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A 21-year-old hairdresser is being treated for chemical burns after she was attacked by two women who doused her with acid, after accusing her of socialising with men they knew. Read more: guardian.co.tt/news/hairdres…
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Two T&T scholars -- Deante Taylor, 23, and Tyrone Smith, 22 -- have graduated at the top of Howard University’s College of Engineering and Architecture, having attained the highest scores possible in their computer science studies. Read more... guardian.co.tt/news/tt-schol…
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"...the exposure brought by daughter of the soil, mega international rapper Nicki Minaj... among the top female artistes in the world...her rise to stardom has seen her connect her followers to her homeland..." Read today’s Guardian Editorial... guardian.co.tt/opinion/nicki…
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On the perimeter of the United Nations Headquarters in NY, protestors call for the end of what they call the "illegitimate presidency" of Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian as they show their support for Maryam Rajavi, the leader of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, an Opposition Coalition. Rajavi has called for a democratic, secular and non-nuclear Iran. Video by Neil Romain.
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Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has told the Jamaica-based Sandals Resorts International (SRI) to consider removing its property from his country after he claimed that the luxury hotel brand, Sandals, has adopted a policy of not wanting to pay taxes. For more: guardian.co.tt/business/anti…
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Argentine journalist Marcos Salgado, based in Venezuela, is warning that T&T has become a “danger” to the entire Caribbean region after allowing the United States to carry out military operations in the waters of the Gulf of Paria, a maritime space bordering T&T with Venezuela and other Caricom countries. Read more: guardian.co.tt/news/argentin…
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Ambassador of Ukraine to T&T, Sergiy Kyslytsya, says the mitigation of the negative impact of Russia’s attacks on critical energy infrastructure facilities remains one of the priorities of the Ukrainian Government. Read more... guardian.co.tt/business/amba…
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Ten years ago, Meriah John took a chance. She started a YouTube channel focusing on how she would style her hair. For more: guardian.co.tt/business/meri…
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Jamaica is experiencing a sustained period of reduced violence, with weekly murder counts remaining below 15 for 14 consecutive weeks since March 2025, the longest such stretch in 25 years. For more: cnc3.co.tt/jamaica-records-h…
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Caricom leaders are moving to ban the public’s use of assault weapons and have also promised to write to the US government to demand a stronger effort to prevent the flow of guns into the region... For more: guardian.co.tt/news/caricom-…
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"I would like as First Gentleman to demonstrate to men how one can support one’s spouse, how one can support women in this country in leadership positions without feeling in the least bit diminished and threatened". For more: guardian.co.tt/news/presiden…
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R&B star Ciara shows off her dance moves at the Queen's Park Savannah. The Ten to One Rum Ambassador is on the road with Spirit Mas. Video by Peter Christopher.
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Miss World Americas and the Caribbean is Miss Martinique.
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Be sure to check out our special supplement to commemorate the Carnival season. Get your copy today! It’s exclusively in today’s edition of the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian!
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Last week Berrycove Ltd, using its social media pages, posted an image of the first raspberry ever grown in T&T for commercial distribution. Read about it... guardian.co.tt/business/berr…
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Dr Amery Browne on newly-minted Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers: They could have done worse. Video Kaymarie Fletcher
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Hukaymah Ali is the woman you can call when you want to remove an anaconda from your property. For more... guardian.co.tt/article/wildl…
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Flooding along Independence Square Port of Spain. Video by Sampson Nanton
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Political Leader of the Patriotic Front Mickela Panday reacts to the PNM's defeat. Video by Shane Superville
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Trinidad and Tobago soca group Kes the Band has announced that their single Cocoa Tea is officially under consideration for the 2025 Grammy Awards. For more… cnc3.co.tt/kes-cocoa-tea-und…
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Gold medalist Jareem Richards is surrounded by pupils of Point Fortin RC Primary School after he was honored by the Borough of Point Fortin for his outstanding achievements in Track and Field at Victor Chin Kit Park, Point Fortin. Image by Kristian De Silva
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Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is questioning why bakeries and doubles makers are not lowering their prices in the wake of an announced decrease in flour from three top producers. Read more: guardian.co.tt/news/prime-mi…
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Trinidad and Tobago's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Ambassador Dennis Francis, has been elected as the 78th President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). Read more: guardian.co.tt/news/tts-denn…
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At 26 years old, Grenadian Kyana Bubb has already managed to break barriers and impact change in her community. Read more: guardian.co.tt/article/kyana…
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NALIS chairman Neil Parsanlal strongly defended the construction of libraries in so-called “hot spot” areas. He described those who question why certain communities “deserve” a library as being classist, and possibly racist. For more… guardian.co.tt/news/nalis-ch…
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Approximately six hours after he left Arima, Wendell Eversley has arrived at the Red House in Port-of-Spain, where he will lay a wreath to honour those who died in the 1990 attempted coup. [Video by Jesse Ramdeo]
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The President of the United States answers not to Trinidad and Tobago but to his own people, and likewise, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar must answer to the people of this country. Read more: guardian.co.tt/news/oppositi…
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With complaints of high regional airfares throughout the Caribbean, Frontier Airlines is on a mission: to get people in the air at the lowest price possible. And that’s how Frontier has plans to establish itself – in underserved and overpriced markets. Read more: guardian.co.tt/business/tt-t…
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In his first throw @KeshornWalcott records 88.68m and automatically qualifies for the final of the Men's Javelin.
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Caribbean analysts are warning Trinidad and Tobago’s Government that regime change in Venezuela could destabilise the entire region. The latest reports out of the United States and Venezuela yesterday suggested both the Donald Trump and Nicolas Maduro regimes were preparing for war. For more… guardian.co.tt/news/analysts…
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A caiman is seen swimming on the flooded street of Springlands Avenue, Valsayn South. Video courtesy Dr. Rajendra G Singh
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“It seems that (US Secretary of State) Marco Rubio continues to lie to his president: after leading him into a dead end, he now offers him a (thus proven) AI video as proof.’ What does Gemini say about this video? Based on the video provided, it was most likely created using artificial intelligence (AI)…” —Freddy Nanez, Venezuela’s Minister of Communication and Information For more… guardian.co.tt/news/venezuel…
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3-year-old Araya and her 2-year old sister Avaya wave their flags, as they attend their first Independence Day Parade. Video by Jesse Ramdeo.
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T&T’s north coast will receive a $70 million investment with the offering a modern, luxurious Maracas Bay hotel with a multitude of unique features. Find out more... guardian.co.tt/business/70m-…
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The University of the West Indies (UWI), together with the Cocoa Research Centre (CRC) yesterday hosted a foundation laying ceremony for the UWI Chocolate Factory, at University Field Station, Mount Hope. Read more... guardian.co.tt/business/uwi-…
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Polygraphs for 140 southwestern cops: “All of­fi­cers on the bor­der will be asked two ques­tions: Do you re­ceive re­mu­ner­a­tion for il­le­gal weapons and guns and hu­man traf­fick­ing? And are you aware of the in­di­vid­u­als in­volved” buff.ly/2u2bJ6x
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One of the youngest women on our list of 23 Women to Watch, 25-year-old Ashlee Burnett is a feminist, activist, and educator, working tirelessly in the humanitarian space in Trinidad for the past few years. Read more: guardian.co.tt/article/ashle…
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These children in Mayaro held their own Independence Day Parade. Video by Kelly Ann Lemessy
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Trinidad and Tobago now joins several other CARICOM countries in formally recognising the State of Palestine. The decision was taken by Cabinet today, according to the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs. For more… cnc3.co.tt/tt-officially-rec…
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As one of the region’s leading economists and advisers, Marla Dukharan’s profound insights on C'bean economic issues have influenced state policy and private sector decision-making throughout the years. Read more: guardian.co.tt/article/marla…
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Krisann Bedassie, 17, has made history by becoming the first student from T&T to be accepted into the prestigious Yale Young Global Scholars Programme. However, although she received a merit-based scholarship covering tuition, accommodation and healthcare, the Form 5 St Joseph Convent, San Fernando, student still needs approximately US$4,000 to make this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity a reality. Read more: guardian.co.tt/news/young-sc…
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Scores of men line up for prostate cancer screening at Trincity Mall, hosted by the Ministry of Health. Video by Matthew Chin.
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First off, it must be said that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar cannot unilaterally dictate that “there will be a significant realignment” of the foreign policy of Trinidad and Tobago in relation to Caricom. The charge about Caricom member states not being a “reliable partner” is a distortion of the reality of the immediate history. For more: guardian.co.tt/article/time-…
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Mount Irvine Bay Resort in Tobago has won the LUXlife 2023 Resorts & Retreats Award at the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA) & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023 held at Sandals, St. Lucia. For more: cnc3.co.tt/mount-irvine-bay-…
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T&T’s boys’ under-20 4×100 metres team stunned the defending champions Jamaica and the entire Kirani James Athletics Stadium, Grenada last night, winning the event in 40.45 seconds on day two of 51st edition of the Carifta Games. For more... guardian.co.tt/sports/tt-u20…
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Denyse Plummer's most successful year in calypso was 2001, when she won the National Calypso Monarch title with Heroes and Nah Leaving. For more... guardian.co.tt/news/plummer-…
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President of the T&T Goat and Sheep Society Ravi Rennie says they are aiming to cut out the middleman and provide local meat to consumers, who will be able to buy meat for around 30 per cent less than they currently pay for it. Read more... guardian.co.tt/news/consumer…
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This was Brian Lara's reaction to the moment West Indies defeated Australia in the second Test at the Gabba, to draw the series 1-1. [Video courtesy @MarkHoward03]
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Two-year-old Umar Ali has been found and is undergoing medical treatment at the Sangre Grande Hospital at this time. For more: guardian.co.tt/news/twoyearo…
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Cricket legend Brian Lara has expressed deep concern with the levels of crime in Trinidad and Tobago. Read more: guardian.co.tt/news/cricket-…
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Rayard Mohammed, the man who attacked the family of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley in a Facebook post, has been taken into police custody.
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Dr Keith Rowley is the new Prime Minster elect of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. #GMLElectionCentral
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A procession to mark the legacy of Dr Leroy Calliste is underway through the streets of San Fernando. Despite inclement weather, both young and old chipped to Stalin's many hits. Video by Kristian De Silva
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Miss T&T World Aché Abrahams says thanks for all the love and support received at home.
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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has criticised Caricom, describing it as an “unreliable partner” that has chosen to side with Venezuela over Trinidad and Tobago. For more: guardian.co.tt/news/kamla-ac…
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Faris Al-Rawi is the new MP of San Fernando West
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As T&T celebrates World Steel Pan Month, a significant milestone was achieved yesterday, after the Musical Instruments of Trinidad and Tobago Company Limited earned ISO certification from the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards. For more… guardian.co.tt/news/ttbs-giv…
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The T&T Fire Service cools down the crowd on Tragarete Road during the Independence Day parade. Spraying water from the fire truck has become a tradition many look forward to on Independence Day. Video by Roberto Codallo.
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Jamaican investor, Michael Lee-Chin, has put his mansion on Grand Cayman’s Seven-Mile Beach up for sale for an asking price of US$35 million, regional business sources told Sunday Business. Read more: guardian.co.tt/business/leec…
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Communications strategists advise Govt to improve vaccination campaigns guardian.co.tt/news/communic…

Communications strategists advise Govt to improve vaccination campaigns

Two of this coun­try’s com­mu­ni­ca­tions strate­gists are of­fer­ing the Gov­ern­ment tools on how it could im­prove its COVID-19 and vac­ci­na­tion cam­paigns, so that they could be­come more...

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Piarco International Airport has once again been named the Best Airport in the Caribbean by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. For more: guardian.co.tt/news/piarco-i…
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Soca artiste Yankey Boy, real name Kevon Heath, has started a hunger strike to protest Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel performing at a concert in Trinidad on Carnival Friday. Read more: cnc3.co.tt/soca-artiste-goes…
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Trini teen accepted by 17 US universities: “He in­tends to vis­it home lat­er this year, but in the mean­time, he wants stu­dents who may have their backs against the wall to “push through and don’t let your dream out of sight” buff.ly/2ubpgJl
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Venezuela Vice President Delcy Rodriguez is warning that the United States is “deceiving” Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar over the new licence for exploration of the Dragon gas field. She made the assertion during the Venezuela Productiva 2025 Business Expo forum in Caracas, earlier today.
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Immani Mathew (T&T) won gold with 7.13m in the Boys U-17 long jump. Immani took the lead from his first jump and was unable to be caught by his fellow competitors.
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Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has called for the Caribbean to remain a zone of peace. Addressing the Barbados Labour Party's annual conference in Bridgetown on Sunday, he strongly supported calls by his Barbadian counterpart  Mia Mottley for dialogue to prevent war amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
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Murder accused freed after six-day trial: “This coun­try’s first judge-alone tri­al end­ed in just six days. And the ac­cused who spent 14 years await­ing a tri­al on a mur­der charge was found not guilty.” buff.ly/2TY5EUi
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A Carnival parade is taking place in San Fernando today, as a final farewell and tribute to legendary masman and Carnival icon, the King of Indian Mas, Lionel Jagessar Sr. [Video by KRISTIAN DE SILVA]
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The People's National Movement will officially have a female political leader as Opposition leader Pennelope is unopposed for the position at the end of nomination day. Some People’s National Movement nominees: Political leader - Pennelope Beckles Chairman - Marvin Gonzales, Chinua Alleyne and Farai Hove Masaisai Vice chairman - Dr Amery Browne, Dr Yunis Ibrahim Lady Vice chair - Dr Nyan Gadsy-Dolly and Donna Cox Youth Officer - Kareem Marcelle
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The St. Lucia Parliament Tuesday night gave the green light for the island to have the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as its final and highest court, replacing the London-based Privy Council. Read more... guardian.co.tt/news/st-lucia…
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#TTO marching in the Parade of Nations led by @KeshornWalcott
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Almost two months after surviving a daring heist at Pennywise Plaza in La Romaine, which claimed the lives of her two colleagues, security officer Peola Baptiste is praising God for saving her life. Read her story... guardian.co.tt/news/security…
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Man proposes to girlfriend in heart of city: Hinds said he had been plan­ning the pro­pos­al since the cou­ple met four years ago. “You have any broth­ers?” a ran­dom woman im­pressed by the pro­pos­al asked Hinds af­ter Khan had said yes. buff.ly/2U73t4S
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This spectator explains why she's proud to be Trini Video by Jesse Ramdeo.
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63-year-old Pat Jackson was found alive yesterday, by a team comprising members of Hunters Search and Rescue and the Fire Service, after going missing for over 12 hours in the Lopinot forest. [Video courtesy Hunters Search and Rescue]
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Dharmie Deo, a Moruga native who now resides in Penal, has reached the impressive age of 110. Read more: cnc3.co.tt/supercentenarian-…
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A Jab Molassie performs for students at Grant Memorial Presbyterian School, as the Carnival parade in honour of legendary masman and Carnival icon, the King of Indian Mas, Lionel Jagessar Sr, proceeds through San Fernando. [Video by KRISTIAN DE SILVA]
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Bermuda is considering becoming a full-fledged member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and is initiating a consultation process. Read more: cnc3.co.tt/bermuda-moves-to-…
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Economist Dr Marlene Attzs says Caricom, as a relatively young organisation, has proven valuable, describing it as an anchor for regional integration despite any shortcomings. She added that she expects its unity to be demonstrated with support for Jamaica after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Her comment comes days after PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar described Caricom as an "unreliable partner", accusing the bloc of siding with Venezuela over T&T. Video by Timothy Chasteau.
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US Ambassador Candace Bond in Friends for the Road Jouvert band Video: Kristian De Silva
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A 27-year-old Gasparillo woman is dead after an ex-boyfriend chased after her along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, then drove over her. Sascha Wilson and Kristian De Silva have the details.
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Calypso Queen Terri Lyons performed for students of San Fernando Girls Government School during her visit on Wednesday as she promotes Calypso History Month, where she performed her mega-hit song, Obeah. Video by Rishi Ragoonath
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The National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) has provided Guardian Media with a breakdown showing how the proposed increase in National Insurance System (NIS) contributions will affect workers across all income levels. Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo recently announced a phased 6 per cent increase , with a 3 per cent rise taking effect in January 2026 and another 3 per cent in January 2027,  aimed at protecting the fund and ensuring its long-term sustainability. The National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) says that while it understands the concerns of some citizens who will soon be required to contribute more to the National Insurance System (NIS), it believes the proposed increases are reasonable. The NIBTT maintains that the adjustment is necessary to protect contributors’ benefits and ensure the long-term stability of the fund.
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Lost Tribe is turning ten in 2025, a fact that has left its creative director, Valmiki Maharaj, stunned. “The fact that we are having a conversation about ten years is crazy to me,” he said. For more: guardian.co.tt/news/lost-tri…
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Ian "Bunji Garlin" Alvarez's "Hard Fete" was out front yesterday as the leading song for this year's Road March, but faced stiff competition from Nailah Blackman and Gamal "Skinny Fabulous" Doyle's "Come Home" at judging points in Port-of-Spain. Read more guardian.co.tt/news/bunjis-h…
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Commissioner of Police (CoP) Erla Harewood-Christopher believes this country is dealing with an unnatural evil and without divine intervention, her anti-crime strategies, including reducing murders, will be doomed to fail. Read more... guardian.co.tt/news/cop-erla…
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On the cusp of the April 28 general elections, the United National Congress (UNC) has faced nine resignations in 24 days. Read more: guardian.co.tt/news/unc-hit-…
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Aché Abrahams, Miss World Trinidad and Tobago, has officially been named the 2nd runner-up in Miss World 2024. Miss World quietly confirmed this on their website nearly six months after the competition, where only the winner and first runner-up were announced publicly. For more: cnc3.co.tt/ache-abrahams-off…
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Disgraced former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner personally funded an ethnically divisive disinformation campaign in Trinidad and Tobago designed by an election engineering firm to discourage black Trinidadians from voting. Read more... guardian.co.tt/news/exfifa-e…
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PDP Leader Watson Dukes takes his regular position next to the Chief Secretary although being told he had to sit on the opposition side by protocol officers. Video by Chester Sambrano
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Mexico has asked Caricom to join its legal fight to hold US gun manufacturers and distributors responsible for the crime mayhem their weapons have been used to unleash in some countries—and T&T is actively considering the request. Read more... guardian.co.tt/news/pm-weigh…
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Trinidad and Tobago is expected to welcome 66,445 people via flights into the country this month, compared to 59,693 for the same period last year. This figure represents 6,752 more people owing to the Carnival season. For more: guardian.co.tt/news/tourism-…
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US Vice President Kamala Harris shared a call with Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday, discussing the strengthening of energy security and climate resilience of the Caribbean. Read more... guardian.co.tt/news/us-vp-ha…
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Arms of the Defense Force make their march out of the Savannah and onto the streets of Port-of-Spain during Independence Day celebrations. Video by Jesse Ramdeo.
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An historic moment for the Caribbean as a mother and daughter from Antigua and Barbuda are the first space tourists from the region to journey to space and back to earth on the same day. For more: guardian.co.tt/news/caribbea…
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Entertainer John Michael Alibocas popularly known as Makamillion is the United National Congress (UNC) candidate for Marabella West. For more: guardian.co.tt/news/local-en…
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In early 2018, businessman Richard Ramkissoon had a brush with death when he was shot during a botched robbery.  The incident had a profound impact on Ramkissoon’s wife, regional economist Marla Dukharan, who migrated to Barbados. Read more: guardian.co.tt/news/economis…
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TKR won by 133 runs after bowling out Barbados Royals for 61 in 12.1 overs. #CNC3 #GuardianMediaLimited #CPL23
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