Daily Brief - Thursday 15th May, 2025
Perenco TT Ltd has announced its finding of "significant columns" of natural gas in two separate geological compartments on the eastern part of the Onyx field, an undeveloped gas field off Trinidad’s south-eastern coast. A media release from Perenco said the gas discovery was found at a depth of 180... Read more
15th May 2025
Daily Brief - Wednesday 14th May, 2025
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has said tickets can be bought at all its locations and online via its free mobile app using Trinidad and Tobago currency, as well as through its layaway plan. However, it said since it has to pay operational and other expenses in foreign currencies, it needed to... Read more
14th May 2025
Daily Brief - Tuesday 13th May, 2025
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) launched its trade mission to Jamaica yesterday with a seminar titled “Doing Business with Jamaica.” According to the TTMA, the session provided insights from key officials including the permanent secretary in Jamaica’s Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templar, as well... Read more
13th May 2025
Daily Brief - Monday 12th May, 2025
Mother’s Day has been quite different for 27-year-old Angeli Rambally over the past four years. The mother of two spends her days providing round-the-clock care for her disabled daughter, often leaving her overwhelmed and emotionally drained. Read more
12th May 2025
Daily Brief - Friday 9th May, 2025
Kalicharan Mas co-founder Wendy Kalicharan, 76, passed away peacefully at her home around 1.30 pm on May 8 with her daughter Ayanna Kalicharan-Mahase at her side. Kalicharan-Mahase told Newsday her mother was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer in 2020 and was undergoing treatment. Read more
9th May 2025
Daily Brief - Thursday 8th May, 2025
Newly appointed Trade, Investment and Tourism Minister Satykama “Kama” Maharaj said his focus will be on diversifying the economy beyond oil and gas; expanding trade and exports; strengthening local manufacturing; driving investment and innovation and positioning tourism as a pillar of economic growth. Read more
8th May 2025
Daily Brief - Wednesday 7th May, 2025
The Mt Dor man arrested on election day and charged with bribery, after he was allegedly found in the community with $30,000 in his car, has been granted his own bail. The man, 46, from Champ Fleurs, appeared before Master Kimitria Gray on May 5. Read more
7th May 2025
Daily Brief - Monday 5th May, 2025
Vitas House Hospice is inviting citizens to join its annual Cancer Remembrance 5K Walk as it honours lives lost to cancer on June 14. The event will help raise funds for free palliative care services provided by the hospice. Read more
5th May 2025
Daily Brief - Friday 2nd May 2025
A man out on bail was almost kidnapped after he stopped to buy breakfast in Diego Martin. Around 8.20 am on April 30, the 37-year-old from Patna Village resident parked his black Toyota Rav 4 SUV on Salandy Street, Diego Martin, left it idling, and went to a nearby breakfast shop. Read more
2nd May 2025
Daily Brief - Wednesday 30th April, 2025
THE American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (Amcham) said it is ready to work with the incoming government, in its congratulations to Prime Minister-elect Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the UNC Coalition of Interests on its victory in the April 28 general election. Read more
30th April 2025
Daily Brief - Tuesday 29th April, 2025
Police have arrested a man who slit the throat of a female relative during a domestic argument. The arrest was confirmed by ASP Ramdhanie Dipchand who told Newsday on April 28 that the man was held in the Longdenville area. He said, “Yes, yes. The man is in police custody. Read more
29th April 2025
Daily Brief - Monday 28th April, 2025
Lawyer Criston Williams is calling for the government to provide support for Trinidadian nationals, particularly children, returning from Syria. He made the plea after two children, who were born there to Trinidadian parents, were ordered by a British court to be placed with their grandparents in Trinidad. Read more
28th April 2025
Daily Brief - Friday 25th April, 2025
The autopsy for 15-year-old Malini Persad, a murdered autistic teen, which was originally scheduled for April 24, has been postponed to April 28, coinciding with the general election. Her father, Andrew Persad, said no explanation was given for the delay, but he remains hopeful the autopsy will proceed on Monday,... Read more
25th April 2025
Daily Brief - Thursday 24th April, 2025
The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries has written to the attorneys of the families of the deceased divers and survivor Christopher Boodram asking them where to send the $1 million ex-gratia payment. Attorney Prakash Ramadhar, who represents the families of Fyzal Kurban and Yusuff Henry, shared the letter with Newsday. Read more
24th April 2025
Daily Brief - Wednesday 23rd April, 2025
As if haunted by violence, the Joseph family was dealt yet another devastating blow on the morning of April 22. Coconut vendors Vikey "Thumb Thumb" Joseph, who survived a recent shooting, and his father Anthony John, 43, were gunned down at the corner of Mon Plaisir Road and River Road. Read more
23rd April 2025