NEWS
Police seek help to find Fyzabad teen, New Grant woman
Southern and South Western Division police are calling on the public for help in finding a teenager and a 62-year-old woman who were reported missing in separate cases over the weekend. Police statements on April 7 said Josiah Thomas, 16, of Fyzabad, was last seen on April 6, while Christiana Ramdeen of New Grant was last seen on April 5. The police did not give further information. The NGO Hunters Search and Rescue Team, led by Vallance Rambharat, is assisting with the search efforts and is liaising with both families. Read more here
Tobago stakeholders open to new Sandals proposal
Tobago stakeholders and the Government have unanimously agreed to invite Sandals Resorts International to reconsider investing in the island, marking what could be a second chance to bring the world-renowned hotel chain to the island. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Stuart Young, officials from the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), tourism stakeholders, and the Sandals executive team, led by CEO Adam Stewart, at the Prime Minister’s residence in Blenheim yesterday. Speaking at a media conference afterwards, Young described the talks as a session where it was agreed to put Sandals on a “clean slate,” saying the renewed discussions were focused on Tobago’s growth and its positioning as a competitive global tourism destination. Read more here
POLITICS
Cummings reinforces PNM's commitment to young people
Reminding the public of their plans for the young people of this country has been a strategy for both PNM and UNC during the 2025 election campaign. During a PNM meeting at the Exodus Pan Theatre in Tunapuna on April 5, many young people turned up in their numbers and La Horquetta/Talparo MP Foster Cummings used the opportunity to reinforce the party's commitment to them. From 7 pm, youngsters clad in red arrived at the panyard, many of them waving flags and blowing horns. Some of them too young to understand the significance of the meeting, maybe more interested in the popcorn on sale. Read more here
Analysts: Lee’s win a UNC election boost
At least two political analysts agree that the ruling in favour of David Lee in his misbehaviour in public office charge, is a boost for him and the United National Congress (UNC) as the General Election campaign intensifies. Acting Chief Magistrate Christine Charles yesterday dismissed the charges of conspiracy to defraud and misbehaviour in public office against Lee, after upholding a no-case submission presented by his legal team, led by Wayne Sturge and Mario Merritt of Regius Chambers. Magistrate Charles ruled that the prosecution had presented insufficient evidence to sustain the charges or proceed to trial. Read more here
REGIONAL
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to workers’ rights
Guyana has once again signalled its commitment to support safe working conditions and labour standards after signing its third Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP). The move has reaffirmed the government’s plans to advance labour rights, strengthen social protection, and ensure decent work for all Guyanese. The agreement was signed during the opening of the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) 13th Caribbean Ministers of Labour Meeting, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). Read more here
INTERNATIONAL
Trump's game of chicken over tariffs leaves world guessing
A day before Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs are scheduled to kick in, the US president appears locked in a high-stakes game of chicken, with the world's economy hanging in the balance. Some nations labelled "worst offenders" are scrambling to make nice with the White House to end this game before it reaches a potentially devastating climax. China, in contrast, is playing a different game, one of retaliation and resistance. Read more here
8th April 2025