Government orders NIB salary adjustments, arrears paid
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced Government has instructed the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) to implement salary adjustments and pay outstanding arrears to employees dating back to the 2014–2016 negotiating period. Speaking in the House of Representatives today, Persad-Bissessar said the decision was intended to uphold workers’ rights, honour lawful agreements, and […]
UN lauds WIFA for hosting regional women’s football tournament
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – The United Nations Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean have praised the Windward Islands Football Association (WIFA) for hosting the 2025 regional women’s football tournament. The tournament is slated to run from September 14 to 20, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In a press release, the United Nations said it is […]
MCCD announces special showcase after smoke bomb disruption
The Ministry of Culture and Community Development (MCCD) has confirmed a special performance for contestants affected by the smoke bomb incident at the La Reine Rive Self-Expression and Talent Finals of the Prime Minister’s Best Village Trophy Competition last Saturday, September 6, 2025, at SAPA.Five contestants who were unable to perform will take the stage […]
Over $29M in high-grade cannabis seized at sea
Authorities intercepted a vessel off the Point Fortin coastline early Friday, seizing over $29 million worth of high-grade cannabis. The operation followed intelligence received on Thursday indicating a large consignment of Colombian “Creepy” marijuana was being transported from Venezuela to Trinidad aboard a fishing vessel.During the interception, several large bags were thrown overboard, and three […]
Young condemns NGC Steelband sponsorship cuts
Former Prime Minister and Energy Minister Stuart Young has condemned the National Gas Company’s (NGC) decision to end sponsorship of three Steelbands, calling the move “unjustifiable and unforgivable.” In a post on social media, Young said the affected bands are “important pillars in their respective communities—they provide safe spaces for our citizens to learn about […]