Noble: Mission accomplished? T&T’s burning questions on 2026 Budget

“Budget 2026 is a declaration that Trinidad and Tobago is back on course… When UNC wins, everybody wins!” Minister of Finance, Davendranath Tancoo. Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo delivers the 2026 Budget. Photo: Office of the Parliament...

Nutrien shutdown puts 1,600 jobs at risk

News Ryan Hamilton-Davis An Hour Ago Aerial view of the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Pt Lisas, Couva. - More than 1,600 people may be at risk of losing their jobs in the wake of a controlled shutdown of Nutrien Trinidad, one of the leading...

NMDPRA boss hails Mshelbila’s election as new GECF scribe

Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has congratulated Dr Philip Mshelbila on his election as the Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum...

Business leaders split over Minister’s appeal to hold prices

Business groups in South and Central Trinidad have expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo’s call for the public to push back against businesses passing on increased prices to consumers. Last Tuesday, Tancoo said while he...

UTT student calls for greater support for hearing-impaired learners

Carisa Lee Re­porter carisa.lee@cnc3.co.tt A hear­ing-im­paired stu­dent at the Uni­ver­si­ty of Trinidad and To­ba­go (UTT) is call­ing on the in­sti­tu­tion to ho­n­our its re­spon­si­bil­i­ty to pro­vide equal ac­cess and sup­port for stu­dents...

ICE raids are coming to San Francisco; Israel continues to restrict aid into Gaza; U.S. to support Ukrainian strikes inside Russia

Israel must allow UN agencies, including UNRWA, into Gaza to deliver aid, the International Court of Justice rules, and denies Israeli claims that Hamas had “infiltrated” UNRWA; Israel responds that UNRWA will “not set foot” in Gaza again....

CG United Super50 Cup revamped for 2025

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): The 2025 CG United Super50 Cup is set for a major overhaul, with Cricket West Indies (CWI) announcing a streamlined, high-stakes tournament to be hosted in Trinidad from November 19-29. In response to financial headwinds,...

GECF appointments: NMDPRA boss congratulates Mshelbila, Ekpo

BY SAM OTUONYE The Nigerian Executive Board Member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has congratulated Dr Philip Mshelbila on his election as the new Secretary-General of the Forum at the just concluded 27th GECF...

NNPCL Hails Tinubu On Ekperikpo, Mshelbila’s Emergence As Chairman, Secretary General Of GECF

NNPC Ltd has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in the emergence of Nigeria’s candidate Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Ltd as the new Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). It...

AMCHAM urges collaboration following Nutrien shutdown

The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) has acknowledged Nutrien Ltd.’s announcement of a controlled shutdown of its nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas facility, effective October 23, 2025. AMCHAM T&T said the...

See Yourself – COSTAATT Marks 25 Years Of Educational Innovation

This October, the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) celebrates 25 years of pioneering local development. TTT News visited COSTAATT’s main campus in Chaguanas, which is purpose-built to empower...

MoRDLG Reports Minimal Impact From The Passing Of Tropical Wave

The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MoRDLG) has advised that weather conditions across most areas have improved as a tropical wave continues to move away from Trinidad and Tobago. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service...

Condensed CG United Super50 Cup revamped for 2025

ST. JOHN’S, An­tigua – The 2025 CG Unit­ed Su­per50 Cup is set for a ma­jor over­haul, with Crick­et West In­dies (CWI) an­nounc­ing a stream­lined, high-stakes tour­na­ment to be host­ed in Trinidad from No­vem­ber 19-29. In re­sponse to...

Evolving Energy – Improving T&T’s Oil Spill Response

The global effects of oil spills include environmental damage and negative impacts on human health and livelihoods, as well as the economic consequences for fishing and tourism. In 2024, Tobago was significantly impacted when a capsized barge...

BlackRock Survey: Opportunity Amid Uncertainty - Insurers Globally Embracing A More Flexible Approach

Inflation tops insurers' risk concerns (63%), while overall risk appetite remains low (12% planning to increase exposure) Private markets continue to gain importance, with 30% of insurers planning to increase their allocations and 58% intending to...

Temporary lay-offs likely, as Nutrien begins shutdown

Nutrien Ltd has announced a controlled temporary shutdown of its Trinidad Nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas facility, effective October 23. The decision comes amid ongoing disputes with the National Energy Corporation (NEC) over alleged...

Qatar and US warn EU law may threaten energy security in Doha talks

Energy security and regulatory risk were front and centre as the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) convened this week in Doha, bringing together ministers, officials and experts from the world's leading...

Building an innovation-driven future for T&T

By Emer­son John-Charles The 2025 No­bel Prize in Eco­nom­ic Sci­ences was award­ed last week to three eco­nom­ic his­to­ri­ans who proved that in­no­va­tion, not nat­ur­al re­sources, is the true dri­ver of growth and pros­per­i­ty. Their work...

A few spotty showers linger on Friday in southern Colorado

Tonight's Forecast: Rain and thunderstorms will linger in the eastern plains through about 11 pm to midnight. Overnight, it will be partly to mostly cloudy. Colorado Springs forecast: Low: 40; High: 59; Friday will be partly cloudy with a low...

Minimal impact reported from tropical wave

The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MoRDLG) reported minimal impact from the tropical wave that passed over Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has since discontinued the Adverse...