Rising seas and vanishing lands in T&T–Climate change hits home

Ryan Ba­choo Lead Ed­i­tor-News­gath­er­ing ryan.ba­choo@cnc3.co.tt Less than 100 me­tres from where Lalchan Bod­ie lives in Bam­boo Vil­lage on the Ce­dros coast­line, the rem­nants of what was once a hilly vil­lage over­look­ing Colum­bus Bay...

Is Trinidad and Tobago an innovative nation? Computer says no

Commentary Arthur Dash Just Now - THIS COLUMN loves a global index. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has obliged with its annual Global Innovation Index, ranking 139 global economies to identify which countries are most...

PM talks national security, climate change, food with UN Secretary General

Akash Sama­roo Lead Ed­i­tor-Pol­i­tics akash.sama­roo@cnc3.co.tt Prime Min­is­ter Kam­la Per­sad-Bisses­sar yes­ter­day met with Unit­ed Na­tions Sec­re­tary Gen­er­al An­tónio Guter­res, a dis­cus­sion she de­scribed as “very, very good” for...

Nutrien initiates planned shutdown despite talks with Govt

Canadian fertiliser giant Nutrien Ltd has completely shut down its four ammonia plants and one urea plant, despite talks by Government to resolve their port fee dispute. The move marks a significant development in T&T’s energy landscape, with...

Can Trinidad and Tobago Escape the Oil Trap?

For decades, Trinidad and Tobago has relied on oil production to bring in revenue to the small Caribbean state. However, as its oil reserves begin to dwindle, the outlook is less certain, despite ongoing investment in new auctions for further...

No pedigree, no problem for former Ferris State QB Trinidad Chambliss vs. LSU

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — LSU senior Garrett Nussmeier stood with his back to a concrete support post near the visitor’s locker room at Mississippi’s Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium, answering questions about why the Tigers’ offense has lacked the punch that...

Face to Face with the Wild: A Local Wildlife Photographer Takes Us on a Kayak Ride in Trinidad Bay

Harbor Seal in Trinidad Bay. [Photo by Ann Constantino] The quiet waters of Trinidad Bay laid a stage for pelicans, murres, and even a pair of harbor porpoises during a recent trip with Kayak Trinidad captured by local photographer Ann...

UAE, Trinidad and Tobago agree on mutual visa exemptions

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General...

Creating a tourism model that is inclusive, resilient and sustainable

Features Newsday 4 Hrs Ago Barry Bidaisee - BAVINA SOOKDEO On September 27, the world will celebrate World Tourism Day 2025, the theme for which is Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, which underscores the sector’s potential to be a catalyst...

COP30 urged to link climate justice with reparations for historical crimes 

Hundreds of environmental and human rights groups and activists have penned a letter urging the upcoming UN climate conference, COP30, in Brazil to place justice and reparations for people unfairly affected by the climate crisis, colonialism and...

COP30 Urged to Put Reparations at the Core of Climate Justice

Hundreds of groups demand COP30 prioritize reparations for colonial and slavery legacies, linking them directly to climate justice and the burden on the Global South. Civil society groups urge COP30 in Brazil to link climate justice with...

No pedigree, no problem for Mississippi’s Trinidad Chambliss vs. LSU and Garrett Nussmeier

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — LSU senior Garrett Nussmeier stood with his back to a concrete support post near the visitor’s… OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — LSU senior Garrett Nussmeier stood with his back to a concrete support post near the visitor’s locker room at...

Kamla: Don’t weaponise climate change agenda

News Clint Chan Tack 2 Hrs Ago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. FILE PHOTO - PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has warned against the weaponisation of the climate change agenda. She did so during her address to the 80th UN General...

FTSE 100 Live: Market in a holding pattern; LSEG tops the risers...

FTSE 100 falls 5 points to 9,573.64 Kingfisher upgraded NatWest rises after lifting guidance Retail sales climb 0.9% in Q3 12.25pm: LSEG back in fashion London Stock Exchange spent a second day at the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard with brokers...

Peter Doig House of Music Serpentine South – Sue Hubbard

Peter Doig is one of those painters loved by the public and the cognoscenti alike. His vivid palette and the magic realism of paintings like White Canoe 1991 have brought him to a wide and varied audience, and his work fetches some of the highest...

Tancoo: S&P hails Trinidad and Tobago’s resilience, urges reforms

News Sean Douglas 28 Minutes Ago Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo. - File photo FINANCE Minister Davendranath Tancoo welcomed Standard and Poor's (S&P) recent remarks on Trinidad and Tobago's economy his a statement on September 25 titled,...

Stormy weather persists as ‘Opong’ approaches Romblon

Heavy rainfall outlook remains in Metro Manila and several areas across Luzon and Visayas as cyclone ‘Opong’ weakened back to severe tropical storm after reaching typhoon category last night while approaching the province of Romblon, state weather...

Hike And Plant Tobago 2025

Darien Jones, Coordinator of the Hike and Plant Committee, shares details on Hike and Plant Tobago 2025 — an eco-friendly initiative that combines outdoor adventure with environmental action. The event promotes sustainability by encouraging...

FTSE 100 Live: Market in a holding pattern; Kingfisher upgraded

FTSE 100 falls 3 points to 9,576 Kingfisher upgraded NatWest rises after lifting guidance Retail sales climb 0.9% in Q3 11.30am: You can do it, if you B&Q it RBC Capital has dusted off its toolkit for Kingfisher, upgrading the B&Q and Screwfix...

Ornate hawk eagles, giant scorpions, river otters at Bioblitz — Maracas rich in biodiversity

Features Newsday 3 Hrs Ago Luminous lizard. Photo courtesy Zak Ali - Dr Anjani Ganase reports on the 2025 TT Bioblitz which was conducted on September 20-21 from base camp at Maracas Bay. The final tally of all species encountered at the Maracas...