Steelpan remains symbol of T&T creativity, culture and identity
The Ministry of Culture is joining the global community in celebrating World Steelpan Day 2026. Minister Michelle Benjamin says the […]
August 2026
Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 in DR Congo
More than 2,000 people have died in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to AP News,
No Tropical Wave threat to T&T, Sahara dust limits development
The T&T Met Service says a Tropical Wave about 1,300 kilometres east of the Windward Islands is no longer expected
Councillor Vashti Sookhoo has passed away
Councillor for Reform/Manahambre, Vashti Sookhoo, has passed away. Her passing was confirmed in a social media post early this morning
Greaves, Matthews nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month
Two West Indies players have been shortlisted for the ICC Player of the Month awards for July. All-rounder Justin Greaves
PM: Recent US investments restoring Pt Lisas as “Engine of Growth”
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says new agreements with the US and other major energy companies are restoring Point Lisas as
No T&T nationals affected by Colombia quake
There have been no reports of T&T nationals being affected by yesterday’s powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia. The Ministry of
Inmate recaptured after “brief security breach” at Golden Grove
An inmate at the Golden Grove Prison had a fleeting taste of freedom, following what the Prison Service says was
THA ready to roll out Universal Child Benefit Programme
The THA’s Division of Health and Wellness is ready to roll out its Universal Child Benefit Programme. This will see
3 charged with larceny of cables
Three men have been charged with larceny of cables following a police operation in Princes Town. On July 31st, several