Thompson, Seville, Blake cruise into men’s 100m semifinals
TOKYO – Jamaica’s trio of Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville and Ackeem Blake easily advanced to the semifinals of the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletic Championships in Japan on Saturday (September 13). Competing in heat two, Thompson, the fastest man in the world over the distance this year, strolled to victory in 9.95 seconds, […]
Green, de Kock help Royals send Knight Riders to third consecutive loss
BRIDGETOWN – The Barbados Royals ended their miserable home stand in the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League campaign in winning fashion by upstaging the Trinbago Knight Riders by seven wickets in Barbados on Friday. Playing their final match of the season at Kensington Oval, off-spinner Chris Green mesmerised the Knight Riders’ batters on his […]
Fire damages dormitory room at Princes Town centre
A section of the National Care and Empowerment Centre in Princes Town was partially damaged by fire on Friday afternoon. Police said around 4.30 pm an alarm was raised by security officers after smoke was seen coming from the roof of room one in the male dormitory. Security officer Fortune of Amalgamated Security Services used […]
Taxi driver robbed of car in Sangre Grande
A 57-year-old taxi driver was robbed of his vehicle in Sangre Grande on Thursday night. Police said around 8.10 pm, Kelvin Ramoutar of Nariva Road No. 3, Manzanilla, was operating his silver Nissan Y11, registration PBY 6259, for hire near Top of the Line Meat Mart on the Eastern Main Road. He was approached by […]
One dead, two injured in San Juan shooting
Gunmen opened fire outside a bar in San Juan on Friday evening, killing one man and injuring two others, including a soldier. The deceased as been identified as 32-year-old Mozik Cobham. Police said around 5.20 pm a black SUV, heavily tinted and of unknown make and registration, stopped near a bar known as Flats at the […]
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 […]