Wage joy for workers! Finance Minister delivers 10% pay hike for public servants; raises duties on alcohol, cigarettes in $59B Budget

GAIL ALEXAN­DER Se­nior Po­lit­i­cal Re­porter Gov­ern­ment’s ne­go­ti­a­tions re­gard­ing pub­lic ser­vants’ salaries will be­gin at 10 per cent, mo­torists be­gan pay­ing $1 less for Su­per gas yes­ter­day - but Cus­toms du­ties on rum and...

Chief Secretary elated as Tobago gets highest allocation in 10 years

Eliz­a­beth Gon­za­les To­ba­go Cor­re­spon­dent To­ba­go has been giv­en what Chief Sec­re­tary Far­ley Au­gus­tine and the To­ba­go Cham­ber of In­dus­try and Com­merce are de­scrib­ing as the Is­land’s largest-ever bud­get al­lo­ca­tion of...

TRINIDAD-BUSINESS-Finance Minister says CAL spent millions of dollars on audits without submitting a “single audited statement

TRINIDAD-BUSINESS-CAL confirms immediate resignation of chief executive officer

Trinidad Finance Minister calls on nationals in diaspora to return home

(Trinidad Guardian) Finance Minister Dave Tancoo has appealed to all nationals living abroad to return to Trinidad and Tobago to help rebuild the nation. Tancoo made the appeal while delivering the feature address on Saturday at the opening of the...

T&T finance minister says CAL spent millions of dollars on audits without submitting a 'single audited statement'

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad's Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo on Monday said that the state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) had spent more than TT$60 million on audits, but had failed to submit "a single audited financial statement...

Trinidad vegan restaurant is a must-stop spot when traveling to southern Colorado

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems)....

Tancoo: Republic Bank board to be appointed

News Paula Lindo 58 Minutes Ago Republic Bank's Rio Claro branch. File photo. Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo said government will soon be installing a majority directors at Republic Bank Ltd. He made the statement while reading the 2025/2026...

Despite economic challenges, more resources for sports- NGBs

Sev­er­al Na­tion­al Gov­ern­ing Bod­ies (NG­Bs) view sports as an in­come gen­er­a­tor that the gov­ern­ment should pay at­ten­tion to, and are hop­ing for a de­cent al­lo­ca­tion to go to­wards sports in the Na­tion­al Bud­get when it is read in...

EOC supports Jaipur Foot Centre in Trinidad and Tobago: Walking toward equality

Commentary Newsday 11 Hrs Ago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, centre, talks to beneficiaries of prosthetic limbs at a ceremony on October 3 at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann's. - Photo courtesy UNC THE ANNOUNCEMENT by Prime Minister Kamla...

Tobago’s failure: not enough whites

Commentary Newsday 3 Hrs Ago The remnants of an old sugar mill at a former sugar estate near Golden Grove Road, Buccoo, Tobago. - The establishment of sugar plantations in the British Caribbean colonies was fuelled by the growing demand and...

Tobago Festivals Commission gets new leader: Rayshawn Pierre ready for life’s challenges

Features Corey Connelly 3 Hrs Ago Rayshawn Pierre is former artistic director of the Tobago Performing Arts Company (TPAC). - Photos courtesy Rayshawn Pierre. RAYSHAWN PIERRE, newly-appointed operations manager, Tobago Festivals Commission Ltd...

Tap into Tobago’s tourism potential

A POWERFUL vision for Trinidad and Tobago’s future should embrace our rich cultural diversity, natural beauty, and untapped tourism potential. Attracting world-class hotel chains like Sandals is essential; they recognise our country’s unique...

GCCI urges swift action to tackle port delays in Trinidad

Oct 13, 2025 News (Kaieteur News) – The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has expressed concern over persistent shipping delays from Trinidad caused by port congestion, a recurring issue that continues to hinder regional trade and...

Trinidad PM: ‘Dragon’ OFAC licence a win

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has described the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) licence for the Dragon gas project as a major “win” for Trinidad and Tobago. Attorney General John Jeremie announced...

Young: PM eroding Trinidad and Tobago’s reputation by keeping Lee in office

News Clint Chan Tack 6 Hrs Ago Housing Minister David Lee, centre, on his way to the Prime Minister's Divali function at SS Erin Road, Penal on Saturday. - Photo by Innis Francis Former prime minister and energy minister Stuart Young claims Prime...

TTCSI Welcomes Budget 2026 As A Step Forward For The Services Sector But Calls for Greater Policy Coordination And Targeted Investment

The Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries (TTCSI) says while the 2025/2026 budget represents a “step forward for services sector,” greater policy coordination and targeted investment are required. In a statement, the TTCSI took note...

Businessman Balliram Maharaj: Secure The Nation’s Food Supply

As the government prepares the national budget, businessman and former head of the Supermarket Association, Arima Mayor Balliram Maharaj, is calling for urgent action to secure the nation’s food supply and foreign exchange stability. In an open...

 Tancoo’s call to Trinidad and Tobago diaspora – Come back home to build up TT

News Janelle De Souza 29 Minutes Ago LIGHTING THE WAY: Ishana Ramjit, of the Shiva Ghana Organisation, lights a deya before her Divali Nagar opening night performance in Chaguanas on October 11. Photo by Angelo Marcelle Finance Minister...

ECONOMIST: DRAGON GAS HANGING BY THREAD

Economist and statistician -Dr. Vanus James says Trinidad and Tobago's OFAC licence does not mean the Dragon Gas is a done deal. And, he warns that moving forward will require careful diplomacy.. and strategic patience to ensure the project...