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PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest honour: 'Accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' (ORTT) on Friday, the highest honour of the nation, during a ceremonial event at the President's House in Port of Spain. Image credit:...

PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago`s highest civilian honour
In a special ceremony at the President's House, President Christine Carla Kangaloo conferred upon Prime Minister Modi the highest national award of Trinidad and Tobago for his statesmanship Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred with...

"Your kindness and generosity...are legendary": Trinidad and Tobago President hails PM Modi
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Kangaloo on Friday showered praised to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while conferring the nation's highest honour to him. She hailed PM Modi for his...

Modi: No limits to Trinidad and Tobago-India co-operation
News Clint Chan Tack 2 Hrs Ago India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. - INDIAN Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the sky is the limit for co-operation between India and Trinidad and Tobago. That co-operation, he continued, includes strengthening of...

Tobago To Host First-Ever Caribbean Culinary Competition
Tobago will experience, for the first time, a Caribbean culinary competition taking place on the island. The Culinary Cuisine Showdown is scheduled for May 2026 at the Buccoo Historical and Nature Park. At the the launch of the Culinary Cuisine...

World News | PM Modi Conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's Highest Honour
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' (ORTT) on Friday, the highest honour of the nation, during a ceremonial event at the President's...

PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago’s highest civilian honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred with ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’, becoming the first foreign leader to receive the Caribbean country’s highest civilian honour. This is the 25th international honour...
PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago’s highest honour
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' (ORTT) on Friday, the highest honour of the nation, during a ceremonial event at the President's...

PM Modi Argentina Visit Live Updates: PM Modi arrives in Buenos Aires, Argentina
'Josh is very high' Indian diaspora eagerly awaits PM Modi in ArgentinaMembers of the Indian diaspora are eagerly awaiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Argentina, saying that the "josh is very high" for the PM's visit in the South...

Who is 'Bihar ki Beti' Kamla Persad, Trinidad and Tobago's first woman PM?
During his official visit to Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly acknowledged his counterpart, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, by calling her "Bihar ki beti" (daughter of Bihar). This was in reference to her ancestral...

India's leader Narendra Modi hails 'great potential' in ties with Trinidad and Tobago
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 04/07/2025 - 20:17 GMT+2 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises continued trade and investment in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday in an address to the nation's parliament. "It's time for us...

Business Insight – Million Dollar Drive: Volvo’s EX90 Hits T&T
Only seven units – that’s all Trinidad and Tobago will see of Volvo’s newest fully electric SUV this year. With a price tag of over TT$1 million, the EX90 is built for an exclusive market – one that values safety, sustainability, and...

PM Modi addresses Trinidad and Tobago Parliament on democracy, terrorism, role of women, cricket, more | Key points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the joint Assembly of Trinidad and Tobago Parliament on Friday during his two-day visit to the Caribbean nation. He also received the ‘Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’ and became the first...

India's leader promises trade and investment in a visit to Trinidad and Tobago
PORT-OF-SPAIN – 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...

PM Gonsalves presses Trinidad on forex payment for Vincentian farmers
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has renewed calls for Trinidad and Tobago to establish a reliable mechanism to pay Vincentian farmers in foreign currency, insisting the issue is a long-standing one that must...

Govt monitoring payment methods by Chinese and Trinidadian companies in Guyana
Amidst persisting shortages of foreign currency in the local market, the Guyana Government is closely monitoring the operations of Chinese establishments and Trinidadian companies here to ascertain whether they are involved in gold smuggling or...

Prime Minister Modi Begins State Visit to Trinidad and Tobago
: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Port of Spain for a landmark State Visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago from July 3–4, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1999. On arrival, PM Modi was received...

PM Modi’s visit a matter of honour for us: Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad Bissessar
World News The PM of Trinidad & Tobago, Kamla Persad Bissessar heaped praises on PM Narendra Modi. She said, "We are graced by the presence of someone who is near and dear to us. We are graced by a leader whose visit is not just a matter of...

How Bhojpuri people migrated to Trinidad in the 1800s
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Port of Spain, the capital of Caribbean nation Trinidad and Tobaga, on Thursday (July 4, 2025) he was welcomed with a cultural performance of Chautaal, a Bhojpuri folk music form. His Trinidad and Tobago...

Fired Central Bank governor demands $9.87m
News Jada Loutoo An Hour Ago PAY ME OR ELSE: Fired Central Bank governor Dr Alvin Hilaire. - File photo FORMER Central Bank Governor Dr Alvin Hilaire is demanding $9.87 million in compensation in his legal warning to the Cabinet, claiming he was...