Black eye bean harvest
Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Black eye bean harvest marks milestone in food security
Trinidad and Tobago's agricultural diversification drive has taken a major step forward with the successful harvest of black eye beans under the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries' pilot programme.

Government Meets With Bankers Association to Strengthen Economic Dialogue and Collaboration

Ministers tour 'USS Nimitz' supercarrier
Three Government ministers boarded a United States military C-2 aircraft on Monday and flew to international waters north of Venezuela where they toured the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), one of the most powerful nuclear-powered supercarriers in the US Navy fleet.

Sobers: No plans for ID card travel
Two Caricom countries—Barbados and Guyana—have reached an agreement that will allow their nationals who hold a valid national identification card to be able to travel between the two countries without the need for a passport.

Landlord surcharge registration deadline extended to June 30
Landlords and rent-collecting agents now have until June 30, 2026, to complete mandatory registration under the Landlord Business Surcharge after the Ministry of Finance announced an extension following public engagement by Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo.

PM posts praise and blessings for law enforcement officers
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday continued to heap praise on this country's law enforcement officials, even as criticisms mount following the fatal police-involved shooting of Joshua Samaroo.

Four more charges for Kaia Sealy
Joshua Samaroo's partner now accused of gun, ammo offences

Samaroo's dad says Sealy a 'good woman'; calls for resignation of officials

NAKHID'S SON CALLED UP
Several notable absentees have also been confirmed, with Levi Garcia, Ajani Fortune and Rio Cardines excused from the squad. Wayne Frederick II, Tyrese Spicer and Luke Singh are all unavailable through injury, while Cardines remains committed to club duties as his Crystal Palace side prepare for tomorrow's Europa Conference League final.

Probe Done Into Graphic Video On Social Media
The TTPS urged the public not to share the video and to provide any information to assist the investigation.

The TTPS said investigators are working to determine the origin, authenticity, location and timeframe of the footage.

Granny, 89, and grandson robbed in home invasion
Police are searching for three gun-toting criminals who staged a home invasion and robbery in Point Fortin and stole thousands of dollars' worth of gold jewelry from a man and his grandmother.

Angelo's stepdad appears in court
SHANNON MILLER, 24, of Goodwood, Tobago, has appeared before a Scarborough court charged with the murder of two-year-old Angelo Tobias Plaza.

Woman says relative assaulted her while she slept
Police are investigating two separate reports of rape in Freeport and Arima on Sunday.


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