-prison-recruits-next-month/) - Jesse Ramdeo Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Government’s recruitment drive to rebuild the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service will continue next month, with a second intake of recruits set to begin orientation on August 24 and formal training on September 1. In a Facebook post yesterday, the Prime Minister said boosting national
- [European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/european-nations-vow-fifa-world-cup-boycott-over-infantino-private-equity-plan-as-opposition-spreads/) - European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day. “UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions,” the European
- [17 people receive Presidential Pardons](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/17-people-receive-presidential-pardons/) - Seventeen people have received Warrants of Presidential Pardon following a presentation ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Justice. Justice Minister Devesh Maharaj, who chairs the Advisory Committee on the Power of Pardon, also known as the Mercy Committee, presented the warrants at the ministry's Port-of-Spain headquarters on Tuesday. The ministry did not identify the recipients
- [Cop killed in ambush: TTPS in manhunt for two suspects after a third killed in exchange of gunfire with officer](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cop-killed-in-ambush-ttps-in-manhunt-for-two-suspects-after-a-third-killed-in-exchange-of-gunfire-with-officer/) - A manhunt is now underway for suspects implicated in the murder of 48-year-old policeman PC Romell Douglas, who was gunned down while sitting in his Nissan Tiida in Kelly Village, Caroni, on Tuesday night. Police said Douglas, who was last attached to the Four Roads Police Station’s CID, was sitting in his car at the
- [Panday accuses PM of avoiding scrutiny, using divisive rhetoric](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/panday-accuses-pm-of-avoiding-scrutiny-using-divisive-rhetoric/) - Patriotic Front Political Leader Mickela Panday has accused Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of failing to live up to her election promises and using divisive rhetoric to deflect criticism of her administration. In a Facebook post, Panday questioned why the Government continues to compare its performance with that of the former People's National Movement administration, despite
- [Agriculture Ministry tests bird flu response in national simulation exercise](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/agriculture-ministry-tests-bird-flu-response-in-national-simulation-exercise/) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has completed the Trinidad component of a national simulation exercise designed to strengthen the country's ability to respond to outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu. The exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and
- [Tourism sector urged to help combat human trafficking in Tobago](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tourism-sector-urged-to-help-combat-human-trafficking-in-tobago/) - Tourism stakeholders in Tobago are being urged to play a greater role in identifying and preventing human trafficking as the Ministry of Homeland Security marked World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2026 with a series of awareness initiatives on the island. The Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU), in collaboration with the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL),
- [Police destroy $200k cannabis field and grow house in Rio Claro](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-destroy-200k-cannabis-field-and-grow-house-in-rio-claro/) - Police destroyed an estimated TT$200,000 worth of cannabis plants and dismantled a cannabis growhouse during an anti-crime operation in the Rio Claro forest on Wednesday morning. According to a Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) media release, officers uprooted and destroyed 360 cannabis plants during the intelligence-led exercise, which formed part of Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. The
- [Woman arrested as police seize two guns, ammunition and cannabis](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/woman-arrested-as-police-seize-two-guns-ammunition-and-cannabis/) - A 22-year-old woman has been arrested after police seized a Glock pistol and ammunition during anti-crime exercises that also resulted in the recovery of another firearm and cannabis following an alleged confrontation with an armed suspect. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), officers recovered two firearms, 21 rounds of ammunition and approximately
- [Seven immigration detainees plead guilty after escape](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/seven-immigration-detainees-plead-guilty-after-escape/) - Seven detainees who escaped from the Immigration Detention Centre have pleaded guilty to the offence of escaping lawful custody and have been sentenced to terms of hard labour. According to a media release, four of the detainees appeared before Master Singh-Phillip at the High Court, North A, on Friday, July 24, where they admitted to
- [UNICEF, CCCCC sign pact to put children at heart of climate action](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/unicef-ccccc-sign-pact-to-put-children-at-heart-of-climate-action/) - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening climate action that prioritises the rights and well-being of children across the Caribbean. The agreement, signed in Belmopan, Belize, establishes a framework for collaboration on child-sensitive climate policies, climate adaptation,
- [One in four children overweight, Health Minister warns of obesity crisis](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/one-in-four-children-overweight-health-minister-warns-of-obesity-crisis/) - RADHICA DE SILVA One in every four children in Trinidad and Tobago is overweight or obese, Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe warned on Sunday as he called for greater emphasis on physical activity and healthier eating to combat the country's growing childhood obesity crisis. Speaking at the opening of a newly outfitted playroom at the
- [No bail for man charged over Angelica Jogie’s death](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/no-bail-for-man-charged-over-angelica-jogies-death/) - The jet ski operator alleged to have caused the death of seven-year-old Angelica Jogie at Pigeon Point Beach on April 8 has been denied bail. Ashworth Burnett, 33, of Canaan, Tobago, appeared before Master Shah at the Scarborough Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with manslaughter. Burnett was remanded into custody and will reappear in court
- [Unexplained wealth Act provisions proclaimed](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/unexplained-wealth-act-provisions-proclaimed/) - Key provisions of the Civil Asset Recovery and Management and Unexplained Wealth Act, 2019 came into force on July 28, bringing into operation the legal framework for civil asset recovery, property restriction orders and unexplained wealth proceedings after President Christine Carla Kangaloo issued a proclamation activating several sections of the legislation. The proclamation brings into
- [Government begins training of new prison officer recruits](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/government-begins-training-of-new-prison-officer-recruits/) - Jesse Ramdeo Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Government has launched a major recruitment drive aimed at addressing longstanding staffing shortages within the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service, with 246 prison officer recruits officially beginning training on Tuesday. Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander confirmed the new intake while responding to questions from Guardian Media. Alexander described it as
- [Planning Minister meets Israeli officials](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/planning-minister-meets-israeli-officials/) - Planning Minister Dr Kennedy Swaratsingh met with Israel's Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Mattanya Cohen, and MASHAV Director General Ambassador Eynat Shlein on Wednesday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation on modern agriculture, education, cybersecurity, smart cities, climate resilience and institutional capacity building. The officials also explored public-private partnership models and measures to support small and
- [High Court dismisses PCA lawsuit over salary downgrade](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/high-court-dismisses-pca-lawsuit-over-salary-downgrade/) - Derek Achong Senior Reporter derek.achong@guardian.co.tt A decision by the Salaries Review Commission (SRC) to recommend a reduction in the salaries of the next Director and Deputy Director of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has been upheld. In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, Justice Frank Seepersad dismissed the lawsuit brought by the PCA and its incumbent
- [ICC penalise Abbas, Shahzad for aggressive celebrations in opening Test loss to Windies](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/icc-penalise-abbas-shahzad-for-aggressive-celebrations-in-opening-test-loss-to-windies/) - Pakistan’s fast bowling duo of Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad were handed a demerit point each for aggressive celebrations during the first Test against West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Shahzad was also fined 15 per cent of his match fee, while Abbas was handed an official reprimand for breaching Article 2.5 of
- [Chase: Historic win over Pakistan in honour of Sir Garry](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/chase-historic-win-over-pakistan-in-honour-of-sir-garry/) - West Indies captain Roston Chase has dedicated his side’s historic Test victory over Pakistan to the late Sir Garfield Sobers, who would have celebrated his 90th birthday on Tuesday. Coincidentally, the West Indies defeated the visitors by 90-runs on the fourth day of play, to record the first Test win at the Brian Lara Cricket
- [CONCACAF concerned about FIFA Forward Enterprise](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/concacaf-concerned-about-fifa-forward-enterprise/) - CONCACAF has expressed concern over FIFA's proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise, saying it learned about the initiative through media reports rather than through official governance channels. In a statement on Wednesday, the regional football body of which Trinidad and Tobago is a member, criticised what it described as a lack of due process and consultation over
- [Lara calls for Sobers initiative to revive West Indies cricket ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/lara-calls-for-sobers-initiative-to-revive-west-indies-cricket/) - Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has called on cricket authorities to establish a Sir Garfield Sobers Initiative to inspire a revival of regional cricket, describing it as the most fitting tribute to the man widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced. Delivering one of the most emotional tributes at Sir Garfield Sobers'
- [Energy ministers meet U.S. envoy to strengthen bilateral ties](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/energy-ministers-meet-u-s-envoy-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties/) - Energy cooperation, investment opportunities and economic development were among the key issues discussed when senior government officials met with representatives of the United States Embassy in Port-of-Spain earlier this week. Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Dr Roodal Moonilal and Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries Ernesto Kesar held talks with a
- [Desert Vipers down Unicorns to record first victory](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/desert-vipers-down-unicorns-to-record-first-victory/) - GEORGETOWN – Openers Zachary Carter and Saiteja Mukkamalla scored half centuries to power the Desert Vipers to a comprehensive nine-wicket win over the San Francisco Unicorns to register their first win in the Global Super League (GSL) in Guyana on Monday. Player-of-the-Match Carter blasted 55 runs off just 29 balls inclusive of seven fours and
- [The making of Beetham Gardens](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-making-of-beetham-gardens/) - Every weekday, tens of thousands of motorists speed along the Beetham Highway, glancing towards Beetham Gardens, a community whose name has become one of the most recognisable and often misunderstood in Trinidad and Tobago. Yet few know that neither the highway nor the community was named after one of its residents. Both derive their name
- [Fourth straight loss for calypso netballers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fourth-straight-loss-for-calypso-netballers/) - T&T’s struggles on the netball court at The Hydro continued on Tuesday, with the “Calypso Girls” suffering their fourth consecutive heavy defeat at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The local netballers, coached by former national player Carlette Nurse, fell to another massive loss, 74-30, to Wales in their fourth preliminary round Pool B match.
- [Is FIFA president Gianni Infantino a modern day sport visionary or pariah?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/is-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-a-modern-day-sport-visionary-or-pariah/) - ​Is Gianni Infantino a sports visionary or pariah? ​Allegations that FIFA President Gianni Infantino breached Olympic rules on political neutrality in his dealings with US President Donald Trump will not be investigated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Although Infantino is an IOC member, a spokesperson for the organisation said that because the complaint centred
- [Blackman lands T&T’s first CAC Games gold medal](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/blackman-lands-tts-first-cac-games-gold-medal/) - Swimmer Nikoli Blackman won Trinidad and Tobago’s first gold medal of the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games when he won the men’s 50m freestyle at the Juan Pablo Duarte Aquatic Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday night. In addition to Blackman’s gold, T&T has so far won four bronze medals in cyclings,
- [Forgotten tombs tell story of Palmiste’s Scottish estate legacy](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/forgotten-tombs-tell-story-of-palmistes-scottish-estate-legacy/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Perched on a windswept hillside along a dirt track off Canaan Road, La Romaine, three weathered tombs stand quietly beneath trees, their stone walls and fencing sturdy despite the forces of nature. For decades, they have remained largely unnoticed by the majority of citizens. Yet these graves mark the final resting
- [The final farewell to a Caribbean giant](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-final-farewell-to-a-caribbean-giant/) - Today, as Barbados lays Sir Garfield Sobers to rest, the Caribbean bids farewell not only to one of its greatest cricketers, but to one of the finest symbols of regional unity our islands have ever known. There are few individuals who transcend borders so completely that they cease to belong to one nation and instead
- [Boundary delays stall former Caroni workers’ dream of home ownership: ‘We have waited too long’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/boundary-delays-stall-former-caroni-workers-dream-of-home-ownership-we-have-waited-too-long/) - SHALIZA HASSANALI Senior Investigative Reporter shaliza.hassanali@guardian.co.tt Six months after the new Government distributed more than 200 residential leases, dozens of recipients are still waiting to build on their land because their boundaries have yet to be established. Shamila Basdeo, one of the recipients, has been waiting months for her residential lot at Exchange II, Couva,
- [Al-Rawi distances Hadeeds, Star Sabga from any plot to target PM, Cabinet members‘We’re not at war with Govt’](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/al-rawi-distances-hadeeds-star-sabga-from-any-plot-to-target-pm-cabinet-members-were-not-at-war-with-govt/) - Senior Reporter derek.achong@guardian.co.tt Lawyers representing businessman Dominic Hadeed, his wife Genevieve, and her 69-year-old aunt Star Sabga have stated that they are not waging a war against the Government and are only seeking to restore their reputations. The trio’s lawyer Faris Al-Rawi made the statement yesterday evening, as he hosted a media conference to provide
- [FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fifa-plan-for-kushner-backed-20-billion-operation-to-run-world-cup-meets-fury-from-europes-uefa/) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners of football.” Infantino’s plans
- [Windies produce heroic performance to stun Pakistan](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/windies-produce-heroic-performance-to-stun-pakistan/) - Jayden Seales’ fourth five-wicket haul in Tests sealed a memorable and historic 90-run victory for West Indies over Pakistan in the opening match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, San Fernando on Tuesday. In a match that swung back and forth for all four days, Seales’ impressive bowling spell capped of a sensational
- [Rowley calls for end to SoE, dismissal of ministers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/rowley-calls-for-end-to-soe-dismissal-of-ministers/) - Former Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has called on the Government to immediately end the State of Emergency and dismiss both the Minister of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, accusing the administration of abusing its authority and acting without evidence. In a Facebook post, Rowley sharply criticised Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, accusing her Government
- [32 arrested; 104 warrants executed in operation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/32-arrested-104-warrants-executed-in-operation/) - Thirty‑two people were arrested and more than 100 warrants executed during a major police operation across the South Western Division on Monday. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) confirmed that the Tri‑Divisional Warrant Operation ran from midnight to 6:00 p.m., targeting individuals wanted for outstanding warrants. Officers executed 104 warrants in total, including Traffic
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- [Windies’ batting meltdown gives Pakistan upper hand](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/windies-batting-meltdown-gives-pakistan-upper-hand/) - Another West Indies batting collapse on Monday has left them fighting to avoid defeat against Pakistan in the historic first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. In a topsy turvy third day’s play, the West Indies seized control initially thanks to a memorable, maiden five-wicket haul from pacer Justin Greaves that saw the visitors
- [Campbell snares another bronze](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/campbell-snares-another-bronze/) - Trinidad and Tobago secured its second and third bronze medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games when the women’s and men’s cycling team sprint teams ended in the third spot in their respective events at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Velodrome Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Monday. The T&T women’s
- [State must explain the leaked recording](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/state-must-explain-the-leaked-recording/) - The concerns surrounding the leaked audio recording that reportedly formed part of the basis for Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) being issued against businessman Dominic Hadeed, his wife Genevieve and relative Star Sabga go to the very heart of the rule of law, the integrity of the justice system and the public’s confidence in State institutions.
- [CoP orders probe into audio leak. ACP tasked with authenticating Hadeed-Sabga clip, if intercept was legal and how it was circulated](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cop-orders-probe-into-audio-leak-acp-tasked-with-authenticating-hadeed-sabga-clip-if-intercept-was-legal-and-how-it-was-circulated/) - Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro has ordered a probe into the leaked telephone conversation between Genevieve Hadeed and Star Sabga, which began circulating on social media over the weekend. In a statement yesterday, the TTPS said Guevarro had directed Assistant Commissioner of Police Andy Teewarie to lead the investigation, which will determine whether
- [Valencia church hosts Vacation Bible School for 120 children](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/valencia-church-hosts-vacation-bible-school-for-120-children/) - Ralph Banwarie Dunamis Glory of Praise and Worship in Valencia has wrapped up its 2026 Vacation Bible School, welcoming 120 children for a week of faith-based learning and activities. The programme, coordinated by Karina Thomas under the leadership of Apostle Vincent Paponette, was held under the theme, Bearing Fruit: Believing What We Believe, Living What
- [Political hate campaigns being waged against Syrian-Lebanese community — Aboud](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/political-hate-campaigns-being-waged-against-syrian-lebanese-community-aboud/) - Businessman Gary Aboud has claimed that the Syrian-Lebanese community in Trinidad and Tobago is living under an "ominous cloud of suspicion" amid what he described as political hate campaigns targeting the community. "If anyone has broken the law, regardless of wealth, status, race or political affiliation, they must answer to the court. Justice is blind
- [Griffith, Boodhu lament intelligence and democracy failures after coup](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/griffith-boodhu-lament-intelligence-and-democracy-failures-after-coup/) - Gail Alexander Some 36 years after the July 27, 1990 coup attempt, intelligence gathering is "not one step better" and Trinidad and Tobago is at a "democratic crossroads" under the current UNC Government. Those were the respective views of former Police Commissioner Gary Griffith on intelligence gathering and PNM deputy political leader Sanjiv Boodhu, who
- [Star Sabga is home](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/star-sabga-is-home/) - Cheese maker Star Sabga is now at home after being released on house arrest late Monday night following the expiry of a temporary stay granted by the High Court. Sabga, 69, was detained under a Preventive Detention Order (PDO) issued during the State of Emergency. She challenged her continued detention, arguing there was no lawful
- [Runaway truck almost crushes woman](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/runaway-truck-almost-crushes-woman/) - Calamity was averted at the Scarborough port on Monday night after a runaway truck, loaded with concrete blocks, almost crashed into a car with a woman seated inside. The drama unfolded around 10.30 pm as ramp issues aboard the MV Golden Carrier cargo vessel caused damaged to at least three vehicles as they attempted to
- [Jet ski operator to face manslaughter charge over death of girl at Pigeon Point](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jet-ski-operator-to-face-manslaughter-charge-over-death-of-girl-at-pigeon-point/) - More than three months after seven-year-old Angelica Jogie died in a jet ski accident in Tobago, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that the operator be charged with manslaughter. Senior Superintendent Rodhill Kirk confirmed on Monday that the 32-year-old Canaan resident was rearrested after further investigations into the incident. The suspect was initially
- [Five survive 40-foot plunge near Maracas lookout](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/five-survive-40-foot-plunge-near-maracas-lookout/) - Shane SupervilleFive people escaped with injuries after their car plunged about 40 feet down a precipice near the Maracas Bay lookout on Sunday afternoon after a suspected brake failure. Police said the group, all from Marabella, was travelling in a white Mitsubishi Lancer along the North Coast Road at about 3.45 pm. The driver reportedly
- [Man found bound and dead after Massy warehouse break-in](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-found-bound-and-dead-after-massy-warehouse-break-in/) - Anna-Lisa Paul The public has been advised that the Massy Stores branch on French Street, Woodbrook, will open from noon today following a reported break-in at the company's warehouse and the discovery of a body in a vacant lot nearby. According to reports, officers attached to Allied Security were alerted around 2:49 a.m. that several
- [PM accuses critics of fuelling racial division over anti-crime campaign](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-accuses-critics-of-fuelling-racial-division-over-anti-crime-campaign/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has accused critics of the Government's anti-crime campaign of attempting to inflame racial tensions and undermine Trinidad and Tobago's protective services, as the administration faces mounting criticism over its use of intelligence, preventive detention orders and assistance from United States security agencies in a high-profile alleged assassination plot investigation. In a
- [Limers foil attempted chain-snatching in Diego Martin](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/limers-foil-attempted-chain-snatching-in-diego-martin/) - Shane Superville A group of men liming at a Diego Martin bar came to the aid of a patron who was attacked by two bandits on Sunday afternoon. Police said the victim was liming at a business on the corner of Temple Street and St Lucien Road around 4.15 pm when the suspects approached him.
- [Valencia man shot dead near home](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/valencia-man-shot-dead-near-home/) - Shane Superville A 26-year-old man was shot dead near his home in Valencia on Sunday night. Police said residents reported hearing gunshots along Palm Road around 7.50 pm. Officers responded and found the body of Daleon Lafon in the yard of a nearby home with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators from the Special Evidence Recovery Unit
- [Wilkin remembered for his outstanding contribution to cricket](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/wilkin-remembered-for-his-outstanding-contribution-to-cricket/) - ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Former attorney-at-law, King’s Counsel Charles Wilkin has been hailed by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for his invaluable contribution to the sport. Wilkin, who passed away in St Kitts on Saturday at the age of 77, was an accomplished sportsman who represented St Kitts in both cricket and football. His contribution to
- [Amazon Warriors stun Vipers to record second straight win](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/amazon-warriors-stun-vipers-to-record-second-straight-win/) - GEORGETOWN – Romario Shepherd produced a sensational display of power hitting to help defending champions Amazon Warriors snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against the Desert Vipers and maintain their unbeaten start in the Global Super League (GSL) in Guyana on Saturday. Batting at number nine, Player-of-the-Match Shepherd bludgeoned 52 from just 21 balls
- [A Place at the Table: Striking the balance for farmers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/a-place-at-the-table-striking-the-balance-for-farmers/) - Dr Marlene Attzs Independent Senator and weekly Farmers’ Market patron On almost any weekend in Trinidad and Tobago, a public space is transformed into an Expo, a festival, a charity walk or a sporting event. These occasions enrich our communities. But increasingly they also leave another group bearing the cost - our farmers. Recent events
- [Data imperialism](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/data-imperialism/) - The human body is the best data centre that I know of. It is loaded with a large brain and a super-developed frontal lobe. Morning, noon and night, even as we sleep, in dreams, it is gathering, storing, processing info, nowadays quantified in bits. Trillions of bits being processed, every second upon the second, to
- [When fear silences citizens, democracy suffers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/when-fear-silences-citizens-democracy-suffers/) - What kind of country makes its citizens wonder whether telling the truth could come at a personal cost? Not the Trinidad and Tobago our Constitution promises. Imagine waking up every morning wondering whether speaking honestly about what is happening in our country could affect your job, your opportunities or how you are treated. No citizen
- [‘The night I walked into history’: A reporter’s memories of July 27, 1990](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-night-i-walked-into-history/) - Freelance Contributor On July 27, 1990, I was 23 years old, a young journalist working at NBS Radio 610, unaware that I was about to witness one of the most defining moments in the history of Trinidad and Tobago. I was young, but journalism was already in my blood. My father was a reporter, so
- [Standing guard: How one family saved their business during the 1990 coup](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/standing-guard-how-one-family-saved-their-business-during-the-1990-coup/) - Fear is a complex emotion. It can make us shy away from challenges but can also push us to do things we never imagined. And for Mushtaq Ali and his family, the fear of their business being looted and destroyed during the 1990 attempted coup was so strong that they opted to stake out and
- [Forty-nine years strong: Penny reflects on iconic Miss Universe win](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/forty-nine-years-strong-penny-reflects-on-iconic-miss-universe-win/) - Trinidad and Tobago has plenty of historic milestones to claim, but chief among them is giving the world its very first black Miss Universe, Janelle “Penny” Commissiong. July 16 marked 49 years since she won the crown. “Life has been good,” she tells We Life and Culture in a recent interview. “I look forward to
- [A Second Chance: Nzinga Jaramogi’s fight to keep her leg and life](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/a-second-chance-nzinga-jaramogis-fight-to-keep-her-leg-and-life/) - Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, observed every July, exists to push an often overlooked cancer out of the shadows: to get more people screened, more symptoms caught early, and more stories told, so that no one facing a diagnosis feels like they are the first person to walk that road. Sarcoma is a cancer
- [Teatro Journee to mix mystery with humour in upcoming dinner theatre](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/teatro-journee-to-mix-mystery-with-humour-in-upcoming-dinner-theatre/) - Picture this: You walk into a restaurant wearing your Sunday best and automatically become part of the cast for a theatrical performance. While you wine and dine, you and those at your table try to solve a mystery by the end of the night. Well, you can experience this in a few weeks. Local performing
- [Englishman’s Bay: Tobago’s hidden paradise](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/englishmans-bay-tobagos-hidden-paradise/) - Tobago Correspondent Once claimed by British colonisers, Mother Nature is now the unchallenged ruler of Englishman’s Bay. Nestled between Castara and Parlatuvier, the secluded beach is one of the gems of Tobago with a picturesque coastline unlike any other. On a sunny day, the glistening turquoise waters seem to entice the vast rainforest to draw
- [More than a title: Tricia St John introduces readers to Ella’s World](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/more-than-a-title-tricia-st-john-introduces-readers-to-ellas-world/) - At first glance, the title Asking for the Husband You Want and Getting the One You Get sparks immediate assumptions. Many readers believe it is either a Christian self-help guide or a workbook designed to help women choose the ideal husband. Others assume it is a relationship journal rooted entirely in faith-based teachings. But according
- [Green Beard growing a community of plant lovers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/green-beard-growing-a-community-of-plant-lovers/) - It is believed that exposure to green spaces helps lower stress, reduces fatigue, and improves mood—something that the staff at Green Beard Nurseries Ltd witness daily. For although the vicinity in which the plant shop is located is somewhat of a busy shopping hub, those who enter Green Beard can find solace in the greenery
- [Spiritual intelligence: Only one thing matters](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/spiritual-intelligence-only-one-thing-matters/) - Pastor Julien Cyrus “There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42). Imagine having Jesus visit your home! As he passed through a village called Bethany, Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. She immediately headed to the kitchen to begin
- [The Coaching Corner: Mid-Year reset- Are you still climbing the right mountain?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-coaching-corner-mid-year-reset-are-you-still-climbing-the-right-mountain/) - Janice Learmond-Criqui Every January, we enthusiastically set goals, create vision boards, make resolutions, and promise ourselves that this year will be different. We begin with optimism, determination, and a belief that success is just around the corner. Yet, somewhere between the demands of work, family responsibilities, unexpected challenges, and the pace of everyday life, many
- [The Pet Perspective: Why proper nutrition is crucial for healthy parrots](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-pet-perspective-why-proper-nutrition-is-crucial-for-healthy-parrots/) - DISCLAIMER: Parrots are among Trinidad and Tobago’s most treasured native wildlife and several species, including our Amazon parrots, are protected by law. The capture, possession or trade of wild parrots is illegal and contributes to a decline of wild populations. This article is NOT intended to encourage the keeping of wild-caught birds. Rather, it is
- [How a quick 15-minute quiet walk can stop daily stress](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/how-a-quick-15-minute-quiet-walk-can-stop-daily-stress/) - Most people ignore stress and keep pushing because they don’t realise how much damage it’s quietly doing. Chronic, unmanaged stress is a silent killer. It creeps in through high-pressure workdays, constant screen time, and nonstop stimulation. Over time, it quietly elevates cortisol levels, disrupts sleep, drains energy, and leaves you feeling mentally and physically exhausted.
- [Youngsters credit Munroe Road Archery Club with shaping their minds](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/youngsters-credit-munroe-road-archery-club-with-shaping-their-minds/) - Since 2014, Munroe Road Archery Club (MRAC) has been more than just a training ground; it is a sanctuary where young minds are sharpened alongside their arrows. Founded by National Archers Dunbar and Nazimine Roopnarine, MRAC uses archery as a discipline to equip youth with vital life skills. The sport naturally lengthens a child’s attention
- [Hodge’s half century gives West Indies slight edge over Pakistan](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hodges-half-century-gives-west-indies-slight-edge-over-pakistan/) - Kavem Hodge’s unbeaten half century has put West Indies in the driver’s seat against Pakistan after day one of the historic first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, San Fernando on Saturday. Hodge wrote his name in history’s pages, becoming the first batter to score a half century at Test cricket’s newest
- [Dixon joins Novi Pazar on three-year contract](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dixon-joins-novi-pazar-on-three-year-contract/) - BELGRADE – Jamaican winger Kaheim Dixon is set to join Serbian SuperLiga football outfit FK Novi Pazar on a three-year deal. The move was announced by the Serbian club in a social media post on Friday, where it revealed that the 21-year-old national player had made the move from Charlton Athletic. “He arrives in Novi
- [Campbell rides to T&T first CAC Games medal, bags Time Trial bronze](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/campbell-rides-to-tt-first-cac-games-medal-bags-time-trial-bronze/) - Cyclist Teniel Campbell secured the first medal for Trinidad and Tobago at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games when she got bronze in the women's road cycling individual time trial in Mirador, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Saturday. ​Competing among a field of 17 entrants, the 28-year-old Campbell, who was the 15th cyclist to
- [Slingerz FC dumps T&T Prison Service out CFU Club Shield](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/slingerz-fc-dumps-tt-prison-service-out-cfu-club-shield/) - T&T Premier Football League 2025/2026 Tier I Division third-place finisher T&T Prison Service FC suffered a 4-3 loss to Guyana's Slingerz FC in the round of 16 of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) 22-team Club Shield competition at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, Port-of-Spain, Saturday. Winners of their round-of-32 encounter with SWA Sharks FC of
- [Reggae Girlz whip Calypso Girls 81-22](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/reggae-girlz-whip-calypso-girls-81-22/) - Trinidad and Tobago’s netballers, dubbed the "Calypso Girls," were outclassed 81-22 by Caribbean rivals Jamaica in their opening Pool B match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday. The margin of defeat was just one goal short of equalling the "Reggae Girlz" biggest win over T&T. ​Playing in the penultimate match of the opening
- [Confessions of a former human trafficker: Alex Philip recounts smuggling women into T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/confessions-of-a-former-human-trafficker-alex-philip-recounts-smuggling-women-into-tt/) - Senior Investigative Reporter shaliza.hassanali@guardian.co.tt When he was a teenager, Alex Philip left Venezuela, deeply entrenched in a life of crime, to come to Trinidad to reshape his destiny. Instead of cleaning up his act, he ended up building a human trafficking ring that exploited Venezuelan females between the ages of 14 and 25 for profit,
- [Emancipation Village opens with a message: More to African history than slavery](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/emancipation-village-opens-with-a-message-more-to-african-history-than-slavery/) - Shane Superville Senior Reporter shane.superville@guardian.co.tt While honouring the tragedies endured by enslaved African people forms a core part of Emancipation Day celebrations, executive chair of the Emancipation Support Committee (ESC) Zakiya Uzoma-Wadada is urging the public to be vigilant against modern forms of colonialism, while being proud of their cultural backgrounds. Uzoma-Wadada reflected on the
- [Beyond politics, personalities and PDOs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/beyond-politics-personalities-and-pdos/) - The rule of law is a cornerstone of any democratic society. It rests on the principle that no one is above the law and that all citizens are entitled to equal treatment regardless of race, status, gender or political affiliation. In Trinidad and Tobago, Sections 4 and 5 of the Constitution guarantee fundamental rights and
- [CNC3 secures CPL and WCPL broadcast rights in Trinidad and Tobago](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cnc3-secures-cpl-and-wcpl-broadcast-rights-in-trinidad-and-tobago/) - CNC3/Guardian Media Limited has secured the broadcast rights for the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) in Trinidad and Tobago, giving fans access to extensive coverage of both tournaments. Under the new agreement, CNC3 will provide live and exclusive coverage of every Trinbago Knight Riders match, both home
- [Guyana President to announce international Commission of Inquiry into ferry disaster ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/guyana-president-to-announce-international-commission-of-inquiry-into-ferry-disaster/) - Guyana's President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali says an international and independent Commission of Inquiry will be established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the ferry, the MV Barima. In a statement on Saturday, the President said the five-member panel to be announced on Sunday would comprise “distinguished experts and professionals” with extensive experience in law, marine
- [Prison officers, PDO detainees charged after prisoner processing exercise](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/prison-officers-pdo-detainees-charged-after-prisoner-processing-exercise/) - Two prison officers and nine people detained under Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) have been charged with multiple offences following a prisoner processing exercise at two correctional facilities. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said the exercise was conducted on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Eastern Correctional Rehabilitation Centre and the Extended Remand Facility.
- [Three detained as Counter Trafficking Unit cracks alleged trafficking ring](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/three-detained-as-counter-trafficking-unit-cracks-alleged-trafficking-ring/) - Three people, including a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, have been detained under Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) as the Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) dismantled an alleged human trafficking network during a multi-agency operation spanning Trinidad and Tobago. The Ministry of Homeland Security said Operation Iceberg, conducted between July 22 and 25, was
- [Purported Star Sabga audio leak sparks calls for SSA probe](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/purported-star-sabga-audio-leak-sparks-calls-for-ssa-probe/) - RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Former minister of national security Gary Griffith is calling for an immediate independent investigation into how an audio recording—purportedly capturing Syrian businesswoman Star Sabga making comments that have been described as an alleged threat against Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar—was leaked, arguing that the apparent breach of the Strategic Services Agency's
- [‘Nomo’ killed by cops in Pinto confrontation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/nomo-killed-by-cops-in-pinto-confrontation/) - SHANE SUPERVILLESenior Reporter A 46-year-old Penal man who was wanted by Southern Division police was shot and killed by officers after he allegedly pointed a gun at them at a house on Pinto Road, Arima, on Thursday night. Police said officers from various units, including the Home Invasion Team (HIT), went to the house on
- [Ten including British national arrested in Port of Spain DUI operation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ten-including-british-national-arrested-in-port-of-spain-dui-operation/) - SHANE SUPERVILLE Senior Reporter An early morning DUI (Driving Under the Influence) operation on Saturday led to the arrest of ten men, including a British national, police said. Police said the exercise, which began at 12:01 am and ended at 4:30 am, was conducted on Park Street, Port of Spain. Officers of the Port of
- [Beyond the Laughs: The artist behind Omi](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/beyond-the-laughs-the-artist-behind-omi/) - Cherisse Moe When people say, “Don’t quit your day job,” regarding someone’s hobby, they are not referring to Omkar Lal. Most people know him as Omi, the social media comedian whose dry humour has us in stitches. But few know that he is also an artist and is actively making money from it. His latest
- [Journey to Santa Rita, a fictional village rooted in author’s childhood](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/journey-to-santa-rita-a-fictional-village-rooted-in-authors-childhood/) - Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt When the COVID-19 pandemic confined people to their homes, author Arlene Kasmally-Dwarika found herself returning, in her mind, to the East Trinidad village where she grew up. Those memories of Sangre Chiquito have since become the foundation of her debut work of fiction, Santa Rita: Echoes from the Village and Beyond,
- [Haute couture from head to toe at BAHS Mafia-inspired luncheon](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/haute-couture-from-head-to-toe-at-bahs-mafia-inspired-luncheon/) - bloodlsandy@gmail.com The alumni association of Bishop Anstey High School, Port-of-Spain (BAHS) held its annual luncheon on July 4, 2026, to benefit the school’s roof. Familiarly known as The Bishop Mafia, the event was themed The Gathering: Return of the Mafia, in keeping with the gathering of the sisterhood as a family tradition. Like true mafia
- [Dancing towards confidence, discipline and success](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dancing-towards-confidence-discipline-and-success/) - The benefits derived from dance are multifaceted. From its aesthetic fluidity to its ability to create physical, mental and emotional fulfilment, the art form has long been a go-to from a holistic wellness perspective. For over two decades, founder and artistic director of the &5678 Dance Studio, Charlene Harris, has experienced first-hand the power of
- [Fazal ruled out of West Indies series with injury](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/fazal-ruled-out-of-west-indies-series-with-injury/) - Pakistan’s top-order batter Abdullah Fazal is set to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan after sustaining a lower back injury. According to a statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Fazal was injured during a training session on Thursday at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, San Fernando, the venue for the
- [Guyana to host 2027 Carifta Games, Barbados to play host in 2028](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/guyana-to-host-2027-carifta-games-barbados-to-play-host-in-2028/) - NASSAU, Bahamas – Guyana has stepped forward to host the 2027 Carifta Games, just one week after St Kitts withdrew its bid to host the Caribbean’s top athletic sporting event. Guyana’s decision to host the Games was revealed by the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) on Thursday, which also announced that
- [Sammy: Bishop, McKenzie deserving of spots in Windies Test squad](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/sammy-bishop-mckenzie-deserving-of-spots-in-windies-test-squad/) - West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has maintained that the recent performances of both Joshua Bishop and Kirk McKenzie merit their selection to the West Indies squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. Bishop, 26, and the 25-year-old McKenzie were included in a 15-member squad to face Pakistan in two Test matches, the first
- [Thirty-six years on, the lessons of 1990 still matter](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/thirty-six-years-on-the-lessons-of-1990-still-matter/) - On Monday, Trinidad and Tobago will mark the 36th anniversary of the attempted coup of July 27, 1990, at a time when national security once again dominates public discussion. The ongoing State of Emergency, the use of Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) and debate over the balance between public safety and civil liberties make this anniversary
- [US slaps T&T with 10% tariff. Named among 60 countries deemed to be importing goods produced with forced labour; Tancoo blames PNM for negative listing](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/us-slaps-tt-with-10-tariff-named-among-60-countries-deemed-to-be-importing-goods-produced-with-forced-labour-tancoo-blames-pnm-for-negative-listing/) - Trinidad and Tobago’s placement on a list of countries set to face increased tariffs from the United States on Thursday has led to a blame game between the Government and the Opposition. T&T is among 17 countries facing new 10 per cent US tariffs as the Trump administration imposed fresh duties on imports from 60
- [Star Sabga to remain in detention](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/star-sabga-to-remain-in-detention/) - Derek Achong Star Sabga will have to spend another weekend in prison before a judge determines whether she should be granted interim release. While Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander lifted the preventive detention orders (PDOs) against Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed yesterday, the one against the 70-year-old Sabga remains in place. When Sabga's application for interim
- [New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labour dismay and anger trading partners](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-us-tariffs-linked-to-claims-of-foreign-forced-labour-dismay-and-anger-trading-partners/) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs drew objections Friday from America’s trading partners including China and Japan, with Australia’s trade minister slamming them as “completely unjustified.” The administration announced tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies late Thursday, saying the countries had failed to adequately enforce a ban on goods made with
- [Morvant resident Frankie 'Fishie' Bartholomew critical after shooting](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/morvant-resident-frankie-fishie-bartholomew-critical-after-shooting/) - ANNA-LISA PAULSenior Reporter Morvant resident Frankie “Fishie” Bartholomew, who was shot by unknown assailants on Thursday night, remains in a critical condition at hospital. Bartholomew, 44, was injured during an incident on July 23. Reports indicate the victim, who is well known to police, was standing outside his home at around 9 pm when gunshots
- [TTADA seeks urgent talks with Tancoo over hybrid tax](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ttada-seeks-urgent-talks-with-tancoo-over-hybrid-tax/) - SHASTRI BOODAN GML Correspondent The Trinidad and Tobago Automotive Dealers Association (TTADA) is seeking an urgent meeting with Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo following what it describes as an overnight decision by the Customs and Excise Division to impose taxes on mild hybrid vehicles previously believed to be tax exempt. TTADA President Visham Babwah said the
- [Taxi driver shot dead near Chaguanas home](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/taxi-driver-shot-dead-near-chaguanas-home/) - SHASTRI BOODANGML Correspondent A 33-year-old taxi driver was shot dead while crossing the road near his New Settlement home to a mini mart in Chaguanas on Thursday evening, in what police believe was a targeted killing. Dead is Joel Macoon, of 111 New Settlement, Caroni Savannah Road, Chaguanas. According to police, shortly after 7 pm
- [Tobago reporter's vehicle set ablaze](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tobago-reporters-vehicle-set-ablaze/) - STEPHON NICHOLASGML Tobago Correspondent The vehicle of a Tobago reporter was targeted in an apparent arson attack early on Friday morning. According to reports, the van of TV6 reporter Elizabeth Williams was set on fire around 2 am at her home in Lowlands. Speaking to Guardian Media, Williams said her daughter, who lives with her,
- [Matthews stars but MI London go down in opener](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/matthews-stars-but-mi-london-go-down-in-opener/) - LONDON, England – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews topscored for MI London Women, but her team still went down by seven wickets to Sunrisers Leeds Women in the opening match of the Women’s Hundred on Tuesday. Matthews hit 33 off 22 balls with four fours and one six in her side’s below par score
- [JFF confident of co-hosting 2031 Women’s World Cup](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/jff-confident-of-co-hosting-2031-womens-world-cup/) - KINGSTON, Jamaica – President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts strongly believes the country will be awarded the rights to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Last October, Jamaica along with the USA, Mexico, and Costa Rica launched a joint bid to host the 2031 tournament. While an official announcement from FIFA
- [Batting woes solution needed](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/batting-woes-solution-needed/) - How long will West Indies cricket suffer with Floyd Reifer as its full-time batting coach? Appointed in 2023 under the new Darren Sammy structure or tenure (whichever suits your fancy) his performance has been underwhelming. To call it that is, in my view, being very kind; it is an issue that needs to be urgently
- [The dying of the light](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-dying-of-the-light/) - “Do not go gentle into that good night; Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light; Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight; And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way; Do not go gentle into that good night.” (Dylan
- [T&T to know Concacaf Nations League opponents](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-to-know-concacaf-nations-league-opponents/) - T&T senior men’s football team coach Derek King and his team will know their 2026/2027 Concacaf Nations League group opponents Thursday (July 23), when the draw for League A, B, and C of the competition is made. The Live coverage of the draw will be available through Concacaf’s YouTube channel, with the made-for-TV event taking
- [State funeral for cricket legend set for June 29](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/state-funeral-for-cricket-legend-set-for-june-29/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados government Tuesday said that the state funeral of National Hero and former West Indies cricket captain, Sir Garfield Sobers, will take place on June 29, at the Kensington Oval. The cricket legend died last Friday at the age of 89. “The State Funeral for the Right Excellence, Sir Garry Sobers,
- [The extraordinary unravelling of a Government case](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-extraordinary-unravelling-of-a-government-case/) - Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander’s decision yesterday to revoke the Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) issued against businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife, Genevieve, may be the most dramatic reversal of a Government decision in Trinidad and Tobago’s nearly 64 years of Independence. Never before has a government moved from detaining a prominent citizen on the
- [Shocking twist to State's conspiracy to murder case: No charges laid, but Minister revokes PDOs against businessman and wife after one month in prison](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/shocking-twist-to-states-conspiracy-to-murder-case-no-charges-laid-but-minister-revokes-pdos-against-businessman-and-wife-after-one-month-in-prison/) - Senior Reporter shane.superville@guardian.co.tt Close to one calendar month after they were arrested at their Bayshore, Westmoorings home, businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve yesterday walked out of the Golden Grove Prison, Arouca, where they were kept under Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) while being investigated in an alleged plot to assassinate high-ranking Government officials. However,
- [Southern Lawyers Association welcomes review of PDO process](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/southern-lawyers-association-welcomes-review-of-pdo-process/) - Jesse RamdeoSenior Reporterjesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt President of the Assembly of Southern Lawyers (ASL), Saira Lakhan, says the Government’s decision to revoke the Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) issued against Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed shows the need for continued oversight of emergency powers, while cautioning against prejudging the outcome of the ongoing criminal investigation. The Ministry of Homeland Security
- [Griffith calls for Alexander to be fired over detention fallout](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/griffith-calls-for-alexander-to-be-fired-over-detention-fallout/) - Former National Security Minister Gary Griffith is calling for the immediate removal of the Minister of Homeland Security following the release of individuals who were detained for weeks under Preventive Detention Orders. In a statement, Griffith said the decision to detain the individuals, followed by the order for their release, represented “total incompetence at the
- [After Hadeeds release PNM calls for PDO probe](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/after-hadeeds-release-pnm-calls-for-pdo-probe/) - Jesse RamdeoSenior Reporterjesse.ramdeo@ccn3.co.tt The People's National Movement (PNM) is calling for an independent investigation into the Government's use of Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) during the 2026 State of Emergency, following the revocation of the detention orders against Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed. The Ministry of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that it had revoked the PDOs
- [Hadeeds released as Homeland Security Minister revokes PDOs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hadeeds-released-as-homeland-security-minister-revokes-pdos/) - Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander has revoked the Preventative Detention Orders (PDOs) issued against businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife, Genevieve Hadeed, saying their continued detention was no longer proportionate while the criminal investigation continues. In a media release issued today, Alexander said he revoked the orders after reviewing the legal, medical and constitutional issues
- [PM thanks St Vincent after rescue of fishing vessel crew](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-thanks-st-vincent-after-rescue-of-fishing-vessel-crew/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has expressed gratitude to the Government and people of St Vincent and the Grenadines following the rescue of five Trinidad and Tobago fishermen after the sinking of the fishing vessel ST VINCENT VII. In an update issued today, the Ministry of Defence said the Prime Minister and the Government thanked
- [Seanika’s sweet science of gourmet cookie-making](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/seanikas-sweet-science-of-gourmet-cookie-making/) - angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt Reporter The art of making the perfect cookie is a skill not everyone possesses. But business owner Seanika Samuel has spent long hours perfecting her gourmet recipe through trial and error to ensure the richest taste with an amazing texture. Most importantly, it won’t cost you $500. Following an interview on CNC3’s The Morning
- [Hadeeds face delay in Privy Council hearing matter](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hadeeds-face-delay-in-privy-council-hearing-matter/) - DEREK ACHONGSenior Reporter Businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve have suffered another disappointment in their bid to secure their interim release from detention over an alleged plot to kill Government officials. Earlier today, lawyers for the couple and the State received notification that a final appeal, over a decision by a three-member panel of
- [Man charged with stealing car after teen dies in accident  ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/man-charged-with-stealing-car-after-teen-dies-in-accident/) - SHANE SUPERVILLESenior Reporter A man has been granted bail with surety after he was charged for stealing a car that was involved in an accident which ended with the death of 16-year-old Adin Baptiste. The man was charged with larceny motor vehicle of a Hyundai Matrix by Cpl Gopaul of the Moruga Police Station and
- [Support pours in for Union Hall family without electricity ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/support-pours-in-for-union-hall-family-without-electricity/) - RADHICA DE SILVA Senior Multimedia Reporter radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt An outpouring of support has come for Andriana Noor, her husband Joseph Mulchansingh and their three children after Guardian Media highlighted the family’s struggle to raise their children without electricity and their eldest daughter’s success in earning a place at a prestigious first-choice secondary school. Among the organisations offering assistance were Zahir
- [Second body found after migrant boat incident at Los Iros ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/second-body-found-after-migrant-boat-incident-at-los-iros/) - SASCHA WILSON Senior Reporter A second body has been recovered following an incident involving a boat carrying migrants off Los Iros Beach, Erin yesterday. Police said the body of a male was found floating near the shoreline around 2pm after reports that a pirogue carrying several people crashed into rocks and overturned while heading towards the beach. The
- [Child’s body washes ashore after migrant boat incident](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/childs-body-washes-ashore-after-migrant-boat-incident/) - SASCHA WILSONSenior Reporter The body of a Venezuelan child washed ashore at Los Iros beach in Erin this morning. Hunters Search and Rescue Team captain Vallence Rambharat confirmed that his team located the child’s body on a rocky section of the shoreline. The child has been identified as Brithanny Linneth Yanett León Palacios. Rambharat said
- [Bene Ball, but make it doughnut: Dough Club whips up doughnuts with local twist](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/bene-ball-but-make-it-doughnut-dough-club-whips-up-doughnuts-with-local-twist/) - leeanna.maharaj@guardian.co.tt When most people picture a doughnut, a classic glaze or even a chocolate-covered ring with colourful sprinkles might come to mind. But 24-year-old part-time chef Sharde Trimmingham is swapping the predictable fillings and toppings for creations inspired by local flavours and gourmet ingredients. Earl Grey-infused pastry cream, rum-and-caramel icing, Biscoff cookies and even cereal
- [Teen chef eyes Michelin dream after national title](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/teen-chef-eyes-michelin-dream-after-national-title/) - leeanna.maharaj@guardian.co.tt At 19, Alejandro Mayers balances making hearty macaroni pies, crafting gourmet fruit tarts and working as a line cook at a popular restaurant, all while pursuing a dream of transforming Trinidad and Tobago’s culinary scene. After winning the Junior Chef title in The Tourism Industry Association of T&T’s Flame & Spirit 2026 Competition, his
- [Football and relief from war among the biggest winners of the World Cup](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/football-and-relief-from-war-among-the-biggest-winners-of-the-world-cup/) - Football fans around the world are today experiencing a touch of “football tabanca” following the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026. After almost six weeks of competition, the tournament delivered the excitement, drama and skill expected from the contest to determine the world’s best footballing nation. The performances of the 48 participating countries reaffirmed
- [Trini fisherman dies at sea. One crewmate critical; four others rescued after MV St Vincent VII sinks off southern Caribbean](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/trini-fisherman-dies-at-sea-one-crewmate-critical-four-others-rescued-after-mv-st-vincent-vii-sinks-off-southern-caribbean/) - Senior Reporter otto.carrington@cnc3.co.tt What began as a story of hope after the six crew members of the St Vincent VII were found alive took a tragic turn yesterday, with one of the rescued fishermen, Trinidadian national Anthony Murray, dying aboard the vessel that saved them. According to reports, the six fishermen survived nine days adrift
- [$5m cannabis fields destroyed in Moruga crackdown](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/5m-cannabis-fields-destroyed-in-moruga-crackdown/) - In a major suppression exercise, officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) destroyed approximately 5,000 fully grown cannabis trees valued at $5 million in the La Lune Forest, Moruga, on Tuesday. The operation was coordinated by ACP Teewarie of the Criminal Investigations Branch, alongside Senior Superintendent Edwards of the Special Investigations Unit, Senior
- [Police seize illegal gun and recover stolen wagon](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seize-illegal-gun-and-recover-stolen-wagon/) - Officers assigned to Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. Shield seized a firearm, ammunition, and a stolen motor vehicle during an intelligence-led operation in the Morvant and Laventille districts. The targeted exercise took place between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Acting on information received, law enforcement personnel carried out searches across several locations. At approximately 5:40 p.m.,
- [NCRHA refutes nurses' union shift claims](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ncrha-refutes-nurses-union-shift-claims/) - The North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) has strongly condemned statements made by the president of the Trinidad and Tobago National Nurses' Association (TTNNA), dismissing claims regarding its nursing staff shift arrangements as false and misleading. In a statement released on Wednesday, the NCRHA denied assertions that nurses were assigned to work four-hour shifts or
- [Contour Airlines announces nonstop service between Dominica and Trinidad](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/contour-airlines-announces-nonstop-service-between-dominica-and-trinidad/) - Brent Pinheirobrent.pinheiro@guardian.co.tt Less than two months after Caribbean Airlines ended service to Dominica, a new airline will once again connect Trinidad and Dominica. From October 5, Contour Airlines will begin twice weekly service between Trinidad's Piarco International Airport (POS) and Dominica's Douglas Charles Airport (DOM). Inbound flights will arrive in Piarco at 7.25 pm on
- [Government mourns US service member with Trinidad and Tobago heritage](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/government-mourns-us-service-member-with-trinidad-and-tobago-heritage/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago are mourning the death of a United States service member of Trinidad and Tobago heritage who was among three American military personnel killed in the line of duty in Jordan. In a statement issued through the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs on Wednesday,
- [Lennox creates history with 14-wicket haul against Windies](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/lennox-creates-history-with-14-wicket-haul-against-windies/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – New Zealand’s left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox produced the 10th biggest haul by a spinner in a One Day International (ODI) bilateral series between two international sides in their just concluded five-match series against the West Indies. Playing in just his third bilateral ODI series, the 31-year-old Lennox finished with 14 wickets at
- [Escaped immigration detainee recaptured](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/escaped-immigration-detainee-recaptured/) - An escaped detainee from the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) has been recaptured following an intelligence-led operation by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) in Arouca. The suspect, identified as Edinson Maltin Alcala Larosa of Thomas Trace, Arouca, was arrested during Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. SHIELD, which was carried out in the Eastern District of the North
- [Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro is back in court for a pre-trial hearing in his US drug trafficking case](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/venezuelas-nicolas-maduro-is-back-in-court-for-a-pre-trial-hearing-in-his-us-drug-trafficking-case/) - Nicolás Maduro was returned Wednesday to a Manhattan courthouse where lawyers plan to request a June trial date for his drug trafficking case as his attorneys object to the U.S. military action that snatched the Venezuelan president from power and deposited him in New York. Maduro, 63, and his wife, Cilia Flores, 69, have been
- [Love, laughter and tradition in Moriah: A village, a wedding, a living tradition](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/love-laughter-and-tradition-in-moriah-a-village-a-wedding-a-living-tradition/) - Tobago Correspondent stephonnicholas@hotmail.com Love was in the air in Moriah on Saturday as one of the most popular Tobago Heritage Festival events attracted hundreds of people. Guests spilled outside the Moriah Moravian Church Hall for the re-enactment of the traditional Ole Time Wedding. Despite the passage of time, some customs are hard to break, as
- [The heart behind the Cocoa Panyol Museum in Flanagin Town](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-heart-behind-the-cocoa-panyol-museum-in-flanagin-town/) - Freelance Correspondent What began as cherished childhood memories and a love for Christmas has blossomed into one of Central Trinidad’s most unique heritage attractions. For founder and curator Clive Teemul, the Cocoa Panyol Museum in Flanagin Town is far more than a collection of antiques. It is the story of his life, his community and
- [Crime reduction beyond the SoE](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/crime-reduction-beyond-the-soe/) - In a nation that has struggled for decades to curb serious crime, particularly murders, any reduction in violence is welcome. The adage that one life lost is one too many resonates deeply in Trinidad and Tobago. Every decline in the murder toll means fewer grieving families, fewer traumatised communities and less fear disrupting daily life.
- [PM says murder figures show SOE is working](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-says-murder-figures-show-soe-is-working/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has pointed to police statistics which she says show a decline in murders under her administration, arguing that the data demonstrate the effectiveness of the Government's crime-fighting measures and the State of Emergency (SoE). In a statement issued on her social media pages yesterday evening, Persad-Bissessar said that from January 2026
- [T&T wins first International Chemistry Olympiad medal](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tt-wins-first-international-chemistry-olympiad-medal/) - Trinidad and Tobago has secured its first-ever medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), with Naparima College student Reginald Mohammed earning a bronze medal at the 57th edition of the global competition held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The achievement marks a milestone for the country's scientific community and the Trinidad and Tobago Chemistry Olympiad (TTChO), a
- [Caribbean secures historic leadership roles on Commonwealth Legislative body](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/caribbean-secures-historic-leadership-roles-on-commonwealth-legislative-body/) - The Caribbean has strengthened its influence in legislative drafting across the Commonwealth after two regional legal professionals were elected to senior leadership positions in the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel (CALC). The appointments were made during the association's Full Conference and General Meeting, held at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore from July 15 to 17.
- [State funeral for cricket legend set for July 29 ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/state-funeral-for-cricket-legend-set-for-july-29/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jul 21, CMC – The Barbados government Tuesday said that the state funeral of National Hero and former West Indies cricket captain, Sir Garfield Sobers, will take place on July 29, at the Kensington Oval. The cricket legend died last Friday at the age of 89. “The State Funeral for the Right Excellence,
- [State appeal against Hadeeds listed at Privy Council](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/state-appeal-against-hadeeds-listed-at-privy-council/) - The Privy Council has listed an appeal by the State in the legal proceedings involving businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve Hadeed. The matter, filed as JCPC/2026/0066, was issued on July 21, 2026, and originates from Trinidad and Tobago. The appellants are the Commissioner of Police, the Minister of Homeland Security, the Attorney General
- [Police seek public’s help to find missing Arima man](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-publics-help-to-find-missing-arima-man/) - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Ricardo Reyes, who was reported missing at the Arima Police Station. According to police, Reyes, of Peytonville, Arima, was last seen on June 5, 2026. He was reported missing four days later on June 9. Reyes is described as being
- [Govt confirms that Tier 4 data centre under construction](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/govt-confirms-that-tier-4-data-centre-under-construction/) - The Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI) is clarifying reports surrounding a data centre project. In response to a July 19 Sunday Guardian report it confirmed that the Tier 4 project was initiated under the former People's National Movement (PNM) administration to provide secure Government data storage and digital services. However, it made
- [Scotiabank Foundation donates steelpans to Mt D'Or school](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/scotiabank-foundation-donates-steelpans-to-mt-dor-school/) - Students at Mt D'Or Government Primary School will have greater access to steelpan education following the donation of a set of steelpans from the Scotiabank Foundation and United Way Trinidad and Tobago (UWTT). The donation forms part of an ongoing partnership between the two organisations aimed at expanding access to steelpan education while supporting youth
- [First Gentleman urges nation to invest in young people](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/first-gentleman-urges-nation-to-invest-in-young-people/) - Twenty six young people brought the curtain down on this year's President's Pan Camp with a performance at President's House on Saturday, capping six days of music, mentorship and personal development aimed at building confidence, leadership and resilience. Now in its third consecutive year, the camp brought together participants from the Cotton Tree Foundation, the
- [Is sports living up to its core values?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/is-sports-living-up-to-its-core-values/) - Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) president Keith Joseph, in his recent (17th July 2026) president’s newsletter to CANOC member national Olympic Committees (NOCs), highlighted some pertinent issues that will have a significant impact on global Olympic sport as we now know it. Here is the thing. For all the surface commercial success of
- [T&T's Under-19s defeated Leewards, while Barbados stays unbeaten](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tts-under-19s-defeated-leewards-while-barbados-stays-unbeaten/) - ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Barbados Under-19s continued their dominant march while Trinidad and Tobago recovered from the defeat against Barbados on Saturday to record a four-wicket win in the CWI Rising Stars Men’s 50-over Championship, yesterday. However, it was Barbados which secured its fifth consecutive victory with a commanding seven-wicket thrashing of Jamaica. At Liberta
- [The liver’s warning light](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-livers-warning-light/) - Few diagnoses sound as harmless as a “fatty liver.” For many patients, the phrase is discovered accidentally. A routine ultrasound. A CT scan done for abdominal pain. A blood test showing mildly abnormal liver enzymes. In some people, it remains stable for years. In others, it becomes the first quiet chapter of a far more
- [Minor injuries, major worries:](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/minor-injuries-major-worries/) - August vacations are here and bumped heads and skinned knees are inevitable. Many can be prevented by supervising children and creating a child-safe environment. But it’s impossible to prevent every scrape and bruise. Little boys and adventurous girls will get into trouble, no matter what you do. Most injuries can be treated at home. Although
- [The truth about malnutrition in a well-fed society](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-truth-about-malnutrition-in-a-well-fed-society/) - angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt Reporter T&T has earned its spot on the world stage through its impressive culinary heritage. Our rich, flavourful melting pot of cultural cooking practices is unlike any other. But our love affair with “sweet” Trini food may come with a cost to our health. This is part of the message that nutritional therapist Chetwayo
- [One more scroll before sleep?](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/one-more-scroll-before-sleep/) - Admit it: checking your phone before tucking in has become a familiar habit. You tell yourself it’s just one message, a quick glance at social media, or one last email. Then the cycle begins. Another post appears; another video starts playing; another notification chimes. Before you realise it, the hours you planned to spend resting
- [Emergency powers alone cannot stop the bloodshed](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/emergency-powers-alone-cannot-stop-the-bloodshed/) - For the past 14 months, Trinidad and Tobago has operated under successive States of Emergency (SoEs). Citizens accepted restrictions on movement and expanded police powers because they were told extraordinary measures were necessary to confront an extraordinary crime wave. Yet, the deadly events of the past weekend serve as a sobering reminder that emergency powers
- [Following last weekend's triple and double homicides: TTPS boasts of reducing murders. DCP Benjamin reports there were seven fewer killings this year than last year; also says officers continue to 'create history' by slashing crime](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/following-last-weekends-triple-and-double-homicides-ttps-boasts-of-reducing-murders/) - Senior Reporter shane.superville@guardian.co.tt Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Administration Junior Benjamin is boasting about the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s ability to keep the murder rate at lower levels than last year. This despite a triple murder in Laventille and a double murder in Siparia over the weekend. Speaking with reporters during
- [Justice Ministry launches defence training programme to tackle court backlogs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/justice-ministry-launches-defence-training-programme-to-tackle-court-backlogs/) - The Ministry of Justice has launched a three-day Intensive Defence Optimisation Training and Train the Trainer Programme aimed at strengthening advocacy, trial readiness and judicial efficiency within Trinidad and Tobago’s justice system. The programme, which began today at the Radisson Hotel, Port of Spain, forms part of a wider effort to address capacity gaps among
- [Morvant Police Youth Club celebrates perfect SEA pass rate](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/morvant-police-youth-club-celebrates-perfect-sea-pass-rate/) - Eighteen students have successfully completed the Morvant Police Youth Club's SEA PUSH programme, with organisers celebrating a fifth consecutive year of a 100 per cent pass rate in the initiative. The programme, led by Police Constable Greer Stephen and Corporal Avinash Narine, provides remedial after-school classes for students preparing for the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA).
- [Mt. D'or Primary gets steelpans from Scotiabank Foundation, United Way T&T](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/mt-dor-primary-gets-steelpans-from-scotiabank-foundation-united-way-tt/) - Mt. D'Or Government Primary School has received a donation of steelpans from the Scotiabank Foundation and United Way Trinidad and Tobago (UWTT), expanding a partnership aimed at increasing access to steelpan education while promoting youth development and preserving the country's cultural heritage. The donation was made through UWTT's Bridges to Success Programme, which integrates music
- [Police seek public's help to find missing Laventille man](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-publics-help-to-find-missing-laventille-man/) - Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 25-year-old Mayfan Claircin, who has been reported missing. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Claircin, of Eastern Quarry, Laventille, was last seen on July 17. His disappearance was reported to the Besson Street Police Station two days later, on July 19. Police
- [Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/guyana-launches-criminal-probe-as-crews-scour-waters-for-survivors-after-ferry-capsizes/) - The search for survivors continued in Guyana Monday after a ferry, believed to be overloaded, capsized over the weekend, with the government noting that at least 35 of the 67 people rescued were not on the manifest list. Hopes of finding missing passengers and crew are beginning to fade, as Prime Minister Mark Phillips told
- [Law Association urges respectful debate over Hadeed ruling ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/law-association-urges-respectful-debate-over-hadeed-ruling/) - The Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) is urging members of the public to refrain from making personal attacks against Court of Appeal judges following the court’s recent ruling in the Hadeed case. The ruling, delivered last week, overturned a High Court order that had directed the release of businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve
- [ANSA McAL secures US$500M financing partnership with IDB Invest](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/ansa-mcal-secures-us500m-financing-partnership-with-idb-invest/) - The Inter American Development Bank’s private sector arm, IDB Invest, has approved financing of up to US$500 million for the ANSA McAL Group to support investments aimed at expanding industrial capacity and strengthening supply chains across the Caribbean. The financing, announced on Monday, represents IDB Invest’s largest ever investment in the Caribbean. An initial commitment
- [The six days that brought Port-of-Spain to its knees](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-six-days-that-brought-port-of-spain-to-its-knees/) - Reporter angelo.jedidiah@guardian.co.tt “I am now the Archbishop of a ravaged city which looks like the cities of Europe at the end of World War II,” Archbishop of Port-of-Spain Anthony Pantin said in a sermon days after the 1990 coup attempt ended. It was the unimaginable made real. The Jamaat al Muslimeen’s attempt to overthrow the
- [Opposition to Garvey’s Visit](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/opposition-to-garveys-visit/) - In 1927, plans were being made by the Trinidad and Tobago branch of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in anticipation of Marcus Garvey’s visit to Trinidad. On 11 December 1927, the editorial of a local newspaper declared its opposition to such a visit. It alleged that Garvey visited British Honduras and Jamaica and made
- [The next generation of leaders: 50 young women recognised at YES programme reception](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/the-next-generation-of-leaders-50-young-women-recognised-at-yes-programme-reception/) - French Ambassador Guillaume Pierre opened his official residence in St Clair on June 24 to host a networking reception celebrating 50 young women from the Young Women Empowered to Serve (YES) Leadership Programme, declaring the space a haven for worthy causes. Speaking to Guardian Media just before the official start, Pierre shared that the evening
- [Santner overshadows Motie’s five-wicket haul to lead Kiwis to thrilling win](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/santner-overshadows-moties-five-wicket-haul-to-lead-kiwis-to-thrilling-win/) - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies produced a heroic bowling performance but were defied by a captain’s knock by Mitchell Santner to fall to a heartbreaking one-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the fourth One Day International, yesterday. Santner scored a crucial, unbeaten 34 to marshal the lower order and lead his side to 189 for
- [Pakistan batters dominate against Windies Select XI](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pakistan-batters-dominate-against-windies-select-xi/) - Centuries by Azan Awais and skipper Babar Azam led a dominant batting display by Pakistan against a West Indies Select XI at the halfway stage of their four-day warmup match at the Queen's Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, yesterday. Both batters made even centuries as the visitors piled on 455 for four at the end of
- [Hard work beats talent: Jannah’s Journey](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/hard-work-beats-talent-jannahs-journey/) - In the landscape of youth sports in Trinidad and Tobago, balancing a single athletic discipline alongside rigorous academics is a feat in itself. Managing two distinct sports as a national player while preparing for the demands of Form Five is extraordinary. Meet 15-year-old Jannah Mohammed [JM], a student at ASJA Girls’ College, Charleville. Whether she
- [Public information and participation critical to good governance](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/public-information-and-participation-critical-to-good-governance/) - Questions continue to surround the Government's proposed data centre projects, including their suitability for Trinidad and Tobago, their potential benefits and the challenges they may create. Yet before these issues can be fully assessed, a more fundamental concern must be addressed: the apparent lack of public information and consultation surrounding these initiatives. An investigative report
- [Two quakes shake T&T roughly 1 hour apart ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-quakes-shake-tt-roughly-1-hour-apart/) - The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI Seismic) has confirmed that two earthquakes shook Trinidad and Tobago before 7 o’clock this morning, with one quake being felt in Trinidad as far south as San Fernando, and as far east as Arima and Scarborough in Tobago. In its social media pages, UWI Seismic reports that the first quake of magnitude 5.1, occurred at 5:45 am (local time), at latitude 11.35 degrees north and
- [Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns ](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/andy-burnham-becomes-the-uks-seventh-prime-minister-in-a-decade-after-starmer-resigns/) - The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come. After weeks as leader-in-waiting, Burnham officially became prime minister on Monday during a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. He succeeded Keir Starmer, on a day when Britain’s political turbulence gave way, at least temporarily, to smooth choreography. Buckingham Palace has released a photo of
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- [Morvant man latest murder](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/army-recruit-gunned-down-at-laventille-gas-station/) - Jensen Le Vende A 22-year-old Morvant man who had recently signed up to join the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment was shot dead this morning at the Unipet Gas Station at the corner of Morvant Old Road and the Eastern Main Road, Laventille. The victim has been identified as Khalil Malik Emmanuel Williams, of Chinapoo, Morvant.
- [Court permanently stops Jack Warner’s extradition case](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/court-permanently-stops-jack-warners-extradition-case/) - The High Court has permanently stopped extradition proceedings against former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, ruling that the continuation of the proceedings breached his constitutional right to liberty. In a judgment delivered by Madame Justice Karen Reid, the court found that the issuance of an Authority to Proceed (ATP) in the absence of an arrangement with
- [State raises concerns over Hadeed house arrest during appeal hearing](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/state-raises-concerns-over-hadeed-house-arrest-during-appeal-hearing/) - The State has raised concerns about the resources required to monitor businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve while they remain under house arrest as their appeal is being considered. The Hadeeds were ordered released on house arrest yesterday by three appeal court judges but remained behind bars after a late-night stay request by attorneys
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- [PM mourns passing of cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-mourns-passing-of-cricket-legend-sir-garfield-sobers/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has expressed condolences following the passing of cricket legend Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, describing him as one of the Caribbean’s most distinguished sons and a global sporting icon. In a statement issued on Friday, Persad-Bissessar said Trinidad and Tobago joined Barbados, the Caribbean Community and the international sporting fraternity in
- [Gopeesingh: Sobers the greatest I ever saw](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/gopeesingh-sobers-the-greatest-i-ever-saw/) - North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) chairman Dr Tim Gopeesingh has joined the Caribbean and global sporting community in mourning the passing of cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers, describing him as the greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever produced. Gopeesingh, who played cricket for Trinidad and Tobago, said the sport had lost one of
- [Two arrested; firearm seized after Chaguanas robbery](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-arrested-firearm-seized-after-chaguanas-robbery/) - Two men were arrested and a firearm seized following an armed robbery at a mini mart in Chaguanas today. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said the arrests were made after a coordinated response by officers of the Central Division Task Force (Area North) following a report of a robbery with aggravation at a
- [Two arrested after cannabis seizure in Arima](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/two-arrested-after-cannabis-seizure-in-arima/) - Two men were arrested after police seized more than 13 kilograms of cannabis during an intelligence-led anti-drug operation in Arima on Friday. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said 24 packets containing approximately 13.640 kilograms of cannabis were recovered during Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. Shield, which was conducted between 12:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. The operation
- [Climate bodies unite to protect Caribbean oceans](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/climate-bodies-unite-to-protect-caribbean-oceans/) - Ryan BachooLead Editor - Newsgatheringryan.bachoo@cnc3.co.tt The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) have agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at protecting the region’s oceans, fisheries and coastal communities from the growing impacts of climate change. Leaders from both organisations met on July 16 in Belize City, Belize, to discuss
- [Caricom: Sobers' impact went beyond cricket](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/caricom-sobers-impact-went-beyond-cricket/) - The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has joined the Government and people of Barbados and the international cricket fraternity in mourning the passing of cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers. Caricom described Sobers as a son of the Caribbean whose contribution to cricket and his impact beyond the sport represented the excellence, resilience and pride associated with the
- [Dehring: Sir Garry embodied West Indies cricket](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/dehring-sir-garry-embodied-west-indies-cricket/) - Cricket West Indies (CWI) Chief Executive Officer Chris Dehring has described Sir Garfield Sobers as “the embodiment of West Indies cricket at its finest, bold, brilliant, innovative and unapologetically excellent.” He noted that Sobers’ extraordinary achievements transformed the game and inspired generations of players to dream beyond what had once seemed possible. CWI has joined
- [New partnership creates jobs for abuse survivors](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/new-partnership-creates-jobs-for-abuse-survivors/) - A new partnership between Conflict Women Ltd and Regency Recruitment and Resources Limited aims to help survivors of gender based violence achieve financial independence by creating employment opportunities and expanding workplace support. The initiative was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), bringing together Conflict Women's work supporting survivors with Regency Recruitment's
- [Police seek help finding missing Tamana woman](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/police-seek-help-finding-missing-tamana-woman/) - Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 60-year-old Phillis Beharry, who was reported missing after she disappeared from her Tamana home on Thursday. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Beharry was last seen on July 16 and was reported missing to the Cumuto Police Station later that same day.
- [LSA warns against misleading social media ads selling squatting land](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/lsa-warns-against-misleading-social-media-ads-selling-squatting-land/) - The Land Settlement Agency (LSA) is warning members of the public not to be misled by social media advertisements promoting the sale of "squatting land" in Valencia while claiming buyers can obtain a Certificate of Comfort (CoC). In a media release issued on Friday, the agency said the advertisements contain false and misleading information and
- [CXC to end SBAs for five subjects](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/cxc-to-end-sbas-for-five-subjects/) - The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is reforming its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework, with changes set to affect students sitting Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) subjects from the 2027 academic year. The reforms are being introduced in response to the rapid growth of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and concerns about
- [Prison officers sound alarm over conditions across prisons](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/prison-officers-sound-alarm-over-conditions-across-prisons/) - The Prison Officers’ Association has issued a public appeal highlighting what it describes as longstanding issues affecting prisons across Trinidad and Tobago, calling for improvements to staffing, infrastructure, equipment and working conditions. The statement comes as the association remains in the spotlight following reports of a division within its executive over how the matter involving
- [Summary of the Court of Appeal's findings regarding the Hadeeds](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/summary-of-the-court-of-appeals-findings-regarding-the-hadeeds/) - The Hadeeds have a serious issue to be tried. The court found their challenge to the legality of the PDOs is arguable and should be fully examined by the High Court. The PDOs are subject to judicial review. The court held that even during a State of Emergency, Preventive Detention Orders are not beyond the
- [Conditions of Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed's release](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/conditions-of-dominic-and-genevieve-hadeeds-release/) - The Court of Appeal ordered that Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed be immediately released from detention but confined to their home at, Bayshore, Westmoorings, subject to the following conditions: Surrender all passports and travel documents. Surrender all firearms in their possession. Surrender all communication devices. No communication with anyone outside the residence, whether directly or indirectly,
- [Appeal Court orders Hadeeds be released; placed on house arrest](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/appeal-court-orders-hadeeds-bereleased-placed-on-house-arrest/) - Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed have been ordered to be immediately released by the court after spending 22 days in custody since their arrest on June 24. In a virtual ruling delivered by Justices of Appeal Peter Rajkumar, Mira Dean-Armorer and Joan Charles a short while ago, the couple was placed under house arrest and must
- [PM reveals call with Venezuela's Acting President after earthquakes](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pm-reveals-call-with-venezuelas-acting-president-after-earthquakes/) - Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has revealed that she spoke with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez two days after devastating earthquakes struck the neighbouring country, as Trinidad and Tobago moved to launch a major humanitarian relief effort. The disclosure came in correspondence exchanged between the two leaders and released by the Office of the Prime Minister
- [PNM served court documents over Balisier House funding](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/pnm-served-court-documents-over-balisier-house-funding/) - Legal documents issued by the court—relating to People's National Movement (PNM) having to explain where they got the money from to build Balisier House—were officially served on the party’s general secretary Foster Cummings around 12:15 am today, as he returned to the country and stepped out of the airport. Police sources indicated no one in the party wanted to
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- [sexual offences](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/sexual-offences/)
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- [four suspects](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/four-suspects/)
- [CPU](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/cpu/)
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- [U-Turn Software Management System](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/u-turn-software-management-system/)
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- [motorists](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/motorists/)
- [courts](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/courts/)
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- [violations](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/violations/)
- [Desperadoes](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/desperadoes/)
- [Anand Ramlogan](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/anand-ramlogan/)
- [Vincent Nelson](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/vincent-nelson/)
- [Port-of-Spain General Hospital](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/port-of-spain-general-hospital/)
- [POSGH](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/posgh/)
- [Dr. Roshan Parasram](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/dr-roshan-parasram/)
- [Canada](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/canada/)
- [testing](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/testing/)
- [Chief Medical Officer](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/chief-medical-officer/)
- [elderly patient](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/elderly-patient/)
- [isolation](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/isolation/)
- [Caribbean Public Health Agency](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/caribbean-public-health-agency/)
- [influenza-like illness](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/influenza-like-illness/)
- [CARPHA](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/carpha/)
- [ICUs](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/icus/)
- [National Pandemic Preparedness Plan](https://www3.cnc3.co.tt/tag/national-pandemic-preparedness-plan/)
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