By Charles Agard On any given morning, ships still drift past the Gulf of Paria as they always have, carrying the illusion that geography guarantees stability. Trinidad and Tobago sits close enough to Venezuela to feel its tremors, yet long accustomed to believing proximity could be managed with diplomacy, trade, and discretion. That belief has […]
An online campaign targeting Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj has gained significant traction, reigniting debate about celebrity speech, political alignment, and the limits of activism in the digital age. A Change.org petition calling for a review of Minaj’s immigration status in the United States has now attracted more than 120,000 signatures. The petition, launched last year […]
Caribbean diaspora celebrates Golden Globe Teyana Taylor capped off an extraordinary year with a milestone achievement last Saturday evening, winning her first Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in her performance in One Battle After Another. The win marked a defining moment in Taylor’s evolving acting career and was followed later in the evening by […]
The Tobago People’s Party delivers a historic clean sweep in the Tobago House of Assembly elections, deepening the PNM’s crisis and cementing Tobago-centric leadership. By Kojo The Tobago People’s Party (TPP) under Farley Augustine swept the Tobago House Assembly (THA) elections on January 12 last, taking all 15 seats, ahead of the PNM. The TPP […]
Carli Communications Named PR Agency of the Year for Third Straight Year Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Carli Communications, one of the Caribbean’s leading public relations firms, has once again been recognized on the global stage, earning the title of PR Agency of the Year for the third consecutive year from prestigious UK-based awarding […]
The Trinidad and Tobago Government has approved $2.3 million in funding to support approximately 145 unsponsored steelbands ahead of Carnival 2026, reinforcing its commitment to the national instrument and the grassroots organisations that sustain the steelpan movement. The decision, approved by Cabinet, was announced by Michelle Benjamin, Minister of Culture and Community Development, during a […]
Caribbean music will take centre stage in New York this January when Kes The Band headlines the third annual Unity Jazz Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The two-day festival runs on January 8 and 9 at the iconic Frederick P. Rose Hall, often referred to as the “House of Swing,” one of the world’s […]
Caribbean Community leaders convened an emergency meeting early Saturday as shockwaves rippled across the region following the United States’ bombing of Venezuelan military installations and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, an action confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement issued after the emergency session, the 15-member Caribbean […]
Keisha Harris, better known to global audiences as Lady Lava, continues to build an impressive international profile, earning the title of Best Performing Artist of 2025 at the Zikomo Africa Awards. The prestigious ceremony was held on December 17 in Tanzania, bringing together some of the continent’s most dynamic creative talents. For the Trinidad and […]
Venezuela cuts energy ties with Trinidad over seized oil tanker Venezuela on Monday announced that it has terminated, with “immediate effect,” all existing contracts, agreements and negotiations with Trinidad and Tobago, accusing Port of Spain of complicity in the United States’ seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker last week. In a statement posted on Instagram, […]
