Unsung voices: The Indo-Trinidadian legacy in calypso

Ryan Ba­choo Lead Ed­i­tor-News­gath­er­ing ryan.ba­choo@cnc3.co.tt The his­to­ry of ca­lyp­so mu­sic is well doc­u­ment­ed ... in ca­lyp­so mu­sic it­self. How­ev­er, what is less known is the con­tri­bu­tions and im­pact of In­do-Trinida­di­ans...

World Teachers’ Day 2025: Nadia Khan-Forte celebrates educators

Features Newsday 9 Hrs Ago Santa Rosa Government Primary School acting principal Nadia Khan-Forte, enjoys a moment with some of her students at the school on October 1. - Photos by Angelo Marcelle BAVINA SOOKDEO FOR over two decades, Nadia Carleen...

Planned opt-out scheme, budget cuts compromise free education

BY SHAN KENSHIN Q. ECALDRE Bulatlat.com Cabuyao, City — Although Krisha Guevara herself was not directly burdened by tuition fees, the Tarlac State University student became a staunch advocate of free education after seeing how her classmates...

Economists rank education, security, agriculture as top priorities for budget

GEISHA KOW­LESSAR-ALON­ZO Se­nior Re­porter geisha.kow­lessar@guardian.co.tt Econ­o­mists are urg­ing Gov­ern­ment to pri­ori­tise crit­i­cal na­tion­al chal­lenges in the 2026 Bud­get, in­clud­ing crime re­duc­tion, ed­u­ca­tion re­form,...

“May look like a small promise, but it is big thing,” Indian Envoy to Trinidad and Tobago on Artificial Limb Fitment Camp

Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], October 5 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit said that the 50-day Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment Camp is a big thing which was promised by Prime Minister...

Ramaleela & Ravan Dahan in Georgetown revitalises living bridge of shared culture, traditions 

Coinciding with Dussehra, the High Commission of India in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Surabhi – an Indian community ladies group affiliated to the High Commission, and members of the Indian community and diaspora...

Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ aims to dominate the Americas

Two centuries after President James Monroe warned foreign powers to stay out of the Americas, his namesake doctrine is surfacing on influencer TikToks and podcasts, in corporate pitch decks and White House hallways, as President Trump recasts it...

PM honours teachers’ invaluable service to Trinidad and Tobago

News Janelle De Souza 2 Hrs Ago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar - PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her government is committed to empowering teachers by providing equipment, training and a positive environment to support teachers...

Cultural Explosion 5: A Wondrous Odyssey

Cultural Explosion 5: A Wondrous Odyssey brings together music, dance, and storytelling in a dynamic celebration of local talent. Jeanine Remy, secretary and performer, along with tutor and senior dancer Marcia Mark, share what audiences can...

OPINION | A vanishing minority: Indo-Fijians and Fiji’s changing ethnic balance

Current school enrolment figures paint a stark picture of Fiji’s demographic future. Out of 242,665 students enrolled in early childhood, primary, and secondary education, 182,840 are iTaukei, while only 49,723 are Indo-Fijian. That means...

Historic Milestone: President’s House Hosts First-Ever Ramleela in Trinidad and Tobago 

Trinidad and Tobago: For the first time in the 149 years history of President’s house, Ramleela, was hosted for the Indian diaspora. This event was staged a day after India celebrated Dussehra and marked a significant cultural milestone for...

Trinidadian soldiers go hungry

Karen Moodie, CDU member, left, presents plaque to Trinidad and Tobago Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles-Robinson, flanked by former Grenada Amb. Eugene Pursoo. Photo by Nelson A. King An embarrassing situation is playing itself out in Trinidad...

“We cannot thank PM Modi enough for sharing this gift with Trinidad and Tobago”: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], October 4 (ANI): Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Saturday lauded India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the 50-day Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment Camp, where...

Trinidad Tidings: Trinidad challenges, even redefines the human capacity for fun-having

Saturday, Sept. 27 brings all-day festivities all around Trinidad. National Public Lands Day will be observed by the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust as TCLT invites anyone with sturdy shoes, gloves and a will to work hard at Pulling Together Trinidad,...

Caribbean civilisation, activism of people

Commentary Dara Healy 3 Hrs Ago Dara E Healy - DARA E HEALY “What is missing from the notion of Caribbeanness, is…the need to transcend the intellectual pretensions dominated by the learned elite and to be grounded in collective affirmation,...

PM: Permanent limb centre for Trinidad and Tobago

News Paula Lindo An Hour Ago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, centre, talks to beneficiaries of prosthetic limbs at a ceremony on October 3 at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann's. - UNC Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said an artificial...

ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Linsey Smith, Bowlers Star As England Crush South Africa by Record Margin in Guwahati

Guwahati, October 3: England Women opened their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign in Guwahati with a statement win, sealing a thumping 10-wicket victory over South Africa with 215 balls to spare – their fourth-biggest win by balls remaining...

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: England beat South Africa by record margin in dominant Guwahati opener

Home Sports ICC Womens ODI World Cup 2025: England beat South Africa by record margin in dominant Guwahati opener England Women began their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 journey with a dominant performance, defeating South Africa by 10 wickets in...

Government cuts $45 million from OJT programme; promises sustainable jobs

AKASH SAMA­ROO Lead Ed­i­tor – Pol­i­tics The gov­ern­ment has cut $45 mil­lion from the On the Job (OJT) Train­ing Pro­gramme, but the Fi­nance Min­is­ter as­sures that more sus­tain­able jobs are com­ing. Dur­ing an analy­sis of ex­pen­di­ture...

Tobago Marks Republic Day With Ceremony, Culture And Calls For Autonomy

Roxborough, Tobago came alive with Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday. The celebrations, held under the Office of the Prime Minister – Central Administrative Services Tobago (OPM-CAST) and the Tobago House of Assembly, began with 3K and 5K...