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TT's largest trade convention turns 20 in 2019
AS the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) marks its 20th anniversary next year, the TTMA and its partners are looking ahead to finding ways to use the convention to foster economic growth in TT. TIC 2019 was launched last Thursday at the Five Star Convention Centre in Chaguanas. Read more…
NEWS
Rampersad makes historic same-sex ruling
It’s official, sexual activity between consenting male adults is no longer illegal.Delivering a 14-page decision at the Hall of Justice in Port-of-Spain yesterday, High Court Judge Devindra Rampersad modified sections 13 and 16 of the Sexual Offences Act, which had previously criminalised buggery and serious indecency even between consenting adults. Read more…
Prof Sankat's son charged with stealing passenger plane
The young man charged with trying to steal a jet plane at the Melbourne International Airport in Florida on Thursday, is the son of former UWI principal Professor Clement Sankat.The Sankat family confirmed this in a statement on Thursday night. Read more…
MP: Quality over quantity
ST AUGUSTINE MP Prakash Ramadhar says the question of whether Commonwealth lawyers should be appointed locally to serve as High Court judges is a case of “quality over quantity.” Ramadhar, a former legal affairs minister, was commenting on concerns raised on this matter by Independent Senator Sophia Chote SC on Tuesday. Read more…
POLITICS
Young: PNM members trying to undermine me, PM
National Security Minister Stuart Young has accused supporters and members of the People’s National Movement (PNM) of attempting to undermine him and Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley as the party’s internal election draws closer.Young made the statement on Wednesday while delivering the feature address at a political meeting at St Francois Girls’ College, Belmont, mere days from the PNM’s September 30 election. Read more…
BUSINESS
The profit in corporate social responsibility
The last quarter of 2017 into the first quarter of 2018 saw Nike taking a hit in their bottom line due to numerous scandals centred on sweatshops, and misbehaving executives, especially in North America.Sales dropped to a record low in February 2018; by -6 per cent according to Forbes, 11 executives either left or were dismissed due to the scandals and the public perception of the brand was left in shambles amid poor pricing decisions in its flagship “Jordan’s” sneakers, and protests of a more-socially-conscious consumer. Read more…
REGIONAL
Jamaican-owned Fast Food Chain Expands into Canada
Eight months after the death of its founder, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill has expanded its operations into the Canadian market, opening two stores in the greater Toronto, Ontario, area, home to a large number of Jamaican and other Caribbean nationals. Read more…
Bermuda opposition party leader ousted
Bermuda’s opposition party, the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA), has seen yet another of their leaders ousted.This time, Jeanne Atherden was reportedly removed for being too passive. Read more…
INTERNATIONAL
Mother of 7-year-old rape victim in India says attacker should be hanged
After raping the 7-year-old girl with a water hose in New Delhi, the attacker handed her 10 rupees and a piece of chocolate in exchange for her silence, according to her mother. He then left her -- a towel around her waist and bleeding -- near her home.The 26-year-old mother scooped up the frightened child and asked her to point out the man, she told CNN Thursday. Read more…
Lake Victoria, Tanzania ferry disaster death toll hits 100
At least 100 people are known to have died after a ferry carrying hundreds of people capsized on Lake Victoria, Tanzania, officials say.Many more are missing and it is feared that more than 200 people may have drowned. Rescue efforts resumed on Friday after being halted overnight.The MV Nyerere ferry overturned near Ukara island on its way from Bugorora. Read more…
21st September 2018