'Govt owes MTS $850m'
Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2025

'Govt owes MTS $850m'
Ombudsman's report calls for parliamentary action over unpaid benefits

Howai: CBTT's capacity to support forex market declining
The Central Bank is reaffirming its commitment to improving efficiency and transparency in the foreign exchange market, even as persistent demand-supply imbalances continue to challenge the system.

'T&T should boost trade partners, but maintain Caricom commerce'
A possible shift in the T&T Government's traditional trading ties away from Caricom in favour of new partners is generating debates not only in T&T but across the region.

Lutchmedial: FAA warning on flights over Venezuela airspace, a pre-caution
FORMER civil aviation director general Ramesh Lutchmedial says the decision by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to warn US airlines about a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela is a normal precaution when it comes to potential conflict situations.

More Concern Raised Over Tensions In The Region
The Anjuman Sunnat-ul-Jamaat Association says it is concerned over the tension arising from the developing crisis between Venezuela and the increasing presence of US military forces in the Caribbean.

Family rejects Govt's claim fisherman wasn't killed in US strike

Daly Bread: Govt's revitalisation goals must include socio-economic reform
However the intended and laudable "revitalisation" of Trinidad and Tobago may proceed, the long standing need for socio-economic reform, accountable governance, and massive bureaucracy busting cannot be evaded.

Rebuilding TT's broken child welfare system
World Children's Day was celebrated on November 20. It is more than a symbolic date on the calendar. For us in TT, this day comes when our country must confront an uncomfortable truth: that for nearly a decade, our systems have failed to protect the most vulnerable.

Importance of investing in our children's future

'EU carbon tax threatens T&T exports'
Early in the new year, Trinidad and Tobago's (T&T) energy industry will meet the dawn of a new era. On January 1, 2026, the much-anticipated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), presented by the European Union (EU), takes effect. CBAM is an EU policy that places a carbon cost on certain imported goods to prevent "carbon leakage" and encourage global decarbonisation. After Mozambique, T&T is the second largest exporter of carbon intensive products to Europe.

Jamaica's Labour Ministry To Launch Disaster Self-Reporting Form

EMA seeks public's views on proposed Rocky Point hotel
The start of construction of a new 200-bed hotel on Tobago's south west coast moved a step closer on November 21 as the Environmental Management Authority put out an ad seeking comment from the public on the certificate of environmental clearance application for the project.

Gadsby-Dolly: PM must apologise for threat to 'cuff down' Imbert
St Ann's East MP Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly has condemned Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for what she claimed was a violent threat to Diego Martin North/East MP Colm Imbert during a sitting of the House of Representatives on November 21.

Cops move to crush illegal quarries
Haynes said there are only nine companies in TT which currently hold full licences to mine or process aggregate, while another 13 operate under temporary "holdover" permits granted directly by the line minister.

Complaint filed against Anil for allegedly leaking confidential HDC information
$16M paid, but construction has stopped

Work stalled at PoS Centre for Socially Displaced People
Port-of-Spain's proposed $55 million Assessment Centre and Temporary Housing Shelter for Socially Displaced People, originally scheduled for completion in September 2025, has stalled.

Opposition Senator files police report after death threats on Facebook
His statement comes a day after acting Foreign Affairs Minister Barry Padarath stressed that public officials should be protected from such threats. Padarath was speaking in relation to the detention of Olive Green-Jack, who is accused of inciting the Venezuelan government to target Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar amid tensions between the two countries.

Teen stands strong at parents' funeral after brutal murders
Despite witnessing her parents' brutal murders, a 19-year-old woman stood strong during their funeral yesterday, vowing not to be overcome by grief.


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