Fyzabad man sentenced for killing his child’s mother
A Fyzabad man, who killed the mother of his young son, has been sentenced to 12 years and 23 days […]
December 19, 2025
President Trump to lower cost of prescription drugs
US President Donald Trump has announced new agreements to lower prescription drug prices for US citizens. Speaking today alongside nine
NIB contribution rate increases to 16.2% in January
The National Insurance Contribution Rate will increase from 13.2% to 16.2%, effective January 5th, 2026. The adjustment by NIB aims
T&T Chamber calls for urgent action to tackle forex crisis
The T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce is calling for urgent, collective action to address the country’s worsening foreign exchange
Barbados Defence receives patrol vessel from the US
The Barbados Defence Force has received US$750,000 35-foot patrol vessel from the United States. This is the first of three
More holiday sailings for Cabo Star
Additional sailings have been announced for the M.V. Cabo Star during the holiday period. The vessel will depart Trinidad on
UN: Gaza now without famine but hunger crisis remains critical
The United Nations says no areas in Gaza are currently under famine, following improved humanitarian and commercial access after the
$340,000 jewellery heist in Princes Town
More than $340,000 in jewellery and gold were stolen during an armed robbery at a Princes Town store yesterday. Newsday
US issues sanctions against family members linked to Maduro
The US has announced sanctions against seven family members of individuals, believed to have been involved in corrupt activities, linked
UWI launches AI Centre to shape the Caribbean’s digital future
The UWI St. Augustine Campus, has officially launched the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre, a major milestone for both the university