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Goatober fires up in Trinidad and Tobago
Features Janelle De Souza 2 Hrs Ago GoatoberTT founder Franka Philip, centre, with the "dream team" of chefs, from left, Nina Compton, Brigette Joseph and Debra Sardinha. Photo courtesy Franka Philip. - FOR the first time since 2019, Goatober, the...

Tobago teen crowned Caribbean regional Junior Minister of Tourism
Sixteen-year-old Jolé St. John, Tobago’s Junior Secretary of Tourism, has been crowned winner of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) 21st Regional Tourism Youth Congress, held Thursday at the Hilton Barbados Resort. - Advertisement - Part...

Henry, Spicer filled with pride after scoring maiden Trinidad and Tobago goals
Sports Roneil Walcott 3 Hrs Ago Trinidad and Tobago's Kobi Henry (R) is congratulated by teammate Andre Rampersad after scoring against Bermuda, on October 10, during their Concacaf World Cup qualifying final round match, at the Bermuda National...

Tobago stakeholders budget wish-list: Open airport building, boost tourism
Tobago Corey Connelly 2 Hrs Ago The new terminal building at the ANR Robinson International Airport in Crown Point yet to be opened for use. - TOBAGO STAKEHOLDERS say they are eager to hear about the Government’s plans for developing the island in...

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...

Instant takeaways: QB Zevi Eckhaus unfazed in SEC road environment
Washington State was a 32½-point underdog on the road at fourth-ranked Ole Miss. The Cougars didn’t win, but they gave the college football world a bit of a surprise. They kept pace with the Rebels the whole way, and even had a chance to tie or...

2025 Heisman Trophy odds, Week 9 outlook: Contenders separate from pretenders in biggest shakeup of season
The second half of the 2025 college football season opened with a bang, and the combination of five top-25 showdowns and multiple upsets entirely reshaped the Heisman Trophy race. There was more separation between the top contenders and longshots...

Can Trinidad and Tobago’s New Government Tackle Gang Corruption?
Recent measures to root out corruption in public contracts linked to gangs in Trinidad and Tobago could trigger a backlash from criminal organizations that have long profited from community development programs. The government has suspended...

"Warm storm" sets its sights on Colorado, with rain and snow late this week
Today’s Forecast: An area of low pressure will move from southern Nevada into Colorado over the next 12-24 hours, and it will bring some big changes to our forecast late this week. Rain and snow showers over the mountains this morning will spread...
Business group urges action on Tobago Sandals
Shastri Boodan The Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CCIC) yesterday applauded Sandals Resorts International on the announcement of a EC$500 million Beaches family resort in St Vincent and the Grenadines. CCIC...

Restart Sandals Tobago talks
The Chaguanas Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Government to fast-track discussions with Sandals Resorts International to revive the proposed Sandals Tobago project, following the group’s announcement of a new US$500 million Beaches family...
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Tobago’s Jolé St. John is CTO 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress Winner [Cayman’s Aylani Morris Seymour 3rd]
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Jolé St. John of Tobago (center) with Jamaica’s Caleader Lewison (left) and Aylani Morris Seymour from the Cayman Islands in Barbados onThursday BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (October 4, 2025) – Sixteen-year-old Jolé...

Tobago’s Jolé St. John is CTO 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress Winner
Regional Tourism Youth Congress participants with (l-r) Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism of Antigua and Barbuda; Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO Secretary-General; Councillor Tashia Burris, Secretary of Tourism, Tobago; Ian Gooding-Edghill, CTO...

Trinidadian nursing educator wants nurses to build strong legacies
Trinidadian nursing educator Dr. Hazel Mary Sanderson Marcoux, Ed.D., RN, wants nurses to build strong legacies. In delivering the featured address Sunday, Sept. 14, of the Brooklyn-based Trinidad and Tobago Nurses Association of America, Inc....

Tobago Wins CTO Tourism Youth Congress
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Jolé St. John, a 16-year-old Junior Minister of Tourism from Tobago, emerged as the winner of the 2025 Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Regional Tourism Youth Congress, held on October 2 at the Hilton Barbados Resort...

Trinidad and Tobago’s gas producer rebrands to align with Proman family of companies
Proman’s upstream company, DeNovo Energy, has changed its name to Proman Energy to bring its identity in alignment with the integral role of the parent company’s upstream business, ensuring greater visibility across its integrated value chain....

Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse Monument to Honor Lives Lost at Sea
Press release from the Trinidad Civic Club: “Resurrection,” a sunset photo of the Monument by Zack Stanton. The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria and the Trinidad Civic Club are pleased to announce the formal Dedication of...
Energy services and contractors’ contribution to T&T’s GDP
Over the past few weeks, we have highlighted the energy sector’s contribution to the economy of T&T. A vital area of this sector is the energy services subsector, which consists of the many local and foreign contractors that...

Trinidad and Tobago FA sees life in Concacaf Bigger Academy
Sports Roneil Walcott 19 Minutes Ago Coaches, teachers and students at the Trinidad leg of the Concacaf Bigger Game Academy at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva on September 30. Photo by Roneil Walcott - The Trinidad leg of the Concacaf Bigger Game...