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Minister: Fairness, equality for everyoneThe following speech was given by Verna St Rose-Greaves, Minister of Gender, Youth and Child Development, at a stakeholder consultation on the draft national gender policy at the Cascadia Hotel, St Ann's, on Wednesday.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 10:49
Coconut Board inks technical collaboration agreement with Trinidad co-op society
The Coconut Development Board has signed an MoU with St Patrick Coconut Growers Co operative Society of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for technical collaboration in coconut ...
Trinidad Times | 18-May-2012 10:32
THA Secretaries to report to communities
The Executive Council of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) launched its "2012 Meet the Electoral District" programme on Thursday for Assemblymen to report on their stewardship and to ...
Trinidad Times | 18-May-2012 07:27
3 in court for murder
Two men and a woman have appeared before a Scarborough Magistrate charged with the murder of 46 year old Sherwin Anthony Richards of Point Fortin Trinidad on May 5. The three are Marlon Kerr, ...
Trinidad Times | 18-May-2012 07:27
THA responsible for fair presentation
The management of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of its financial statements, according to the Auditor General in her 2005 report. ...
Trinidad Times | 18-May-2012 07:27
Too many questions over highway project
The furore over the Point Fortin Highway project reveals just how small a role rational debate plays in policy-making in Trinidad and Tobago.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 06:34
Esau stepping down from OCM board
Business executive Joseph Esau, a long-standing director of One Caribbean Media Ltd (OCM) and chairman of its subsidiary Caribbean Communications Network Ltd (CCN), has announced he will shortly ...
Trinidad Times | 18-May-2012 06:12
Ramnarine TT a leader in natural gas electricity
Trinidad and Tobago is set to be the second country in the world to produce all its electricity through natural gas, when the Cove Industrial Estate in Tobago converts from diesel power to gas ...
Trinidad Times | 18-May-2012 06:12
Top Business Interests from Central America and Caribbean Gather in OASTrinidad and Tobago Hosted Meeting
Top Business Interests from Central America and Caribbean Gather in OAS/Trinidad and Tobago Hosted Meeting May 17, 2012 More than sixty business leaders from Central America and the Caribbean met ...
Trinidad Times | 17-May-2012 18:11
Jamaica to reopen LNG discussions with Trinidad
Debbie-Ann Wright, News Editor The Gleaner/Power 106 News Centre A decision has been taken to reopen discussions for the supply of Liquified Natural Gas from Trinidad and Tobago to Jamaica.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 17:06
Missing Millionsheadline upsets London
Last week's Tobago News headline has drawn the ire of Finance Secretary Dr. Anslem London. The headline which read, "Missing Millions" was based on the Auditor General report which ...
Trinidad Times | 17-May-2012 15:43
Jearlean urges contractors to raise standards
Even as she announced that over $2 billion has been paid to local contractors from May 2010 to now, Urban Develeopment Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago , was the guest speaker at the Trinidad Union Club's luncheon at Nicholas Tower, Port of Spain.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 10:46
Karen Loses $20m Lawsuit
"HAVING regard to the legal personalities involved in the conduct and carriage of her case, and the several unfortunate missteps along the way, I can only surmise that there must be forces larger than us all preventing her from investigating the death of her husband.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 06:41
Lady Cougar soccer team heading to Trinidad and Tobago
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The College of Charleston women's soccer team and head coach Christian Michner are heading to Trinidad and Tobago this week for a 10-day trip that will give them a ...
Trinidad Times | 17-May-2012 02:19
Minister, JAMPRO lead export delegation to Trinidad
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton, alongside Jamaica Promotions Corporation is set to lead a delegation of exporters to the Trade and Investment Convention scheduled to begin today and run until Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 21:22
BP to Explore Caribbean Deepwater - Analyst Blog
BP )'s unit BP Trinidad and Tobago ("BPTT") plans the appraisal of the deepwater exploration blocks offshore Trinidad, following two production sharing agreements with the Caribbean ...
Trinidad Times | 16-May-2012 21:18
Acting Trinidad Prime Minister slammed
Port of Spain - Trinidad and Tobago Transparency Institute, an independent non-profit group, has slammed the appointment of former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner as the country's acting prime ...
Trinidad Times | 16-May-2012 20:36
Caribbean Athletes Shine at IAAF Meeting in South Korea
Seoul, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Grenadian sprinter Kirani James and Bahamian high jumper Trevor Barry on Wednesday shined at the athletic meeting held in the city of Daegu. James, current world ...
Trinidad Times | 16-May-2012 19:20
Royal Caribbean bringing renovated ship back to Baltimore
for year-round voyages in Spring 2013 following a $48 million makeover of the vessel. The cruise ship was previously in Baltimore from 2004 to 2009 and is undergoing renovations. It was replaced by ...
Trinidad Times | 16-May-2012 14:37
Clarita is 100 - A living link to the past
LONG before the industries of sugar, oil and gas, there was cocoa. Many migrated to Trinidad to work and live on cocoa plantations which spawned villages and towns. These settlements are still in existence. So too are some of these plantations, centuries old, now part of an effort to revive the industry.
TrinidadExpress | 15-May-2012 20:12
EDITORIAL - A cogent debate on CARICOM, please
In their understandable frustration over their inability to compete with Trinidad and Tobago in regional markets, including at home, it is the wont of Jamaican manufacturers to lash out at Port-of-Spain and/or demand protection from its products.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 19:24
BP Announces Two Production Contracts With Trinidad And Tobago
BP has recently announced the signing of two production sharing contracts with the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 15:05
Rowley: Competition with LIAT will create problems
Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley has called on Government to return Caribbean Airlines Ltd to the original business model at the time of its inception, and, among other things, to stop the airline from running a parallel service to compete with Leewards Islands Air Transport in and around the Caribbean.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 14:05
Jamaican drowns, son bludgeons mom to death
Several people, including a Jamaican national, died at the weekend in Trinidad and Tobago, law enforcement officials here have confirmed.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 09:50
Caribbean urged to seek trade links with Central America
A two-day Caribbean Investment Forum opened in Port-of-Spain on Monday with regional officials underscoring the need to widen trade links with Central America and further afield.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 09:50
Murder after Mother's Day lime
SHORTLY after visiting his aunt at her Sangre Grande home to wish her a Happy Mother's Day on Sunday, a 25-year-old Laventille man was gunned down outside the woman's home, leaving her frantically shouting for help.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 08:45
Too many young males dying on roads
Graph shows the average age and gender of drivers who have been involved in road accidents in T&T for the year so far.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 04:36
Trinidad & Tobago: Charging Betrayal, labor unions to form own party
ItA was a marriage designed to remove the ruling People's National Movement from office in the May 24, 2010 general election.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 00:26
RBL assets $50.8b in 175th year
As indicated in a previous article, today we review the performance of local bank Republic Bank Ltd (RBL) as well as Insurance Company Guardian Holdings Ltd (GHL). Republic Bank Limited For the ...
Trinidad Times | 14-May-2012 06:13
Former fast bowler Bishop believes Windies face 'impossible' task against England
Former West Indies bowler Ian Bishop believes the Caribbean team has no chance against world's number one ranked Test team England in the three-match Test series, starting on May 17 at Lord's.
Trinidad Times | 13-May-2012 16:40
Ja's tax dollars creating jobs in Trinidad
Ryon Jones, Staff ReporterThe Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) is arguing that more than 1,000 new jobs could be created in no time if the Government institutes measures to revitalise ...
Trinidad Times | 13-May-2012 09:16
"If Obama can do it, who are we?" LGBT Rights in the Caribbean
Jack Warner, Minister of Works and Infrastructure [of Trinidad and Tobago], quipped in response to questions about adding HIV, sexual orientation and age to the Equal Opportunities Bill: "if Obama could do it then who are we?" President Obama's statement on marriage equality has mostly been discussed in the context of domestic politics, but it's ... (more)
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 18:01
Family pleads for cousins accused of T&T girl's murder to surrender
A cousin who returned to Guyana with the construction worker accused of murdering a teenager in Trinidad and Tobago has also gone into hiding and relatives are calling on the duo to turn themselves in to the police.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 13:51
Rampaul rues Windies' lack of killer instinct
Fast bowler Ravi Rampaul was left rueing the West Indies lack of killer instinct after the Caribbean side let England Lions off the hook on the second day of the four-day tour match here.
Trinidad Times | 12-May-2012 10:40
Trinidad Gov't to take decision on same sex marriage
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) - The Trinidad and Tobago government will "sooner or later" outline its position regarding same sex marriage in the ...
Trinidad Times | 12-May-2012 09:18
McIntosh: Why was Newtown post office demolished?
Who gave permission to demolish the post office in Newtown, Port of Spain and turn it into a parking lot for a private casino? Opposition members Patricia McIntosh and Colm Imbert yesterday asked the Government to explain why such a move was taken and under whose advice.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 06:27
Govt to renew Trinmar licence
The Ministry of Energy will be renewing Petrotrin's licence for Trinmar, Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine announced yesterday. "It is our view that the company (Petrotrin) has demonstrated ...
Trinidad Times | 12-May-2012 05:21
Trinidad and Tobago Plans Tourism Development
Port of Spain, May 11 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Trinidad and Tobago plans to develop several initiatives to benefit local tourism, announced the Minister of Industry, Rupert Griffith,today. ...
Trinidad Times | 11-May-2012 20:39
Trinidad: Gov't to decide on same sex marriage
The Trinidad and Tobago government will 'sooner or later' outline its position regarding same sex marriage in the country.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 20:08
T&T Gov't to take decision on same sex marriage
The Trinidad and Tobago government will "sooner or later" outline its position regarding same sex marriage in the country, according to the Caribbean Media Corporation.. "It is a matter being discussed by the Government at the moment and I'm sure that sooner or later you will be provided by a policy decision on such matters," Foreign Affairs and ... (more)
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 19:09
Trinidad Gov't to take decision on same sex marriage
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) - The Trinidad and Tobago government will "sooner or later" outline its position regarding same sex marriage in the ...
Trinidad Times | 11-May-2012 17:25
3 Off to T & T on Capacity Building
The Business Analyst News Desk Three executive members of the Sekondi-Takoradi Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry , left Accra on Friday night on a 10-day visit to the Trinidad and Tobago.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 10:50
3 Off to T & T on Capacity Building
The Business Analyst News Desk Three executive members of the Sekondi-Takoradi Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (STRCCI), left Accra on Friday night on a 10-day visit to the Trinidad and ...
Trinidad Times | 11-May-2012 08:40
Dispute over Port fees
Over 2,000 tourists were deprived of their visit to Tobago, described in promotion documents as the "Capital of Paradise" as a result of a dispute over port fees between the Port Authority ...
Trinidad Times | 11-May-2012 07:57
Side by side we stand
THE EDITOR: In a previous article, I expressed my dissatisfaction and discontentment with the procedure by which the government of Trinidad and Tobago drafted a green paper for Tobago's Self ...
Trinidad Times | 11-May-2012 07:30
Let's keep Tobago crime levels low
While the murder count for 2012 in Trinidad has passed 130 so far, in Tobago our count is only two. It is essential for us who make up the population on this island to all strive to keep violent ...
Trinidad Times | 11-May-2012 07:30