Democratic and industry fallout
Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Media bodies warn of democratic and industry fallout as Newsday winds up operations
The impending closure of the local daily newspaper after 32 years of publication has triggered an outpouring of concern from media practitioners and regional organisations. Many have described the development as a major blow to journalism, media diversity and democratic discourse in TT and the wider Caribbean. On January 9, the company announced that it petitioned the High Court to wind up operations and the first hearing is on January 19.

Moonilal: US$9b in investment expected by 2028

Work commences on foundation at new US Embassy site in Maraval
In June 2025, work commenced at the estimated US$400 million project to plan, design and build the new embassy on the 11-acre property at 137 Long Circular Road, Maraval. The project is expected to be completed in 2029.

Gabrielle: One revolution after another—Caricom and Latin America vs The Donroe Doctine

Colombia's President says he believes there's now a "real threat" of US military action against Colombia
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has told the BBC that he believes there is now a "real threat" of US military action against Colombia.

Political analyst: Main parties evenly matched – Campaign closes for THA election
WITH just hours to go before the polls open for Tobago House of Assembly (THA) election on January 12, political analyst Dr Bishnu Ragoonath says the two major parties in contention – the Tobago People's Party (TPP) and the People's National Movement (PNM) – appear to be evenly matched.

Political analysts: Voter turnout critical to decide who wins THA elections
...Ragoonath predicts more voters may favour PNM; Mohammed sees 10-5 TPP victory

New schools nutrition policy launched: Dowlath, Bodoe declare war on childhood obesity

NCC chairman unfazed by boos over relocation of Carnival Village: We appreciate the feedback

TTADA wants Govt review of spare tyre and windscreen fines

Decade after El Pecos explosion OSHA withdraws criminal complaints
OSHA's action against North Plant and NP was initiated on October 28, 2016, and amended on October 31, 2017 – well outside the six-month limitation period prescribed by the OSH Act. The El Pecos gas explosion occurred on February 5, 2015, and resulted in one death and multiple injuries. OSHA alleged that both companies breached several provisions of the Act.

THE CREEK CRACK, NINE YEARS LATER
THE rehabilitation of the collapsed section of the highway at Mosquito Creek in South Trinidad is 43% completed, with repair works scheduled to be finished by May 12.

$76,000 withdrawn from bank, stolen within minutes
Police are investigating a larceny in Maraval after a large sum of cash and personal items were stolen from a vehicle on Friday morning.


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