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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to meet PM on energy, security

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will meet Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Trinidad and Tobago this week, with energy, security and economic cooperation expected to dominate talks. He will then travel to Guyana to meet President Irfaan Ali and Cabinet members on investment, energy and critical minerals, underscoring Washington’s regional engagement.

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Court defends judicial integrity amid allegations

The Caribbean Court of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to judicial independence, integrity and public confidence after questions and allegations surrounding the court. It said its judges follow the UN Bangalore Principles and remain focused on providing fair, accessible and efficient justice across Caricom.

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Inactive gas line no threat to Eddie Hart post

NGC chairman Gerald Ramdeen said a non-operational gas pipeline near the Eddie Hart Grounds in Tacarigua is buried safely and poses no danger to construction of the planned joint police-army post. The project has stirred concern from Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation chairman Josiah Austin, who says the corporation should have been consulted and work may stay suspended until issues are resolved.

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Deep divide at CCJ

Five of the Caribbean Court of Justice’s six judges have accused President Winston Anderson of running the court in an authoritarian way, according to internal emails. The dispute began over a proposed judicial dress code but expanded into claims of poor consultation, panel manipulation and attempts to influence cases, raising concerns about the court’s independence and stability.

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Eboe-Osuji’s removal from panel sparks row among CCJ judges

Justice Winston Anderson’s removal of Justice Chile Eboe-Osuji from the CCJ panel hearing D’Almada v Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Caricom has sparked criticism and confusion among fellow judges. Eboe-Osuji says the move was tied to a dispute over the TCL v Guyana precedent and his Nigerian attire, and he accused Anderson of undermining judicial independence.

By Mark Bassant

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Thousands answer call to join Police Service

More than 5,000 people applied to join the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service in its latest recruitment drive, including about 1,950 who turned up at the Police Academy in St James on Thursday. Senior officers said the strong response shows young people still want to serve, and that the TTPS is seeking recruits who can improve policing, professionalism and public confidence.

By Alexander Bruzual

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US ENVOY NOMINEE FLAGS T&T CRIME CRISIS

US ambassador nominee Jennifer Johnson-Carroll told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee she would push stronger security cooperation, trade and investment, and action against transnational crime if confirmed. Born in Port of Spain, she said Trinidad and Tobago’s repeated states of emergency show the severity of the crime problem and need strategic U.S.-T&T action.

By Anna Ramdass

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Missing pensioner found dead

A 73-year-old Guaico Tamana woman, Linder Alexander, who was reported missing after leaving home on August 3 to collect a hamper, was found dead near a river in Guaico Tamana on Saturday evening. Her body was located by the Registered Hunters Search and Rescue Team after days of searches across Sangre Grande and nearby areas, and police have been notified.

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PM to make major statement on energy soon, says Ramdeen

Trinidad and Tobago’s state-owned NGC says Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is expected to announce major energy sector developments within days, following talks with the Energy Ministry and international partners. Chairman Gerald Ramdeen said the State’s vesting of land for the Beachfield gas plant advances the Manatee project and future gas supply, while new investment interest is growing at Point Lisas.

By Andrea Perez-Sobers

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Landslip works won’t delay new Tobago airport terminal, officials say

The Airports Authority says planned landslip and slope-stabilisation works at Tobago’s ANR Robinson International Airport will not delay the opening of the new eastern terminal. Civil Aviation Minister Eli Zakour said outfitting is still under way, with the THA releasing $10 million, and the terminal will undergo a full walk-through and flight simulation before commissioning.

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The next energy frontier: T&T’s green transformation

Trinidad and Tobago has the infrastructure, expertise and industrial base to attract green investment, but experts say progress is being slowed by weak policy coordination and poor execution. The stalled Brechin Castle solar project has raised concerns about the country’s readiness, even as government promises new renewable energy initiatives. The article argues T&T must use its energy sector to build future industries, not just rely on fossil fuels.

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Activists say noise pollution escalating into violence

At a public forum in Chaguanas, Citizens Against Noise Pollution TT warned that excessive noise is becoming a public health crisis in Trinidad and Tobago, fuelling stress, sleep loss and even violent confrontations. Speakers cited thousands of complaints to the police and EMA, and called for better enforcement, national hotspot monitoring and higher fines for repeat offenders.

By Shastri Boodan

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How the ‘C’ word became a racial slur

A leaked audio recording allegedly involving Star Sabga and Genevieve Hadeed has reignited debate in Trinidad and Tobago over a term used for Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who said she was deeply hurt by it. Historian Dr Jerome Teelucksingh said the word has colonial roots in Indian indenture records, but its meaning now depends on context and can be used to humiliate or insult.

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Experts warn T&T reaching a racial breaking point

Jerome Teelucksingh says racism in Trinidad and Tobago has reached a dangerous turning point, as recent political clashes over African Emancipation Day and comments by leaders have deepened racial tension. Political analyst Shane Mohammed and professor emerita Rhoda Reddock also warned that public rhetoric, silence, and ethnic division could undermine social stability and even the economy.

By Shaliza Hassanali

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HDC asks OPR to review $17.5M insurance contract renewals

The Housing Development Corporation has asked the Office of Procurement Regulation to review whether its insurance contract renewals with Norman Gabriel Limited from 2023 to 2025 broke procurement rules, involving about $17.6 million. HDC chairman Feroze Khan said the board wants clarity, while former minister Camille Robinson-Regis argued the renewals were permitted under procurement regulations.

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Maha Sabha: No offence with use of the word ‘c****e’

The Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha said it does not find the word c****e offensive, even as its use has risen in Trinidad and Tobago’s political debate. The comments came after Opposition Senator Dr Amery Browne reported Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to the Equal Opportunity Commission over her use of the term, while soca artiste Rodney “Benjai” Le Blanc also drew backlash for a racially charged post.

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OPM awaits legal advice from AG on release of PM’s travel records

The Office of the Prime Minister has taken 171 days without deciding on a Freedom of Information request for records on the Prime Minister’s overseas trips, travel companions and public cost, after sending five 30-day extension letters. Guardian Media says the delay raises concerns about compliance with the law, which requires a decision within 30 days.

By Elizabeth Gonzales

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Tarouba police-army post takes shape as residents weigh safety, trust

Workers are assembling a new joint police and army post in Tarouba, near Tarodale, as part of Government’s plan to set up 30 such posts across Trinidad and Tobago. Many residents and business owners welcome the move as a way to improve safety and response times, though some are wary of the army’s role and want stronger accountability.

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Mobile security posts spark debate over planning laws

Debate over Government’s mobile police posts has shifted to whether the projects comply with planning, procurement and municipal laws, after work began at Eddie Hart Grounds without the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation being consulted. Prakash Ramadhar backs a visible police presence, while Saira Lakhan and Robert Le Hunte say crime-fighting goals do not erase the need for lawful approvals and scrutiny.

By Elizabeth Gonzales

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Udecott steps into Eddie Hart police-army post dispute

Udecott has stepped into the dispute over the Eddie Hart mobile police post and will meet with the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation on Monday, after the council halted work over lack of consultation. Government says the platform is complete and the police unit will be installed, but the site was still empty on Saturday. The row has raised wider concerns about consultation and development plans at Eddie Hart.

By Elizabeth Gonzales

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CANPTT Calls For Stronger Action On Noise Pollution

Noise pollution is drawing renewed attention in Trinidad and Tobago, with health experts and Citizens Against Noise Pollution (CANPATT) warning that constant loud sound can worsen stress, anger and other mental health problems. Dr. Varma Deyalsingh said a national noise policy is advancing, but residents are also calling for stronger laws and enforcement to protect sleep, family life and peace at home.

By Kevin Garcia

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UTT To Award Posthumous Award To Willi Chen

The University of Trinidad and Tobago will posthumously award Willi Chen an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree at its November 17 graduation ceremony, with his brother Wilfred expected to accept it. Chen, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most influential cultural figures, shaped literature, sculpture, theatre and public art for more than seven decades, leaving a major legacy in the nation’s arts.

By Kevin Garcia

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Minister Alexander Defends HDC Project Investigations

Housing Minister Phillip Alexander says the Government is reviewing stalled and completed HDC projects before deciding whether to finish, repair or demolish them. He says structural assessments at a townhouse development found soil settlement, cracks and construction defects, and argues early checks could save taxpayers from bigger losses if unsafe projects are completed.

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Residents Happy For Eddie Hart Police Presence

Arouca residents say they have waited years for a permanent police booth, arguing that officers responding from outside the area slows help as crime concerns continue. Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander said closer ties between police and residents — especially young people — could improve safety and community trust.

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First Citizens profits dip 10.2%

First Citizens Group Financial Holdings reported after-tax profit of $645.98 million for the nine months to June 30, 2026, down 10.2% from a year earlier as higher credit impairment charges, funding costs, tighter liquidity and a commercial asset levy weighed on earnings. Net revenue rose 3.3% to $2.2 billion and assets reached $49.6 billion, while the board declared a third interim dividend of $0.48 a share.

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T&T Records Ten Days Without A Murder, PM Calls It “Small Milestone” In Anti-Crime Fight

Trinidad and Tobago recorded a 10-day stretch without a murder for the first time in a long while, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said, calling it a sign of progress in the Government’s crime-fighting efforts. She noted the streak ended with a murder reported today, but said authorities will keep working toward broader crime reduction.

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PM Persad-Bissessar: Construction Of Mobile Police Posts At Tarouba And Grand Bazaar Underway

Construction has started on mobile police posts at Tarouba and the Grand Bazaar interchange, as part of government plans to expand security across Trinidad and Tobago. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said the posts are meant to keep pressure on criminals, boost police presence in communities, and support a wider rollout of 30 joint army-police posts.

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A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office

A car bomb exploded at a toll plaza on Colombia’s Pan-American Highway in the southwest, injuring two security guards, the army said. Authorities blamed dissident FARC factions as the attack came a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella took office and vowed a harder line against armed groups.

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Man chopped on head near taxi stand

A 39-year-old King Street, Princes Town man was chopped on the head near the San Fernando taxi stand on Friday afternoon and had to be taken for emergency treatment at the San Fernando General Hospital. Police arrested a 24-year-old Princes Town man and a 28-year-old Rio Claro man in connection with the attack.

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Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68

Jorge Messi, father and longtime adviser to Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday in Rosario, Argentina, at 68 after recent treatment for an unspecified illness. He helped guide Lionel’s career from the Barcelona youth academy to global stardom, and CONMEBOL and Newell’s Old Boys offered condolences.

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Trestrail Lands project probe widens

Investigations are underway into the HDC’s Trestrail Lands housing project in D’Abadie after technical assessments found soil settlement, construction defects and major departures from structural plans in the 110-townhouse development. Minister Phillip Edward Alexander said the units should not be occupied and may have to be demolished, while other HDC projects are also being reviewed for similar problems.

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‘I wish my husband was still here’: Killer gets 9 years

Alex Jobe will serve nine years and three months in prison for the 2017 killing of mini-mart owner Ricardo Francis during a robbery at Chan’s Mini Mart in Tacarigua. Justice Lisa Ramsumair-Hinds said Jobe helped lead the armed robbery, despite his guilty plea, remorse and time already spent on remand.

By Nikita Braxton-Benjamin

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Republic Bank cleared of negligence over 2022 Couva vault breach

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that found Republic Bank negligent over a 2022 break-in at its Couva branch, saying the bank had exercised reasonable care in securing the premises and safe deposit lockers. The case, brought by Curtis Mathura after valuables were stolen from his locker, clarifies that banks are required to act reasonably, not guarantee infallible security.

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Appeal Court rules in Republic Bank’s favour

The Court of Appeal of Trinidad and Tobago has ruled that Republic Bank exercised reasonable care in the 2022 Couva branch break-in, overturning a High Court finding that it was negligent in former employee Curtis Mathura’s case. Mathura had lost about $300,000 in jewellery and foreign currency from his safety deposit box, and his lawyers say they may appeal to the Privy Council.

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