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New Study Reveals Major Progress and Ongoing Gaps in Global Trade Protections for Sharks and Rays
Download Photo Download Infographic Newswise — NEW YORK, NY (July 3, 2025) – A new global study led by Florida International University (FIU), the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and partners reveals strong conservation progress in...

Election Observers Flag Bribery, Unregulated Party Spending in Trinidad Polls
In Trinidad and Tobago, the final report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, COG, on the general election held on April 28 this year, has raised concern over allegations of bribery on polling day and the continued lack of legal controls on...

Trinidad gov’t passes bill to cut former Prime Minister Stuart Young’s pension
Lawmakers in Trinidad and Tobago’s House of Representatives have passed controversial legislation that changes how pensions are awarded to former prime ministers — a move widely believed to target Stuart Young, who briefly held the position...

FirstUp: After Trinidad and Tobago, PM Modi to visit Argentina, anti-Trump protests... The headlines today
It is set to be a busy Friday with several events lined up for the day. Firstly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Argentina today as part of his five-nation tour. The Women’s March will hold a nationwide “Free America” protest against...

Things to Do in Trinidad, Colorado
Tucked halfway between Denver and Santa Fe, Trinidad in southern Colorado is the kind of place where you can accidentally time travel just by crossing the street. With its red brick roads literally stamped with its name (because why not brand your...

“Will promote Indian culture, education, and yoga”: Swami Swarupananda on PM Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 3 (ANI): Spiritual leader Swami Brahma Swarupananda on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago will significantly contribute to the global promotion of Indian culture,...

Former Head of Trinidad’s Central Bank Signals Intent to Sue Gov’t Over Firing
Former governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Alvin Hilaire, has signalled his intention to sue the state for wrongful dismissal. This is according to the Trinidad Guardian, which received a WhatsApp message from Dr Hilaire to...

A thread that binds Trinidad and Tobago, India’s familial relations
Features Newsday 6 Hrs Ago Sasha Maharaj at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. - BAVINA SOOKDEO The strong ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago are evident in this nation’s people, food and cultural festivals. Further strengthening these...

Trinidad and Tobago entrepreneur wins business pitch competition in NY
Features Newsday 4 Hrs Ago Founder and CEO of Vibe Connections Ltd Amina Blake-Foreman, displays her winning cheque at the CBN X USC 2025 Business Pitch Competition which took place at The Se7en, Washington Ave, Brooklyn, New York on June 22. -...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Modi: Trinidad and Tobago visit will strengthen bonds
News Paula Lindo 4 Hrs Ago India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the troops after arriving at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, on July 2. Modi will arrive in Trinidad and Tobago for a two-day visit on July 3. - AP PHOTO...
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FirstUp: PM Modi to visit Trinidad and Tobago, Amarnath Yatra to begin... The headlines today
It is set to be a busy Thursday with several events lined up for the day. Firstly, PM Modi is set to visit Trinidad and Tobago as part of his five-nation tour. In India, thousands of pilgrims will embark on the holy Amarnath Yatra set to begin...

A real kick: World Cup expected to boost economy throughout state
As the world descends upon Philadelphia and the New York/New Jersey metro area next summer to celebrate soccer, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region should be well situated to cash in. Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field will host six World Cup...

India and Ghana deepen security, economic ties as Modi visits
ACCRA, Ghana — India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ghana's President John Mahama agreed on Wednesday to deepen security and mining ties during the first visit by an Indian leader in three decades. Resource-rich Ghana, seen as a beacon of...

Pembroke, Les Coteaux return for Tobago Heritage Festival 2025
News Kinnesha George 4 Hrs Ago Darwin raises a cutlass during an altercation with the husband of Maggie, with whom he is having an affair, at Les Coteaux's Folk Tales and Superstitions, Tablepiece Recreational Ground, Les Coteaux. FILE PHOTO -...

Trinidad and Tobago Chamber eager to work with Howai
News Paula Lindo 2 Hrs Ago Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo, left, presents new Central Bank governor Larry Howai, centre, with his instruments of appointment, as Minister in the Ministry of Finance Kennedy Swaratsingh looks on. - THE Trinidad...

‘No Quarrel with Trinidad, We Need This Matter Resolved’ SVG PM
St Vincent Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves said on Wednesday he does not have a quarrel with Trinidad’s energy minister, Dr Roodal Moonilal, and the people of Trinidad and Tobago. Moonilal rejected comments by Gonsalves that Trinidad and Tobago’s...

Online scammers steal millions from CIBC Trinidad
(Trinidad Guardian) Scammers have conned the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Caribbean’s T&T operations of millions of dollars, police confirmed yesterday. Police revealed that in June, the managing director of CIBC Caribbean reported...

Tren de Aragua listed as terrorist group by Trinidad
(Trinidad Guardian) The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has officially listed Venezuelan criminal organisation Tren de Aragua as a terrorist entity under the Anti-Terrorism Act, Chapter 12:07. According to a media release from the Office of the...
PM Modi’s 5-nation, 8-day foreign tour begins; BRICS, trade in focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his five-nation tour on Wednesday, with visits scheduled to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia between July 2 and 9. The Prime Minister's tour is aimed at enhancing India’s engagement with...