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Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee name 73 athletes for Pan Am Jr meet
Sports Jelani Beckles 48 Minutes Ago In this file photo, TT’s Janae De Gannes competes in the girls’ Under-20 long jump at the 51st edition of the Carifta Game at Kirani James Stadium in St George’s, Grenada. - Photo courtesy Carifta Games Grenada...

Board members of Trinidad state enterprise found liable over bad deal
(Trinidad Guardian) The boards of State enterprises are not “rubber stamps” for the government that appointed them. High Court Judge Ricky Rahim made the statement on Wednesday, as he upheld a landmark breach of fiduciary duty case against former...

When Boards Betray the People: A Caution from Trinidad, A Warning for Antigua
- Advertisement - By Algernon Watts A courtroom in Port of Spain just delivered a verdict that should rattle the windows of every government boardroom in Antigua and Barbuda. Fourteen former directors of Trinidad’s Sports Company were found in...

Wong, Trinidad to carry Philippine flag in World Games opener
MANILA, Philippines — Wushu’s Agatha Wong and wakeboarding’s Raphael Trinidad will have the honor as the Philippines’ flag-bearers in the World Games slated August 7-17 in Chengdu, China. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino...

Break-Ins Reported at Multiple Homes and Rentals in Trinidad
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty: On July 20, 2025, the County Sheriff’s Office...

Exxon in talks with Trinidad for seven deepwater blocks, sources say
HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), has begun negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago government to explore for oil and gas in up to seven deepwater blocks off the East Coast of the Caribbean country, which the top U.S. oil producer left...

Stakeholders meet at tourism forum in Tobago
News Kinnesha George 39 Minutes Ago Tashia Burris - President of the Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association (THTA) Reginald MacLean is calling for the repeal of the foreign investment Tobago Land acquisition order of 2007 which he says continues to...

Barbados U19 crowned Rising Stars champions, Trinidad and Tobago 6th
Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 35 Minutes Ago The 2025 CWI U19 Rising Stars champions Barbados. - (via BCA) BARBADOS were crowned champions of the 2025 Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 Championship while Windwards Islands finished third and Trinidad and...
Burris: Time to make full use of Tobago’s new airport
Elizabeth Gonzales Tobago Correspondent Tobago’s Secretary of Tourism, Tashia Burris, says it is time for the island to fully capitalise on its newly constructed airport, which cost over $1 billion. “The time is now,”...

PCA raises alarm over spike in fatal police shootings during Trinidad SoE
The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has raised concerns over the growing number of fatal police-involved shootings that have occurred since the declaration of a State of Emergency (SoE) in Trinidad and Tobago. - Advertisement - In a statement...

La Clery to contest CFU Club Shield in Trinidad & Tobago
The all-conquering La Clery men’s football team is heading to Trinidad & Tobago this week to represent Saint Lucia in the 2025 Caribbean Football Union Club Shield competition. La Clery qualified for the tournament by winning the inaugural Saint...

Trinidadian Marcelle Lashley-Kaboré turns purpose into a platform
In a world where representation often stops at visibility, Trinidadian-born Marcelle Lashley-Kaboré is pushing the boundaries. As a five-time New York Emmy® Award-winning producer, global strategist, and tireless youth advocate, Lashley-Kaboré, a...
TRINIDAD-CRIME – Police Complaints authority raises alarm about increase in police killings since SoE

VIDEO: Trinidad TikTok Influencer “Certified Sampson” in Antigua
With over 1.2 million followers across social media platforms, Certified Sampson, whose real name is Jamel Sampson, has become one of the Caribbean’s most recognizable digital entertainers. Known for his comedic skits, relatable island content,...

Trinidad woman killed in ‘robbery’, male relative in custody
Kameni Thackurdeen (Trinidad Express) A woman who was reportedly shot during an alleged home invasion in Couva has died, and police have now classified the matter as a homicide. Police confirmed the passing of Kameni Thackurdeen, 48, who succumbed...

Trinidad prisoner killed by cops within hours of escape
Abraham Briggs (Trinidad Express) Less than 24 hours after 28-year-old Abraham Briggs escaped lawful custody, he was fatally shot during a confrontation with police yesterday. Briggs was found by officers of the Sangre Grande Emergency Response...

Tobago Heritage: Belmanna Riots Re-enactment
As part of the Tobago Heritage Festival, the historic Belmanna Riots are being brought to life through a powerful re-enactment. ACP Collis Hazel, speaking in a recent interview, emphasised the significance of remembering this pivotal moment in...

Sheriff's office investigates multiple break-ins in Trinidad
Sheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office websiteSheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office website On July 20, 2025, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to multiple break-in attempts in Trinidad. The...

After multiple break-ins in Trinidad area, HCSO urges being proactive and maybe forming a Neighborhood Watch
The following is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office: On July 20, 2025, the County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to the city of Trinidad on reports of multiple break-in attempts to occupied homes and vacation rentals. The...

Trinidad police on high alert after kidnapping suspects shot dead
(Trinidad Guardian) The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is warning of heightened threats to law enforcement personnel, following the fatal shooting of two kidnapping suspects during coordinated operations that led to the rescue of kidnap...