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Entrepreneurs Showcase Products At ‘Buy Local, Build Trinbago’ Launch In Mayaro

The Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism launched its “Buy Local, Build Trinbago” campaign in Mayaro on Saturday, spotlighting locally made products. Local entrepreneurs used the event to showcase their goods, share information and tell their stories, highlighting efforts to boost support for Trinidad and Tobago businesses.

By Terry-Ann Browne-Campbell

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Newly Recommissioned Ibis Steel Company Aims To Position T&T As Major Vanadium Producer

Trinidad and Tobago will reopen the former Point Lisas steel plant as the Ibis Steel Company to produce vanadium, a critical mineral used in aerospace, defence and nuclear energy. Pinnacle Steel says the TT$250 million project could supply half of US demand, create hundreds of jobs, and begin production by the end of 2027.

By TTT News

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Hidden Clues To Tobago’s Indigenous Past On Display In Buccoo

A small museum in Buccoo is displaying artefacts gathered by the Tobago Heritage Conservation Society that offer evidence of Tobago’s first inhabitants, including the Ciboneys, Arawaks and Caribs, who lived there as far back as 3,500 BC. The finds, from stone tools to pottery, help researchers understand indigenous life, trade and Tobago’s pre-colonial history.

By TTT News

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Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs Expresses Solidarity With Colombia And Ecuador In Aftermath Of Earthquakes

Trinidad and Tobago has expressed solidarity with Colombia and Ecuador after powerful earthquakes hit both countries, saying it is monitoring the situation through its diplomatic missions. The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs said no Trinidad and Tobago nationals have been reported affected so far, but urged anyone needing consular help to contact the embassy in Brasília.

By TTT News

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THA Set To Roll Out $500 Monthly Child Benefit

Tobago’s Health Secretary Dr Faith Brebnor says the THA is close to launching its Universal Child Benefit Programme, which will give every child born from January 1, 2026, $500 a month for the first five years of life through a trust fund. She also used World Breastfeeding Week to urge stronger support for mothers and called on other THA offices to provide breastfeeding spaces.

By Kandace Jackson

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Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs Expresses Solidarity With Columbia And Ecuador In Aftermath Of Earthquakes

Trinidad and Tobago has expressed solidarity with Colombia and Ecuador after powerful earthquakes hit the region, saying it is monitoring the situation through its diplomatic missions. The Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Ministry said no Trinidad and Tobago nationals are known to be affected, but those needing consular help should contact the embassy in Brasília.

By TTT News

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Indigenous Leaders Call For Greater Recognition And Respect

The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago marked World Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Banwari Trace Archaeological Site in San Francique with cultural displays, traditional knowledge and an Ice Age fossil outreach. Speakers, including Indigenous leaders and foreign diplomats, urged stronger respect and recognition for Indigenous peoples while highlighting Banwari Trace’s importance as the site of the country’s oldest known remains.

By Kevion John

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Ministry Of The People Continues Direct Delivery Of SEED Grants To Communities

The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services gave TT$43,502 in SEED grants to three people in Arouca, D’Abadie and Tunapuna to start or expand small businesses in packaging and shipping supplies, beauty services and mobile waxing. Minister Vandana Mohit delivered the grants at their homes, part of an effort to make social assistance easier to access and more directly tied to economic empowerment.

By TTT News

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TTPS: Mobile Police Units To Bring Officers Closer To Communities

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says proposed mobile police units will be placed in communities without easy access to a fixed station, using crime analysis data to improve visibility and response times. TTPS Media Ambassador Sgt Devonn Jagroop also urged the public to report suspicious behaviour early and, if being followed, to contact police while heading to the nearest station.

By Khary Roberts

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UTC Interns Build AI Skills Through Creative Lab Experience

Unit Trust Corporation backed Gayelle Limited’s AI Creative Lab for Young People with a $20,000 sponsorship and $4,000 in Children’s Investment Starter Plan accounts, while UTC interns joined the July 13–17 programme to learn practical AI skills. The initiative also included financial literacy training, aiming to prepare young people for creative work and long-term financial security.

By TTT News

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TTMS Official Statement: Active Tropical Wave In Central Tropical Atlantic

TTMS is monitoring a disorganized tropical wave about 1,900 km east of the Southern Windward Islands, moving west at about 28 km/h. It has only a 10% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next two to seven days, and no watches or warnings are in effect for Trinidad and Tobago.

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TRHA Marks 25th Annual Family Walk & Breakfast In Celebration Of WBW 2026

The Tobago Regional Health Authority, Division of Health and Wellness and the Breastfeeding Association of Trinidad and Tobago marked the 25th Family Walk and Breakfast in Scarborough for World Breastfeeding Week. Health leaders urged stronger family and workplace support for mothers, while the event also featured the 2026 Best Breastfed Baby Competition, which ended in a three-way tie for first place.

By TTT News

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Active tropical wave approaches Southern Windwards

A tropical wave about 1,900 kilometres east of the Southern Windward Islands is expected to affect the southern Caribbean from Thursday, but the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service says it has only a 10% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone. No watches or warnings are in effect for Trinidad and Tobago, though showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are still possible.

By Seigonie Mohammed

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TTMS tracking tropical wave

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is monitoring an active tropical wave in the central Atlantic, about 1,900 km east of the Southern Windward Islands, but no watches or warnings are in effect for Trinidad and Tobago. The system has only a 10% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, while local conditions are expected to stay mostly hot and sunny with a few showers.

By Digital Desk

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RBC Makes Donation To Provide Children With Uniform And Books

RBC Royal Bank has donated TT$15,000 to the Saidwan Foundation to provide vouchers for schoolbooks and uniforms for vulnerable families in Trinidad and Tobago. The support, delivered through RBC’s Education Foundation, aims to ease back-to-school costs and help more children return to class prepared.

By TTT News

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Opening Session Of CANTO’s 41st Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition

Caribbean leaders, regulators and telecom executives are meeting in Punta Cana for CANTO’s 41st Annual Conference to discuss how the region can move from basic connectivity to greater digital competitiveness. Liberty Caribbean, headline sponsor for the fifth year, says investment and collaboration are needed to expand innovation, cybersecurity, AI and resilient infrastructure across the region.

By TTT News

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Woman shot dead in parked vehicle near John John

Jameelia Lewis, 38, was shot dead around 7 a.m. today while inside her black Isuzu D-Max, which she also used as her home, near Achong Street by the John John intersection in Port of Spain. Police believe the killing may be linked to her alleged drug-selling activity, saying she was known to them and had been jailed several times, though they had not seen her as violent.

By Gyasi Gonzales

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Ministry Of Justice Convenes High-Level Strategic Meeting With Sector Leaders To Advance Justice And Correctional Reform

The Ministry of Justice held a high-level meeting with the prison service, Judiciary, police and Homeland Security to advance justice and correctional reform in Trinidad and Tobago. Minister Devesh Maharaj said rehabilitation must be evidence-based, as officials reviewed preparations for the 2026 Parole Act, post-release support, sentencing options and training needs to improve reintegration and ease overcrowding.

By TTT News

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Senate President Wade Mark Sworn In As Acting President

Wade Mark was sworn in on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as Acting President of Trinidad and Tobago, with Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh administering the oath. He will serve while President Christine Carla Kangaloo is خارج the country, ensuring continuity in the office of head of state.

By TTT News

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Woman shot dead in parked Hilux

Jameelia Lewis, 38, was shot and killed early Monday morning while inside her black Isuzu D-Max, which she used as her home, near Achong Street by the John John intersection in Port of Spain. Police suspect the attack may be linked to her alleged small-scale drug selling and say she had previously been imprisoned for narcotics offences.

By Gyasi Gonzales

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Trinidad And Tobago Set For A Major Industrial Revival

Pinnacle Steel and Vanadium Company CEO Edwin Bennet says the former ArcelorMittal facility at Point Lisas will be refurbished to make Trinidad and Tobago a major vanadium producer. The plant is expected to generate output equal to about half of current U.S. consumption, which could cut reliance on China and Russia and revive the country’s manufacturing sector.

By TTT News

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Prime Minister dismisses racial slur complaint as EOC set to start probe

Former foreign and Caricom affairs minister Dr Amery Browne has filed a complaint with the Equal Opportunity Commission against Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, alleging repeated racial slurs on her Facebook page. The EOC says the complaint will follow its normal process of investigation and conciliation, while Persad-Bissessar has dismissed both Browne and the commission. The case puts her social media comments under formal scrutiny in Trinidad and Tobago.

By Guardian

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Benjai apologises over racial rant on social media

Soca artiste Benjai apologised after a social media post about African traditions and Indians drew criticism amid heightened racial tensions in Trinidad and Tobago. He said he did not intend to offend anyone and reaffirmed his message of love and unity as public figures urge more sensitivity in discussions about race and culture.

By Guardian

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Cop wins $500,000 from TTPS over transition delay

A High Court has ordered the State to pay more than $500,000 to Daawuud Mohammed after finding that delays in his move from municipal police to the TTPS breached his constitutional rights. Justice Marcia Ayers-Caesar said the force treated him unfairly over a tattoo policy and later delayed his swearing-in without giving him a proper chance to respond. The award includes compensation, vindicatory damages and legal costs.

By Guardian

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Tancoo, Manning clash on unemployment figures

Finance Minister Dave Tancoo and former PNM minister Brian Manning traded आरोप/claims over Trinidad and Tobago’s unemployment, with Manning blaming current Finance Ministry policies for job losses and business closures. Tancoo fired back that the PNM presided over corruption, a 20% output collapse and more than 50,000 lost jobs, as both sides used the issue to attack each other’s economic record.

By Guardian

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US Deputy Secretary of State wraps up official visit today

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau arrived in Trinidad and Tobago for a two-day visit to meet Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar as both countries deepen cooperation on security and other shared interests. The talks come as the US expands regional counter-narcotics and defence coordination, which could bring more support for T&T’s border security and crime-fighting efforts.

By Guardian

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Lakhan urges caution over CCJ allegations

Southern Lawyers’ Association president Saira Lakhan has urged caution after reports of internal emails and allegations of “dictatorial” leadership, panel fixing and attempted influence over decisions at the Caribbean Court of Justice. She said the claims should be handled through proper judicial procedures, stressing that public confidence in the Trinidad-based regional court’s independence and integrity must be protected.

By Guardian

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First Peoples chief wants greater visibility, public holiday

First Peoples Sovereign Nations Grand Chief Eric Lewis marked World Indigenous Peoples Day by urging stronger government support, visibility and national recognition for Trinidad and Tobago’s Indigenous communities. He called for Indigenous names, a possible First Peoples public holiday and wider acknowledgment of Indigenous heritage, while Opposition Leader Penelope Beckles also praised the communities’ role in the country’s identity.

By Guardian

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Locatyion shift for Independence Day Parade

Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day Parade will return on 31 August at a new northern location in Queen’s Park Savannah, facing President’s House, instead of the Grand Stand. Government officials said the move is tied to the North Stand still being in place and should save millions, while still allowing public viewing and the armed forces’ salute to President Christine Kangaloo.

By Guardian

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Kamla’s CCJ fears echoed from within the court

Justice Arif Bulkan said the CCJ’s appellate system is meant to prevent any one judge from overriding the majority, as he responded to allegations that President Winston Anderson imposed rules, fixed panels and ran the court in an authoritarian way. His comments highlight growing internal tensions at the regional court and could deepen doubts in countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, about trusting the CCJ.

By MARK BASSANT

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Search ends in tragedy as missing woman found dead in river

A search for 53-year-old Linder Alexander ended on Saturday when her body was found in a river near her Nestor Village, Sangre Grande home, five days after she was reported missing. Police and Hunters Search and Rescue recovered the partially decomposed body, and investigators are continuing enquiries into her death.

By Express

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Homeless woman killed in her car

Police are investigating the murder of Jameeila Lewis near the John John intersection in Port-of-Spain. Officers said Lewis, who was known to them and had no fixed address, often parked her Hilux in the area and slept in it at night. The motive for the killing is not yet known.

By Anna Lisa Paul

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$1.5m in cannabis, ammunition seized at Grande Riviere cemetery

Police seized 53 kilogrammes of cannabis worth an estimated $1.53 million and 20 rounds of 9mm ammunition during searches in Matelot and Grande Riviere on Sunday. The items were found near the Grande Riviere Public Cemetery, and several homes and abandoned structures were also searched under the Emergency Powers Regulations 2026. No one was arrested.

By Guardian

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Soldier, teens held after double home invasion in Siparia

Five suspects, including a Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force member and two 18-year-olds, were arrested after two early-morning home invasions in Siparia on Saturday. Police recovered victims’ phones and jewellery after intercepting a Nissan Kicks linked to a white Toyota Aqua used in the robberies, which also netted cash and valuables.

By Nikita Braxton-Benjamin

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