Daily Brief - Thursday 8th August, 2024
Pepe’s Marketing Ltd, a popular name in TT’s food distribution industry, has a rich history that dates back to the 1960s. The company, founded by Krishna Sadal, began as a modest family business in the Chaguanas and Tunapuna markets, selling basic commodities to market-goers. Read more
8th August 2024
Daily Brief - Wednesday 7th August, 2024
The murder toll continues to rise after ten people were murdered in three days, bringing the country’s murder toll to 363. In the latest incident, two men died after they were shot while liming in Samaroo Village, Arima on August 5. Read more
7th August 2024
Daily Brief- Tuesday 6th August, 2024
He had a nervous wait, but London 2012 Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott squeezed his way into the final of the men's javelin event at the 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing 11th in the qualifying round on August 6 at the Stade de France. Read more
6th August 2024
Daily Brief - Monday 5th August, 2024
A PH taxi driver was stabbed to death in Port of Spain on Friday night. Police said around 10 pm on August 2, Jabari Phillip, 31, of St James parked near the corner of Henry Street and Independence Square and got out of the car. Read more
5th August 2024
Daily Brief - Friday 2nd August, 2024
Guards from the Maintenance and Training Security Company (MTS) had to intervene to block an armed police officer from entering law courts at Princes Town on July 26 in contravention of the Judiciary's established ban on guns in court. The Judiciary recounted it all in a statement later that day. Read more
2nd August 2024
Daily Brief - Tuesday 30th July, 2024
The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) has sent a team to Carriacou to help restore power there after the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 1. In a statement, the commission said the 18-strong contingent of linesmen left on July 28. Read more
30th July 2024
Daily Brief - Monday 29th July, 2024
Effective July 29, drivers will face a $2,000 fine and docked three demerit points if their vehicle does not meet light transmittance requirements permitted by the new tint regulations. Failure to maintain windscreens or windows free from scratches can also land drivers a $450 fine without demerit points deductions. Read more
29th July 2024
Daily Brief - Thursday 25th July, 2024
The experience of Christle Ltd, shows how one small company can significantly enhance its market presence through taking part in trade missions facilitated by the Trade Ministry, the TT Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) and exporTT. Established in 1989 by Christopher Garcia and based at the O’Meara Industrial Estate, Arima, Christle Ltd... Read more
25th July 2024
Daily Brief - Wednesday 24th July, 2024
Finance Minister Colm Imbert says there is nothing unusual about the Central Bank's decision on July 19 to reduce the reserve requirement for commercial banks from 14 to ten per cent. He made this comment on July 23 after former Central Bank deputy governor Dr Terrence Farrell raised a question... Read more
24th July 2024
Daily Brief - Tuesday 23rd July, 2024
A Charlieville landlord fought back against burglars in a home invasion leaving one of the bandits dead and another injured on July 22. The landlord lives on the first floor of the heavily burglar-proofed property at Caroni Savannah Road and rents the ground floor of his home to two businesses. Read more
23rd July 2024
Daily Brief - Monday 22nd July, 2024
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) was ordered to compensate a Freeport home owner for a leaking underground pipeline which severely damaged his home, causing the foundation to weaken and placing the house in jeopardy. On July 15, Master Sherlanne Pierre ordered WASA to compensate Balchan Gopie for the damage... Read more
22nd July 2024
Daily Brief - Friday 19th July, 2024
The Business Community has expressed its support of a series of co-ordinated police exercises along highways and main thoroughfares, which inconvenienced motorists and commuters on July 18. Newsday spoke to president of the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce Kiran Maharaj, who, after the chamber’s business outlook event, held at... Read more
19th July 2024
Daily Brief - Thursday 18th July, 2024
Since it was launched in 1999, the TT Manufacturers' Association (TTMA) Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) has connected businesses and buyers, investors and innovators, manufacturers and people, all under one roof, for trade collaboration. The convention has been a core event for many businesses which offer their goods and interact... Read more
18th July 2024
Daily Brief - Wednesday 17th July, 2024
The family of Anthony John, who was shot dead outside his La Retreat Road home in Arima, is urging the public to do their part in the fight against crime and “say something if you see something.” Reports say John, 57, was was about to enter his yard around 6... Read more
17th July 2024
Daily Brief - Tuesday 16th July, 2024
In response to the economic challenges posed by the covid19 pandemic, the government allocated $50 million in 2021 to stimulate and strengthen economic growth through overseas market development and export promotion. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), in collaboration with exporTT and the TT Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) subsequently launched... Read more
16th July 2024