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  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...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  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...
No. 8 Ole Miss at No. 13 Oklahoma prediction: Updated odds, expert picks, team and player news, trends, stats
It’s a classic matchup of a dynamic offense against a stout defense Saturday in Norman, OK when the No. 8 Rebels of Ole Miss (6-1, 3-1) take on the No. 13 Sooners (6-1, 2-1). This game brings with it major ramifications for not just the SEC but...
 
    
  Disaster units on alert amid floods
THE Disaster Management Units (DMUs) of the Chaguanas Borough Corporation (CBC) and the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation (CTTRC) were on alert, as an adverse weather alert, yellow level, remained in effect until 10 p.m. last night. An...
 
    
  'Mutant' rats are invading Málaga as residents sound alarm over public health risks
Date Published: 21/10/2025 Sergio Monge, president of the National Association of Environmental Health Companies (ANECPLA), confirms the increase, calling it a “public health issue.” Rats can be carriers of several serious diseases, making their...
 
    
  CWI announces restructured CG United Super50 Cup for 2025
(CWI) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a restructured format for the 2025 CG United Super50 Cup, the marquee 50-over regional tournament set to take place in Trinidad from Wednesday 19 November to Saturday 29 November....
 
    
  T&T’s nomination for UN Security Council position under threat
KINGSTON (CMC): Trinidad and Tobago’s nomination for a position on the United Nations Security Council for the period 2027-28 could be in jeopardy following Port of Spain’s decision to support the United States in its military build up in parts of...
 
    
  Volcanic activity worldwide 23 Oct 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Karymsky, Klyuchevskoy, Merapi,...
Thu, 23 Oct 2025, 21:00 1761253203 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORS Map of today's active volcanoes Svartsengi (Reykjanes peninsula, SW Iceland): The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that by 23 September around 10 million cubic meters of...
Economists: Govt should liberalise fuel market
Economists Dr Ronald Ramkissoon and Taharqa Obika are calling for greater clarity and consistency in the Government’s approach to fuel pricing, following Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo’s announcement in last...
 
    
  MC&J: Week 9 features three ranked matchups and much more
Last week ATS: 9-10 (6-4 National, 3-6 B1G) Season ATS: 74-69 (29-36 National, 45-33 B1G) Last week was so close to looking as good as the previous week. Five of my losses were in games where my pick missed covering by two points or less. USC, Ole...
 
    
  CPA strengthens drive to boost poultry and egg production across CARICOM
– regional poultry sector records steady growth, new investments, and regional recognition THE Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) is ramping up its efforts to expand and diversify the region’s poultry industry, reaffirming its commitment to food...
 
    
  An East Texas landowner fenced off a community’s favorite fishing spot, igniting multiple legal battles
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited...
Pereira launches digital wallet platform
When entrepreneur Mark Pereira decided to return home from Sydney, Australia, to build a fintech company, he didn’t look for a safety net. He built one himself. “I invested over US$200,000, about $1.36 million, of my own savings,”...
 
    
  CARICOM speaks on US action in the region. T&T begs to differ
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s 80th session on Sept. 26, 2025. UN Photo/Loey Felipe Caribbean Community leaders issued a statement at the...
 
    
  Admiral’s Mystery Retirement Amid Secret War Leaves Key Command in Turmoil
U.S. Southern Command, which oversees military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, is in turmoil after the announcement of the sudden retirement of the four-star Navy admiral overseeing that region where President Donald Trump is waging...
 
    
  Mississippi vs Oklahoma Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 25 — College Football Week 9
Photo By - Imagn Images. Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks. A loss this weekend would not knock the Mississippi Rebels out of the College Football Playoff race outright, but it would make...