Inner Circle – Early Intervention Key To Lifelong Learning

Early childhood is one of the most critical stages in a child’s development, and experts say identifying and addressing learning challenges during this time can make all the difference. Chair of the Education Department at the College of Science,...

Republican fighter runs underdog campaign to shake up City Hall

Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch, Staff Photographer Steve Orosco likes being the “black sheep.” On a sunny Friday afternoon recently, the 44-year-old businessman, ex–mixed martial arts fighter and Republican candidate for mayor of New Haven, laid out a...

130 activists raise concerns over delayed Commonwealth Election Report

130 activists, including lawyers and journalists, have submitted a signed letter to the Commonwealth Secretary on Thursday expressing concern over the release of the Commonwealth Observatory Group report on the 2024 General Elections after a...

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...

Carmela Vanore for city council

T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News Trinidad citizen Carmela Vanore is running for city council and plans to bring her extensive experience in government at the state level and her award-winning volunteer work know-how to the position. “Just work...

Montserrat Formalises Membership in Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism

Montserrat has officially joined the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), deepening its commitment to regional collaboration in the sustainable management of marine and aquatic resources. The milestone was marked during the Sixteenth...

Koquice Davidson Crowned Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch 2025

Koquice Davidson is the 2025 Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch. On Thursday, nine young calypsonians from primary and secondary schools on the island vied for the title and the TT$30,000 cash prize at the Shaw Park Complex. The Signal Hill Secondary...

CSME skills certificate opens doors across Caribbean

Business Newsday 50 Minutes Ago Flags representing Caricom nations were hoisted at the flag raising ceremony during the Forty-Fifth Regular Conference of Caricom Heads of Government in 2023. - FILE PHOTO/ Angelo Marcelle Imagine leaving home with...

A journey of forgiveness on Botham Jean’s island

GROS ISLET, ST. LUCIA — It’s a steamy Sunday morning on this Caribbean island as a line of cars traverses a winding highway. They pull into a gravel lot next to a small white building with a sign that reads “Church of Christ Gros Islet.” The Gros...

Peacock women’s cross-country team crosses the Iowa/Illinois state line for weekend race

FAYETTE, Iowa - Upper Iowa women's cross-country will compete in the Skyhawk Invite on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. in Dixon, Illinois. The meet is hosted by Sauk Valley Community College and will take place at their cross-country course. LAST...

In letter to Commonwealth, lawyers, activists express concern over delayed election report

A letter signed by 130 activists, lawyers, and journalists was submitted to the Commonwealth Secretariat on Thursday, expressing concern over the release of a Commonwealth Observer Group’s (COG) report on the 2024 General Elections after a...

Service of celebration to mark Rev Karl Johnson becoming first Caribbean president of Baptist churches worldwide

Reverend Karl John’s historic appointment to the helm of the Baptist World Alliance is being recognised today at Phillippo Baptist Church, the church he leads in Spanish Town, Jamaica’s first capital, with a service of celebration beginning at...

Donald Trump Defends Lethal Strikes on Drug Vessels as 'National Security' Imperative Amid International Backlash

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday forcefully defended the legality of a series of American military strikes targeting alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean, framing the operations as an essential...

PENNY: BREAKFAST SHED PART OF CULTURE

A beloved landmark in Port of Spain is no more—at least for now. The Breakfast Shed, a staple of Trinidad and Tobago's culinary culture, has been closed, with tenants evicted over unpaid rent. The move has sparked public outcry, and tonight,...

T&T women face Jamaica twice

Trinidad and Tobago’s senior women’s footballers will host Jamaica in two international friendlies during the upcoming October FIFA Women’s International Window. The announcement coincided with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA)...

Kairi People 4th Edition Of Runaway Tobago All Inclusive

Avery Seaton, committee member of Kairi People, joined the programme to promote the 4th edition of Runaway Tobago — an all-inclusive beach experience set for 15th October at Pigeon Point Beach. The interview highlighted what guests can expect,...

TUCO head: Calypso can bring positivity to Trinidad and Tobago

News Melissa Doughty Just Now Some of the attendees at Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) thanksgiving service, from left, Austin "SuperBlue" Lyons, Mark "Contender" John, TUCO PRO Rondell Donawa, general secretary Shirlane...

Who is Christina Sanchez? The Trinidad woman gone for over 120 days 

by Benjamin Mandile Christina Sanchez has been missing since April 17, 2025. She was last seen in Trinidad. If you spot her, please call the Trinidad Police Department at 719-846-4441. Photos from Missing in America Network flyer TRINIDAD — Who is...

OP-ED- Last Stand: Trinidad And Tobago Races Against Time To Save Caribbean’s Final Investment Grade Rating

By Professor C. Justin Robinson Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, The UWI Five Islands Campus For Trinidad and Tobago’s 1.4 million citizens, last week’s warning from Standard & Poor’s could mean the difference between affordable government...

President Kangaloo: Work of women must not be taken for granted

Freelance Correspondent President Christine Kangaloo says celebrating the work done by women should not be taken for granted, and that women over the years have not gotten their due acknowledgement. Delivering the keynote address at the...