Thea LaFond appointed to prestigious World Athletics Commission
TOKYO – In a significant recognition of her standing among her peers, Dominica’s world champion triple jumper Thea LaFond has been elected to the World Athletics Athletes’ Commission. The election results were announced during the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 in Japan, with LaFond earning 1,293 votes to secure one of the six available seats […]
AMCHAM T&T signs ESG Agreement with FuturePlus
The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FuturePlus, a United Kingdom-based sustainability management and ESG reporting platform. The agreement was formalised during Part II of AMCHAM T&T’s 2025 ESG Conference: People, Purpose & Progress – Activating the “S” in ESG, held at the Hyatt […]
Two arrested after armed robbery in Erin
Two men are in police custody following a swift response to an armed robbery on Monday morning along Anduez Trace, Los Iros Beach Road, Erin. Around 8:15 a.m., a 23-year-old farmer reported being approached by two armed men while near his garden. One suspect, armed with a firearm, struck the victim in the face and […]
T&T suffer heavy defeat to South Africa at NWYC
T&T’s Under-21 netballers fell to a humiliating 105-15 defeat to South Africa in their third match at the Netball World Youth Cup (NWYC) at the Tercentenary Sports Complex, Gibraltar on Monday. With the loss, the T&T team is winless after three matches. The South Africans went up 15-0 before the local players found the net […]
NCRHA completes electrical upgrade at EWMSC
The North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) says it has successfully completed major electrical upgrade works at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC). The project involved installing a new transformer on the facility’s electrical grid to operate alongside the existing one, a move the NCRHA said would reduce risks of power failure or electrical loss […]
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday. “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” said […]
TTADA demands transparency on forex distribution
OTTO CARRINGTONSenior Reporter A call from the T&T Automotive Dealers Association (TTADA) for greater transparency from local corporations operating in the automotive sector, insisting that the public has a right to know the facts behind major decisions impacting consumers. TTADA president Visham Babwah and vice-president Rhondall Feeles made the call in response to the recent […]
Caribbean teams face tough tests on day two of Netball World Youth Cup
GIBRALTAR – Day two of the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 saw mixed fortunes for the Caribbean nations, with Jamaica securing a commanding win while Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados faced challenging opposition. The day opened with a dominant display from Jamaica, who overpowered Tonga with a final score of 66-43. From the first whistle, […]
Knight Riders topple Amazon Warriors to lift fifth CPL title
PROVIDENCE – Behind a solid all-around performance from Akeal Hosein, the Trinbago Knight Riders romped to their fifth Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title by overcoming the Guyana Amazon Warriors by three wickets in a low-scoring, but exciting affair in Guyana on Sunday. While the win helped the Knight Riders become the most decorated team in […]
Citizens’ lives at risk as fire stations lack resources, Guy warns
JANELLE BERNARDProducer A warning that the Fire Service is in dire need of resources, and the lack of equipment is severely hampering the work of fire officers and as a consequence, citizens lives are being put at risk. It comes from Keone Guy, president of the Fire Service Association of Trinidad and Tobago, who told […]