NEWS
President cancels food fair over poor ticket sales
President Christine Kangaloo’s inaugural international food fair “Corps & Friends Can Cook” has flopped. The event, which had tickets priced at $600 each, was cancelled because of poor sales. Read more here
Proposed T&TEC rate increase still before committee
The Regulated Industries Commission’s recommendation to increase electricity rates in Trinidad and Tobago is still before the Finance and General Purposes Committee in Cabinet. Read more here
BUSINESS
More security features in new polymer $100s
FINANCE Minister Colm Imbert has said the new polymer $100 note to be issued later this year will have more security features to prevent counterfeiting. Imbert, at the Senate sitting on Tuesday, was responding to Opposition Senator Wade Mark who moved a matter on the adjournment of the Senate, calling on the Government to explain the need for a new polymer note and the cost for this action. Read more here
REGIONAL
Mottley: Regional ferry service will help fans
The regional ferry system currently being worked on will also assist West Indies cricket and fans of the game. This was the view of Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, as she spoke on day one of the Caricom Regional Cricket Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain, yesterday. Read more here
Inspiring change: CARICOM Girls in ICT Day spotlight opportunities for women
IN the face of the widening digital gender gap, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General (SG) has called for a redoubling of efforts to champion digital gender equality initiatives in the region. She also recommended a reinforced determination to amplify the voices of women and girls in the ICT sector. Read more here
INTERNATIONAL
Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s absolute immunity claims
The Supreme Court appeared ready to reject former President Donald Trump’s claims of sweeping immunity and the broad protections he has sought to shut down his federal election subversion case, but also reluctant to give special counsel Jack Smith carte blanche to pursue those charges. Read more here
Gaza pier: US begins building floating base to boost aid
The US military has started building a large floating pier off Gaza's coast to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, the defence department has said. Read more here
26th April 2024