NIS reforms seen as crucial toward long-term sustainability

STAKEHOLDERS have largely welcomed the Government’s proposed National Insurance System (NIS) reforms in the budget, describing them as long overdue but necessary steps to ensure the fund’s long-term sustainability. Delivering the national budget...

Government cuts $45 million from OJT programme; promises sustainable jobs

AKASH SAMA­ROO Lead Ed­i­tor – Pol­i­tics The gov­ern­ment has cut $45 mil­lion from the On the Job (OJT) Train­ing Pro­gramme, but the Fi­nance Min­is­ter as­sures that more sus­tain­able jobs are com­ing. Dur­ing an analy­sis of ex­pen­di­ture...

Trinidad nitrogen company to shut down temporarily

(Trinidad Express) A political row is brewing over the temporary shutdown of Nutrien Ltd’s nitrogen operations at Point Lisas, as Energy Minister Dr. Roodal Moonilal blamed the previous administration for unresolved contractual issues, while...

Goldilocks weather on Wednesday ahead of late week rain and snow showers

Today’s Forecast: Mother Nature will bring an encore performance of Tuesday's great weather to Southern Colorado on Wednesday. What this will mean for today is plentiful sunshine, light breezes and mild temperatures. Highs today will be around 5...

Tobago Receives Sargassum Equipment From Japan And UNDP

Tobago now has its own equipment to address the influx of sargassum during specific periods of the year. On Tuesday, the handover ceremony was held for the equipment donated by the United Nations Development Programme in Trinidad and Tobago and...

TTPFL focusing on sustainability

The Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League (TTPFL) is entering its fourth season on a stronger financial and professional footing, with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) focusing on sponsorship growth, reduced government...

Trinidad could lose CARICOM support for its UN Security Council seat bid

PM ‘doesn’t care’ if T&T loses regional support for UN Security Council bid Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has dismissed concerns that Trinidad and Tobago could lose regional backing for its bid to sit on the United Nations Security...

AMCHAM T&T Urges Continued Collaboration To Strengthen Investment Climate

The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) is calling for continued collaboration to strengthen this country’s investment climate. In a statement, AMCHAM T&T took note of the announcement by Nutrien of a planned,...

This 2001 SOCATA TB-20GT Trinidad Is a Climate-Controlled-Kept ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s...

CERT Speyside Response Center Officially Opens

Tobago’s emergency response capacity has been strengthened following the opening of the long-awaited CERT Speyside Response Center. Director of the Tobago Emergency Management Agency, Allan Stewart, said the project was undertaken by the Tobago...

Calmer mid-week weather will give way to rain and snow late this week

Today’s Forecast: After windy, Red Flag Warning conditions on Monday, calmer weather this morning has brought the big chill back to Southern Colorado. Freeze Warnings are in effect until 8 am for the southeastern Plains, with a Frost Advisory in...

COE issues weather alerts for 21 provinces

Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) raised the alert level to 21 provinces, including the National District, on Monday due to the indirect effects of an active tropical wave linked to a low-pressure system located several hundred...

Trinidad and Tobago stands firm with US on regional security

News Gregory Mc Burnie 5 Hrs Ago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (C) and staff of the United States embassy during Divali celebrations at the PM's residence in Phillipine, on October 18. - via Kamla Persad-Bissessar's FB page The government...

Transforming Tobago tourism

Commentary Newsday 24 Minutes Ago A guest carries her possessions on her head as a wedding party makes its way along the streets of Moriah on July 20, 2024.. Recreating the ole time wedding is a highlight of the Tobago Heritage Festival calendar....

CAF and ECCB join forces to mobilise climate and development finance for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union

Oct 21, 2025 News A new partnership between CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will unlock new pathways to mobilise climate and development finance for the Eastern Caribbean...

Bill Introduced to Incentivize Creation of Recycling and Composting Companies

With the goal of fostering sustainable economic development and reducing the environmental impact of solid waste on the island, Senator Nitza Moran Trinidad of the San Juan District introduced a measure to amend Act 60-2019, known as the “Puerto...

Spectacular Fall weather on tap for Tuesday in Colorado

Tonight's Forecast: It will be a cold night in southern Colorado with freezing temperatures for most of the region. A frost advisory has been issued for eastern Fremont County and freeze warnings have been issued for Las Animas, Baca, Huerfano,...

Trinidad doubles down on position regarding US military presence in the region

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday reiterated its reason for standing apart from its CARICOM neighbours in declining to back a regional position on key security and regional stability issues, including the growing...

Trinidad doubles down in defence of US military presence in region

Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar speaking at the UN General Assembly on Friday October 19, 2025 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday reiterated its position on why it is standing apart from its Caribbean...

UN report: Caribbean still facing rising climate threats

Caribbean nations continue to struggle with deep-rooted inequalities and growing climate risks, according to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2025, released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty...