THA Presiding Officer
Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026

Niall George Is THA Presiding Officer
Presiding Officer in the Tobago House Assembly, Niall George, says he is humbled by the faith entrusted to him by assembly members and the high level of moral authority he must display as he impartially defends the integrity of the legislative process, maintaining order and decorum during the assembly's business.

Assemblymen Sworn In THA
The minority leader of the Tobago House of Assembly position is declared vacant by President Christine Kangalloo as the TPP won all 15 seats in Monday's THA election.

It's no ordinary Assembly
President Kangaloo following swearing-in of THA members:

PM: Autonomy on front burner for Tobago

Call for governance reform after THA vote
Political analyst Dr Vanus James is recommending changes to the country's constitutional system, arguing that the current framework does not allow citizens routine and meaningful access to the legislative process.

T&T crude oil imports from Venezuela
Over the past few years, there has been a great deal of discourse in Trinidad & Tobago about the opportunities to import natural gas from Venezuela to Trinidad for processing into petrochemicals or LNG and re-exporting the final products to international markets. This continues to be a major area of interest and especially with the Dragon gas field.

Maduro's son vows unity as Venezuela launches campaign for parents' return

Dookeran-coauthored paper: Region needs to refocus trade to US

TTUTA calls on Tancoo to honour agreement
Disappointment over failure to pay increase...

Growing old with dignity
One reader, an 87-year-old man, wrote to me questioning why persons in this society, once they have reached the age of 60 years and over, are subjected to societal excuses and abuses, and they cannot live a life that is purposeful, without struggle.

House sits on 'zones of special operation' bill
THE House of Representatives will sit on January 16 at 1.30 pm, to debate three bills and several regulations.

Release them now! Lawyer for SoE detainees demands urgent apology, compensation from State for not filing charges
Describing his eight clients as bitter and angry" over their continued detention, Williams challenged the TTPS to provide evidence linking the detention of the 144 individuals to the decline in murders and other crimes. He noted that serious accusations had been made against those detained and emphasised that the authorities have had six months to investigate and press charges.

More inmates, officers quarantined for chickenpox at MSP
A varicella virus (chickenpox) outbreak continues at the Maximum Security Prison, Arouca, with five more inmates suspected of having the condition being placed into quarantine, while another prison officer was diagnosed with the infection as the service rolls out a vaccination drive.

Horror moment as passenger falls, arm crushed by PTSC bus
In the video, the woman appears to lose her footing as she steps off the bus. As the vehicle begins to pull away, she is seen trapped near the wheel before the driver stops. Other passengers and the driver quickly render assistance, pulling her from the area. The woman's left arm was crushed under the wheel of the bus in the footage.

$3,000 fine for interfering with road penalty warning
ANYONE who interferes with a traffic warning issued to an errant motorist who violates any one of 18 offences for having a derelict vehicle will be fined $3,000, stated the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2026. The bill will be debated by MPs in the House of Representatives on January 16. Attorney General John Jeremie will present it.

Wife: 'Young but not attractive' - Doctor denies abuse, sexual harassment claims

Highway horror: Company director held at gunpoint, firearm stolen
A 48-year-old company director was robbed of his licensed firearm and cash while changing a flat tyre along the new San Fernando to Point Fortin Highway in La Brea on Wednesday evening.

Police seize $8.6M in cannabis during Beetham raid

Venezuelan girl, 15, snatched, ganged raped in El Socorro
The 15-year-old female victim, a Venezuelan national, was walking along Ward Lane around 10.30 pm after visiting a friend, when she encountered two men. One of the suspects, armed with a knife, confronted her, demanding her handbag, which contained a Samsung A14 cellphone valued at $800.

Grieving father rejects online claims after son's death
Referring to a recent incident in which a woman died by suicide after her 10-month-old granddaughter drowned in a swimming pool, Richins said Omarie's mother would have given her life for her children.


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