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Posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Motions denied!
Senate President shuts down bids to probe PM’s claims against senators

Senate blocks bid to probe PM
Attempts by the Opposition as well as Independent Senator Anthony Vieira to bring Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar before the Committee of Privileges were shut down by Senate President Wade Mark yesterday.

Opposition, Vieira seek to send PM to Privileges Committee; Mark says no

HDC hikes fees
Housing Minister caught off-guard by new levies on transfer and sale of properties but PM defends move; ex-housing minister says its scandalous

Calls grow for body cameras as judge laments erosion of trust in police
Policeman, lawyer support filming of officers:

Shortage in Tobago due to absence of operational cargo vessel
Shortages of key supplies have been observed in several supermarkets and hardware stores across the island with cement notably unavailable at a number of outlets.

Farley asks Tobagonians for "patience” and "grace" on sea bridge issue

Damaged vessel sinks Tobago finals; Medium Bands head to Savannah
Pan Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore made the announcement at Tuesday's draw for playing positions in the Medium Bands Finals, explaining that the decision was driven largely by disruptions to sea transport following damage to one of the vessels operating on the sea bridge.

T&T denies US pressure to end medical study programme with Cuba
The Government is assuring that Trinidad and Tobago has received no directive from the United States to halt the long-standing practice of sending nationals to Cuba to study medicine.

Coming soon: T&T's first non-stop flight to Ghana
The first charter flight from Ghana could arrive in T&T in April if Trade, Industry, and Tourism Minister Satyakama Maharaj has his way. Speaking with reporters on Sunday at the Piarco International Airport, Maharaj explained that a direct T&T-Ghana connection would "open new markets, both for trade and investment, but also, more importantly, for tourism".

San Fernando Carnival competition suspended for 2026
It said the decision aims to reduce the financial burden on bands, encourage participation, and maintain the continuity of Carnival in San Fernando.

The San Fernando Carnival Committee also renewed its call for sponsorships, partnerships, and investment from corporate Trinidad and Tobago, private stakeholders, and cultural supporters. It said support could include financial sponsorship, in-kind contributions, services, logistics, production support, or long-term strategic partnerships.

NO CASH FOR MAS
Sando Carnival hit as NCC cuts funding

Transport Ministry reviewing use of devices for video calls in cars
The Transport Ministry is closely monitoring the increasing use of mobile and windscreen-mounted devices for video calls, recording and live streaming while driving to determine whether additional regulatory provisions are needed, says Transport Minister Eli Zakour.

A life of faith and service: Farewell to Dr Allan McKenzie
Several speakers touched on this as they gave tributes at the Susamachar Presbyterian Church in San Fernando. McKenzie died last week Tuesday at the age of 92.

Dr Lutchman: "What they call will is but an echo in an empty hall"—addressing addiction
The midbrain doesn't know the difference between a hit of cocaine and the 'win' of a social spotlight or a piece of band merch. It simply flags the object as a vital resource.

Police back down after lawsuit over vehicle linked to shooting
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has reversed its request for a businesswoman from south Trinidad to disclose who was using her vehicle at the time it was allegedly involved in a shooting.

'There was no gun', Kaia was screaming
...Mother disputes police version of fatal shooting


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