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87 Cuban nurses, 9 doctors in T&T: Programme to continue says PM Young
Prime Minister Stuart Young SC has addressed the issue of Cuban healthcare workers in Trinidad and Tobago, saying the programme will continue as Trini...
11 hrs ago
HDC working to fix water issues at Mahogany Courts
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) says it is aware of, and is currently working to resolve a water issue at its Mahagony Court Development. In...
11 hrs ago
Top CoP confirms Alexander’s resignation
Acting Police Commissioner Junior Benjamin has confirmed that he received a resignation letter from Senior Superintendent Roger Alexander on Wednesday...
12 hrs ago
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PM Young: Finance Minister, stakeholders working on forex ‘possibility’
Prime Minister Young SC said government is working on creating a solution to increase the access of foreign exchange for citizens, with a focus on eve...
12 hrs ago
At least 10 arrested following March 19 protests in Roseau
The police in Dominica have arrested at least ten people following protest action that escalated into violence in Roseau last week. Among the latest a...
13 hrs ago
Gonzales signs detention order for alleged Rasta City shooter
A detention order has been signed by National Security Minister Marvin Gonzales targeting a man, who is alleged to be an enforcer and shooter for the ...
14 hrs ago
PM Young clarifies: Venezuelan migrants cannot vote
Prime Minister Stuart Young has clarified that, contrary to reports in circulation, Venezuelan migrants who are registered to live and work in Trinida...
14 hrs ago
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Deadly altercation: Man succumbs to injuries after argument with wife
Authorities are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man from Penal following an incident at his residence. The deceased has been identified as Na...
March 26, 2025 3:43 PM ET
Waitress robbed by ‘customers’ while on duty
A 42-year-old waitress was robbed at gunpoint while on duty at Palki’s Restaurant, located at Long Circular Road, Maraval, on Wednesday afternoon. A...
18 hrs ago
Security guards stall Trincity home invasion
The swift response of security guards may have prevented the outcomes of a home invasion in Trincity.A 63-year-old woman told police she secured her h...
17 hrs ago
AK-47 assault rifle found buried near riverbed in Seaforth, St Thomas
File photo of a model of the AK-47 assault rifle.
March 26, 2025 10:37 PM ET
Top CoP confirms Alexander’s resignation
Acting Police Commissioner Junior Benjamin has confirmed that he received a resignation letter from Senior Superintendent Roger Alexander on Wednesday...
12 hrs ago
Four-day long weekend for Eid, Spiritual Baptist holidays
It’s official – Trinidadians will have a four-day weekend to wrap the end of this month and the start of April 2025. Monday March 30 and T...
March 26, 2025 9:23 AM ET
Photo: US Secretary of State arrives in Jamaica for high-level visit
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday for bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Andrew Holness and other government off...
March 26, 2025 2:23 PM ET
Murder victim’s family flees home out of fear
The family of 34-year-old Brandon Harripersad, who was killed in Penal on Monday night after being shot multiple times in a home invasion, has tempora...
17 hrs ago
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PM Young: Finance Minister, stakeholders working on forex ‘possibility’
Prime Minister Young SC said government is working on creating a solution to increase the access of foreign exchange for citizens, with a focus on eve...
12 hrs ago
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PM Young on meeting with Rubio, energy, Dragon: No harm will come to T&T
Prime Minister Stuart Young said following a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jamaica on Wednesday that he has received assurances th...
13 hrs ago
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PM Young clarifies: Venezuelan migrants cannot vote
Prime Minister Stuart Young has clarified that, contrary to reports in circulation, Venezuelan migrants who are registered to live and work in Trinida...
14 hrs ago
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Watch: US to reassess Jamaica travel advisories amid crime reduction
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the United States will reassess its travel advisories for Jamaica, the country’s largest to...
March 26, 2025 4:55 PM ET
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Police conduct operation in Odsan amid escalating gang violence
In response to a violent feud between rival groups from Odsan and Barre Du Chausee—marked by repeated shootings, including a fatal incident—a coor...
March 26, 2025 11:56 AM ET
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Media worker shot and injured in Harbour View
A media worker is in serious condition after being shot in Harbour View. The victim has been identified as an engineer at Television Jamaica. Accordin...
March 25, 2025 6:14 PM ET
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Watch: Climate change and the connection between drought and flooding
Prolonged droughts, wildfires and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic flooding. Around the globe, rising ...
March 24, 2025 2:26 PM ET
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Watch: Climate change and the connection between drought and flooding
Prolonged droughts, wildfires and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic flooding. Around the globe, rising ...
March 24, 2025 2:26 PM ET
Jamaica
St James police celebrate nearly 64 per cent reduction in murders there
From left: DSP Michael Moore, crime officer for St James; Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, commander of the St James Police Division; and DSP Linr...
7 hrs ago
‘I had no role in FINSAC, whatsoever’, declares Golding
Opposition Leader Mark Golding (file photo)
12 hrs ago
Mechanical issue impacting water supply from a facility in St James
Customers in St James who are served by the Vaughnsfield Pumping Station are presently without water supply due to a mechanical issue that is affectin...
13 hrs ago
Significant amendments announced to NIC Legislation
The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) has announced significant amendments to its legislation. The recently enacted National Insurance Corporation ...
14 hrs ago
Five of eight new UWI professors based at Mona, J’ca
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has promoted eight distinguished academics to the rank of Professor, the highest academic title conferred by t...
15 hrs ago
Trinidad & Tobago
‘Golden Dragon’ faces backlash for asserting any PM must be born in St Lucia
Bain ‘Golden Dragon’ Nathaniel, who has indicated a plan to form a political party, the People’s National Movement (PNM), and to contest...
10 hrs ago
87 Cuban nurses, 9 doctors in T&T: Programme to continue says PM Young
Prime Minister Stuart Young SC has addressed the issue of Cuban healthcare workers in Trinidad and Tobago, saying the programme will continue as Trini...
11 hrs ago
HDC working to fix water issues at Mahogany Courts
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) says it is aware of, and is currently working to resolve a water issue at its Mahagony Court Development. In...
11 hrs ago
Top CoP confirms Alexander’s resignation
Acting Police Commissioner Junior Benjamin has confirmed that he received a resignation letter from Senior Superintendent Roger Alexander on Wednesday...
12 hrs ago
01:00
PM Young: Finance Minister, stakeholders working on forex ‘possibility’
Prime Minister Young SC said government is working on creating a solution to increase the access of foreign exchange for citizens, with a focus on eve...
12 hrs ago
Other Caribbean
‘Golden Dragon’ faces backlash for asserting any PM must be born in St Lucia
Bain ‘Golden Dragon’ Nathaniel, who has indicated a plan to form a political party, the People’s National Movement (PNM), and to contest...
10 hrs ago
At least 10 arrested following March 19 protests in Roseau
The police in Dominica have arrested at least ten people following protest action that escalated into violence in Roseau last week. Among the latest a...
13 hrs ago
Prime Minister Pierre expresses condolences on the passing of Mr Earl Francis
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Government of Saint Lucia extend their deepest condolences to the family of th...
16 hrs ago
Caribbean Women in Leadership launches 10th chapter in Dominica
Dominica has officially joined the Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) network as its tenth chapter, marking a significant milestone in the organiza...
19 hrs ago
Choiseul residents relieved after arrest of murder suspect
The arrest of the assailant wanted by police in connection with the death of Ken Joseph Ismael, a resident of Choiseul, has brought a sigh of relief t...
March 26, 2025 2:16 PM ET
World News
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil, gas will face 25% tariff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas f...
March 24, 2025 3:10 PM ET
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil, gas will face 25% tariff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas f...
March 24, 2025 3:10 PM ET
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil, gas will face 25% tariff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas f...
March 24, 2025 3:10 PM ET
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil, gas will face 25% tariff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas f...
March 24, 2025 3:10 PM ET
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Watch: Climate change and the connection between drought and flooding
Prolonged droughts, wildfires and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic flooding. Around the globe, rising ...
March 24, 2025 2:26 PM ET
Barbados
US confirms secretary of state’s visit to Jamaica this week
The United States Department of State has confirmed that US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is set to visit Jamaica this week to advance President Do...
March 25, 2025 12:26 AM ET
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil, gas will face 25% tariff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas f...
March 24, 2025 3:10 PM ET
01:40
Watch: Climate change and the connection between drought and flooding
Prolonged droughts, wildfires and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic flooding. Around the globe, rising ...
March 24, 2025 2:26 PM ET
Iceland’s children’s minister quits after baby with teen revelation
LONDON (AP) — Iceland’s president on Sunday accepted the resignation of the North Atlantic island nation’s children’s minister who quit t...
March 23, 2025 8:45 PM ET
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Watch: Fire disrupts flights at London’s Heathrow Airport
LONDON (AP) — A large fire near London's Heathrow Airport knocked out power Friday to Europe's busiest flight hub, forcing it to shut all day and di...
March 21, 2025 12:07 PM ET
St.Lucia
Three men die in separate breadfruit tree incidents within same week
Three men from various parts of the south of the island died within a few days of each other in breadfruit tree-related incidents. The deceased were a...
March 25, 2025 6:43 PM ET
VF South independent candidate ‘Apa’ says colours dividing country
David Charles aka 'Apa', who will be contesting the upcoming general election in Vieux-Fort South as an independent candidate, says he will not be usi...
March 25, 2025 2:15 PM ET
US confirms secretary of state’s visit to Jamaica this week
The United States Department of State has confirmed that US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is set to visit Jamaica this week to advance President Do...
March 25, 2025 12:26 AM ET
Frequently targeted Clarke Street business building burglarized again
Businesses located in the same building along Clarke Street, Vieux-Fort, seem to be an easy target for thieves. Three of the four businesses loca...
March 24, 2025 5:31 PM ET
Man suspected in Choiseul homicide flees after being accosted by cop
As of this morning, a suspected assailant, who is being sought by police for killing an elderly man of Choiseul, is still on the run after being accos...
March 23, 2025 8:05 PM ET
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St Thomas NWC customers asked to make use of amnesty
National Water Commission (NWC) customers in St Thomas with outstanding balances are being urged to take advantage of the entity’s amnesty before it...
16 hrs ago
Hundreds celebrate Holi Hindu Festival at Royal Botanical Gardens
Hundreds of Indian nationals and friends of the Indian community recently gathered at the Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew to celebrate the annua...
17 hrs ago
Solar panels installed at EWMSC to enhance power supply at critical care units
A solar-powered backup system has been installed at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC). The North Central Regional Health Authority (N...
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Watch: US to reassess Jamaica travel advisories amid crime reduction
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the United States will reassess its travel advisories for Jamaica, the country’s largest to...
March 26, 2025 4:55 PM ET
