NEWS
T&T nominated for 8 travel awards
Trinidad and Tobago have been nominated for eight travel awards in the 2019 World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean Awards. Read more here…
UDeCOTT boss resigns suddenly
Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT) Frank Barnes has resigned. Read more here…
POLITICS
Young backs use of force once within law
National Security Minister Stuart Young yesterday gave his full support to Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith’s “One shot, one kill” directive to officers who are shot at by would-be criminals. Read more here…
Republic: Govt not seeking control
Government has assured Republic Financial Holdings Ltd (RFHL) it is not seeking to control the group through the appointment of two directors to its board. Read more here…
BUSINESS
South businesses hoping for a Christmas boost
LESS than a week to go and some business owners are reporting a slowdown in Christmas sales this year. Read more here…
REGIONAL
Overseas Experts to Assist in Security Audit of Jamaica’s Tourism Sector
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett had announced in October that he had directed the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), to conduct the audit through its Destination Assurance Division, to identify gaps and ensure that the destination remains safe, secure, and seamless for visitors and locals alike. Read more here…
INTERNATIONAL
President Trump 'to pull thousands of troops' from Afghanistan
Reports, citing unnamed officials, say about 7,000 troops - roughly half the remaining US military presence in the country - could go home within months. Read more here…
Business investment in worst run since 2009
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said investment fell by 1.1% in the July to September period compared with the previous quarter. Read more here…
21st December 2018