Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Notes on the rise and struggles of trade unionism in Guyana
“The essence of trade unionism is social uplift. The labor movement has been the haven for the dispossessed, the despised, the neglected, the downtrodden, the poor.” – A Philip Randolph, American labour unionist and civil rights activist Since the...

India's leader promises trade, investment in T&T visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising continued trade and investment in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday in an address to the nation's parliament. "It's time for us to work together to give the global south its rightful seat at the table,"...

Trinidad Aims to Boost Gas Output with BP, Woodside Projects
Trinidad and Tobago is working to reverse a major slump in gas production and revive a key export industry in the Caribbean nation to boost its economic growth. Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal sees strong potential in the country’s offshore waters...

Modi in Brazil after pledges to ramp up bilateral trade, ties with Argentina
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rio de Janeiro late on Saturday (July 5) on a four-day visit, during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a state visit. The prime minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon...
Tobago police hunt suspects after daring supermarket heist
Tobago police officers are still searching for a group of men who brutally attacked three supermarket workers while they were asleep and made off with thousands of dollars in cash during a robbery early Monday morning in...

India News | With PM Modi in Brazil for BRICS, Cong Recalls 2012 Summit Where Manmohan Proposed Development Bank
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit, the Congress on Sunday recalled the events leading up to the formation of the grouping as also the Summit hosted by India in 2012 during which then PM...

BP's Market Gains Outpace Its Industry: What it Means for Investors
Shares of BP plc BP have gained 13.8% in the past six months, outperforming the oil-energy sector’s gain of 9.8%. The company has a market capitalization of $9.3 billion. BP also outpaced its energy peers, Exxon Mobil Corporation XOM, which has...

Milei and Modi look to expand Argentina-India trade following meeting in Buenos Aires
Argentine President Javier Milei held a private meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Casa Rosada, where they both agreed to deepen bilateral relations and trade exchange, the Argentine government announced in a press statement....

India and Trinidad & Tobago sign six pacts
New Delhi: India and Trinidad and Tobago have signed six agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, development projects, sports, education, cultural exchange programmes and diplomatic...

Trinidad Energy Minister fires back at St Vincent PM over ‘monopoly money’ jab
(Trinidad Guardian) Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal has fired back at Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves, rejecting comments that Trinidad and Tobago’s currency is equivalent to “monopoly money.” He did so as he...

Tobago Chamber condemns robbery at Scarborough supermarket
Tobago Corey Connelly 19 Minutes Ago - File photo TOBAGO CHAMBER of Industry and Commerce president Curtis Williams has condemned the alleged beating and robbery of three Chinese nationals at the E-Day Supermarket, Wilson Road, Scarborough, on...

Trinidad’s Moonilal slams Gonsalves over ‘monopoly money’ comments
Moonilal slams Gonsalves over ‘monopoly money’ remark Trinidad Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal has criticised comments by St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, who likened Trinidad and Tobago’s currency to monopoly...

PM Narendra Modi, Argentine President Javier Milei Agree to Diversify India-Argentina Trade Basket, Vows to Expand Cooperation in Defence, Security and Minerals (Watch Videos)
Buenos Aires, July 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentine President Javier Milei on Saturday agreed to diversify India-Argentina trade basket and vowed to expand cooperation in a range of critical areas such as defence, security, energy and...

Business stakeholders say opportunities could result from Caricom Heads of Government Conference
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Jamaica is gearing up to host a major regional event that promises to bring new opportunities for the country and the wider Caribbean. The 49th Caricom Heads of Government Conference will be held from July 6 to 8 at the Montego...

PM Modi addresses Trinidad and Tobago parliament, condemns terrorism
In a very brief address to Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared "terrorism is the enemy of humanity," thanking the nation for its support in combating this global threat and urging a united front...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:48 p.m. EDT
Trump branded, browbeat and prevailed. But his big bill may come at a political cost WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has made tax cuts a central part of his political legacy. There were his first-term cuts. And now the Republican has pushed through...

CARICOM, Ham radio communications, and Ramleela in Trinidad
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Story continues...

Trinidad minister responds to Gonsalves’ ‘monopoly money’ comment
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — A senior Trinidad and Tobago government minister, Tuesday, took the St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Prime Minister, Ralph Gonsalves, to task over his recent remarks regarding trading relations between the two...

Trinidad and Tobago designates Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua a terrorist organisation
News Jada Loutoo 11 Hrs Ago This handout picture released on March 16, by El Salvador's Presidency press office shows the arrival of alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua at the Terrorism Confinement Centre in the...

PM Modi’s Trinidad and Tobago Visit: A New Chapter in Cultural Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Trinidad and Tobago has opened a new chapter in the cultural relations between the two nations. The visit, which marked the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Trinidad and Tobago...