By Prior Beharry FIFA has suspended the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) with immediate effect. The world governing body of football stated in a release on Thursday (September 24) that the suspension was due to “grave violations of FIFA statutes.” Coincidentally September 24 is a public holiday in T&T recognising when the […]
EDUCATION Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby- Dolly has spoken to the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) regarding the issue of grades and is expecting a statement from CXC. In a statement issued on Thursday, the minister stated, “I have personally spoken to CXC on the matter. It is causing distress, which is regrettable, especially for […]Read More
Police Hold 32 Immigrants in Curepe Bar By Sue-Ann Wayow MORE than 30 immigrants have been detained at a bar in Curepe. Police are presently working with the Immigration Division to ascertain the status of 32 immigrants, 18 Venezuelans and 14 Chinese nationals. They were detained for breaching the Public Health Ordinance Regulations […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow ENTERTAINERS have been in the red since the Covid-19 pandemic in March and one such entertainer Errol Fabien is trying to bring them In De Black. Beginning this Friday, from 9 pm, the new series In De Black which features solo performances by various artistes- one at a time, will be […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow A CHANCE meeting by two Trinidadian producers two years ago kick started the process that led to the filming of an episode of The Amazing Race. It will be premiered in Season 32 next month. Lorraine O’ Connor, the main local facilitator for the show that will be aired on […]Read More
ALL vehicles operated by National Petroleum Marketing Company Limited (NP) are safe for drivers and the company maintains strict Covid-19 protocols. This is according to NP in a response to claims made by the Oilfield Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) that employees had to use vehicles with a faulted brake system which could cause […]Read More
PRICE of gas for downstream companies in the energy sectors should be renegotiated by the State to ensure sustainability of economic activity for companies and employees. This is according to former government minister and Member of Parliament for Couva South Rudranath Indarsingh. In a media release issued on Wednesday, Indarsingh said the closure […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow THE Point Lisas Industrial Estate is not under severe threat says Energy Minister Franklin Khan. Khan speaking during a post Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday said, “While certain challenges exists, I think to say under severe threat is a misnomer.” On Tuesday, Canadian-based petrochemical company Nutrien announced the indefinite closure […]Read More
Young: A Pyramid Scheme is Fraud By Sue-Ann Wayow A Pyramid scheme is not a sou-sou, but fraud. This is according to National Security Minister Stuart Young who warned the public about getting involved in promised money saving deals as they are deemed fraudulent. Speaking during a post Cabinet media briefing on Wednesday, Young […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow WHO returned more than $22 million in cash? This is the question Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith wants answered and he has also launched an investigation to find the individual or individuals the money was returned to. On Tuesday, more than $22 million in cash was seized from a […]Read More