UN seat ‘strengthens our nation’s voice and influence’: T&T PM Trinidad and Tobago’s seat on the United Nations Security Council has been presented by the government as an opportunity to elevate the country’s international role, with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar pledging a focus on the women, peace and security agenda. Addressing Parliament on Friday, she […]
Rhoma Spencer Explores Carnival’s Hidden Roots Toronto’s Caribbean arts community gathered on Saturday, May 30, for the cocktail launch and reception of Danse Macabre, a bold new theatrical production by acclaimed Trinidad-born playwright and performer Rhoma Spencer. Hosted by the Canadian Caribbean Arts Network (CCAN), the evening offered guests an intimate look into a production […]
Greenidge Leaves Lasting Musical Legacy The international music community is mourning the loss of Robert Greenidge, the renowned Trinidad and Tobago-born steelpan musician, arranger and composer whose career helped bring the national instrument to audiences around the world. Greenidge died following a prolonged illness. He was 76. Widely regarded as one of the foremost figures […]
UN Vote Gives Trinidad Global Voice Trinidad and Tobago has secured a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027 to 2028 term after winning 181 votes in elections held at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. As the sole candidate representing the Latin American and Caribbean Group, the country comfortably surpassed […]
Guyana, Trinidad decline support of CARICOM’s condemnation of U.S. Cuba threats A rare moment of sharp regional unity and visible internal division emerged after Caribbean foreign ministers issued a strongly worded rebuke of the United States over suggestions of possible military action against Cuba and the continuation of long standing sanctions that have restricted fuel […]
Farewell Reception Honours Trinidad and Tobago Diplomat Toronto’s Trinidad and Tobago community gathered on May 29 to celebrate and bid farewell to Deputy Consul General Tracy Ramsubhag-Mannette, whose emotional reflections on identity, belonging and diaspora life resonated deeply with guests at a special reception hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and […]
Trinidad & Tobago crush Guyana to claim cricket crown Long before the final ball was bowled at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, the outcome of the West Indies first-class championship was already tilting decisively toward Trinidad and Tobago Red Force. By mid-morning on the final day, that advantage had become an outright triumph as they […]
Trinidad Express downsizing alarms regional media workers The Banking, Insurance and General Workers Union has pledged to challenge any breaches of labour law after the Trinidad Express announced plans to cut positions within its newsroom as part of a restructuring exercise. The proposed changes would reduce the editorial department from 33 workers to 26, according […]
Seven-Year-Old Future Doctor Enters Elite Mensa Society A seven-year-old student from Henry County in Georgia has drawn attention for remarkable academic performance after earning admission into American Mensa, an organisation reserved for individuals who score within the top 2 per cent on recognised intelligence assessments. Jadon Prieto, a first grade student enrolled at Georgia Cyber […]
CBC Host And Musician Earns National Book Honour By Stephen Weir The Trinidadian Canadian from New Grant is a rising but elusive Canadian star. Known as Antonio Michael Downing and John Orpheus, he moves between roles as performer and interviewer. On stage, often dressed in black, he performs with two backing vocalists as John Orpheus […]
