Dutch investigation reveals culprits involved in Tobago oil spill

Dutch investigation reveals culprits involved in Tobago oil spill

A collaborative investigation conducted by Bellingcat and the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian has pinpointed the responsible entities behind a significant oil spill in the Caribbean. Melaj Offshore, a Panama-registered company, has been implicated in the incident, which is considered one of the worst oil spills in recent Caribbean history. According to findings from Bellingcat, an […]

New T&T security head must be fully empowered to fight burgeoning crime

New T&T security head must be fully empowered to fight burgeoning crime

By Carlton Joseph In a surprise move on Sunday, Dr. Keith Rowley, PM of Trinidad and Tobago (TT), appointed Brig Gen Anthony Phillips-Spencer, former ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago in Washington, DC, to be acting head of the Strategic Services Agency (SSA).  Interestingly, the current head of the SSA has been placed on administrative leave, […]

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

A regional ferry service connecting Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago is set to commence operations in three months, announced Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali during the XII annual IDB consultation with Caribbean Governors in Georgetown. The ferry, facilitating container and passenger movement, aims to enhance trade relations and bolster food security. Ali emphasized the […]

Controversy at Calypso Monarch show as Montano wins the crown

Controversy at Calypso Monarch show as Montano wins the crown

The 2024 Calypso Monarch competition held at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad last Sunday night, stirred up both excitement and controversy as the judges of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation (TUCO) announced their decision. The competition showcased 12 calypsonians, each vying for the prestigious Calypso King title. In a surprising turn of events, Machel […]

Trinidad-Tobago declares ‘national emergency’ over oil spill

Trinidad-Tobago declares ‘national emergency’ over oil spill

Trinidad and Tobago finds itself grappling with a severe environmental crisis as an unidentified vessel, now partially submerged, leaks hydrocarbons off the southwest coast of Tobago. Prime Minister Keith Rowley has declared the situation a  “national emergency,” pledging governmental resources to address the unfolding catastrophe. The spill, which has already tainted several beaches along Tobago’s […]

Montano’s quest to unite Soca and Calypso

Montano’s quest to unite Soca and Calypso

Machel Montano, the “King of Soca,” had always been at the forefront of the Soca music scene, but in 2024, he surprised everyone by announcing his absence from Carnival festivities to focus on completing his master’s degree in Carnival Studies at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). This decision sent shockwaves through the Soca […]

Jack Warner upbeat after US Supreme Court decision

Jack Warner upbeat after US Supreme Court decision

Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner expressed relief and satisfaction following the US Supreme Court’s decision to throw out the convictions of two defendants connected to football corruption cases. Warner, who had been embroiled in allegations of corruption, fraud, and money laundering, believes that this ruling marks the end of his long-standing legal ordeal. The September […]

Former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday dies at 90

Former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday dies at 90

Basdeo Panday, a former prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago who was the first person of Indian descent to hold that position, has died. He was 90. Panday died on January 1 last, surrounded by his family, according to a statement that his daughter, Mickela Panday, posted on social media. “He passed with his boots […]

Soca singer Ricardo Drue dies at 38

Soca singer Ricardo Drue dies at 38

Ricardo Drue, a soca singer renowned in his native Antigua and Barbuda and among the Caribbean community around the world, has died at the age of 38. Multiple Caribbean outlets reported that Drue was found unresponsive, and was rushed to a hospital in St. John’s, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. Hours later, Drue’s fiancé […]

Toronto FC picks Trinidadian Tyrese Spicer in Super Draft

Toronto FC picks Trinidadian Tyrese Spicer in Super Draft

By Stephen Weir Trinidad and Tobago delivered a shocking one two punch to Major League Soccer, when two local players, Tyrese Spicer and Wayne Frederick were named the top two players chosen in this week’s Super Draft. It was a sporting earthquake that sent shockwaves through Toronto, Port of Spain and the world of Major […]

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